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T R A I L ST R A I L S
Extraordinary OUTDOOR
ADVENTURESbeckon from a climate that screams
“DO IT NOW!”
Extraordinary OUTDOOR
ADVENTURESbeckon from a climate that screams
“DO IT NOW!”
Scenic Byways andGHOST TOWNSopen the door to Old West experiences
Scenic Byways andGHOST TOWNSopen the door to Old West experiences
THE COMMUNITIES OF SILVER CITY, DEMING, LAS CRUCES, TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES, SOCORRO, LORDSBURG, RESERVE
Natural and man-made ATTRACTIONS
create harmony forAmerica’s
BESTCommunities
ATTRACTIONScreate harmony for
America’s BEST
Communities
OW1OLD WEST COUNTRY
FILL THE MISSING PAGES OF YOUR LIFE WITH THE ARTS, THE RUGGEDbeauty and the intrigue of southwest New Mexico. Discover why the nation choosesthe communities of Old West Country to conduct business, seek the arts, meanderthrough history, develop harmony with Mother Nature and provide meaningfulretirement.
The 1800’s spirit of discovery and excitement still pervades the lifestyles of NewMexico’s Southwest from its high tech plateaus to its historic rivers. Ghost towns,forts and Indian ruins help maintain the focus on what’s ahead and early missionsprovide a vision for survival.
New Mexico’s largest recreational lakes and bird sanctuaries and some of its bestmountain streams, trails, wilderness areas and scenic byways help create an enticingquality of life for visitors and residents alike. People of all ages seeking a thoughtfulstroll along a peaceful river or challenging mountain trails for hiking and biking findOld 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 be neighborly.You will always find a welcome sign and a place to tie your horse in Old WestCountry. It is, indeed, where it all began.
Old West Country
opposite: The San Lorenzo Mission just off NM 152 between Silver City and Truth or Consequences is one of three missions built in the picturesqueMimbres River Valley in 1899.
Old West Country photos ©Joseph Burgess
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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
Secretary-Treasurer Ginnie JonesT or C and Sierra 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 87830www.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]
101 Plaza • P.O. Box 743 • Socorro, NM 87801505-835-0424
www.socorro-nm.come-mail: [email protected] or Consequences
P.O. Box 31 • Truth or Consequences, NM 879011-800-831-9487 505-894-3536
www.truthorconsequencesnm.net [email protected]
Elephant ButteP.O. Box 1355 • Elephant Butte, NM 87935
(505) 744-4708 [email protected]
Southwest Region 2Mike Trumbull Chair, Silver CityGeorge Pintar Vice-Chair, DemingMary Gillard Secretary, Socorro
Other region members: Stella Dante Las Cruces
Durelle Freeman GlenwoodSusan LaFont Elephant Butte Keith LeMay Silver City
Pansy McDonald Lordsburg
ABOUT OUR COVER: The Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail near Glenwood blends the ruggedbeauty of the nation’s first wilderness with the historicmining methods of the 1800s. A paved road leads tothe lower canyon picnic grounds and catwalk areawith a hiking/horseback trail continuing deep into theGila Wilderness. Mining and railroad ghost townsand cavalry forts are scattered throughout SouthwestNew Mexico. Photo by Joe Burgess.
Old WestT R A I L S
Old West
President & Managing Director Terri Menges Vice President &Editor In ChiefJoseph BurgessStaff AccountantArlyn CooleyDesignersTerri MengesKaren PorterContributing WritersJoseph BurgessSandy L. BroadbentCopy EditorsJim MadsenPhotographyJoseph BurgessAdvertising Sales Mary-Catherine Meek
Database AdministratorGraham DoddProduction CoordinatorLeAnne KnudsenProduction AssistantBobby Ray Holroyd, Jr.DistributionKeith LeMay
Old West Trails is a supplement toNewMexico Traveler and is manu-factured and printed in the UnitedStates of America. ©ZiaPublishing Corp. All rightsreserved. Reproduction in wholeor part without permission of thepublisher is prohibited. All sub-missions of editorial or photogra-phy are only accepted without riskto the publisher for loss or dam-age. Every effort was made toensure accuracy in the informationprovided. The publisher assumesno responsibility or liability forerrors, changes or omissions.
Old West Trails is published annually by: Zia Publishing Corp. with offices at:
611 N. Hudson Silver City, NM 88061 Phone: 505-956-1560 Fax: 505-956-1580
e-mail: [email protected]
OW3GREAT OUTDOORS
GR E ATEACH DAY IS A NEW EXPERIENCE
O U T D O O R SBIRDINGLate 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.
opposite: The Gila River parallels NM 15 near the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. above, inset:Migratory birds make stops along Old West rivers and lakes and congregate by the thousands at Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge. above, right: Water sporting, beach and camping activities make ElephantButte Lake State Park one of New Mexico’s major attractions. below: Extensive hiking and biking trails are foundthroughout the Gila National Forest.
EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES LIE AT THE BACK DOOR OF EVERY community in southwest New Mexico. The dry, moderate climate makes each day anopportunity for a new experience.
Observe and photograph one of nature’s late fall extravaganzas at Bosque delApache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro as thousands of migratory birds stopfor the night. Bird watching is abundant in most Old West communities with guidanceavailable from private groups like The Nature Conservancy in Silver City.
Hike the trails of the region’s three national forests and two major wildernessareas. National Recreation areas and state parks also penetrate both the ruggeddesert mountains and forests throughout the region.
A grueling 5-day bicycle stage race, the annual Tour of the Gila, draws top inter-national cyclists annually to Silver City. The rugged terrain of Old West Country alsooffers mountain biking opportunities in most communities.
Rockhounds scour the hills and historic mining camps for specimens throughoutthe region. The Mineral Museum in Socorro, Rockhound State Park at Deming and theChino open pit mine near Silver City offer intriguing insights into Old West geology.
Bass and cat fishing doesn’t get any better than the warm water lakes along theRio Grande. Rainbow trout are the challenge of the mountain lakes and streamsthroughout the Gila and Apache National Forests. Fishing, jet skiing, parasailing,scuba…it’s all available at Elephant Butte Lake State Park near Truth orConsequences. Pull out your electric motorboats for the smaller mountain lakes.
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above: Lake Roberts in theGila National Forest canbe accessed from SilverCity, Deming and Truth orConsequences.far left, middle: The ruggedOrgan Mountains aboveLas Cruces include hikingtrails in the Dripping SpringsNatural Area on the westside and the AguirreSprings National RecreationArea on the east side. farleft, bottom: Walking andbiking paths parallel the RioGrande in Las Cruces withstriking sunsets over PicachoPeak and sunrises over theOrgan Mountains. left:Repelling cliffs, shown hereat a site below Lordsburg,and rock climbing through-out the region is a popularsporting activity. opposite:The metal walkways at thelower end of The CatwalkNational Recreation Trailwere originally constructedto facilitate gold-mining andmilling operations.
RICH IN HISTORY
R I C H I NKEEPING THE SPIRITOF THE 1800’s ALIVE
H I S T O R YOLD WEST COUNTRY ENJOYED AN ENERGETICand lively history as it moved quickly through the eras of theancient native hunting, gathering and farming cultures; theSpanish colonizers; Mexican, Apache and American turfconflicts; and the rough and tumble days of early miningand ranching camps.
