The Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society got a call from a client at the present day location of the Battle of El Brazito in New Mexico. But, according to historians and local residents, the battle took place 5 miles away from the New Mexico state historical marker.

This debate had to be settled by researching thru history and conducting an investigation.

The Battle of El Brazito took place on December 25, 1846 between the United States Army and the Mexican Army during the Mexican-American War.

In October 1846, Coll Alexander W. Doniphan was ordered by US Army General Kearney to rendezvous with US Army General Wool inside Mexico.

Doniphan's regiment was attacked by a Mexican army about 9 miles south of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Since it was Christmas, Doniphan had given his men the day off. They spotted a Mexican scouting party and observed them.

Colonel Doniphan then promptly ordered his men to prepare for battle.

The Mexican Army was composed of infantry, cavalry, lancers, and artillery and totalled about 1,100 men.

Doniphan ordered his troops to hold their fire until the Mexicans came within easy range.

At 50 yards the Americans opened fire with their rifles. Their fire was devastatingly accurate and the Mexican regulars broke and fled. Mexican cavalry next attacked Doniphan's wagons train, but was driven off. The Mexican force retreated.

As the Mexican forces fell back, they were harassed by Apache natives who had been watching the battle. Casualties are unknown for either side.

Now, in present day 2010, a home in the nearby battle location has many reports of paranormal activity from whispers in Spanish, footsteps in the basement, and musket balls in the back yard field. 

Details coming soon.

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