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Snow Lake and Willow Creek
We first visited Snow Lake in summer 2009. Beautiful. Cows across the lake most of the day and after 8pm the elk come out to play along the far north side of the lake. Binoculars are a must for this site. Weather was wonderful and my husband and son had a great time fishing and hiking around the area. Can't wait to be there again this summer!
Rated by:   Alicia C of Albuquerque, NM
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Sep 4: Gem and Mineral Show
Three days of exhibits, food and field trips! The field trips are free of charge and leave the Center at 9 AM Saturday, Sunday and Monday, respectively. On Saturday the group will travel to Bear Mountain and fortification agate in rhycolite modules. On Sunday, the group plans to visit Fluorite Ridge near Deming. On Monday the group will travel to Saddlerock Canyon in the Burro Mountains. Almost any vehicle can get to these locations in good weather. Bring snacks, light lunch, plenty of water, a rock hammer, small shovel and bag or bucket on each trip. For more details: email kyyote@msn.com  Grant County Business and Conference CenterUS 189 East
Sep 4: Hillsboro Harvest Festival
Art, food, great time . . . a few of the words that describe the Festival which replaces the Hillsboro Apple Festival after the apple crop was destroyed  On NM--152 between Silve City and Truth of Consequences
Sep 4: Gila Cliff Dwellings our and Astronomy Evening
Make a day of it at the Cliff Dwellings. In the nornig at 11:00 joint the tour of the TJ Site. The tour takes about an hour ans is limited to 20 people for reservations, call 575-536-9461. At 7PM the season's second astronomy evening begins. The event is open to the public. Check with Becky Latanich 575-536-9461 or email becky_laranich@nps.gov  Fifty-two miles north of Silver City vis NM15 or NM35
Sep 5: Heritage Music Festival
The 4th annual Heritage Music Festival starts off at 1PM with The Mules Tones, followed by other artists until early evening. Proceeds from the dance ($10 per person or $15 per couple) and from the silent auction will go toward restoration of the old courthouse by the Hillsboro Historical Society.  On NM-152 west of Truth or Consequences

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!

Catwalk
The 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.

Elephant Butte Lake State Park and Reservoir
The 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.

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.

Chloride / Pioneer Store & Gallery
Chloride offers a Historic District with the"Hanging Tree" in the center of mainstreet. The Pioneer Store & Gallery is in a retored mercantile that once supplied miners and early residents with goods.

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

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

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

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. 

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. 
 

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