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Silver City
Great great time at the Tour of the Gila!
Rated by:   S. Stabler of Boulder, CO
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Feb 12: Yjastros-American Flamingo Repertory Company
A 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

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!

Cibola National Forest
The portion of the Cibola National Forest in Old West Country contains the Datil and Gallinas Mountains north of the communities of Datil and Magdalena. The Apache Kid Wilderness lies within the forest.

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. 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!

Cuchillo
Enjoy the solitude, the colorful history and the ghosts of Cuchillo. Located 15 miles NW of T or C on NM 52, was named for nearby Cuchillo Negro (Black Knife) Creek, which took its name from a local Apache chief. The town was established by ranchers & farmers in the 1850s and flourished as a stage stop & trade center from the 1880s to the 1930s because it was mid-way between the mines at Chloride and Winston and the railroad at Engle. A few original buildings still stand, including Cuchillo Bar & Store and the stables behind it. San Jose Catholic Church was built in 1907. Ritch's Pecans & Candy Shoppe is open October-May. Cuchillo Cafe is open each Friday-Sunday.

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.



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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 
 

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