First Battle of Mora

First Battle of Mora
	Part of the Taos Revolt; Mexican–American War
Date	January 24, 1847
Location	Mora, New Mexico
Result	Mexican tactical victory
Belligerents
United States	Mexico
Commanders and leaders
Capt. Israel R. Hendley †	unknown militia leaders
Strength
80	150–200
Casualties and losses
1 killed,; 3 wounded	25 killed,; unknown wounded,; 15–17 captured

The First Battle of Mora was part of the Taos Revolt of the Mexican–American War, between United States Army troops under Captain Israel R. Hendley, versus a militia of Hispanos (acting as Mexican nationals) and Puebloan allies in US-occupied northern New Mexico. The short skirmish took place on January 24, 1847, in and around the village of Mora, resulting in a US Army defeat and the death of Hendley and several of his men.

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