Cienega affair facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Battle of Cienega Creek
Part of the Taos Revolt Mexican–American War
United States cavalry and infantry, circa 1845.
Date July 9, 1847 Location Cienega Creek, Taos County, New Mexico Result United States victory
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Capt. Morin	Unknown
Strength
31	200
Casualties and losses
5 killed 9 wounded	Unknown

The Cienega affair, or the Battle of Cienega Creek, was the last engagement of the Taos Revolt during the Mexican–American War. The battle occurred on July 9, 1847 and was fought between New Mexican insurgents, Pueblo natives and United States Army troops.

Battle

On July 9, 1847 a detachment of thirty-one men, belonging to Captain Morin's company of American infantry were stationed close to Cienega Creek about eighteen miles from Taos, New Mexico. On this early morning the Americans were attacked by two hundred New Mexican militia and their Pueblo allies. The ensuing battle resulted in an American retreat to the banks of Cienega Creek. They were able to hold their position until Captain Shepherd's company arrived, "vanquishing the enemy".