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Old West Visitors Recommend:
 Silver CityLots to do, lots of art galleries and good restaurants on Bullard Street near the Big Ditch. Diane's restaurant is especially good, and there are good galleries just down the street. We may move to Silver City when we retire, so we're frequent visitors. Rated by: Randy and Eileen J. of San Diego Read more!
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Feb 12: Yjastros-American Flamingo Repertory CompanyA living archive of flamenco's emotional traditions, playful jubilance, and rich Spanish Gypsy culture.
While in Socorro County, why not check out the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, Mineral Museum, Very Large Array, El Camino Real National Heritage Center, Historic Walking Tour, old west town of Magdalena, take a hike at Water Canyon Campgrounds, do some mountain biking or rock climbing, it's all here! Macey Center on the NM Tech Campus 575-835-5688 pas@admin.nmt.edu
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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.
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Get off the beaten trail
in Old West Country!
 MogollonMogollon [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.
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 Truth or Consequences / Elephant ButteLocated between Las Cruces and Albuquerque on
Interstate 25, Truth or Consequences is renowned
for its year-round wonderful climate, recreational
facilities, and mineral waters.
The City of Elephant Butte is seven miles north,
next to Elephant Butte State Park and was named
for the extinct volcanic cinder cone that
resembles an elephant, located at the south end of
the lake by the dam.
Elephant Butte offers travelers great motels,
restaurants, churches, service stations, bait
shops, banks, auto/boat sales & repair, gift
shops, fishing & tour guide services and more.
Located along the Geronimo Byway, Elephant Butte
is a hub for day trips to local historical sites
and the Gila National Forest.
This clean and quiet community is a great place to
get away from it all for a day or a lifetime. The
climate is ideal for year-round outdoor activities
and special events. So come join us!
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 Elephant Butte Lake State Park and ReservoirThe largest and most popular lake in New Mexico,
Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a setting
for every imaginable water sport. The visitor center
offers regional interpretive exhibits. The mild
climate of the area make this park a popular year-
round destination.
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 CatwalkThe Catwalk National Scenic Trail offers a fascinating glimpse into the geologic and historic foundations of southwest New Mexico. The result of cataclysmic volcanic actions, the area now offers a beautiful picnic spot next to Whitewater Creek, a challenging one-mile trail along the historic 1890's mining waterway, and a sense of place that creates images of an earlier time.
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 Reserve / GlenwoodThe frontier community of Reserve is the largest town in the county and serves as the county seat.
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 Deming / ColumbusWith a population of nearly 15,000, Deming, New Mexico is still considered a small town.
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 Las Cruces / Old Mesilla / HatchLas Cruces is a whole new world at your fingertips: an unhurried atmosphere where you can relax and enjoy yourself.
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 Socorro / MagdalenaThe 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.
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Truth or Consequences / Elephant ButteLocated 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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 LordsburgLocated 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.
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 Silver CityFolks have been living and working in this part of the Southwest for more than 1,200 years.
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