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TRAILS TRAILS THE COMMUNITIES OF SILVER CITY, DEMING, LAS CRUCES, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, SOCORRO, LORDSBURG, RESERVE Mastodons ANCIENT DWELLINGS and Spanish Missions are the foundations of Southwest NEW MEXICO OLD WEST COMMUNITIES are the roadmap to extraordinary ADVENTURE Diverse People and TERRAIN create unique byways and attractions
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T R A I L ST R A I L S
THE COMMUNITIES OF SILVER CITY, DEMING, LAS CRUCES, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, SOCORRO, LORDSBURG, RESERVE
MastodonsANCIENTDWELLINGSand Spanish Missionsare the foundations of SouthwestNEW MEXICO
OLD WESTCOMMUNITIES
are the roadmapto extraordinaryADVENTURE
Diverse People and TERRAINcreate uniquebyways and attractions
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OWT 1OLD WEST COUNTRY
THE 1800’S SPIRIT OF DISCOVERY AND EXCITEMENT STILL PERVADESthe lifestyles of New Mexico’s Southwest from its high tech plateaus to itsmeandering rivers. Ghost towns, forts and Indian ruins are the foundation forwhat’s ahead and early missions provide a vision for survival.
Discover why the nation chooses the communities of Old West Country toconduct business, seek the arts, meander through history, develop harmony withMother Nature and provide meaningful retirement. Fill the missing pages of yourlife with the arts, the rugged beauty and the intrigue of Southwest New Mexico.
New Mexico’s largest recreational lakes and bird sanctuaries and some of its bestmountain streams, trails, wilderness areas and scenic byways help create anenticing quality of life for visitors and residents alike. People of all ages seeking athoughtful stroll along a peaceful river or challenging mountain trails for hikingand biking find Old West Country offers it all.
The state’s largest vineyards and its world famous chile contribute to the bestdarn Mexican food and steak dinners around. Museums, galleries and theaterhighlight the region’s cultural scene.
Come watch herons settle in for the night, step back in time at old plazas andstage stops, participate in unique fiestas and events or just stop by and beneighborly. You will always find a welcome sign and a place to tie your horse inOld West Country. It is, indeed, where it all began.
opposite: The people of the Mogollon culture who built the Gila Clliff Dwellings occupied them for only about 20 years before abandoning the area.
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Published exclusively forOld West Country as a supplement to
New Mexico Traveler
Old West Country P.O. Box 884 • Silver City, NM 88062
1-800-290-8330Website: www.oldwestcountry.comE-mail: [email protected]
President Sally HaiglerSocorro Chamber of Commerce
Vice-President Andres GironCatron County Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director Keith LeMay
Serving the communities of: Deming
800 East Pine • Deming, NM 880311-800-848-4955
www.demingchamber.com e-mail: [email protected]
Las Cruces211 N. Water Street • Las Cruces, NM 88001
1-800-FIESTAS • 505-541-2444e-mail: [email protected] • www.lascrucescvb.org
Lordsburg117 East 2nd Street • Lordsburg, NM 88045
505-542-9864www.lordsburghidalgocounty.org/chamber
[email protected]/Glenwood
P.O. Box 415 • Reserve, NM 87830505-533-6116
www.catroncounty.org/chamber [email protected]
P.O. Box 183 • Glenwood, NM 88039505-539-2711
www.glenwoodnewmexico.come-mail: [email protected]
Silver City201 N. Hudson St. • Silver City, NM 88061
1-800-548-9378www.silvercity.org
e-mail: [email protected]/Magdalena
101 Plaza • P.O. Box 743 • Socorro, NM 87801505-835-0424
www.socorro-nm.come-mail: [email protected]
P.O. Box 281 • Magdalena, NM 87825-0281Voice 866-854-3217 Fax 800-788-1303
www.magdalena-nm.come-mail: [email protected]
Truth or ConsequencesP.O. Box 31
Truth or Consequences, NM 87901505-894-3536
www.truthorconsequencesnm.net [email protected]
Elephant ButteP.O. Box 1355
Elephant Butte, NM 87935 (505) 744-4708
Southwest Region 2Mike Trumbull Chair, Las CrucesGeorge Pintar Vice-Chair, Deming
Susan LaFont Secretary, Elephant ButteOther region members: Stella Dante Las Cruces
Durelle Freeman GlenwoodMary Gillard Socorro
Keith LeMay Silver City
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Old West
Terri MengesPresident & Managing Director
Joseph BurgessVice President & Editor In Chief
Arlyn CooleyStaff Accountant
Joseph BurgessBrett FerneauContributing Writers
LeAnne KnudsenProject Manager
Terri MengesTodd YochamDesigners
J. B. KelloggWebsite Development
Joseph BurgessPhotography except where creditedJackie BlurtonDoug KahnLas Cruces CVBKeith LeMayBecky O’ConnorLuis PerezMark WilsonContributing Photographers
Debra LueraJoanne PerezJennifer RiveraJunior Design & Production
Lynn JanesLeAnne KnudsenMary Catherine MeekAdvertising Sales
Keith LeMayDistribution
Old West Trails is a supplement toNew Mexico Traveler and is manu-factured and printed in the UnitedStates of America. ©Zia PublishingCorp. All rights reserved.Reproduction in whole or part with-out permission of the publisher isprohibited. All submissions of edito-rial or photography are only accept-ed without risk to the publisher forloss or damage. Every effort wasmade to ensure accuracy in theinformation provided. The publisherassumes no responsibility or liabilityfor errors, changes or omissions.
Old West Trails is published annually by Zia Publishing Corp. 611 N. Hudson Silver City, NM 88061Phone: 505-956-1560 Fax: 505-956-1580 e-mail: [email protected] www.ziapublishing.com
Most surprising and awe-inspiring about the WNMU Museum in Silver City, NM is that it houses the largest permanent display of
Mimbres pottery and culture in the world.
Open Monday through Friday 9:00-4:30 • Saturday & Sunday 10:00-4:00Free Admission • Handicap Accessible
505-538-6386 www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm
New MexicoMuseumUniversity
Western
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Celebrating 31 Years 1974-2005
About our cover:Dwellings and artifacts foundthroughout Old WestCountry portray thearchitectural ingenuityand artistic creativityof the ancient civilizations thatinhabited the region.
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R I C H I NKEEPING THE SPIRITOF THE 1800s ALIVE
H I S T O R YMEXICAN, APACHE AND AMERICAN TURF CONFLICTSthroughout the 1800s and the rough and tumble days of earlymining and ranching camps produced an energetic and lively erafor Old West Country.
As Mexico began mining copper in the Silver City area andAmerican settlers arrived from the East, cavalry forts were estab-lished on the trade routes to reduce the conflicts betweenApaches and settlers. Ft. Seldon near Las Cruces, Ft. Craigbetween Socorro and Truth or Consequences, Ft. Webster atSanta Rita and in the Mimbres, and Ft. Bayard near Silver Cityare among those playing important roles in the late 1800s.Settlers moved along El Camino Real through Socorro, Truth orConsequences and Mesilla and westward along the ButterfieldTrail from El Paso and Mesilla, through the Deming andLordsburg areas to California.
Noteworthy Old West characters include Billy the Kid, whowas raised in Silver City and first jailed in Mesilla, and PanchoVilla, who attacked the United States at Columbus. Area Apacheleaders include Geronimo, Mangas Colorado and Cochise.Elfego Baca made a name for himself by holding off 80 Texascowboys in Reserve, and Butch Cassidy and his gang hid out fora time near Glenwood. Shakespeare, near Lordsburg, lays claimto a whole host of interesting and unsavory characters includingthe Clantons, Curley Bill and Russian Bill, just to mention a few.
Mesilla served as regional headquarters for the ConfederateArmy and was the site where the Gadsden Purchase was ratified.
Reenactments are scheduled throughout the year at the forts,Mesilla, Shakespeare, Socorro and Ft. Bayard.
above: A ceremonial pot from the ancient Mimbres culture on display at theWestern New Mexico University Museum in Silver City. Left from top: EarlySpanish colonizers followed the Rio Grande valley as it passed frompresent-day El Paso and through Las Cruces, Truth or Consequences,Socorro and on to Santa Fe. San Miguel Mission was originally built bythe Spanish in 1598 at Socorro. Cattle were brought to Old West Countryin the 1800s and ranching remains a major area industry. Mining ghosttown buildings and structures can be found throughout Southwest NewMexico including this old assay building in Kingston. Modern mining on agrand scale near Silver City can be observed at the Santa Rita copper pit,which was initiated by a Spanish soldier in 1803. Right from top: TheSilver City Museum is housed in an 1880s Victorian-style home. A bronzesculpture pays tribute to the Buffalo Soldiers stationed at Ft. Seldon north ofLas Cruces. A Vietnam veteran’s memorial was erected next to the historicplaza in Socorro. A bust and painting of Geronimo are displayed at theGeronimo Springs Museum in Truth or Consequences.
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from top left: GranQuivera at Salinas PuebloMissions NationalMonument includes aSpanish mission andexcavated pueblo Indianruins, all of which wereabandoned by the1670s. A replica of anAnasazi pit house isdisplayed at the Farmand Ranch HeritageMuseum in Las Cruces. Amastodon skull found nearElephant Butte Lake canbe viewed at GeronimoSprings Museum in Truthor Consequences. Fromtop right: The view fromthe Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument nearSilver City. Pottery fromthe Mimbres Culture isdisplayed at the DemingLuna Mimbres Museum.Apache spirit figures on acanyon wall above LakeRoberts on the Trail of theMountain Spirits ScenicByway.
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PREHISTORICRICH IN ANCIENT CULTURES
P E R I O D S
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POINTS OF INTEREST
SOCORRO/RESERVEBat Cave southeast of Horse Springs yieldedmaize from 3982 BC, squash from 2000 BCand beans from1000 BC.
Tulerosa Cave on NM12 near Aragon containedartifacts from periods ranging between 500 BCand AD 1250
TRUTH ORCONSEQUENCESGeronimo Springs Museum displays mastodonand mammoth skulls uncovered west ofElephant Butte Lake and the pottery and arti-facts of several ancient cultures.
LAS CRUCESFarm & Ranch Heritage Museum has replicas ofan Anasazi pithouse and corn bin typical of the12th and 13th centuries.
DEMINGDeming Luna Mimbres Museum has a potteryroom exhibiting artifacts from the Mimbres andCasas Grandes cultures.
LORDSBURGThe best-preserved hunting net of human hairever recovered in the Americas was discoveredin a bat cave south of Lordsburg near theMexican border. It is on display at the Museumof Arts and Culture in Santa Fe.
SILVER CITYWestern New Mexico University Museum hous-es the world’s largest permanent display ofMimbres pottery and culture.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument con-sists of cliff dwellings built in AD 1280 withover 40 rooms and pithouse sites built by theMogollon culture as early as AD 600. ANational Park Service visitor center includes amuseum and videos.
CLIFFKwilleylekia Ruins northeast of Cliff on US180is believed to be the last great pueblo of theSalado people, consisting of 300 rooms andbuildings up to four stories. It was occupiedbetween 1425 and 1575. The ruin was exca-vated and backfilled.
QUEMADOA prehistoric Indian water system just north ofQuemado Lake consisted of dams, canals,diverting walls and agricultural terraces fromthe Tulerosa phase (AD 1150-1300).
above: The best-preserved hunting net made of human hair ever found in the Americas measures151 feet in length and required the hair from 66 to 67 Indians. It was found perfectly preservedin a dry cave near the Mexican border south of Lordsburg and is on display at the Museum ofIndian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe.
