This form of the department included all previous territories except Fort Garland, Colorado.

Fort Garland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Costilla County, Colorado, United States.

Fort Garland is home to many artists, painters, crafters and internationally known musicians.

Fort Garland was established in 1858 to protect settlers in the San Luis Valley, then part of the New Mexico Territory.

While serving at Fort Garland, Tappan commented on the enslavement of the Utes by Mexicans, and sought official support to try to end the practice.

Another group went to Fort Garland, between the sites of Alamosa and Walsenburg, to restock their supplies.

Scout from Fort Garland, Colorado Territory, October 12-16, 1863.

The site is located near Sanford on the Conejos River, about 45 miles southwest of Fort Garland.

From the state line the road heads north to meet U.S. Highway 160 at its north end just outside Fort Garland.

Follow 17 south to Alamosa, turn east on Route 160 to Fort Garland, then take Route 159 south 16 miles to San Luis.