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City of Rocks State Park
City of Rocks is a must see ! Its a breath taking beautiful place, and it makes you wonder how those rocks have stood there for 3 million years. I plan to come back and see City of Rocks again .
Rated by:   Laura Holmburg of Cape Girardeau MO.
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Jul 5: Shakespeare Ghost Town
Shakespeare Ghost Town open for visitors  3 miles south of Lordsburg off Interstate 10 575-542-9864
Jul 10: Magdalena Old Timers Reunion
This annual event takes you back to the glory days of a livestock and mining town. At the Old Timer's Reunion you'll find an Indian Village, Spanish Village, Sanctioned Barrel Racing starting at 9:30 am on Saturday and Sunday, arts and crafts and Raffles items include: Quilt, Smithsonite Jewelry, BBQ Tool Set. The weekend kicks on FRIDAY, July 10 10:30 am: Stick Horse Rodeo for kids 7 years old and younger. 1:00 pm: Kids Rodeo for those 18 years and younger. Entry fees apply. 9:00 pm: STREET DANCE, North Main near Village Hall. Live Music featuring "Huckaby Junction". FREE admission. SATURDAY, July 11 9:00 am: Line up for the Parade. 10:00 am: PARADE 11:00 am: BBQ at the Rodeo Grounds 12:00 pm: Crowing of the Queen in front of the Rodeo Arena followed by the GRAND ENTRY. 12:30 pm: Century Rodeo and Roping, entries ages must equal 100 1:00 pm: "Old Timer's" Storytelling on the dock at the Public Library 8:00 pm: DANCE at the Fine Arts Building, featuring music by "Rob Can Productions". Tickets $5 single or $8 couple SUNDAY, July 12 7:00 am: Pancake Breakfast $5 at the Rodeo Grounds. 7:30 am: Kelly Run/Walk, sign up begins at 6:30 am in front of Village Hall 9:00 am: Roping, entry fees apply. For more information call: (575) 854-2261, (575) 854-2311, or (505) 401-4352.  Rodeo Grounds 75-854-2261
Jul 14: Tenth Annual Pinos Altos Art Fair
Love fine art? Come to the annual Pinos Altos Art Fair. The fair features more than 40 talented artists and fine crafters. Special Artist in Action? Booths are set up with local artisans demonstrating pottery making and looming. The fair is sponsored by the local businesses of Pinos Altos in coordination with the Grant County Art Guild.  Just 7 minutes north of Silver City
Jul 18: Dutch Oven Cook-Off
Annual Dutch Oven Cook-Off. Call for more details.  Reserve Fairgrounds 575-533-6968

Only in Old West Country: Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, a rugged
adventure or a family-friendly excursion, you'll find unique destinations in the
Old West Country of southwest New Mexico.

Get off the beaten trail
in Old West Country!

Aldo Leopold Wilderness
The Aldo Leopold Wilderness now contains a total of 202,016 acres and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. All of the wilderness is in the state of New Mexico and together with the Gila Wilderness and Blue range Wilderness are within the Gila National Forest. There is one other designated wilderness areas within Old West Country: Apache Kid Wilderness near Socorro and Magdalena.

Dripping Springs Wildlife Area
This hike up the Organ Mountains takes you to the ruins of Dripping Springs resort, a former hotel for tuberculosis patients.

Mogollon
Mogollon [MUGGY-own] is located just northeast of Glenwood, NM. High grade silver and gold ore were discovered by Sergeant Cooney in 1875. After mustering out of the Army he developed it between Apache attacks. By 1911 there were 14 saloons, 7 restaurants, 5 stores, two hotels and the usual brothels.

Cuchillo
Enjoy the quietness, the colorful history and the pecan orchard at Cuchillo. The annual Cuchillo Pecan Festival takes place on the last Saturday in February.

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Silver City
Folks have been living and working in this part of the Southwest for more than 1,200 years. 

Las Cruces / Old Mesilla / Hatch
Las Cruces is a whole new world at your fingertips: an unhurried atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy yourself. 

Reserve / Glenwood
The frontier community of Reserve is the largest town in the county and serves as the county seat. 

Lordsburg
Located in the bootheel of Southwestern New Mexico, Hidalgo County is characterized by year-round sunshine and beautiful desert and mountain scenery visible for over 60 miles. 

Deming / Columbus
With a population of nearly 15,000, Deming, New Mexico is still considered a small town. 

Socorro / Magdalena
The City of Socorro is a friendly community situated in central New Mexico, whose quality of life has attracted many families to relocate and enticed many local families to stay. 

Truth or Consequences / Elephant Butte
Nestled between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational facilities, and mineral waters. 
 

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