EVIDENCE OF PREHISTORIC ANIMALS AND CULTURES IN Old West Country includes pre-dinosaur trackways, dinosaur bones and theruins of early cultures.
Footprints of early amphibians were found in the Robledo Mountains ofLas Cruces and local mastodon and mammoth skulls are on display at themuseum in Truth or Consequences.
Museums in Silver City, Deming and Truth or Consequences have impres-sive collections of prehistoric pottery and early artifacts. The Visitor Centerat the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is devoted to the ancient peo-ples. Western New Mexico University Museum and the Farm & RanchHeritage Museum display replicas of pit houses that were common in the12th and 13th centuries.
Bat Cave between Reserve and Datil contained maize dated at 3981 BC,squash from 2000 BC and beans from 1000 BC. Tularosa Cave in the sameregion contained artifacts from periods ranging from 500 BC to AD 1259.
Near Quemado, a prehistoric waterway was uncovered revealing a com-plex array of dams, canals, diverting walls and agricultural terraces from theTulerosa Phase (AD 1150-1300).
The Kwilleylekia Ruins northeast of Cliff is believed to be the last greatpueblo of the Salado People inhabited from AD 1425 to 1575 with over 300rooms and buildings up to four stories.
The best-preserved hunting net of human hair ever recovered in theAmericas was found in a cave south of Lordsburg. It is over 151 feet long.
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OWT 7AREA ATTRACTIONS
DIVERSITY IN THE TERRAIN AND ITS PEOPLES PROVIDES A NICHE FORevery explorer of Old West Country. From fertile farming valleys to Alpine meadowsand from disappearing ancient cultures to those who search for deep space life forms,we can help you discover new adventures in Old West Country.
A multitude of recreational opportunities abounds in the Elephant Butte LakeState Park area. The lake offers jet skiing, water skiing, parasailing, windsailing, scubaand fishing opportunities. There are miles of beaches for cookouts and four-wheelingand the surrounding area features hot mineral baths for soothing the aches and pains.
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument offers first-hand insight into anancient native culture that began moving from the valley floor into walled caves forprotection just before disappearing altogether. The monument lies in the middle of amassive mountain region offering wilderness pack trips, camping, mineral baths,hiking and extraordinary vistas.
The Very Large Array, as seen in the movie Contact, consists of 27 dish-shapedantennas spread along three 13-mile legs on the remote Plains of San Augustin. Theyact as a single antenna focusing on the sounds of deep space.
The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum displays a history of thestate’s farming and ranching activities from ancient Anasazi practices to modernmechanization. Demonstrations are given with actual farm animals.
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail begins with a series of steel walkwaysclinging to narrow canyon cliffs and bridging the tops of boulders. They arereminiscent of the catwalk that transported gold ore from an upstream mine. A largepicnic area lies beneath cottonwoods and sycamores at the mouth of the canyon.
The City of Rocks State Park is an almost surreal collection of giant bouldersresulting from the erosion of a protruding layer of lava. Paths through the rocks,picnic grounds and a cactus garden create a unique and entertaining outing.
Rockhound State Park on the slopes of the Florida Mountains is littered withrock specimens. Gem and mineral enthusiasts meet regularly in the area todemonstrate cutting, polishing and jewelry making and to sell and trade collectables.
VETERANS MEMORIAL WALLA permanent Vietnam Memorial Wall has been erected in Truth or Consequences to honor those who gave their lives for theircountry. 505-894-3536
VERY LARGE ARRAYTwenty-seven dish-shaped antennas are spread across three 13-mile legs, one of which crosses US 60 between Socorro andReserve. A visitor center explains the mission of the project spon-sored by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory. 505-388-8201.
ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKEThe state’s largest body of water is located at Elephant Butte, 4miles east of I-25. A full array of water sporting activities, mari-nas, campsites and lodging are available. Hot mineral baths andtherapy can be enjoyed in nearby Truth or Consequences. 505-744-5421 and 505-894-3536CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARKA city of giant monoliths protruding unexpectedly from the desertfloor is located half way between Deming and Silver City, 5 mileseast of US 180. Campsites, picnic tables and drinking water areavailable. Walking paths lead through the fascinating boulders.505-536-2800.
ROCKHOUND STATE PARKRock specimens scattered across the slopes of the FloridaMountains simply offer a great excuse to explore the area.Rockhounds meet regularly in the area southeast of Deming fordemonstrations, sales and trading. 505-539-2481.
THE CATWALK RECREATION TRAILWalkways suspended from narrow canyon walls are the begin-nings of a trail that works its way into the Gila Wilderness. Thetrailhead and picnic grounds beneath large cottonwood andsycamore trees are five miles east of US 180 at Glenwood. 505-538-2801.
GILA CLIFF DWELLINGSNATIONAL MONUMENTFollow the “Trail of the Mountain Spirits” two hours north fromSilver City along NM 15 or NM 35 to the national monumentVisitor Center. Printed matter and a movie provide informationabout the 13th century inhabitants of this pristine area. TheCliff Dwellings are accessible by a short, well-maintained trail.505-536-9344.
N. M. FARM & RANCH MUSEUMA large and intriguing display of farm and ranch implementsfrom the early Anasazi to modern times. See live milkingdemonstrations and special presentations. 505-522-4100.
THE RIO GRANDENew Mexico’s lifeline meanders through the Old West commu-nities of Socorro, Truth or Consequences and Las Cruces. It con-tributed water and food for early travelers and traders along ElCamino Real and now supports industry, agriculture, recreationand individual needs for New Mexico’s central corridor.
OLD MESILLAA picturesque and historic Mexican/Old West plaza is sur-rounded by a stately church and 1800s buildings packed withshopping and dining opportunities. Additional shopping plazaswith a charm all their own are continuing to expand alongAvenida de Mesilla. 505-524-3262
FORT SELDENAn 1800s cavalry fort that was utilized by the BuffaloSoldiers. A year-round visitor center and living history demon-strations on weekends May through September. Nineteenthcentury military encampments second Saturdays monthly year-round. 526-8911
THE PLAINS OF ST. AUGUSTINEThe largest and highest grassland in North America. 866-854-3217.
THE CIBOLA NATIONAL FOREST –MAGDALENA DISTRICTMade up of the largest collection of historic ranchlands in New Mexico. 505-854-2281.
Opposite from top left: mobile dish antennas at the Very Large Array west of Socorro form a radiotelescope with a 13 mile radius. A period buggy is displayed at the railroad ghost town of Steinswest of Lordsburg. The Rio Grande has supported agricultural development as well as weary Spanishand Mexican traders for over 400 years. La Posta de Mesilla has served the region since the 1800sand now houses a colorful Mexican restaurant. Top center, left to right: a permanent Vietnammemorial wall has been erected between Williamsburg and Truth or Consequences. City of RocksState Park between Deming and Silver City is an eerie cluster of huge monoliths. A dense cactusgarden has been cultivated at Pancho Villa State Park in Columbus. Center: The Gila Cliff DwellingsNational Monument consists of 40 rooms built into a series of 5 caves. Bottom center, left to right:Sections of The Catwalk National Recreation Trail near Glenwood cling to canyon walls. ElephantButte Lake State Park provides a host of recreational opportunities from parasailing to four-wheeling.
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Socorro
left: Abo is one of three remote Pueblo Indian tradecommunities in the Salinas Pueblo Missions NationalMonument where 17th century Spanish Franciscans erectedsignificant mission church structures. right: WhoopingCranes stop to feed at the Bosque del Apache NationalWildlife Refuge.
SOCORRO HAS E V O L V E DI N T O A
center for space technology from its humble beginnings as a rest stopon El Camino Real. Clinging to its Spanish and Mexican heritagewhile plunging into the mysteries of deep space, Socorro maintainsthe appearance of a quiet village focused on nature, the arts andexcellent food.
Capturing sounds from the far reaches of the universe, the NationalRadio Astronomy Observatory operates the Very Large Array 52 mileswest of Socorro. The VLA complex consists of 27 dish-shapedantennas spread along three 13-mile legs on the high Plains of St.Augustine. Support personnel based in a facility on the Socorrocampus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology churnthrough the volumes of data received from distant systems.
San Miguel Mission, dating back to as early as 1598, maintains thehistoric perspective of Socorro and the surrounding region. Spanishcolonists had the church built on the trade route between MexicoCity and Santa Fe, and it continues to actively serve the parish today.
Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument consists of threemajor sites where Spanish Franciscan missions were build amidstPueblo Indian settlements in the early 17th century. By the 1670s,however, the entire district was depopulated. Mission walls are stillstanding at each of the sites and the pueblo of Las Humanas at theGran Quivira site has been partially excavated.
Ten miles down river from Socorro, the 57,000-acre Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge draws thousands of visitors in late Fallto observe migratory waterfowl. Honking Snow Geese and SandhillCranes are among the 377 identified species observed and filmed fromunobtrusive decks along the edges of shallow marshlands. The visitorcenter is open daily year-round. Festival of the Cranes isheld mid-November with special programs on migratorybirds.
The Mineralogical Museum on the universitycampus houses the state's largest mineral collectionsincluding fossils and over 9500 mineral specimens.Annual celebrations bring back the rough andtumble days of early mining.
Twelve miles east of San Antonio is theTrinity Site where the first atomic bombexploded in 1945. The site is open to visitorstwice a year. Hikers and picnickers will enjoy theLangmuir Laboratory area in Cibola NationalForest. Lightning and thunderstorm research isconducted in July and August.
History and Space Age technologywalk hand in hand
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ATTRACTIONSBosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. Visitor center, auto tour,hiking and year-round birding. 16 miles south of Socorro. 838-2120.www.friendsofthebosque.org Cibola National Forest – Magdalena District. Made up of the largest collection of historic ranchlands in New Mexico. 854-2281Old Kelly Mine. Mine ruins and many wonderful specimens for rockhounds.3 miles south of Magdalena. 866-854-3217 www.magdalena-nm.comMineralogical Museum. More than 9,500 mineral specimens. Fossils.835-5420. www.geoinfo.nmt.edu NM Institute of Mining and Technology. 801 Leroy Pl. 1-800-428-8324N.M. Performing Arts Series. Call for schedule. 835-5688.www.nmt.edu/~pas/Plains of St. Augustine. The largest and highest grasslands in NorthAmerica. 866-854-3217Trinity Site. Site of world’s first atomic bomb explosion. Open twice a year;the first Saturday in April and October. 479-6124The Boxcar Museum. Local history, artifacts of Wild West, mining, cattledrives, circa 1885-1930. Located next to AT&SF Railroad Depot. 108 N.Main St. 505-854-2261 www.magdalena-nm.comVery Large Array National Radio Astronomy Observatory. Visitor center,self-guided tours, world’s largest radio-telescope array on the Plains of SanAugustin. 835-7000. www.nrao.ed
LOCATION Socorro is located at the junctionof 1-25 and US60. Nearby is Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge. Magdalena is27 miles west of Socorro on US60.TOUR ROUTE Travel 108 miles west onUS60 through Magdalena and the VLA toQuemado; 41 miles south on NM32 pastQuemado Lake to Apache Creek; 12 miles weston NM12 to Reserve. OR: Travel south 72 mileson I-25 to Truth or Consequences. MORE INFORMATION Socorro Chamber ofCommerce (505) 835-0424 www.socorro-nm.com
EVENTSFeb 12 Community Arts Party. 835-5688
26 Science Olympiad at N.M. Tech Campus. 835-567826-27 Battles of Socorro, Civil War Re-enactment. 835-2530
Mar 26 Socorro Women of the West History Trail Parade. 835-0134
Apr 2 Trinity Site at White Sands Missile Range open to the public. 835-0424Very Large Array guided tours. 835-7000
8 N.M. State Science Fair at N.M. Tech Gym. 835-567829-5/1 “M” Mountain AYSO Soccer Tournament. 835-7273
May 7-8 Socorro Mother’s Day Pow Wow. 881-8847Jun 5-11 Conrad Hilton Open Golf Tournament. 835-1550
TBA Relay for Life at Clarke Field. 835-1768Jul 8-10 Magdalena Oldtimers Reunion. 854-3365Aug 12-13 7th Ann. Socorro Chile Harvest Triathlon. 838-3035Sep 17-18 14th Annual Fat Tire Fiesta. 838-3035
20-24 12th Annual Enchanted Skies Star Party. 835-0424Nov 16-21 18th Annual Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del
Apache. 835-207725-27 Socorro Balloon Rally. 835-2103
The Very Large ArrayThe Very Large Array
27 Radio Telescopes52 miles west of Socorro on Hwy. 60
Visitor Center • Gift Shop OPEN DAILY
505-835-7410 • www.nrao.edu
National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryNational Radio Astronomy Observatory
OPEN DAILY
Home to...