Peoples of the Mogollon culture lived along the moun-tain streams of Old West Country from about 200 B.C. tobetween 1100 and 1300 A.D. They developed pit housesand later began inhabiting cliff dwellings. The painted pot-tery of the Mimbres group evolved from geometric designsto figures that were occasionally part animal, part human.Large collections are housed in Silver City and Deming.
The nomadic Apaches roamed most of the region whenthe Spanish explorers began arriving in the late 1500’s. TheSpanish established the Camino Real through Las Cruces,Truth or Consequences, Socorro and on to Sante Fe.
As Mexico began mining copper in the Silver City area,conflicts with the Apaches increased. With the arrival ofAmerican settlers, cavalry forts were established on the traderoutes and near the mines and included Ft. Seldon near LasCruces and Ft. Bayard near Silver City. The westward mov-ing settlers utilized the Butterfield Trail that passed throughLas Cruces, Deming, Lordsburg and on to California.
A couple of noteworthy Old West characters includedBilly the Kid, who was raised in Silver City and jailed inMesilla before moving on to the Lincoln County Wars, andPancho Villa, who attacked the United States at Columbus,south of Deming.
above: A beautiful example of Mimbres pottery, as seen at theWestern New Mexico University Museum. right from top:Copper mining at Santa Rita was initiated by a Spanish soldierin 1803 and was converted to open pit mining methods in theearly 1900’s. Mexican folk dancers in Las Cruces exhibit apart of Old West heritage that is performed throughout theregion at fiestas and events. In Socorro, a memorial near theplaza honors veterans lost in the Vietnam War. A statue at Ft.Bayard near Silver City depicts the Buffalo Soldiers garrisonedthere in the 1800’s. Cattle ranching instituted by early settlers,continues to be a major industry throughout Old West Country.
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Socorro
above: Under Spanish rule, San Miguel Mission was established on El Camino Real, the trade route to Santa Fe. The original ruins below San MiguelParish date back to 1615. opposite, top: Sandhill cranes stop to feed at the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge. opposite, bottom: Twenty sevendish-shaped antennas on 13 mile legs make up the Very Large Array of radio telescopes.
AFTER CENTURIES OF CATERING TO WEARY TRAVELERSand migratory birds, Socorro has now evolved
into a center for space technology. Clinging to its Spanish and Mexican heritage while plunging into themysteries of deep space, Socorro maintains the appearance of a quiet village focused on nature, the arts andexcellent food.
Capturing sounds from deep space, the National Radio Astronomy Observatory operates the VeryLarge Array 52 miles west of Socorro. The VLA complex consists of 27 dish-shaped antennas spread alongthree 13-mile legs on the high Plains of St. Agustine. Support personnel based in a facility on the Socorrocampus of New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology churn through the volumes of data receivedfrom distant systems.
The opposite end of the spectrum is anchored by San Miguel Mission, dating back to 1615. Spanishcolonists had the church built on the trade route between Mexico City and Santa Fe.
About ten miles down river from Socorro, the 57,000-acre Bosque del Apache National WildlifeRefuge draws thousands of visitors in late fall to observe migrating birds. Honking Snow Geese and gracefulherons and cranes are observed and filmed from unobtrusive decks along the edges of shallow marshlands.
The Mineral Museum on the university campus houses the state's largest mineral collections with over10,000 specimens. Annual celebrations bring back the rough and tumble days of early mining.
A historic community with strong ties to the future.
Spanish history and space age technology
OW7SOCORRO
EVENTSFeb 7 Community Arts Party. 835-5688
20-22 Civil War Re-enactment. 835-041221 Science Olympiad. 835-5678
Apr 2-3 NM State Science Fair. 835-56783 Trinity Site open to public. 505-479-6124
10 Beautification Plant Sale. May 1-2 “M” Mountain AYSO Soccer Tourn. 835-0189
1 Cinco de Mayo. 835-04248-9 Socorro Mother’s Day Pow Wow. 835-0424
21-22 Women of the West History Trail. 835-143622 Women of the West Parade. 835-1436
Jun 6-12 Conrad Hilton Open Golf Tournament. TBARelay for Life. 835-0166 or 835-1768
July 4 Concerts and Fireworks. At NM Tech Campus9-11 Magdalena Old Timers Reunion. 505-854-2139
Aug 7 State Junior Miss. 835-177414 7th Ann. Chile Harvest Triathlon. 838-1610
Sep 2-5 Socorro County Fair & Rodeo. 835-23464 Socorro County Fair Parade. 835-0424
18-19 Socorro Fat Tire Fiesta. 838161024-26 San Miguel Fiesta. 835-2891
Oct 2 Trinity Site open to public. 505-479-61242 Octoberfest. At Hammel Museum
2-3 Chile Proppers. 835-45685-10 11th Ann. Enchanted Skies Star Party. 835-04248-9 Alamo Indian Days. 854-2635 ext. 1100.9 Sevilleta & La Joya open house. 505-864-4021
22-23 82nd Annual 49ers Celebration. 835-552522-23 Socorro Fest. 935-0424
Nov 6 Fort Craig 150th Anniversary. 835-04126-7 15th Annual Mineral Symposium. 835-5140
16-21 17th Annual Festival of the Cranes. 835-207718-21 Garcia Opera House Crafts Fair. 835-042427-28 Socorro Balloon Rally. 835-0424TBA Candy Cane Electric Light Parade. 835-0424
LOCATION Socorro is located at the junction of 1-25 and US 60 near Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge.
TOUR ROUTE Travel 108 mileswest on US 60 through the
VLA to Quemado; 41 miles south on NM 32 past QuemadoLake to Apache Creek;
12 miles west on NM 12 toReserve and another 36 miles south
on US 180 to Glenwood, with a sidetrip on NM 159 to Mogollon.MORE INFORMATION
Socorro Chamber of Commerce (505) 835-0424
• Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
• Championship Golf Course • Ghost Towns • NRAO Very Large Array Radio Telescope
• Historic District• El Camino RealInternational Heritage Center
101 Plaza • P.O. Box 743 • Socorro, NM 87801 505-835-0424 www.socorro-nm.com
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Make your next vacation atrip to Socorro in Old WestCountry... where it all began!.
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WATER... THAT’S WHAT MAKES THIS DESERT COMMUNITY special. Truth or Consequences struck a deal with Ralph
Edwards in 1950, changing its name to the famous television host’s game show. Butit is most certainly the water that brings people back year after year. Bath houses fedby natural hot springs, the meandering Rio Grande and New Mexico’s largest lakesprovide incomparable opportunities for recreation and the relief of urban stress.
Full-service bathhouses are open year round. The relaxing and healing attributesof the hot mineral water are combined with a full gamut of related services includingSwedish massage, energy therapy, reflexology, ayurvedic science, ear coning, T'ai Chiand yoga. A therapeutic walk along the river in Ralph Edwards Park is also recom-mended for developing one’s peace of mind.
