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  • The Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
  • Lake Roberts
  • Gila National Forest
  • Pinos Altos
  • Western New Mexico University Museum
  • Silver City Museum
  • City of Rocks State Park
  • Santa Rita Mine / Mine Tours
  • Trail of the Mountain Spirits National Scenic Byway
  • Catwalk

  • Upcoming events throughout Old West Country:

    Sep 11: Shakespeare Ghost Town visitors day
    Visitors are welcome to tour town.  3 miles southeast of Lordsburg 575-542-9034

    Sep 24: 30th Annual Whole Ebchilata Fiesta 2010
    The 30th annual celebration should be bigger and better than previous years  Las Cruces 575-571-9569

    Sep 25: Mimbres Valley Harvest Festival
    The 5th annual Mimbres Festival started with a small group of energetic ladies and a smakk amount of seed money. Come enjoy the local food and the excitement of locals proud of their communities.  Half-hour east of Silver City at San Lorenzo school grounds 575-313-5247

    Oct 9: Shakespear Ghost Town -- Visitors Days
    Shakespeare Ghost Town is open to the public to tour.  3 miles sotheast of Lordsburg 575-542-9034

    Oct 23: Shakespeare Ghost Town Re-enactment
    Tours and re-enactments of the period when the town was booming  3 miles southeast of Shakespeare 575-542-9034

     
     
    City of Rocks State Park
    Formed of volcanic ash 30 million years ago and sculpted by wind and water into rows of monolithic blocks, City of Rocks State Park takes its name from these incredible rock formations. Cactus gardens and hiking trails add to this unique destination.


    Rock Residence
    The rock formations at the park are so unique that they are only known to exist in six other places in the world. Imaginative visitors may see the rock formations as a small city, complete with houses, chimneys, courtyards, and streets.

    Ancient Paths
    Until 1200 A.D., Mimbres Indian roamed this area and left arrowheads and pottery shards as evidence of their culture. Spanish conquistadors also spent time in the area, carving crosses into the rocks.

    Sampling of the Southwest
    Visitors can see a sampling of southwestern plant and animal life. The park's desert botanical garden is home to cow's tongue and bunny ear cacti, Yucca, and towering Century plants. Deer, antelope, javelinas, and jackrabbits are frequently seen in the area, along with over 35 species of birds, ranging from Golden Eagles to finches.

    Getting There
    City of Rocks State Park is midway between Silver City and Deming off US 180. Turn on NM 61 for four miles to the park access road.

    Fees:
    $5 day use; annual day use $40 all parks. $8-18 overnight camping; annual $180-225 all parks. More info: www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/FeesPermits.htm


    Parque La Cíudad de Rocas (City of Rocks)


    Formado de ceniza volcánica hace 30 millones de años y labrado por el viento y agua en lineas de bloque monolíticos, el parque estatal Ciudad de Rocas toma su nombre de las formaciones increíbles de roca. Jardines de nopales y caminos para explorar reálzan este lugar único.
    Residencia de Piedra - Las formaciones de piedra en el parque son tan increíbles que se sabe existen nada mas en seis otros lugares en el mundo. Visitantes imaginativos pueden ver las formaciones de piedra como si fueran un pueblo, completo con casas, chimenéas, patios y calles.

    Antiguos Caminos - Hasta 1200 A.D., indios mimbreños vagaban por esta area y dejaron pedernales y pedazos de alfarería como evidencia de su cultura. Conquistadores españoles tambien estuvieron un tiempo en el area, labrando cruces en las rocas.

    Muestras del Suroeste - Visitantes peden ver muestras de plantas y fauna de suroeste. El jardín botánico del parque tiene nopales lengua de vaca y orejas de conejo, yuca y altas plantas de maguey. Venados, berrendos, jabalinas y liebres seguido se ven en el area juntamente con mas de 35 especies de pájaros, desde águilas doradas hasta pinzones.



    Staatspark City of Rocks (Felsenstadt)



    Der Staatspark xCity of Rocksx erhielt seinen Namen von den unglaublichen Felsformationen, die vor 30 Millionen Jahren aus Vulkanasche entstanden und von Wind und Wasser in Reihen monolithischer Blöcke geformt wurden. Kakteengärten und Wanderwege bereichern das einmalige Ausflugsziel.
    Felsgebäude

    Die Felsformationen des Parks sind so selten, dass nur sechs weitere Vorkommen auf der ganzen Welt bekannt sind. Fantasiebegabten Besuchern erscheinen die Felsformationen wie eine kleine Stadt mit Häusern, Schornsteinen, Hinterhöfen und Straßen.

    Frühhistorische Pfade

    Bis 1200 n.Chr bewohnen Mimbres-Indianer die Gegend und hinterließen Pfeilspitzen und Tonscherben als Beleg ihrer Kultur. Auch spanische Konquistadoren verbrachten einige Zeit in der Gegend und meißelten Kreuze in die Felsen.

    Die City of Rocks liegt auf halber Strecke zwischen Silver City und Deming, etwa 4 Meilen (6km) von der US-180 entfernt auf der NM61. Fahrzeit von Deming oder Silver City etwa 1/2 Stunde.
    Mehr Auskunft in Englisch: Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce
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    Image courtesy of New Mexico State Parks


    These comments reflect the opinions of visitors to the Old West Country web site and may not reflect current conditions or operations of this destination. Please call the nearest Chamber of Commerce or Old West Country at 800-290-8330 for updated information and advice!
     
    Average visitor rating: 5.

    Dianne Geisler    Visitor's rating: 5
    Posted: Mar 20, 2009
    Home Town: Naples, FL
    What a place to see - its surprising how large those "rocks" are. Its the only place on our trip that my camera failed me - no pics of the place!

    P. Emmerson    Visitor's rating: 5
    Posted: Feb 15, 2008
    Home Town: Las Cruces
    This is an outstanding spot for winter birding.

    Laura Holmburg    Visitor's rating: 5
    Posted: May 26, 2007
    Home Town: Cape Girardeau MO.
    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 .