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Ancient Ruins andHistorical Sites
Scientific Researchand Education
Art Galleries and Performance Arts
Technological Advancements
New Mexico’s Best Green Chili
One of New Mexico’s Best Public Golf Courses
City of Socorro Visitors & Tourism [email protected]
OLD WEST CountryWhere it All Began...1-800-290-8330 www.oldwestcountry.com
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THE MEANDERING RIO GRANDE AND TWOOF NEW MEX ICO ’S
largest lakes provide incomparable opportunities for recreation and the relief of urban stress.
Truth or Consequences struck a deal with Ralph Edwards in 1950, changing its name to
that of the famous television host’s game show, but it is most certainly the water that brings
people to this desert oasis. Well-developed camping and water sports facilities and bath-
houses fed by natural hot springs beckon enthusiasts from across the Southwest.
An array of water sporting and camping facilities is available at the area’s three state parks.
Water skiing, scuba diving, fishing…the list of activities goes on and on for Elephant Butte
and Caballo Lakes. There is public access throughout the county for biking, hiking, 4-
wheeling, motocross, rock hounding, and birding.
Full-service bathhouses are open year-round. The relaxing and healing attributes of the
hot mineral water are combined with a full gamut of related services including Swedish mas-
sage, energy therapy, reflexology and ayurvedic science.
Apaches and early settlers first recognized the healthful aspects of the
hot mineral waters as far back as the 1800s. Apache Chief Geronimo
is said to have bathed in the healing water, thus lending his name to
the Geronimo Springs Museum and Geronimo Peace Days Fiesta. A
cluster of deep matates, or corn grinding holes, at Ralph Edwards
Riverside Park is evidence of the Indian’s long-term presence.
A Veterans Memorial Wall has been permanently erected overlook-
ing the Rio Grande at Williamsburg. Nearby mountains offer sce-
nic byways, the quaint village of Hillsboro and the ghost towns
of Kingston, Chloride and Winston.
Apaches and early settlers first recognized thehealthful aspects of the hot mineral waters
as far back as the 1800's.
A great place to wake up your sensesTruth or Consequences
opposite: Deep matates, or corn grinding holes, on the edge of Ralph Edwards Riverside Park are anindication that Indian peoples have been drawn to the hot springs area for centuries. right: A diverse arrayof water sports, camping, hiking, four-wheeling and birding are available in the area’s state parks.
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Truth orConsequences
and ElephantButte
“ Rejuvenate Your Spirit!
Numerous art galleries are also located in
Truth or Consequences.
above: Elephant Butte Lake State Park is one of NewMexico’s leading recreation areas with year-roundactivities for all ages. Opposite: The bust of Spanishcolonizer, Don Juan de Onate, is part of a tribute to thecultures that influenced the Truth or Consequences areaand is displayed in the Geronimo Springs Museum.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Visitor Center, campsites,showers, picnicking and boat launch sites. Fishing, waterskiing, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving.Caballo Lake State Park. Visitor Center, campsites, show-ers, picnicking and boat launch sites. Fishing and sailing.Percha Dam State Park. Fishing, picnicking, campsitesand showers.Ralph Edwards Riverside Park. Downtown Truth orConsequences, picnicking on the banks of the Rio Grande.Rio Grande River. Picnicking, kayaking, fishing, boating,rock hounding, primitive camping, bird and wildlife watching.Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway. Southwest from Truth orConsequences through Hillsboro and Kingston and acrossEmory Pass to San Lorenzo; and northwest from Truth orConsequences through Elephant Butte, Cuchillo, Winston-Chloride and Beaverhead.Emory Pass Scenic Vista. Five-mile trail from NM152 tothe lookout tower on Hillsboro Peak.
OutdoorA T T R A C T I O N S
RESOURCE DIRECTORYHodges Corner RestaurantWe specialize in home style cooking. Weekends andHolidays. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Open 7 days,daily buffets, Sat. & Sun. breakfast buffet. Mexican,American and to go orders.505-744-5626 915 Hwy. 195, Elephant Butte, N.M. 87935
Barber Shop Café
Located in Historical Hillsboro. Come and enjoy ourgreat food in an original 1880’s building.505-895-5283200 Main Street, Hillsboro, N.M. 88042
ATTRACTIONSBlack Range Ranger District. Camping, hiking, picnicking. 894-6677Caballo Lake State Park. Boat launch sites, campsites, picnicking and visitor center.743-3942Elephant Butte Lake State Park. Campsites, visitor center, water sports and trails.744-5421Geronimo Springs Museum. Area history, pottery collections and minerals. 211 Main St. 894-6600San Felipe Winery. 843-8171T or C Hot Springs. Indoor tubs, bath houses and saunas. 1-505-894-3536
Hwy. 195, Elephant Butte, NM
505.744.5431www.elephantbutteinn.com
Elephant Butte InnElephant Butte Inn47Rooms Overlooking Elephant ButteLake
Pool & Fitness RoomIvory Tusk Tavern & Restaurant
Banquet & Meeting Facilities
GERONIMO SPRINGS MUSEUM
Collection of local artifacts, includingarrowheads, fetishes, and Mimbres(black on white) pottery.
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
211 Main StreetTruth or Consequences, NM 87901505-894-6600www.geronimotrail.com
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EVENTSFeb 25-26 Gathering of the Quilts, T. C. Civic Ctr. (505-744-5472)
26 Pecan Festival, Cuchillo (505-743-3201)Mar 27 Easter Sunrise Service, E. Butte Lake (505-744-5421)Apr 2-3 N.M. High School Rodeo, T. or C.
23-24 Old Time Fiddler’s Contest, T. or C. (505-894-1506)23-24 Fiesta Golf Tournament, T. or C. (505-894-2603)29-30 Fiesta Rodeo, T. or C. (505-894-2477)
30 Fiesta, T. or C. (505-894-2946)May 1 Fiesta and Fiesta Rodeo, T. or C. (505-894-2946)
7-8 Fiesta Open Fishing Tourn., E. Butte Lk. (505-744-5421)13-15 Burel Bailey Memorial Trap Shoot (505-894-3536)
Jun 4 Winston Spring Fiesta, Winston (505-743-2736)11 Chili Cook-Off, Elephant Butte Lake (505-894-3264)
18-19 Junior Open Bass Anglers, E. Butte Lk. (505-744-5421)Jul 2 Fireworks, E. Butte Lk. (505-744-4708 or 744-5421)Aug 20 Lion’s Club Carp Round-Up (505-744-4979)Sep 3-5 Hillsboro Apple Festival, Hillsboro
3-5 Hatch Chili Festival, Hatch9-11 Elephant Butte 25th Annual Balloon Regatta,
Elephant Butte Lake (505-744-4708)23-25 Elephant Days, Elephant Butte, (505-744-4708)
Oct 8-9 Sierra County Fair, Williamsburg (505-894-3536)14-16 Old Time Fiddler’s Contest, T. or C. (505-894-1506)
29 Pumpkin Bowl, Elephant Butte Lake (505-744-5421)Nov 5 Veteran’s Memorial Park Motorcycle Rally, T. or C.
(505-894-3617)12 Veteran’s Day Car Show, T. or C. (505-894-6900)
16-20 Festival of the Cranes, Bosque Del Apache (505-835-1828)26 Lion’s Club Yard Sale, Elephant Butte (505-894-7241)
Dec 3 Christmas in the Foothills, Hillsboro3 Christmas Jubilee, T. or C. (505-894-3536)
10 Beachwalk Luminaria Festival & Floating Lights Parade, Elephant Butte Lake (505-744-4708)
11 Drag Boat Races, Elephant Butte Lake, Call for dates: (505-263-6568)
LOCATION Truth or Consequences is locat-ed on I-25 by Elephant Butte Lake State Parkin the hot springs region of the Rio Grande.Elephant Butte is 5 miles north.TOUR ROUTE On I-25, travel 72 miles north to Socorro or 75 miles south toLas Cruces.MORE INFORMATION Truth orConsequences / Sierra County Chamber ofCommerce (505) 894-3536Elephant Butte Chamber of Commerce (505) 744-4608
OLD WEST CountryWhere it All Began...
1-800-290-8330 www.oldwestcountry.com
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A WORLD OFMOUNTAIN RECREATIONALOPPORTUNITIES SURROUNDSthe villages of Catron County.Wilderness trails, trout streams andsmall recreational lakes are scatteredacross massive tracts of pinon, juniper,and ponderosa forests.
The Catwalk National RecreationTrail east of Glenwood includes picnicgrounds among huge cottonwoodtrees and long steel walkways clingingto the sides of narrow bluffs.
From Glenwood, travelers can takea side trip on a narrow paved road thatwinds into the mountains to themining ghost town of Mogollon. Awell maintained dirt road fromMogollon skirts the northern edge ofthe Gila Wilderness through excellentfishing and camping sites beforecircling back to Reserve.
Reserve is absorbed in its colorfulpast that includes El Fuego Baca, (ElFuego means “The Fire” whoreportedly took on 80 Texas cowboysin a 36-hour shootout resulting fromabuse of local Hispanics. The abusestopped and the 19-year old Bacareturned to Socorro unscathed. Abronze sculpture of Baca is in progress.A statue and museum are planned.
CatronCounty
left: Catwalks cross boulders and cling to thesides of narrow canyon cliffs at CatwalkNational Recreation Trail near Glenwood.opposite: Below the Snow Lake camping andrecreation area, Snow Creek immediately flowsinto the limited access Gila Wilderness area.