Apache Chief Geronimo is said to have bathed in the healing water, thus lend-ing his name to the Geronimo Springs Museum and Geronimo Peace Days Fiesta.
A full array of water sporting and camping facilities are available at the area’s threestate parks. Water skiing, scuba diving, fishing…the list of activities goes on and onfor Elephant Butte and Caballo Lakes.
Nearby mountains offer hiking, scenic byways, the quaint village of Hillsboroand the ghost towns of Kingston and Winston.
Apaches and earlysettlers first recognized the healthful aspects of the hot mineralwaters as far back as the 1800's.
A great place to wake up your senses.Truth or Consequences
above: In addition to windsurfing and jet skiing, Elephant Butte Lake offers sailing, parasailing, water skiing, paddle boats, fishing and scuba rental services.opposite: Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission in Hillsboro was rebuilt after the 1972 flood.
OW9TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES
EVENTSFeb Cuchillo Pecan Festival. 743-3201Chocolate Lovers Event. 894-
0615 Annual Quilting Day Luncheon. 744-5472
Mar National Quilting Day Luncheon. 744-5472Apr Kite Festival. 744-4708
Winston Spring Fiesta. 743-2736Old Time Fiddler’s Contest. 894-3536American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505
May Ralph Edwards Fiesta. 894-3536RV Boat Show. 888-667-2757American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505
Jun Elephant Butte Chile Challenge Cook Off. 894-2181Turtleback Folk Art & Music Festival. 894-0615American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505
Jul Fourth of July Fireworks. 744-5998American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505
Aug Lions Club Carp Round Up. 894-7421Sierra County Musical at Exploratorium. 794-3536American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505
Sep Hillsboro Apple Festival. Hatch Chile Festival. 895-5686American Bass Fishing Tournaments. 744-5505
Oct Sierra County Fair. [email protected] Peace Gathering. 894-3536Winston Saint Jude Fiesta. 743-6354Old Time Fiddlers State Champ. Contest. 894-3536
Nov Veterans Day Car Show. 894-3536Veterans Memorial Park. 894-3536.Christmas Craft Show. 744-4708
Dec Christmas Fare. 894-6900Christmas in the Foothills. 895-5306Weekend of the Lights. 744-4708Christmas Jubilee. 894-3536.
LOCATION Truth or Consequences is locatedon I-25 by Elephant Butte Lake State Park in thehot springs region of the Rio Grande.TOUR ROUTE On I-25, travel 72 miles northto Socorro or 75 miles south to Las Cruces.MORE INFORMATIONTruth or Consequences Sierra County Chamber(505) 894-3536 or (800) 831-9487
TheRecreationParadise ofNew Mexico!
TheRecreationParadise ofNew Mexico!
Hot Mineral Springs,Fishing, Hunting,Boating, Rafting,
Sailing, Hiking, Golfing,Swimming, Biking, &Live Entertainment
Hot Mineral Springs,Fishing, Hunting,Boating, Rafting,
Sailing, Hiking, Golfing,Swimming, Biking, &Live Entertainment
Chambers of Commerce:
Elephant Butte Lake
Paid for by Lodgers Tax
Truth or Consequenceswww.truthorconsequencesnm.net
505.894.3536
Elephant Butteelephantbuttecoc.com
505.744.4708
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THE VILLAGES OF CATRON COUNTYhold the keys for opening
a world of mountain recreational opportunities. They are the jumpingoff points for ghost town adventures, wilderness hiking and pack trips,trout fishing and electric motor boating on lakes nestled among endlessponderosa forests.
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail, five miles from Glenwood,features picnic grounds among huge cottonwood trees and long steelwalkways that cling to the sides of narrow bluffs and open up to amagnificent mountain setting. The state fish hatchery on the Catwalkroad provides an introduction to the trout that inhabit local waters.
From Glenwood, travelers can take a side trip on a narrow paved roadthat climbs into the mountains to the picturesque ghost town ofMogollon. A well-maintained dirt road from Mogollon skirts thenorthern edge of the vast Gila Wilderness past excellent fishing andcamping sites before cutting back to Reserve.
North of Reserve, the tour follows scenic NM 32 from Apache Creekto Quemado Lake, with facilities at both locations.
Catron County
above: Catwalks cross boulders and cling to the sides of narrow canyon cliffs at Catwalk NationalRecreation Trail near Glenwood.
EVENTSFeb 13 Valentine’s Bingo. Glenwood 539-2711
15 Woman’s Club Red Dessert Social Art Show. Glenwood 539-2711Mar TBA Melodrama. Glenwood 539-2711
19 4-H Dance at Reserve Community Center. 539-271120 Enchilada Dinner. Glenwood 539-271128 Glenwood Fishing Derby. 539-2711
Apr 3 19th Annual Spring Bingo. Glenwood 539-271110 Easter Egg Hunt at Glenwood Park. 539-271117 Woman’s Club Rummage & Bake Sale. Glenwood 539-2711
20-21 Ranch Days. Glenwood 539-271129 Spaghetti Dinner for Tour of the Gila Race. Glenwood 539-2711
May 1 Catwalk Grand Re-opening. Glenwood 539-2711TBA Cinco de Mayo Celebration. Reserve8 Cierra MacDougall Fund Raiser at Glenwood Park. 539-2711
Jul 3 Frisco Cowbelles’ Annual BBQ, Western Fine Arts Auction & Dance. Glenwood 539-2711
4 Fireworks at Dusk at the Glenwood Park. 539-2711TBA Catron County Heritage Festival. ReserveTBA Luna Founder’s Day and Rodeo. Luna
Aug TBA Coalition of AZ & NM Counties. 539-2711TBA “Run for the Angels” at Glenwood Park. 539-2711TBA Catron County Fair & Rodeo. Reserve
Sep TBA Scorpion Sting Endurance Ride at Glenwood Park. 539-2711TBA Pie Town Pie Festival. Pie TownTBA Luna Barter Fair. LunaTBA Raspberry Festival. Reserve
Nov TBA Turkey Bingo. 539-271120-21 4th Annual Glenwood Open Cowboy Golf Tournament. 539-2711TBA Craft Bazaar. 539-2711Dec 24 Live Nativity and Town Lighting. 539-2711
Glenwood, Reserve, Mogollon, Quemado, Quemado Lake, Apache Creek...
LOCATION Quemado is located on US 60 with Quemado Lake just off NM 32between Quemado and Apache Creek. Apache Creek and Reserve are located onNM 12. Glenwood is on US 180 with Mogollon to the east on NM 159.TOUR Travel 53 miles south on US 180 from Glenwood to Silver City.MORE INFORMATION Catron County Chamber (505) 533-6116Glenwood Chamber (505)539-2711
Reserve & GlenwoodIn Old West Country
Discover the unparalleled beauty of Catron County.