Reserve, Glenwood,Mogollon, Quemado,Quemado Lake, Datil,Pie Town, Apache Creek
EVENTSMay 14 Spring Fiesta des Artes. 539-2711
TBA Cinco de Mayo Celebration in Reserve. 539-2711Jul 4 July 4th Celebrations in Glenwood, Quemado and Reserve. 539-2711
TBA Frisco Cowbelles’ Annual BBQ, Western Fine Arts Auction & Dance. 539-2711TBA Catron County Heritage Festival in Reserve. 539-2711TBA Luna Pioneer Days and Rodeo. 539-2711
Aug TBA Catron County Fair and Rodeo. 539-2711Sep 10 Pie Town Pie Festival. 539-2711
TBA Scorpion Sting Endurance Ride, Glenwood. 539-2711TBA Raspberry Festival in Reserve. 539-2711
Nov TBA 5th Annual Glenwood Open Cowboy Golf Tournament. 539-2711Dec 24 Live Nativity and Town Lighting. 539-2711
LOCATION Quemado is located on US60 with Quemado Lake justoff NM32 between Quemado and Apache Creek. Apache Creek andReserve are located on NM12. Glenwood is on US180 with Mogollonto the east on NM159. TOUR Travel 36 miles south on US180 to Glenwood, with a side tripon NM159 to Mogollon. Travel 22 miles south on US180 to Buckhornand another 11 miles to the Cliff/Gila area.MORE INFORMATION Catron County Chamber (505) 533-6116Glenwood Chamber (505)539-2711
ATTRACTIONSAlma. Ghost town 7 miles north of Glenwood.The Catwalk. Trail over suspended bridges in White Water Canyon. 5 miles east of Glenwood. 539-2711Clairmont. Ghost town 19 miles northeast of Glenwood. 533-6922Mogollon. Ghost town 13 miles northeast of Glenwood.Snow Lake. In the Gila National Forest. Camping and fishing. 47 miles northeast of Glenwood.WS Cemetary. WS Ranch B & B, Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood. 539-2513Cooney’s Tomb. Alma, 7 miles north of Glenwood.Quemado Lake. Camping and fishing, 11 miles south of Quemado.
At Apache Creek on NM12, there are campgrounds and anarcheological interpretive site. From Apache Creek, scenic NM32 leadsto Quemado Lake with well-developed camp facilities. Electric motorboats are allowed.
Horseback riding and wilderness pack trips are available throughout the communities.
FRISCO STABLESArt – Antiques – Collectibles Unique gift items, something for everyone.Fantastic Hispanic Art by wellknown local artist Jose Andres Giron.P.O. Box 545 • Reserve, NM 87830505-533-6968www.artegiron.com
WHITE WATER MOTELEnjoy the Whitewater River from yourbalcony. Relax and enjoy vacationing at ourretreat in the rugged mountains and forestssurrounding Glenwood, New Mexico.P.O. Box 158 • Glenwood, NM 88039505-539-2581www.gilanet.com/whitewatermotel
THE WS RANCH BED & BREAKFASTEstablished in 1881 this historic ranch inAlma, NM now welcomes guests andhorses. Experience frontier history andtradition, and unwind in rustic yet elegantbunkhouse accommodations.HC 61 Box 170 • Glenwood, NM 88039505-539-2513www.wslandandcattlecompany.com
HIDDEN SPRINGS INNAbsolute Comfort and affordable luxury inCatron County. Just 7 miles west of Reserveon Hwy. 180. Book your reservation on-line today.1⁄4 mile south of Hwy. 12 & 180 intersection,Reserve, NM 87830 • 505-533-6146www.thehiddenspringsinn.com
UNITED COUNTRY AMERICAN WEST PROPERTIES, INC.We specialize in offering a variety of the finest propertiesavailable in Western New Mexico, from Hunting andAgricultural properties to Homes, Mountain Cabins and ForestIn Holdings. Let us show you why New Mexico is called theLand of Enchantment.P.O. Box 99•Datil, NM 87821•Office: 505-772-5333www.amerwestproperties.com • www.unitedcountry.com/datil/NM
QUEMADO LAND & CATTLE COMPANYSpecializing in Recreational and MountainVacation home sites with utilities in a gatedmaster planned community. Deed restricted,world class hunting and fishing. Owner financing available.P.O. Box 188 • Quemado, NM 87829505-773-4590 • [email protected]
APACHE RV PARKHunting, fishing and lots of outdoorenjoyment. Located 9 miles north ofReserve in the heart of elk countryShowers,laundry, propane and pull through spaces.HC 62 Box 650A • Reserve, NM 87830505-533-6166
GLENWOOD REALTYRanches - Farms - Residential - Commercial.An experienced team for all your Real Estateneeds. Darrel Allred, Qualifying Broker.Misty Riegel, Associate Broker.P.O. Box 38 • Glenwood, NM 88039505-539-2711 • Fax: 505-539-2722www.realestate4newmexico.com Email: [email protected]
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THE GILA RIVER BREAKS OUT OF THE MOGOLLONMOUNTAINS INTO A LUSH FARMING
valley and grassland region near the villages of Gila, Cliff and Buckhorn. Birding, fishing,hiking, horseback riding and secluded areas with outstanding vistas are the ingredients thatattract both local and outside interest to this sparsely populated area.
Government and privately protected riparian areas provide excellent bird and wildlifesanctuaries along the river and adjoining drainages. Casitas de Gila has successfully promotedits remote guesthouses nationally for people seeking a little solitude in a secluded canyon fullof wildlife. In addition, nearby Bill Evans Lake offers trout fishing and primitive camping.
Rolling grasslands in the Cliff/Buckhorn area abruptly give way to the rugged mountainsencompassed by the nation’s first wilderness area. Deer and antelope still roam the foothillsand steal apples from local gardens, indicating that all is well in the natural balance. RockyMountain Big Horn sheep have been reintroduced and are seasonally evident in the rugged
Cliff, Gila & Buckhorn
above: A valley of cottonwood trees and farmland follows the Gila River from the Mogollon Mountains to the Arizona border.opposite: Fall colors at Bear Creek near the Casitas de Gila Guesthouses and Gallery is a prime example of the beauty tobe found in the Cliff-Gila area.
A beautiful area for outdoor enthusiasts.
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EVENTSGrant County Fair. Last weekend in September 29th through Oct 2nd
LOCATION Gila is located on the Gila River at thejunction of NM211 and NM153, two miles north ofUS180. Cliff is located at the junction of the Gila Riverand US180. Buckhorn straddles US180 on the grasslandsbelow the Mogollon Mountains.TOUR Travel 26 miles south on US180 to Silver CityMORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant CountyChamber of Commerce 505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378www.silvercity.org
terrain. Mogollon Vista has secured a shared riparianarea in the middle of its development near Cliff toattract wildlife and to enhance and promote the naturalattributes of the land.
Unique horseback experiences are provided at theDouble E Guest Ranch near Gila, including cattleroundups, mounted shooting clinics, horsemanshipskills clinics, nature rides and cowgirl camps.
Ancient cultures hunted, gathered, fished and triedtheir hands at primitive farming in the area. TheKwilleylekia Ruins northeast of Cliff are believed to bethe last great pueblo of the Salado People, inhabitedfrom AD 1425 to 1575 with over 300 rooms andbuildings up to four stories.
ATTRACTIONSBill Evans Lake. Fishing and primitive camping, 12 miles south of Cliff.Aldo Leopold Vista. picnic and wilderness interpretive site, 6 miles north of Buckhorn.Turkey Creek. primitive trout stream northeast of Gila.
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EVOLVING FROM A LATE 1800S MINING CAMPTO A BUSTLING MECCA FOR
art and recreation, Silver City’s nationally sanctioned events and a strong business and uni-versity ethic have created a community that ranks at the top of the nation’s most respectedlists for the arts, historic preservation, healthful living and retirement. Seemingly perfectweather and a host of outdoor attractions make Silver City an excellent choice for both vis-iting and relocating.
A Billy the Kid-era cabin donated by movie director Ron Howard from the movie TheMissing opens the door to the historic downtown district packed full of restaurants, gal-leries, museums, day spas, coffee shops, and boutiques. The Victorian architecture, chapelsand churches add the final touch to this special setting.
Perched on the edge of a three million acre national forest with over 1500 miles of trails,recreation is an important element of Silver City’s lifestyle and certainly its biggest touristattraction. The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, surrounded on three sides by thefirst wilderness area designated by Congress, offers not only a glimpse into the ancientMogollon culture, but endless opportunities for camping, hiking, pack trips, horseback rid-ing, fishing, biking or simply a leisurely drive through magnificent scenic vistas.
A monument recognizing the Apache chief, Geronimo, who was born at the headwatersof the Gila River, has been erected at the Gila Cliff Dwellings visitor center. The centerhighlights the prehistoric cultures that inhabited the cliffs andpithouses of the region and provides information on thehistory, geology, flora and fauna of the area.
Over 20 birding areas have been designated in avariety of habitats surrounding Silver City thatattract 339 species, including 10 species of hum-mingbirds. A hummingbird festival is held annuallynear Lake Roberts.
Silver City
Silver City is consistantly rated as one of the Best Places to
Live and Retire in the USA!
One of the Nation’s Top Small Towns
opposite: An ancient village was housed within five caves at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.right: An artifact from the Mimbres Culture that flourished in the area during the 12th and 13th centuries.
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Lake Roberts, Bill Evans Lake and BearCanyon Lake, the historic village of PinosAltos, the peaceful Mimbres River Valley,developed and undeveloped hot springs,City of Rocks State Park and the breath-tak-ing Chino open-pit mine are scatteredacross the immediate area. Ghost towns,rock hounding and the Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail are within an hour’s radius.
The Tour of the Gila sanctioned 5-daybicycle stage race, Silver City Blues Festival,Weekend at the Galleries, Wild Wild WestPro Rodeo, Fiesta de la Olla and the WarmSprings Apache Pow Wow make Silver Citya major events destination. An array of cul-tural, sporting and educational functionsfills remaining gaps.
Ft. Bayard, an 1863 U.S. infantry postjust east of Silver City, housed the “Medal ofHonor” buffalo soldiers and is now a statehospital with officer’s quarters still in use.The fort has been designated a NationalLandmark and includes a national cemeteryand buffalo soldier statue.
Silver City’s four-year university withmasters programs, continuing educationclasses, intercollegiate sports and a strongarts program is a powerful contributor tothe community. Beginning as a teachers col-lege in the late 1800s, its education pro-grams continue to be its primary focus.
A great place for urban stress relief, SilverCity’s shops, museums and galleries arewithin walking distance from bed & break-fast facilities, a turn of the century hotel andexcellent day spa facilities.
top: A walking bridge spans Big Ditch Park whichwas once Silver City’s Main Street prior to unusualflooding at the turn of the 20th century.
OLD WEST CountryWhere it All Began...1-800-290-8330 www.oldwestcountry.com
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RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE NATION’S CULTURALLY PROGRESSIVE small communities, Silver City broke into the top three slots of Modern Maturity’sBest Small Towns in America, was listed by John Villani as one of The Hundred BestSmall Art Towns in America and chosen by the National Trust for HistoricPreservation in its Dozen Distinctive Destinations-2002. The strong visual and per-forming arts activities, museums and the renovated historic district have created anend-destination worthy of America’s culture-hungry travelers.
A wide range of galleries and creative specialty shops are located throughout theuniversity and historic districts and in the mountain village of Pinos Altos. Art walksand fairs, artist openings, gallery weekends and cultural exchanges on an interna-tional level have created a niche for Silver City in the world of art.