• Explore the Gila Wilderness • Enjoy friendly people• Visit the Catwalk • Drive the scenic highways
Explore Old West Country!• Go back into history where it all began
• See beautiful mountain lakes and clear mountain streams
www.oldwestcountry.com
Glenwoodwww.glenwoodnewmexico.com
Reservewww.catroncounty.org/chamber
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Remaining buildings in Old West ghost towns protect the secrets of bygone rough and tumble eras
MOGOLLON (above)On the northern edge of the Gila Wilderness, a number of the original build-ings still stand in the picturesque gold mining town of Mogollon. A hand-ful of shops and galleries are open in the warmer weather. The village isaccessed by a narrow, winding, but paved road that departs from US 180north of Glenwood.STEINS (left, top)Originally established as a Butterfield Stage Stop, Steins developed intoa workstation for railroaders in the late 1800s. The town of about a thou-sand people died when Southern Pacific changed from steam to diesellocomotives. Open daily, Steins is packed full of memorabilia and friend-ly critters. Call 505-542-9791.SHAKESPEARE (left, bottom)The Butterfield Stage stop of Shakespeare developed a reputation for law-lessness at the turn of the last century with disputes frequently resulting ingunfights and hangings. Scheduled tours and periodic reenactments are avail-able. Located three miles south of Lordsburg, it is the only authentically pre-served Ghost Town in the West.LAKE VALLEYOnce a booming mining town of 4,000, Lake Valley died during the sil-ver panic of 1893. The Bridal Chamber, one of the largest finds in silvermining history was discovered at this location. Lake Valley is on NM 27,south of the picturesque village of Hillsboro.WINSTONSettled in 1881, Winston grew to more than 3,000 residents before declin-ing silver prices ended its mining role. A few of the original structures stillstand, and the “hanging tree," located on Wall Street, is over 200 years old.Winston is located on NM 52, 38 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences..For more information call 1-800-831-9487.
G H O S T TOWN S
RV TRAVELERRV TRAVELER BURRO MOUNTAIN HOMESTEADHistoric RV Park off Highway 90, 7 miles up mountainroad. Tall pines and hiking trails. Full hookup, bathhouse and laundry. 20 miles south of Silver City. 665 Tyrone Rd. • Silver City, NM 88065505.538.2149 Fax 505.388.4727
BED & BREAKFAST BED & BREAKFAST T R A V E L E R
CASITAS DE GILAGUESTHOUSES & ART GALLERLYA Stress-Free Zone near Silver City! Ourwonderful Casitas have full kitchens andfireplaces, solitude and wildlife. De-stress for a day, a week or longer. 1-877-923-4827 [email protected]
SPIRIT CANYON LODGEGila Wilderness, Lake Roberts Area,Lodging and Cottages. Full Menu Café,German Food on Saturday. Nonsmoking.Great Hiking and wildlife, Scenic Bywayand Birding Trail. Hummingbirds.Hwy. 35, Lake Roberts, NM 505-536-9459 [email protected]
DOUBLE T HOMESTEADBED & BREAKFASTGuest Houses with full kitchens, SatelliteTV, Secluded Cabin, RV Park, Full Hook-ups, Horse Motel with Pipe Stalls.Gila National Forest adjacent. Retreats,weddings and reunions. Catwalk Road • Glenwood, NM 88039PO Box 358 • Glenwood, NM 88039505-539-2812 • [email protected]
NEW MEXICO BED &BREAKFAST ASSN.Enjoy Bed & Breakfast accommodation inadobe casitas, exquisite haciendas, and his-toric Victorian inns located throughoutNew Mexico. Call for free directory ofinspected member inns: 1-888-661-6649 [email protected] • www.nmbba.org
OW13SILVER CITY
BORDERING THE THREE MILLION ACRE GILA NATIONAL FOREST, Silver City has evolved from a late 1800’s mining camp to a
bustling Mecca for the arts and recreation. Its Victorian character, nationally sanctioned events and astrong business and university ethic have created a community that ranks at the top of the nation’s mostrespected lists for the arts, historic preservation, healthful living and retirement.
The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument, surrounded on three sides by the first wilderness areadesignated by Congress, provides not only a glimpse into the ancient Mogollon culture, but endless oppor-tunities for camping, hiking, pack trips, fishing, biking or simply a leisurely drive through magnificent sce-nic vistas. Lake Roberts and Bear Canyon Lake, the historic village of Pinos Altos, the peaceful MimbresRiver Valley, City of Rocks State Park, the breath-taking Chino open-pit mine and excellent birding oppor-tunities dot the immediate area while ghost towns, rock hounding and the Catwalk National RecreationTrail are within an hour’s radius.
The Tour of the Gila sanctioned 5-day bicycle stage race, Silver City Blues Festival, Weekend at theGalleries, Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo, Fiesta de la Olla and the Red Paint Powwow make Silver City amajor events destination. An array of cultural, sporting and educational functions fills remaining gaps.
The Billy the Kid era cabin donated by movie director Ron Howard opens the door to the historicdowntown district packed full of galleries, museums, coffee shops, unique shopping…and Big Ditch Park.
Silver City
Silver City is consistantly rated as one of the BEST Places to Live and Retire in the USA!
One of Nation’s Top Small Towns
opposite: Construction of St. Vincent De Paul Church in Silver City was begun in 1874 and the mission-style towers and entry were added in 1908. above: A walking bridge spans Big Ditch Park which was once Silver City’s Main Street prior to unusual flooding at the turn of the 20th century.
E K L E K T I K A Sfine art • sculpture • folk art • antiques • jewelry • custom interiors
Mexican colonial and contemporary furniture • lamps • Oriental rugs
EKLEKTIKAS703 N. Black Street
Silver City, NM 88061
EKLEKTIKAS II104 Yankie Street
Silver City, NM 88061
505.538.8081www.eklektikas.com
OW15SILVER CITY
BREAKING INTO THE TOP THREE SLOTS OF MODERN MATURITY’S “Best Small Towns in America” and being listed by John Villani as one of “TheHundred Best Small Art Towns in America” and by the National Trust for HistoricPreservation in its “Dozen Distinctive Destinations-2002” has given Silver Cityrecognition as one of the nation’s culturally progressive small communities. Thestrong visual and performing arts activities, museums and the renovated historic dis-trict have created a destination worthy of America’s culture-hungry travelers.
A wide range of galleries and specialty shops are located throughout the univer-sity and historic districts and in the mountain village of Pinos Altos. Art walks andfairs, artist openings, gallery weekends and cultural exchanges on an internationallevel have created a niche for Silver City in the world of art.
A performing arts seasons that include 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 and, on the local level, communi-ty and university drama presentations and a melodrama series.
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 collectionof artifacts from the thousand-year old Mimbres Culture, are the pride of the com-munity. Walking tours of the historic district provide insight into the spirited earlydays of mining and the commitment to enduring architecture.
Gallery openings and visual arts events, interna-tionally acclaimed performing arts programs andfashion fill the local calendar on a year-roundbasis. clockwise from top: The Silver City Museumportrays the town’s Victorian architecture. McCrayGallery at WNMU. Sculpture at Visitors Center.Exquisite Galleries are found in the historicdowntown art district. Copper sculpture depictsthe community’s mining heritage. Locals andtourists gather at Yankie Street galleries.
A R TSILVER CITY RIVALS MAJOR MARKETS
& C U LT U R E
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SILVER CITY EVENTSJan 1-4 Neo-Mimbreno III. 388-5721
9-10 Greg Brown with Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman. Folk Series at the Opera House. 1-888-758-7289
10-11 Red Paint Powwow. 1-800-548-9378 or 538-378517 Grant County Community Concert Association presents
Harp Fusion. 538-378518 TBA. International Film Society. 538-514231 Celtic Double Bill: Flook / Susan McKeown and The
Chanting House. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289Feb 6 MRAC Gallery Exhibit Reception featuring the works of
John Rogers. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-72897 A Chocolate Fantasia. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-72897 “Baubles” Opening at Blue Dome Gallery. 534-86717 Michael Metcalf Gallery Opening at Eklektikas II. 538-80818 Instrumental Ensemble. 538-3578
12 The Unsinkable Molly Brown. 1-888-758-728915 TBA. International Film Society. 538-514220 Grant Co. Comm. Concerts present “I Get a Kick out of
Cole” Cole Porter Broadway Production. 538-378527 The Little Angels of Korea. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
Mar 7 WNMU Band and WNMU Jazz Band Concert. 538-661712 Organic Forms, Hadfield and Brush Exhibition. 538-651712 Flying Dance Company. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-728913 Historic Downtown Music Showcase. 538-378514 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142
26-28 Victorio’s Run. The NM State Cowboy Action Championship Shoot Fowler Land & Cattle Co., Mimbres Valley. 388-2531
Apr 2 Chris Smither. Folk Series at the Opera House. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
9 MRAC Gallery Exhibit Reception featuring works by Elsie Dean. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
14 Grant County Community Concert Association presents East Meets West Chamber Music Quintet. 538-3785
16-18,22-23 “Sylvia” WNMU Expressive Arts Dept. 538-650218 TBA. International Film Society. 538-514218 Organ Instrumental Performances. 538-357823 Student Exhibition Reception. 538-651723 Stacey Earle and Mark Stuart. Folk Series at the Opera
House. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-728925 WNMU Band and WNMU Jazz Band Concert. 538-6617
28-May 21 8th Annual Tour of the Gila Bicycle Race. 388-3222May1-Oct 2 Grant Co. Art Guild Summer Time Art Show. 538-8216
1 Copper Cowbelles Shindig. 538-55558 MainStreet Celebration of Spring Festival. 534-1700
16 TBA. International Film Society. 538-514228-30 9th Annual Silver City Blues Festival. 538-2505 or
1-888-758-728928-31 Silver City Blues Festival. 1-800-548-9378 or 538-3785
29 MainStreet BluesBerry Brunch. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289
Silver City Blues Festival, May 28-30, 2005
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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.
1201 Pope St. • Silver City, NM505-538-2505888-758-7289
www.mimbresarts.org
Mimbres Region Arts council
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
505-388-5721
Western New MexicoUniversity Museum
Houses the largest permanent display of Mimbrespottery and culture in the world. Located in
Fleming Hall on the WNMU campus.Open Mon.-Fri. 9:00-4:30 Sat.- Sun. 10:00-4:00
Free Admission Handicap Accessible
505-538-6386www.wnmu.edu/univ/museum.htm
Silver City Grant CountyChamber of Commerce201 N. Hudson StreetSilver City, NM 88061
www.silvercity.org1-800-548-9378
Silver City has it all! Year after year, Silver City is consistently rated “One of the BEST SMALL TOWNS in America” - one of the nation’s best placesto visit, live, and retire! Over 100 years of Old West history, a rich and diversifiedcultural heritage, vibrant arts community, friendly residents, a healthy, low-stresslifestyle, and unbeatable climate.... with Four Gentle Seasons. Come visit, andsee for yourself what Silver City has to offer!
Wilderness vista, Trail of the Mountain Spirits Byway
Fiesta de la Olla July 16-18, 2004
Red Paint Powwow January 7-8, 2005
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Historic Downtown Silver City“A New Mexico MainStreet Community”
- National Trust for Historic Preservation
One of the NATION’S
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Jun 2-5 Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo. 538-3785 or 388-25865 6th Annual Rodeo Parade and Wild Wild West Days
Celebration. 535-256711 MRAC Gallery Exhibit Reception featuring works by the
MRAC Print Project. 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289 12 6th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. 388-420213 TBA. International Film Society. 538-514219 Historic Downtown Music Showcase. 534-170019 “The Public Hanging” All Day Art Exhibits. 538-2505
Jul 3-5 Firecracker Golf Tournament. 538-50414 Independence Day Parade & Ice Cream social and Car
Show at the Silver City Museum. 534-170017-18 First Annual Hummingbirds of New Mexico Festival
in Lake Roberts. e-mail [email protected] TBA. International Film Society. 538-514225 Solo Romantic Piano. Church of the Good Shepherd
Recital Series. 538-3578Aug 6-8 Silver Invitational Golf Tournament. 538-5041
14-15 25th Annual Gun Show. 388-236015 TBA. International Film Society. 538-5142
20-22 Copper Country Cruizers’ Car Show. 388-351921-22 St. Vincent de Paul Annual Fiesta. 538-9373
22 Signal Peak Challenge: Mountain Bike Regional Qualifier for National Championship. 388-3222
Sep TBA Annual Billy Casper Golf Tournament. 538-4067TBA Annual Gila Thunder Bike Run. 388-24274-6 Annual Gem and Mineral Show. 538-32164-5 12th Annual San Vicente Art Fair. 388-4854
Oct TBA Annual WNMU Homecoming Parade.1-3 Club Championship Golf Tournament. 538-50412 Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta fund raiser for
Pinos Altos Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dept. 538-02045-6 Silver Ladies President Cup Golf Tourn. 538-5041
8-10 Annual Weekend at the Galleries. 538-2505Nov 27 Annual Lighted Christmas Parade. 534-1700
LOCATION Silver City is at the junction ofUS 180 and NM 90, near the Gila CliffDwellings National Monument.TOUR Travel 44 miles southwest on NM 90and US 70 to Lordsburg.MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 505-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.orgMimbres Region Arts Council 505-538-2505 1-888-758-7289 www.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 low $60K. Definitely a place to explore!
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Wild Wild West Pro Rodeo June 2-5, 2005
Copper Creek RanchChuck Wagon Supper & Western Show
Family Dining Friday & Saturday NightsMemorial Day thru Labor Day
Reservations Appreciated
20 Flury Lane • Silver City, NM
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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EVENTSMay 1-Oct 2 Grant County Art Guild Summer Time Art Show. 538-8216Jun 12 6th Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. 388-4202Oct 2 Annual Pinos Altos October Fiesta fund raiser for Pinos Altos
Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. 538-0204Gallery openings and visual arts events, internationally acclaimed performing arts programs and fashion fill the local calendar on a year-round basis.
DIRECTIONSPinos Altos is 7 miles north of Silver
City on NM 15 to the GilaCliff Dwellings National
Monument.
NESTLED IN A FOREST OFponderosa pine that
stretches to a far horizon, the historic village of PinosAltos became a boomtown and county seat with thediscovery of gold in 1859. Just seven miles aboveSilver City, the village has evolved into a mountainarts community with the lingering flair of the OldWest mining era.