A performing arts season that includes international talent is sponsored by theMimbres Region Arts Council and the Grant County Community ConcertsAssociation. Special events with nationally acclaimed artists include the Silver CityBlues Festival, symphony and opera presentations. On the local level, communityand university drama presentations and a melodrama series keep performers active.
The Silver City Museum, housed in the 1881 Victorian home of H.B. Ailman,and the Western New Mexico University Museum, with the world’s largest perma-nent display of artifacts from the intriguing thousand-year old Mimbres Culture, arethe pride of the community. Walking tours of the historic district provide insightinto the spirited early days of mining and a commitment to enduring architecture.
Silver City is a showcase for the region’s visual and performing arts. Area galleriesinclude (clockwise from top) Lois Duffy Studio, Leyba & Ingalls Eclectic Art Supplies &Gallery and Elemental Arts. The Epic of Gilgamesh is performed by local actors at theWestern New Mexico University Fine Arts Theater. The famed potters from Mata Ortiz,Mexico, sell their wares and demonstrate the art of pottery making at the annual Fiestade la Olla. An enthusiastic Youth Mural Program is supported by area artists, clubs, thearts council, the DWI Task Force and the community as a whole.
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SILVER CITY EVENTSJan 7-8 Greg Brown, Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos
Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-72897-9 2nd Annual Red Paint Powwow. 538-378521 Gregory Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. 538-2505
or 1-888-758-728922 Grant County Community Concert Association:
Westwind Brass. 538-0203Feb 4 Harry Manx, Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos
Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-72895 Annual Mardi Gras Dinner and Auction. 388-2331
10 MRAC Gallery Opening Reception for Judith Hilmer.538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
12 A Chocolate Fantasia in Historic Downtown District.538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
19 Celtic Double Bill: Teada and Cathy Ryan. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
25 “Go Figure.” Statewide Exhibition juried by Delmas Howe. 538-6517
Mar 4 Robin and Linda Williams. Folk Series at the OperaHouse, Pinos Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
5 Ft. Bayard Historic Society Annual Tea. 388-447711 Grant County Community Concert Association:
Antonio Pompa-Baldi & Emanuela Friscioni, Duo Pianists. 538-0203
Apr 1 “PHONK” Scrap Arts Music. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
8 MRAC Gallery Opening for Ann Simonsen & Jeff Turner. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
15 Melanie Hersch. Folk Series at the Opera House, Pinos Altos. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
22 Juried Student Art Show at WNMU’s Francis McCray Gallery. 538-6517
27 19th Ann. Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race. 388-3222May 7 8th Annual Celebration of Spring in Historic
Downtown Silver City. 534-170018 Grant County Community Concert Association:
Robert Post, Physical Comedian. 538-020327-29 10th Annual Silver City Blues Festival. 538-2505
or 1-888-758-728928 Ft Bayard Run. 388-3475
Jun 4-7 Wild, Wild West Pro Rodeo. 388-258610-12 2nd Annual Viva Santa Clara Fiesta. 537-2443
18 2nd Ever Millie and Billy Ball at the Wherehouse. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
Jul 4 Independence Day Parade in Historic Downtown Silver City. 534-1700
8-9 Frontier Days Rodeo. 534-503015-17 Fiesta de la Olla. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
Aug 13-14 25th Annual Gun Show. 388-236020-21 Annual St. Vincent de Paul Fiesta. 538-9373
CENTURY 21Thompson Realty
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• Performance Series September thru May.• Silver City Blues Festival-Memorial Day Weekend.• Weekend at the Galleries-Columbus Day Weekend.• Fiesta de la Olla featuring Juan Quezada-July.
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Silver City Museum Gift ShopIn the H.B. Ailman House
Books & Regional GiftsTues.-Fri. 9:00-4:30 Sat.-Sun. 10:00-4:00
Closed Monday
312 W. Broadway, Silver City, NM
505-388-5721www.silvercitymuseum.org
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Books & Regional GiftsTues.-Fri. 9:00-4:30 Sat.-Sun. 10:00-4:00
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Sep TBA Annual Billy Casper Golf Tournament. 538-5041TBA Annual Gila Thunder Run. 388-24273-5 12th Annual San Vicente Art Fair in Big Ditch Park.
534-4401 Annual Gem & Mineral Show. 538-3216
16-18 Ft. Bayard Historic Days. 388-447724 Frula Balkan Folk Dance Group. 538-2505
Oct 8-11 Weekend at the Galleries. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
Nov 1-2 Dia de los Muertos. 538-250526 15th Annual MainStreet Lighted Christmas Parade.
534-1700Dec TBA Annual Festival of the Trees. 534-0261
TBA 21st Annual Victorian Christmas Evening. 538-5921
ATTRACTIONSBig Ditch Park. Park formed when flood lowered Main St. 55feet. In town.Fort Bayard. U.S. Infantry post built in 1863. Housed BuffaloSoldiers. 10 miles east of Silver City.Gila National Forest/Silver City Ranger District. 3005 E.Camino del Bosque. 388-8201. www.fs.fed.us/r3/gilaKneeling Nun. Natural monolith resembling praying nun. 15 mileseast of Silver City.Mimbres Region Arts Council. Scheduled events held throughoutthe year. 758-7289. www.mrac.ccRoyal Scepter Mineral Museum. Rock shop, jewelry and gifts.1805 Little Walnut. 538-9001. www.zianet.com/royal-scepterSan Vicente Art Walks. Self-guided tour. Call for brochure withmap showing galleries and studios within walking distance indowntown Silver City. 1-800-548-9378Silver City Museum. Area history, Indian artifacts, mining exhibitsand Victorian furnishings. 312 W. Broadway. 538-5921. www.sil-vercitymuseum.orgWestern N. M. University Museum. Local and natural historyincluding world’s largest exhibit of Mimbres pottery. 1000 W.College. 538-6386. www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm
LOCATION Silver City is at the junctionof US180 and NM90. The Gila CliffDwellings National Monument is northon NM15.TOUR Travel 44 miles southwest on NM90 and US70 to Lordsburg.MORE INFORMATION Silver CityGrant County Chamber of Commerce505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378www.silvercity.orgMimbres Region Arts Council 505-538-2505 1-888-758-7289www.mrac.cc
Wind Canyon EstatesLocated approximately 5 miles west of Silver City on Hwy 180 W. bordering the Gila National Forest,
Wind Canyon Estates boasts breath-taking views - some as far away as Arizona. Enjoy the native vegetation of beautiful wildflowers, yucca, and stately piñon, juniper, cedar and oak evergreens. 10 acre
parcels priced from mid $70’s. Definitely a place to explore!
501 Silver Heights Blvd. • Silver City, NM
505-538-2931http.//www.zianet.com/cber
The Palace HotelCelebrating 100 Years
Located in the downtown historic district.Reminiscent of a small hotel in the
European Tradition.• Affordable Rates • 18 Rooms & Suites
• Continental Breakfast
106 W. Broadway Silver City, NM 88061
505-388-1811www.zianet.com/palacehotel
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Holiday Inn ExpressThe Holiday Inn Express in beautiful Silver City is yourticket to a Southwest adventure. Let our friendly staff aid
you in exploring the wonders of the Silver City area from aconvenient homebase that features a fully equipped fitness
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1103 Superior St. • Silver City, NM 88061
1-800-HOLIDAY538-2525
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Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
above: The Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic byway offers numerous breathtaking vistas of the Gila and Aldo Leopold Wilderness Areas. opposite: Atthe Gila Cliff dwellings visitor center, a monument recognizing the birthplace of Apache Chief Geronimo was blessed by his great-grandson Harlyn andwife Karen Geronimo.
Pinos Altos, Fort Bayard, Lake Roberts, Gila Hot Springs, Mimbres, San Lorenzo
THE TRAIL OF THE MOUNTAIN SPIRITS SCENICBYWAY TRAVERSES THE
rugged mountains and canyons of Southwest New Mexico, winds through peaceful farmingvalleys and historic villages and skirts around the edge of a massive world-class miningoperation. It highlights the eras of prehistoric cultures, nomadic Apache warriors, earlysettlers and miners and the Buffalo Soldiers who sought to keep the peace. The trail is aseries of breathtaking vistas and it is a timeline of cultural significance.
Starting in the historic mountain village of Pinos Altos, the discovery of gold in 1859created a boomtown. Today, the gold is gone, but the Old West character remains.Memorabilia and artifacts of gun fighters, Apache warriors and the ancient Mimbres cultureare displayed in local establishments. A replica of Fort Cobre, a log cabin schoolhouse andthe old Hearst Church Art Gallery reminisce bygone times.
NM15 takes the traveler deep into the three-million acre Gila National Forest. The road
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EVENTSJun 11 7th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. 388-4202Jul 23 2nd Annual Backyard Hummingbird Festival. Email [email protected] 1 Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta fund-raiser for Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire
and Rescue Department. 538-0204
ATTRACTIONSGila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Cliff dwelling ruins from the 13th century. 44 miles north of Silver City. 536-9461Greyfeather Lodge. Hummingbird banding, birding, fishing and stargazing. 28 miles north of Silver City. 536-3206. www.greyfeathers.comLake Roberts. Camping and trout fishing. 40 miles north of Silver City.Lightfeather Hot Spring. Near Gila Cliff Dwellings Visitor Center. 30 minute walk includes 2 river crossings. 536-9461Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway. Loops north on NM15 to Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l.Monument, southeast on NM35, and west on NM154 and US180.Hearst Church. Seasonal museum and art gallery. Built in 1898 with Hearst money. In town.Pinos Altos Melodrama Theater. Adjacent to the Buckhorn Saloon in the Pinos Altos Opera House.Great fun! Original melodramas. Call for seasonal schedule. 388-3848
LOCATION The scenic side trip loops north from Silver Cityand includes forest vistas, cliff dwellings, lakes, farmlands, historicvillages, forts and mining operations.TOUR Travel north from Silver City on NM15 through PinosAltos to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument.Travel easton NM35 past Lake Roberts and through the Mimbres Valley.Travel west on NM152 past Santa Rita copper pit and onUS180 past Ft. Bayard and return to Silver CityMORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamberof Commerce 505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378www.silvercity.org
winds past campgrounds and wilderness vistas to the Gila CliffDwellings National Monument. A visitor center explains thelife of the ancient Mogollon culture that inhabited the area.
The byway backtracks to picturesque Sapillo Creek on NM35 and circles around Lake Roberts. Sandstone cliffs, marshes,campgrounds, lodges and an abundance of hiking, photo andbirding opportunities create a year-round attraction.
Crossing the Continental Divide, the byway drops into theMimbres River farming valley with good food and more photoopportunities. The church at San Lorenzo was built in thelatter 1800s.
NM152 passes the Santa Rita open pit copper mine thatinitially mined high-grade ore for the Mexican mint. Today,mountains have literally been moved for the red metal.
The final stop on US180 to Silver City is Ft. BayardHospital. Established in 1863 as a center of operations for theBuffalo Soldiers, it is now a National Landmark with anational cemetery, game preserve and a Buffalo Soldier statue.
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BearCreek
Motel & Cabins
Unique two-story cabins include fireplaces, secluded balconies, porches,
phones, TV’s, and BBQ grills. Cabins with kitchens available.
Nestled under the pines in historic Pinos Altos.
Gateway to the Gila Wilderness.
Seven miles north of Silver City.