Memorabilia and artifacts of gun fighters, Apachewarriors and the ancient Mimbres culture can beseen in the Buckhorn Saloon and Restaurant. IndianJoe, the most widely known character of these parts,quietly contemplates his drink 24 hours a day at theend of the bar.
A replica of Fort Cobre, a log cabin schoolhouseand the old Hearst Church Art Gallery reminiscebygone times. A spirited melodrama performed inthe Opera House draws the audience into thehistoric moment.
Pinos Altos borders the three-million acre GilaNational Forest on NM15 connecting Silver City toLake Roberts, the Gila Cliff Dwellings NationalMonument, and the nation’s first designatedwilderness area.
Pinos Altos
An era rich in frontier history,cavalry forts, and Apachewarriors is displayed
in this historic old town.
above: The Hearst Church now servesas an art gallery. left: Indian Joe
can be seen along withother memorabilia of the
era in the BuckhornSaloon andOpera House.
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Seven miles north of Silver City.
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Holiday Inn ExpressSILVER CITY
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THE TERRAIN OF OLD WEST COUNTRY AND ITS USES ARE ASdiverse as the people who have trod upon it. From fertile farming valleys to Alpinemeadows and from disappearing ancient cultures to those who search for deep spacelife forms, we can help you discover your niche in Old West Country.
There is certainly no end to the recreational opportunities that surface atElephant Butte Lake State Park. New Mexico’s largest body of water offers jet ski,water ski, parasail, wind sail, scuba and fishing opportunities, and did Imention…miles and miles of beaches for cookouts and sand castles.
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 before finally disappearing altogether. The monument lies in the middleof a massive 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 Agustin. 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 litteredwith rock specimens. Gem and mineral enthusiasts meet regularly in the area todemonstrate cutting, polishing and jewelry making and to sell and trade collectables.
GILA CLIFF DWELLINGS NATIONAL MONUMENTFollow the “Trail of the Mountain Spirits” two hours northfrom Silver City along NM 15 or NM 35 to the nationalmonument Visitor Center. Printed matter and a movie pro-vide information about the 13th century inhabitants of thispristine area. The Cliff Dwellings are accessible by a short,well-maintained trail. 505-536-9344.VERY LARGE ARRAYTwenty-seven dish-shaped antennas are spread acrossthree 13-mile legs, one of which crosses US 60 betweenSocorro and Reserve. A visitor center explains the missionof the project sponsored by the National Radio AstronomyObservatory. 505-388-8201.ELEPHANT BUTTE LAKEThe state’s largest body of water is located at Truth orConsequences on Interstate 25. A full array of watersporting activities, marinas, campsites and lodging areavailable. Hot mineral baths and therapy can be enjoyedin the community. 505-538-2801. CITY OF ROCKS STATE PARKA city of giant monoliths protruding unexpectedly fromthe desert floor are located half way between Demingand Silver City, 5 miles east of US180. Campsites, picnictables and drinking water are available. Walking pathslead 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 thearea. Located southeast of Deming, rockhounds meet inthe area regularly for demonstrations, sales and trading.505-539-2481. NEW MEXICO FARM & RANCHMUSEUMA large and intriguing display of farm and ranch artifactsand equipment span the eras from the early Anasazi tomodern times. Located on Dripping Springs Road in LasCruces, turn east from Interstate 25 on the UniversityAvenue exit. Enjoy live milking exhibitions and specialpresentations. 505-538-2801. CATWALK RECREATION TRAILWalkways suspended from narrow canyon walls are thebeginnings of a trail that works its way into the GilaWilderness. The trailhead and picnic grounds beneathlarge cottonwood and sycamore trees are five miles eastof US 180 at Glenwood. 505-538-2801.
opposite: The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument is located on the edge of the nation’s firstWilderness. The caves have been used as shelter for passing hunting and gathering cultures forthousands of years, but the existing walls were constructed by the Tularosa Mogollon culture aroundthe A.D.1280. top, left: Twenty seven dish shaped antennas listens to the stars at the Very LargeArray. top center, left: The sun sets on the tranquil waters of Elephant Butte Lake following a day offishing, skiing and scuba diving. top center, right: Boulders at City of Rocks State Park provide abackground for camping, picnicking and star gazing. top, right: Rockhound State Park nearDeming is a gathering spot for the annual Rockhound Round-up in March. Participants from morethan 40 states explore the area for rare finds. above: New Mexico Farm & Ranch HeritageMuseum preserves New Mexico’s agricultural heritage. top, right: Steel catwalks cling to canyonwalls at The Catwalk National Recreation Trail.
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NESTLED IN THE NEW MEXICO“Bootheel” Lordsburg
was founded in 1880 and named for the engineerresponsible for laying the country’s secondtranscontinental railroad route. Despite its heavenly sounding name, lawlessness markedthe early days of Lordsburg. Shakespeare, the formerButterfield stage stop and mining camp located two milessouth, is the only authentic Old West ghost town in the westernUnited States. Guided tours and periodic historic reenactmentsare offered. Ghost town enthusiasts will also enjoy Steins, a railroadvillage often targeted by outlaws and Apache warriors.
The Lordsburg area offers events ranging from Cowboy Poetry toTejano music. Guests to the Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum willlearn about Elizabeth Garrett, blind daughter of legendary Sheriff PatGarrett, who penned parts of the New Mexico state song inLordsburg; Charles Lindbergh, who landed in the “Spirit of St. Louis”and dedicated the Lordsburg airport in 1927; silent cowboy movie starTom Mix and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
In addition to experiencing Lordsburg’s incomparable sunsets andauthentic Mexican food, visitors should venture south to the artgalleries of Rodeo, New Mexico.
LordsburgThe real thing: Taste the true flavor of the Old West
EVENTSCall to confirm dates 542-9864All Year Steins Railroad Ghost Town. 542-9864Second Weekend Monthly Jan. thru Oct.Shakespeare Ghost Town open for visitors. 542-9864April 24-25, June 26-27, Aug 21-22, October 23-24 Shakespeare Ghost
Town Re-enactment. 542-9864Jan 17-18 Lion’s Club Gun Show. 542-9864Feb 13-14 Cowboy Poetry Fiesta. 542-9864Jul 4 July 4th Activities and 5K Run. 542-9864
26-29 Hidalgo County Fair. 542-9864Labor Day Tejano Fiesta. 542-9864
Sept 25 Sister City Celebration at Antelope Wells. 542-9864Oct Oct-May Granite Gap Ghost Mining Camp. 505-495-5012
2 Cowboy Hall of Fame. 542-98644 St. Joseph’s Annual Bazaar. 542-9864
21-24 Heritage Festival. Call to confirm dates 542-9864Dec 3 Annual Light Parade and Moonlight Madness. 542-9864
4 Sister City Tree Trimming Celebration in Antelope Wells.
LOCATION Lordsburg islocated on I-10 near the ghosttowns of Shakespeare andSteins.
TOUR Travel 60 miles easton I-10 to Deming.
MORE INFORMATIONLordsburg Hidalgo County
Chamber of Commerce (505) 542-9864
above: Tours, reenactments and detailed reconstruction are features of Shakespeare ghost town, just south of Lordsburg. below: The railroad ghost town ofSteins, full of stories and relics, just west of Lordsburg, opens daily for public tours.