Spirit CanyonLodge & Cafe
Birding • Fishing • Hiking ForestTrails • Indian Ruins
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684 Hwy. 35, Lake Roberts
505-536-9459www.spiritcanyon.com [email protected]
7 Miles North of Silver City On Highway 15 in Historic Pinos Altos
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THE CATTLE GUARD RESTAURANTEnjoy American & Mexican Meals, Beer & Wine in the warm abiance of a real logstructure. 11am - 8pm Thursday-Monday3668 Hwy. 35 (Mile Marker 11 on Hwy. 35) 505.536.3066
LAKE ROBERTS CABINS & GENERAL STOREComfy Cabins, Beautiful Surroundings. Hike inthe Gila National Forest, Hunt, Fish, Star Gaze, GoBirding...or Just Relax in the Mountains. Easy Drivefrom Tucson, El Paso or Las Cruces, but worldsaway! 505.536.9929 • [email protected]
TIM DONOVANIn the Mimbres Tim Donavan knows Land and Homes!A Real Estate professional whose experience will simplifyyour search for just the right [email protected]: 505.536.3870 Cell: 505.534.7955
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THE OLD WEST GHOST TOWNS OF THE LORDSBURGAREA KEEP AN EXCITING CHAPTER OF
American history alive and accessible. Shakespeare to the south is the most authentic ghost town inthe west and the tales of “thievin’, cheatin’ and hangin’” are periodically reenacted and published.Steins to the west is a railroad town that is a total delight to visit. A host of dignitaries are giventribute in the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum.Elizabeth Garrett, blind daughter of legendarySheriff Pat Garrett, penned parts of the NewMexico state song in Lordsburg. CharlesLindbergh landed in the “Spirit of St. Louis” anddedicated the Lordsburg airport in 1927. There aretidbits of information you won’t find anywhere elseabout silent cowboy movie star Tom Mix, U.S. SupremeCourt Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and territorial governorand Ben Hur author Lew Wallace.Artwork in the tiny village of Rodeo, southwest of Lordsburg,will amaze you without breaking your retirement portfolio.
LordsburgThe real thing: Taste the true flavor of the Old West
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above: An old stage coach is among thousands of Old West artifacts displayed at the railroadghost town of Steins. right: A Tlaloc figurine was found in a cave near the Mexican border and ison display at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. opposite: Several buildingsremain of the authentic and often rowdy ghost town of Shakespear, just south of Lordsburg.
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EVENTSJan TBA Lions Club Gun Show. 542-9864Jul 4 July 4th Activities and 5K Run. 542-9864Aug TBA The Ranch Rodeo. 542-9864
TBA Hidalgo County Fair. 542-9864Dec 2 Annual Lighted Parade and Moonlight Madness. 542-9864Oct thru May Granite Gap Ghost Mining Camp. 495-5012Oct TBA St. Joseph’s Annual Bazaar. 542-9864
ATTRACTIONSShakespeare Ghost Town. Open monthly for guided tours. Call for sched-ule. 2.5 miles southwest of Lordsburg. 542-9034Steins. Railroad ghost town located 20 miles southwest of Lordsburg.Open 363 days a year. 542-9791
LOCATION Lordsburg is located on I-10.Nearby are the ghost towns of Shakespeare and Steins.TOUR Travel 60 miles east on I-10 toDeming.MORE INFORMATION Lordsburg Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce (505) 542-9864
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Rodeo is also the gateway to the ChiricahuaMountains and the location of Geronimo’ssurrender.The Lordsburg area was an overlap ofancient cultures. Mimbres and CasasGrandes treasures were found in caves nearthe Mexican border, including the best-preserved hunting net made of human hairever found in the Americas. The netmeasures 151 feet in length and requiredthe hair from 66 to 67 Indians. A colorfulTlaloc figurine was also found in the caves.Made of yucca stalk, the figurine appears tohave been a rain effigy.
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MAKING RODEO, NEW MEXICO HOME
ROGER MCKASSON
“I WANT TO BE KNOWN FOR A VARIETY OF STYLES and subjects, not just a cookie cutter production line,” states RogerMcKasson, artist and studio/gallery owner in the tiny southwest artcommunity of Rodeo, New Mexico. He works with acrylics, oils,watercolors and pastels for his paintings and drawings, and he is anaccomplished bronze sculptor. “Like all artists, I want to leave a markthrough my art that will be appreciated by future generations.”
Roger’s primary subject is the female figure. “I like the poses andthe expressions that women can create as well as the variety of colors
that are available to their subject matter. I create a light softness with a watercolor techniquethat I developed for my style. My watercolors have an almost pastel quality to them.”
“Most of my images are of a minimalist style. I believe it is the pose and the expression ofthe subject that creates the composition of my figurative paintings, not how much clutter I canput in the background. Think about it! When you see a beautiful woman in a room do you lookat her or the way the room is decorated? I leave the decorations out or include only that whichis needed to enhance the figure and the mood.”
“For landscapes, I like to paint in oils. Since I love bright colors, I recently have been work-ing with those that can be used to create places you might find in a Greek Isle setting. I havenoticed how southwestern architecture and that of the Greek Isles, with the exception of color,are nearly the same. One uses tans and the other whites for the exteriors but the architecturalstyle is strikingly similar.”
Reflecting his capabilities as a sculptor, the Lordsburg/Hidalgo County Chamber ofCommerce commissioned McKasson to make a bronze sculpture for New Mexico GovernorBill Richardson. The special edition of the work, titled “Spirit Woman,” can be seen in theGovernor’s Santa Fe office.
Roger’s subjects include women from all walks of life and landscapes of Taos Pueblo, theGreek Isles and elsewhere. His bronzes are of Native American images, African Americans, Irishdancers, angels, fairies, mermaids, an Amazon woman, a woman in a meditative pose, younggirls enjoying their youth, and the Lady of the Lake holding King Arthur’s sword, Excalibur!
A nationally advertised artist, since 1987 McKasson’s work has been featured in such publi-cations as Palm Springs Life, Art Gallery International, Southwest Art, American Art Review,Art Life Arizona and numerous local publications. His work has appeared in gallery and artshows in Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Tarzana, La Jolla, and Palm Desert, California, andArcosanti, Bisbee, Sedona and Tubac, Arizona. McKasson is currently represented by CobaltGalleries in Tubac, Arizona, and the Charles Hecht Galleries in Tarzana and La Jolla, California.He earned a BA degree and completed course work toward an MA degree in Anthropologyfrom California State University in Sacramento.
Roger is a people person and welcomes visitors to his studio/gallery in Rodeo.
Rodeo is located on NM90 south of Interstate 10 near Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains and the Geronimo surrender site.
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from the top: Old West ghost towns include themining town of Mogollon above Glenwood,Shakespeare, the authentic miningtown andButterfield stage stop south of Lordsburg, andSteins, a railroad town west of Lordsburg
MOGOLLON (right, top)On the northern edge of the Gila Wilderness, a numberof the original buildings still stand in the picturesquegold mining town of Mogollon. A handful of shops andgalleries are open in the warmer weather. The villageis accessed by a narrow, winding, but paved road thatdeparts from US 180 north of Glenwood.
SHAKESPEARE (right, center)The Butterfield Stage stop of Shakespeare developed areputation for lawlessness at the turn of the last centurywith disputes frequently resulting in gunfights and hang-ings. Scheduled tours and periodic reenactments areavailable. Located three miles south of Lordsburg, it isthe only authentically preserved Ghost Town in the West.
STEINS (right, bottom)Originally established as a Butterfield Stage Stop,Steins developed into a workstation for railroaders inthe late 1800s. The town of about a thousand peopledied when Southern Pacific changed from steam todiesel locomotives. Open daily, Steins is packed full ofmemorabilia and friendly critters. Call 505-542-9791.
LAKE VALLEYOnce a booming mining town of 4,000, Lake Valleydied during the silver panic of 1893. The BridalChamber, one of the largest finds in silver mining his-tory was discovered at this location. Lake Valley is onNM27, south of the picturesque village of Hillsboro.
WINSTONSettled in 1881, Winston grew to more than 3,000 res-idents before declining silver prices ended its mining role.A few of the original structures still stand, and the “hang-ing tree," located on Wall Street, is over 200 years old.Winston is located on NM52, 38 miles northwest ofTruth or Consequences.. For more information call1-800-831-9487.
G H O S THISTORY ABOUNDS
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Deming
THE HIGH DESERT COMMUNITY OF DEMING HAS ACLIMATE THAT IS GREAT FOR OUTDOOR
activities and for making wine. Rock hounding is a favorite pastime and nature trails lead to the ruggedmountain habitat of an imported Persian ibex population. The prehistoric cultures of the region, militaryoperations, early agriculture activities and the arrival of settlers on the Butterfield trail are aptly portrayedin a spacious museum, and a self-guided walking tour highlights Deming’s historic buildings. The arts, purewater, year-round golf, access to Mexico and four state parks and a host of festivals and events keep the areaon track for both visitors and locals.
The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum has developed an extraordinary collection of local history withartifacts from the ancient Mimbres and Casas Grandes cultures andmemorabilia from early frontiersmen and military operations.Collections of gems, minerals and geodes are on permanent display.
If gems and minerals are your passion, you will also enjoyRockhound State Park and visitor center southeast of Demingwhere specimens literally litter the ground. Each year, rockhound events include guided trips, rock auctions andjudging seminars.
Deming’s calendar of events is filled with exhibits, fairs,fiestas and tournaments at Deming’s 18-hole golf course.
Great weather, pure water and unique events
above: An impressive collection of artifacts from the ancient Mimbres culture is displayed at theDeming Luna Mimbres Museum. right: A polychrome pot from the Casas Grandes culture is part ofanother museum collection.
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EVENTSMar 9 Raid day Memorial Service. Pancho Villa State Park
10-13 Deming Gem & Mineral Rockhound Roundup. 546-034812-13 Camp Furlong Days. Pancho Villa State Park
Apr 9 Smok’n Oldies Car Show. 546-624317 90th Old Timers Celebration. 546-3200
May 1 Cinco de Mayo. 546-0494Jul 4 Fireworks Display in Deming. Fair GroundsAug 25-28 Great American Duck Race. 544-3483Sep 18 St. Ann’s Fiesta. 546-3343Oct 5-9 Southwestern New Mexico State Fair. 546-0177
15-16 St. Clair Wine Festival. 546-932416 Czechoslovakian Klobase Festival.
Dec 11 Green Tea. MuseumChristmas Light Parade. 544-2855
ATTRACTIONSCity of Rocks State Park. Rock formations formed from old volcanic ashflow. Campsites, botanical garden and visitor center. 30 miles northwest ofDeming. 536-2800Deming Arts Center. National and regional art shows. 100 S. Gold. 546-3663Deming Luna Mimbres Museum. Minerals, gems, frontier military historyand Mimbres exhibits. 301 S. Silver. 546-2382. www.zianet.com/demingRockhound State Park. Collect up to 15 lbs of rocks. Campsites and visi-tor center. 14 miles southeast of Deming. 546-6182St. Clair Winery. 546-9324. www.stclairvineyards.com
LOCATION Deming is located on I-10.Nearby are Rockhound and Pancho Villa State Parks and Spring Canyon Park.
TOUR ROUTE On I-10, travel 59 miles eastto Las Cruces or 60 miles west to Lordsburg.On US180, travel 44 miles north fromDeming to Silver City or travel south 31 mileson NM 11 to Columbus and another 3 miles toPalomas, Mexico.
MORE INFORMATION Deming LunaCounty Chamber of Commerce (505) 546-2674 www.demingchamber.com
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The Deming Duck Races should beincluded in your list of quality of lifeexperiences, with a purse for winningducks, and for everyone else, a week ofparades, outhouse races, contests, and socialevents. In Columbus, just south of Deming, detailsof Pancho Villa’s attack on the United Statesare preserved in a museum and state park.General “Blackjack” Pershing’s pursuit ofthe revolutionaries into Mexico utilized thefirst planes and ground support vehiclesever used for military purposes.
Day trips from Deming include shoppingand dining in Palomas, Mexico, picnickingand hiking in City of Rocks State Park andscenic drives into the Gila National Forest.
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Columbus & Palomas, Mexico
above: The Casas Grandes ruins in Mexico and the pottery makers of Mata Ortiz can be accessed through the port of entry at Palomas. opposite: TheColumbus museum and Pancho Villa State Park highlight the Mexican general’s raid on Columbus and the ensuing campaign by General “Blackjack” Pershing.
THE INFAMOUS F I R S T - E V E R AT TA C K O NU.S . SO I L L ED BY GENERAL
Francisco “Pancho” Villa in 1916 remains a subject of debate in Columbus, New Mexico,and its sister community of Palomas, Mexico. American soldiers under the command ofGeneral John “Blackjack” Pershing pursued Villa for 11 months in the unsuccessful punitiveexpedition that utilized the first mechanized artillery equipment and the first aero squadronfor military purposes. The mission to capture Villa provided invaluable experience forAmerica’s subsequent entry into World War I.
Pancho Villa State Park preserves buildings and artifacts related to the Villa raid. Animpressive cactus garden surrounds Coot’s Hill that now serves as an RV park andcampground. The Columbus Historical Museum and gift shop is located in the once-operatingSouthern Pacific railroad depot that now exposes memorabilia from that time period.
New Mexico’s only 24-hour port of entry connects these two communities for a historictour and memorable shopping and dining experience. Affordable medical and dentalfacilities in Palomas also attract Americans.
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EVENTSJan TBA Lions Club Gun Show. 542-9864Jul 4 July 4th Activities and 5K Run. 542-9864Aug TBA The Ranch Rodeo. 542-9864
TBA Hidalgo County Fair. 542-9864Dec 2 Annual Lighted Parade and Moonlight Madness.
542-9864Oct Oct- Granite Gap Ghost Mining Camp. 495-5012May TBA St. Joseph’s Annual Bazaar. 542-9864
ATTRACTIONSColumbus Historical Society Museum. Southern Pacific RailroadDepot. 531-2620Pancho Villa State Park. Botanical garden, camping and visitor cen-ter. In town. 531-2711Tumbleweed Theater. 120 shows yearly, call for schedule. Deliciousgourmet dinners served. 531-2311U.S. and Mexico Port of Entry. 24-hour crossing Columbus /Palomas. 3 miles south of Columbus. 531-2686
LOCATION Columbus, New Mexico, andPalomas, Chihuahua, are located on theMexican border south of Deming.
TOUR ROUTE Travel north 31 miles onNM11, returning to Deming, and east 59 miles on I-25 to Mesilla.
MORE INFORMATION ColumbusChamber of Commerce, 505-531-2663 or505-531-2479
Columbus/Palomas provides a gatewayto Old Mexico and its ancient Paquimeruins, just 2 hours away. Visitors canexperience the culture of Casas Grandesand witness the art form of the famousMata Ortiz potters.
Shop our fine collage of
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Bienvenidos a México.
U.S. # 505-531-7243
Mexico #
011-52-656-666-0106
Village of ColumbusChamber of Commerce..(505) 531-2663 • (505) 531-2479
Columbus Historical Society Museum (505) 531-2620
Pancho Villa State Park - RV & Campsites (505) 531-2711
Coming Soon...Saloon & Dance Hall - Pizza Parlor - Car Wash
San Jose Grocery StoreRoberto & Isabel Gutierrez505-531-2704
Columbus LP GasBucky & Judy Parent505-531-2577
The Patio CaféHome of Terri’s famous burgers505-531-2495
Pancho Villa CaféMexican Food andDaily Specials505-531-0555
Sun Crest InnQuality and Affordable505-531-2155
El Camino RealtyAnne Marie Beck505-531-2217 • 505-544-1029
Las Casita RestaurantHome-style cooking & open daily505-531-2371
Columbus Service CenterWestern Union - Over night parking505-531-7079 • 505-531-7141
TumbleWeed Theater & DiningPlease call for play dates & dinnerreservations. On site catering & facilityrental. Aspiring actors welcomed!505-531-2311
San Jose Fina Gas StationGas and More! 24-hour bank card pumps.505-531-2410
Proud to be locally owned and operated
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THE PICTURESQUE MESILLA PLAZA SURROUNDED BYSPANISH TERRITORIAL BUILDINGS
and the broad towers of San Albino Church whisk visitors away from their modern automobiles to an eraof horses and buggies, top hats and cavalry. The traditional bandstand in the plaza’s center creates images
of colorful fiestas, political rallies or simply a gathering of local folks to chatwith friends. Art, fashion, southwest cuisine, Mexican crafts and theater
now fill the adobe buildings that have served the region for over acentury.
Visitors are attracted by the relaxed Mexican, old west atmosphereand of course, the seasonal aroma of roasting chile drifting along
sidewalks and narrow streets. Every door opens to a gallery, an antiqueshop, a bookstore, a coffeehouse, a dress shop or a collection ofhandmade jewelry. Charming and elegant shopping and diningplazas also line Avenida de Mesilla, which has been designated
Don Juan de Oñate Trail after the early Spanish colonizer.The road is also part of the historic El Camino Real-
Chihuahua International Trail.Mesilla served as Regional Headquarters for
the Butterfield Overland Mail and Stage Lineand also as a regional headquarters for theConfederate army. The Gadsden Purchase
that gave the United States a southernrail route was ratified in Mesilla 151years ago. The town was a lively andoften rowdy social center in the 1880swith its dances, cockfights, and theaterproductions. It also attracted its share
of unsavory characters. Billy the Kid wastried and sentenced to hang in Mesilla in
1881, but escaped before the sentencecould be carried out.
Mesilla
above: Local ballet folklorico groups perform frequently on the Mesilla plazaduring fiestas and special events. opposite: A memorial to veterans who servedand lost their lives in America’s wars stands in front of San Albino church.
History comes alive
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Bordering Las Cruces, the state’s secondlargest city, and just 40 minutes north of ElPaso/Juarez, the world’s largestinternational metropolis, Mesilla offers acalming escape from city stress. Browsingthrough a shop offering exquisite jewelry,sitting down to a quiet candlelight dinnerfor two and choosing to stay over in abalcony room to watch the moon climb
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BOBOLINKEssentials forbirdwatchers and naturelovers. Feeders, houses,premium seeds, booksjewelry,clothing and gifts.
2521Avenida de MesillaSuite ACaballero PlazaMesilla, NM 88046505-647-3332
RUMORS DE MESILLA
“Hippest LittleBoutique in theSouthwest”
2521 Avenida de MesillaCaballero PlazaMesilla, NM 88046
505-525-0288www.shoprumors.com
The HealingSanctuary
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2410 Calle De Parian, Suite BHistoric Old Mesilla
505-523-0239 www.thehealingsanctuary.net
Itzel’s Jewelry & Gifts
Spectacular designs inpearl and sterling silver
jewelry. Handmade crosses, mirrors, Navajo
pottery and fountains
2410 Calle De Parian, Suite A
Hitsoric Old Mesilla505-523-1877
Corn MaidenJewelry
Buy it where it’s made!Specializing in repairs.2365 Calle de Guadalupe
Mesilla, NM 88046
525-8003Apache Trading Co.2318 Sudderth Dr.
Midtown, Ruidoso, NM 88351257-1950
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Galeri AzulThrough a plaza courtyard
entrance, discover themost eclectic shop on
the plaza.
2337 Calle GuadalupeMesilla, N.M. 88046
505-523-8783
Double EagleDouble Eagle offers steaksand seafood, veal and poul-try, lobster and pastas plus
an extensive wine list.
On the Plaza, Historic Old Mesilla505-523-6700
www.doubleeagledining.com
Thunderbirdde la Mesilla
Native American Jewelry,Kachinas, Storytellers,
Mexican Pewter, Pottery,Religious Articles, Greeting
Cards, Unique Gifts andLadies Apparel.
On the PlazaHistoric Old Mesilla
(505) 524-1823
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EVENTSMonthly Crafts Market, Thur & Sun. 524-3262Feb 12 For the Love of Art on the plaza. 524-3262Apr 30 British Car Show on the plaza. 524-0993May 7-8 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on the plaza. 524-3262Sep 17-18 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta on the plaza. 524-3262Oct 15 Los Leones de Mesilla Car Show on the plaza. 524-3262Nov 12 “El Tratado de La Mesilla” Re-enactment on the plaza. 524-3262Dec 8 Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Shopping Late in Mesilla. 524-3262
24 Luminarias and Music on the plaza. 524-3262
ATTRACTIONSGadsden Museum. Local history and Spanish and Indian artifacts. Located in the historicA. J. Fountain home. 526-6293Mesilla Mercado. Every Thursday and Sunday on Mesilla Plaza. 524-3262San Albino Church. Mission church built in 1851. In town.
LOCATION Mesilla borders I-10 on the Don Juan deOñate Trail, just south of Las Cruces.DIRECTIONS Travel north on Avenida de Mesilla intoLas Cruces or south on NM28, an alternate route to La Viña, Sunland Park and El Paso.MORE INFORMATION The J. Paul Taylor VisitorCenter (505) 524-3262. www.oldmesilla.org
Luminarias (candles) line the plaza walkways and area buildingsduring festive holiday celebrations.
over the edge of the rugged Organ Mountains areamong the many Mesilla options that allow the sensesto recuperate and refocus. The charm and serenitymay well transform one's hectic, modern outlook onlife to a calmer, more rational state. Bring your cameraand hike or bike the trails and back roads to the RioGrande or through the miles of pecan orchards andchile fields. There’s a magazine-quality photoexperience around every corner in “Old Mesilla.”
World-class shopping anddining in the very buildingsthat kindled 150 years ofvibrant Southwest history.Photograph a stunningplaza where the GadsdenPurchase was ratified,buildings that served theConfederate Army and theButterfield Stage, and thecourthouse where Billy theKid was tried for murder.Take a self-guided tour, visitour museum, hike the riveror bicycle through thepecan orchards on ElC a m i n o R e a l S c e n i cByway. You’ll barely makea dent in one day, so planto spend the night at ourboutique hotel or old westbed & breakfast.
MesillaEXPERIENCEtoday!
The J. Paul TaylorVisitor Center
505.524.3262www.oldmesilla.org
Town of Mesilla • P.O. Box 10Mesilla, NM 88046
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Stepping out in “America’s Best” Las Cruces
above: A replica of an Anasazi cornbin and an actual utility pot displayedat the New Mexico Farm and RanchHeritage Museum were common sightsin the ancient villages of western NewMexico. left: A metal sculpture depictsa Spanish friar at the New MexicoFarm and Ranch Heritage Museum.opposite: Area petroglyphs told storiesof the ancient peoples.