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Rockhounding, duck racing, ancient cultures and the 1916 invasion of U.S. soil are intriguing attractions.
Deming
IT’S THE GREAT CLIMATE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TO DEMING...and the pure water, year-round golf, rock hounding and
duck racing. If you forgot to include duck racing in the quality of life features you are seeking, perhaps youshould reconsider. There’s a purse for winning ducks and for everyone else, a week of parades, outhouse races,contests, and social events. One can never fully appreciate ducks without attending this event.
If gems and minerals are your passion, you will enjoy Rockhound State Park southeast of Deming wherespecimens literally litter the ground. Each year, rock hound events include guided trips, rock auctions andjudging seminars.
Deming’s calendar of events is filled with exhibits, fairs and fiestas. They are carefully scheduled, of course,around tee times on Deming’s 18-hole golf course.
The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum maintains the area’s historic perspective with artifacts from theancient Mimbres culture and memorabilia from early settlers. The museum complex includes the historicArmory building and customs house.
In Columbus, just south of Deming, details of Pancho Villa’s attack on the United States are preserved ina museum and state park. General Blackjack Pershing’s pursuit of the revolutionaries into Mexico with the firstplanes and ground support vehicles ever used for military purposes proved to be valuable experience for WWI.
Day trips from Deming include shopping and dining in Palomas, Mexico, picnicking and hiking in Cityof Rocks State Park and scenic drives into the Gila National Forest.
Great weather, pure water and unique events
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EVENTSJan 31 6th Annual Friends of the Library
Adult Spelling Bee. 546-9202Feb 5-7 Library Book Sale. 546-9202Mar 8 Cabalgate Binacional in Columbus.
531-29178-9 Columbus Raid Commemoration
Services in Columbus. 531-291711-14 Deming Gem & Mineral
Rockhound Roundup 546-0348Apr 17 90th Old Timers Celebration.May 5 Cinco de Mayo in Columbus. 531-2917 Jul 4 Fireworks Display in Deming.
Parade in Columbus. 531-2917Aug 26-29 Great American Duck Races. 544-3483
Sep 14 St. Ann’s Fiesta. 546-3343Oct TBA Southwestern NewMexico State
Fair. 546-017711 Columbus Day Festival. 531-2917 16-17
St. Clair Wine Festival. 546-932417 Czechoslovakian Klobasc Festival.
Dec 20 Christmas Light Parade. 544-285524 Tin Street Luminaries Display. 546-9535
LOCATION Deming is located onI-10 near Rock-hound andPancho Villa State Parks.
TOUR ROUTE On I-10, travel 59 miles east to Las Cruces or 60 miles west toLordsburg. On US 180, travel 44 miles northfrom Deming to Silver City or south on NM11 to Columbus.
MORE INFORMATIONDeming Luna County Chamber of Commerce (505) 546-2674
opposite: St. Ann’s Catholic Church wasbuilt in 1918 for Deming’s Spanish-speakingpopulation. above: The Great AmericanDuck Race in August claims high stakes forwinners and an unforgettable experience forall. below: Desert gardens cover the groundsat Pancho Villa State Park.
d e St i n a t i o nDEMING,NMin “Old West” Country“Come to Visit,
Stay a Lifetime!”
With over 350 days ofsunshine a year, Deming,
in southwest New Mexico onInterstate 10, is a great place tobe. With Deming as your homebase, explore and experiencethe “Old West,” the ancient landof Geronimo and other Apachewarriors. Visit nearby Mexico andexplore historic Columbus, NM onthe border. Enjoy our friendship.
• 18-hole golf course• Four state parks• Rockhounding• Awesome
two-story historic museum
• Largest wineryin NM
• Panoramic highdesert
•Startling sunsets
For an info packet, contact the Deming-Luna County Chamber of Commerce,P.O. Box 8 (NMT), Deming, NM 88031, or call 1-800-848-4955, ext. 9.
Visit Us On The Internet: www.demingchamber.com
Interstate 10 at Exit 85
505-546-2661888-546-2661
Breakfast Buffet Every DaySirloin Steak Specials Every Night
Serving Favorite CocktailsPopular Beers • New Mexico Wines
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New Mexico’s second largest city is a crossroads
of historic trails, cultures and modern
business interests.
Las Cruces
right: Our Lady of Health Catholic Church in Las Cruces wasrecently built in traditional Spanish baroque style as directedby the Order of Agostinian Recolectos.
RATED ONE OF THE nation’s best locations
for business, retirement and touring. LasCruces spreads across the fertile valley of theRio Grande beneath the jagged formations ofthe Organ Mountains. Evolving out of theexpansions of both the Old World and thenew, it has become a center for commerceand technology that continues to draw uponits Mexican heritage and pioneer spirit.
Las Cruces is one of the fastest growingmetropolitan areas in the United States withclose ties to New Mexico State University,White Sands Missile Range and the interna-tional metropolis of El Paso/Juarez. The hightech pace of the community has strength-ened its diverse economy linked to manufac-turing, farming, processing and advancedmilitary projects.
The Forbes/Milken Institute ranked LasCruces as the Best Small Metro Area for busi-ness and careers in the United States. Basedon job growth, earned income and "activityin critical technologies that foster futuregrowth," this study acknowledges thedynamic character of the Las Cruces businesscommunity.
Money Magazine listed Las Cruces amongthe eight top areas of the U.S. to retire, indi-cating that its vibrant cultural developmenthas kept pace with its economic and popula-tion growth. The lyric opera, symphony, bal-let and community chorus are major con-tributors to the area’s cultural aspects, inaddition to full seasons of both community
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and university theater. The Whole Enchilada Festival, wine andchile fiestas, and the Mariachi Conference celebrate the com-munity's Hispanic heritage while its attraction of major nation-al and international touring groups fills the entertainment gaps.
Byways magazine placed Las Cruces in the top 50 motorcoachdestinations for 2004. The rating is based on tour operator’santicipated routes.
Ft. Selden State Monument and area museums provide aglimpse into the lives of the region’s settlers and soldiers in the
1800's. The Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum depicts theevolvement of New Mexico farming over the last 2000 years,offering live animal demonstrations and collections of historictools and equipment.
Hiking trails on both sides of the rugged Organ Mountainsand walking and biking trails along the Rio Grande provide anoutlet to Mother Nature. Day trips to White Sands NationalMonument, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, and the mountainplaylands of both Silver City and Ruidoso give Las Cruces accessto the great outdoors.
It continues to build upon traditional roles that began withthe coming of Spanish explorers and colonists over 400 yearsago. Its cultural, recreational and economic development, how-ever, are clearly tied to the region’s grasp of the future.
left: Early morning sunlight reflects off the Rio Grande in Las Cruces, thebest small business community in the U.S. opposite: Spanish andMexican fiestas are held throughout the year.
Las Cruces stands at the crossroads of time. You can almost hear theechoes of long-gone cavalrymen at Fort Selden as they prepared for askirmish. Or sense the presence of a legendary outlaw by visiting thecell where Billy the Kid was held (but not for long).
It is a city filled with the ghosts of history: famedNative American warriors, Spanish explorers, andpre-historic tribes. They have all come and goneand left their mark. For a free visitor’s guide onour timeless city, call 1-800-FIESTAS, ext. 112. www.lascrucescvb.org
L a s C r u c e s , N e w M e x i c o
Where a 19th century Union soldier meets a 21-year-old outlaw.
Ranked one of the best places to live and work by Money Magazine and Forbes/Milken in 2002.
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EVENTSJan 17-18 11th Annual Wells Fargo Mesilla Valley Balloon
Rally. 526-1134Apr 3 Trinity Site Tour. 678-1134
17 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market “Easter Eggstravaganza”. 541-2554
17-18 16th Annual Frontier Days. 800-429-948824-25 La Vina Blues & Jazz Thing. 882-7632
May 1-2 Cinco de Mayo. 524-326215-16 3rd Annual la Fiesta de
San Ysidro. 522-410029-31 Southern New Mexico Wine Festival,
The Vinters’ Splash. 522-1232Jul 9 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market
“Christmas in July”. 528-3276Sep 4-5 Hatch Chile Festival. 895-5686
4-6 New Mexico Wine Harvest Festival. 522-12324-6 Hillsboro Apple Festival. 895-5686
18-19 White Sands Balloon Invitational. 430-758524-26 The Whole Enchilada Fiesta. 526-1938
29-Oct 3 Southern New Mexico State Fair. 524-8602Oct 2 Trinity Site Tour. 678-1134
16-17 Cowboy Days. 522-4100Nov 6-7 33nd Annual Renaissance Craftfaire. 523-6403
11-14 International Mariachi Conference. 525-173526 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market “Holiday
Handicrafts”. 528-3276Dec 11 Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market
“Sentimental Season”. 528-327624 Christmas Carols and the Luminarias on the
Plaza. 524-3262
LOCATION Las Cruces is located at the junc-tion of I-10 and I-25 between the Rio Grandeand the Organ Mountains.DIRECTIONS On I-10, travel south 44 milesto El Paso, Texas, or west 59 miles to Deming.On I-25, travel north 75 miles to Truth or Consequences.MORE INFORMATIONLas Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau (800) 343-7827 or (505) 541-2444www.lascrucescvb.org
RED MOUNTAIN CAFERed Mountain Café specializes in providing an internationalflair to your dining experience, with breakfast, lunch anddinner being served daily. Special catering available. 1120 Commerce Dr. • Las Cruces, NM 88001505.522.7584 Fax [email protected] www.redmountaincafe.com
THE PIT STOP CAFEHomemade Mexican & American Food. Extensive Menu.Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Specials – Try the trout!7am-9pm. Exit 139 off I-10. BBB Member. Friendly service. 361 Motel Blvd. • Las Cruces, NM 88005505.527.1993
THE BLUE STONE, TOOLooking for Southwest Jewelry? Gifts? Coins? We have itAll! Need extra cash? We buy gold or silver jewelry andcoins. Or call Alamogordo 1-866-437-9828. 1301 E. Lohman Ave. • Las Cruces, NM505.532.6342
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THE WHITE TOWERS OF SAN ALBINO CHURCHdominate the tree-shaded plaza
area of Mesilla. The traditional bandstand in the plaza’s center creates a vision of colorful fiestas andpolitical rallies. Art, fashion, southwest cuisine, Mexican crafts and theater fill the quaint adobebuildings of the plaza area.
Visitors are attracted by the relaxed Mexican/Old West atmosphere and of course, the seasonalaroma of roasting chile drifting along the sidewalks and narrow streets. Every door opens to a gallery,an antique shop, a bookstore, a coffeehouse, a dress shop or a collection of handmade jewelry.
Mesilla served as Regional Headquarters for the Butterfield Overland Mail and Stage Line andalso as a regional headquarters for the Confederate army. It became a lively and often rowdy social
Mesilla
above: The old Spanish architecture and festive atmosphere of Mesilla contrasts the adjacent bustling city of Las Cruces. opposite: San AlbinoChurch on the Mesilla Plaza was constructed of brick in 1907 around the original adobe structure that had been built in the early 1850s.
The charm and serenity of Mesilla may well transform one’s hectic, modern outlook on life to a
calmer more rational state..
History comes alive.
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EVENTSMonthly Crafts Market, Thur-Sun. 524-3262Feb 14 For the Love of Art. 524-326227 Town Hall Groundbreaking. 524-3262Apr 1-4 Border Book Festival. 524-149924 British Car Show. 524-8887May 1-2 Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. 524-3262Jun-Sep 7 Farmer’s Market, Thur. 524-3262Sep 1 8-19 Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta. 524-3262Sep-Nov Mariachi Sundays, Every Sunday. 524-3262Oct 9 Jazz Happening. 524-3524
30-31 Dia de los Muertos. 647-2639Nov 11 Veterans Day Ceremony. 524-3262
13 Sister City Ascension Visit. 524-326220 Signing of the Gadsden Purchase Reenactment.
524-3262Dec 9 Lighting of the Christmas Tree. 524-3262
24 Luminarias and Music. 524-3262
LOCATION Mesilla borders I-10 on the DonJuan de Oñate Trail, just south of Las Cruces.DIRECTIONS Travel north on Avenida deMesilla into Las Cruces or south on NM 28 toLa Viña, Sunland Park and El Paso.MORE INFORMATION Old MesillaAssociation (505) 526-6220.
The old brick and stucco structures stir the heartsand imaginations of Mesilla’s visitors.
center in the 1880’s with its dances,bullfights, cockfights, and theaterproductions. It also attracted its share ofunsavory characters. Billy the Kid wastried and sentenced to hang in La Mesillain 1881, but escaped before the sentencecould be carried out.
Just a mile south of the seventhfastest growing community in the nationand 40 minutes north of the world’slargest international metropolis, Mesillaoffers a leisurely stroll through an elegantgallery, a quiet candlelight dinner for twoand a balcony room for watching themoon climb over the edge of the ruggedOrgan Mountains.
Located on the plaza in historic Old Mesilla, and not far from the intersec-tion of Interstate 10 at the Rio Grande, is a truly authentic southern NewMexico dining and shopping experience.Established in 1857 as a Butterfield Stagecoach Stop, La Posta has felt the
footprints of such notables as Kit Carson, Judge Roy Bean and Billy the Kid.The chile rellenos, enchiladas, tamales, and empanadas are a melding of the
Mexican-Indian dishes uniquely influenced by the New Mexican culture. Their bestkept secrets, however, may be their delicious steaks and refreshing tropical drinks.The warm, friendly service and consistently excellent cuisine make it not only
popular among locals, but also a memorable stop for visiting national and inter-national dignitaries. Don’t forget to visit our La Posta Chile Shop... The Hot, Hot spot in Old Mesilla.
A TRULY AUTHENTIC DINING & SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
A TRULY AUTHENTIC DINING & SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
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2410 Calle De San Albino • Mesilla, NM 88046505-524-3524 • www.laposta-de-mesilla.com
Famed for Mexican Food and Steaks Since 1939
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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/Glenwood• Silver City • Socorro • Truth orConsequences