LAS CRUCES S P R E A D SACROSS THE
fertile valley of the Rio Grande beneath the jagged for-mations of the Organ Mountains and is rated one of thenation’s best locations for business, retirement, and tour-ing. Evolving out of the expansions of both the OldWorld and the new, it has become a center for commerceand technology that continues to draw upon its Mexicanheritage and pioneer spirit. Las Cruces maintains closeties with New Mexico State University, White SandsMissile Range and the international metropolis of ElPaso/Juarez, providing a high tech pace for its diverseeconomy.
The Forbes/Milken Institute has ranked Las Cruces inits top three Best Performing Small Cities in the UnitedStates for three consecutive years. This study acknowl-edges the dynamic character of the Las Cruces businesscommunity.
Money Magazine listed Las Cruces among the eighttop areas of the U.S. to retire, one of the factors being afull calendar of activities. The lyric opera, symphony, bal-let and community chorus are major contributors to thearea’s cultural foundation, in addition to full seasons ofboth community and university theater. Area festivals,fiestas and conferences celebrate the community's diverseheritage.
Byways magazine placed Las Cruces in the top50 motorcoach destinations for 2004. The ratingis based on tour operator’s anticipatedroutes and area attractions.
Ft. Selden State Monumentand area museums provide a
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EVENTSJan 15-16 13th Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally. 526-7528Apr 15-17 Border Book Festival. 524-1499
16-17 16th Annual Frontier Days. 526-8911May 7-8 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. 524-3262
21-22 6th Annual Fiesta de San Ysidro. 522-410028-30 So. New Mexico Wine Festival – The Vinters’ Splash. 522-1232
Jul 3-4 Annual 4th of July Electric Light Parade, Celebration and Fireworks. 528-3170Sep 3-4 Hatch Chile Festival. 267-5050
3-5 New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival. 522-123217-18 White Sands Balloon Invitational. 1-800-826-029423-25 The Whole Enchilada Fiesta. 526-193828- Southern New Mexico State Fair. 524-8602
Oct TBA La Vina Wine Festival. 882-763214-16 5th Annual “Land of Enchantment” RV FLY-IN. 525-050015-16 Cowboy Days. 522-4100
Nov 5-6 34th Ann. Renaissance Craftfaire. 523-640311-13 International Mariachi Conference & Concert. 525-1735
ATTRACTIONSBlue Teal Vineyards. 1720 Avenida de Mesilla. 524-0390.www.blueteal.comChihuahuan Desert Nature Park. Geological formations, desert flora,
hiking trail and archaeology. 524-3334. www.cdnp.orgLas Cruces Historical Museum and Cultural Center. History exhibits, artand culture. 500 N. Water St. 541-2155. www.lascruces-culture.orgLeasburg Dam State Park. Fishing, campsites and swimming. 19 milesnorthwest of Las Cruces. 524-4068N.M. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. 300 years of N.M. agriculturalhistory. 4100 Dripping Springs Rd. 522-4100. www.frhm.orgStahmann Farms. Pecan farm. Country store. 7 miles south of LasCruces. 1-800-654-6887. www.stahmanns.com
LOCATION Las Cruces is located at thejunction of I-10 and I-25 between the RioGrande and the Organ Mountains.TOUR ROUTE On I-10, travel south 44miles to El Paso, Texas, or west 59 miles toDeming. On I-25, travel north 75 miles toTruth or Consequences.MORE INFORMATION Las CrucesConvention and Visitors Bureau (800)343-7827 or (505) 541-2444www.lascrucescvb.org
glimpse into the lives of the region’s settlersand soldiers in the 1800's. The Farm andRanch Heritage Museum depicts theevolvement of New Mexico farming overthe last 2000 years and showcases modernagriculture practices.
Hiking trails on both sides of the ruggedOrgan Mountains and walking and bikingtrails along the Rio Grande provide an out-let to Mother Nature. Day trips to WhiteSands National Monument, ElephantButte Lake State Park, and the mountainplaylands of both Silver City and Ruidosogive Las Cruces access to the great out-doors.
New Mexico's second largest city con-tinues to build upon traditional roles thatbegan with the coming of Spanish explor-ers and colonists over 400 years ago. Itscultural, recreational and economic devel-opment, however, are clearly tied to theregion’s grasp of the future. Ph
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G R E ATACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
OUTDOORSBIRDINGLate fall migratory birds provide spectacular birdwatching and photo opportunities at Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro. TheRio Grande and Gila River systems and all moun-tain regions are host to year-round birding.Hummingbirds provide a real treat in warmermonths in the Lake Roberts and Gila Cliff Dwellingareas. 505-388-8201
HIKINGApache, Cibola and Gila National Forest personnelmaintain trail networks throughout the vast moun-tain region of Old West Country. Specific hikingareas include Aguirre Springs National RecreationArea at Las Cruces, Catwalk National RecreationTrail at Glenwood and segments of the ContinentalDivide Trail around Silver City. 505-388-8201
BIKINGMountain biking roads and trails are scatteredthroughout Old West Country, while the sanctionedTour of the Gila 5-day bicycle stage race is heldannually in Silver City. Check with local visitors cen-ters for recommendations.
ROCKHOUNDINGGem and mineral activity is found throughout south-west New Mexico. Specific points of interest includethe Mineral Museum at the New Mexico Institute ofMining and Technology in Socorro, Rockhound StatePark near Deming and the Chino open pit coppermine near Silver City. 505-388-8201
FISHINGAmong the state’s major fishing waters are ElephantButte and Caballo Lakes on the Rio Grande.Mountain lakes and streams are scattered through-out the Gila and Apache National Forests, includingLake Roberts, Bear Canyon Lake, Bill Evans Lake,Snow Lake, Quemado Lake and Wall Lake.http://www.state.nm.us/or 505-827-7911.
BOATING/WATER SPORTSWater skiing, scuba diving, jet skiing, sailing, para-sailing and much more are typical activities atElephant Butte Lake State Park. At most of thesmaller mountain lakes, only electric poweredmotorboats are allowed.
left from the top: Snow geese at Bosque del Apache NationalWildlife Refuge near Socorro; Rock climbing south of Lordsburg;Biking near Silver City (or anywhere in Old West Country);enjoying the cool waters of the Gila River above Silver City; packtrips and hiking in the three forests and two wilderness regions ofOld West Country. top, right: fishing from a pier at Elephant ButteLake near Truth or Consequences
THE DRY, MODERATE CLIMATE OF OLD WESTCOUNTRY MAKES EACH DAY AN OPPORTUNITY FOR a new experience. Extraordinary adventures lie at the backdoor of every community in Southwest New Mexico.
Bird watching is abundant in most Old West towns withguidance available from local and private groups. Observe andphotograph one of nature’s late fall extravaganzas at Bosquedel Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro as thou-sands of migratory birds stop to feed and rest on their journey.
Hike the trails of the region’s three national forests and enjoythe solitude of two major wilderness areas. State park trails alsopenetrate the challenging desert regions of Old West Country.
The rugged terrain of Old West Country and its meanderingrivers offers mountain and standard biking opportunities ineach of the communities. A grueling 5-day bicycle stage race,the Tour of the Gila, draws top international cyclists annually toSilver City.
Rockhounds scour the hills and historic mining camps forspecimens throughout the region. The Mineral Museum inSocorro, Rockhound State Park at Deming, the open pit minesnear Silver City, and the ghost towns of Mogollon,Winston/Chloride and Shakespeare, offer intriguing insightsinto Old West geology.
Fishing for bass and catfish doesn’t get any better than thewarm water lakes along the Rio Grande. Stripers are trophy sizeat Elephant Butte Lake. Rainbow trout are the challenge of themountain lakes and streams. Fishing, jet skiing, parasailing,scuba…it’s all available at Elephant Butte Lake, but pull out yourelectric motorboats for the smaller mountain lakes.
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Reserve/Glenwood1 Reserve (C2)2 Quemado (A2)3 Pie Town (A3)4 Plains of San Agustin/Datil (B3-B4)5 Glenwood (D1)6 Glenwood Hatchery (D1)7 The Catwalk (D1)8 San Francisco Hot Springs (D1)9 Mogollon (C1)
10 Snow Lake (C2)11 Gila Wilderness (D2-D3)12 Outer Loop (C1-D3)
Socorro13 Very Large Array Telescopes (B4)14 Magdalena/Kelly (B5)15 Langmuir Lightning Res. Lab (B5)16 Magdalena Ridge Observatory (B5)17 Socorro Plaza Historic District (B6)18 NM Tech/Mineral Museum (B6)19 Quebradas Back Country Byway (A4)20 Owl Cafe (B6)21 Bosque del Apache Refuge (B6-C622 Sevilleta Nat’l. Wildlife Refuge (A5-6)23 La Joya State Game Refuge (A6)
Silver City24 Historic Downtown Silver City (E3)25 Silver City Museum (E3)26 WNMU Museum (E3)27 Royal Scepter Mineral Museum (E3)28 Pinos Altos (E3)29 Santa Rita del Cobre Fort (E3)30 Trail of Mtn. Spirits S. Byway (D3-E3)31 Gila National Forest (C2-E4)32 Gila Cliff Dwellings Nat’l. Mon. (D3)33 Lake Roberts/Mimbres River (D3)34 Mine Tours & Old Mines (E3)35 Fort Bayard (E3)36 City of Rocks State Park (E3)37 Outer Loop Drive (C1-D3)
Truth or Consequences38 T or C Hot Baths (D5)39 Geronimo Stprings Museum (D5)40 Rio Grande (D5)41 Elephant Butte Dam (D5)42 Elephant Butte Lake St. Park (C5-D5)43 Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway (C4-E4)44 Monticello/Placita (C3)45 Pecan & Candy Shop - Cuchillo (D4)46 Cuchillo Bar & Museum (D5)47 Winston (C4)48 Chloride (C4)49 Caballo Lake State Park (D5-E5)50 Lake Valley Bk Ctry Byway (D4-E4)51 Hillsboro (E4)52 Kingston (E4)
Lordsburg53 Steins Ghost Town (F1)54 Shakespeare Ghost Town (F2)55 Lordsburg Museum (F2)56 Virden (E1)57 Gila River (C3-E1)58 Redrock State Wildlife Area (E1)59 Gila National Forest (E2)60 Cave Creek (G1)61 Portal (G1)62 Rodeo (G1)63 Animas (G1)64 Hatchita (G2)65 Antelope Wells (H2)
Deming66 Deming Visitors Center (F4)67 Mimbres Museum (F4)68 Historic Walking Tour (F4)69 Golf Course (F4)70 Rockhound State Park (F4)71 Spring Canyon State Park (F4)72 St. Clair Winery (F4)73 Geolapidary Museum (F4)74 Mimbres-Paquime Tour (E3-H2)75 Pancho Villa State Park (G4)76 Columbus/Museum (G4)77 Palomas (G4)
Las Cruces78 Old Mesilla (F6)79 NM Farm-Ranch Museum (F6)80 Gadsden Museum (F6)
81 Branigan Cultural Center (F6)82 New Mexico State University (F6)83 Natural History Museum (F6)84 Bataan Death March Memorial (F6)
85 Dripping Springs (F6)86 Stahmann Farms (F6)87 White Sands MIssile Range Museum (F6)88 White Sands Nat’l. Monument (E7)
89 Ft. Selden State Monument (E5)90 Leasburg Dam (E5)91 War Eagles Air Museum (G6)
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The Communities of:• Deming • Las Cruces • Lordsburg • Reserve• Silver City • Socorro • Truth or
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