Southwestern New Mexico Mining Towns book by Jane Bardal "Southwestern New Mexico Mining Towns (Postcard
History Series)" [2011]
by Jane Bardal
Arcadia Publng 9¼x6½ pb [1/2011] for $16.49

flag of the State of New Mexico

The Border Counties
On Friday 12 August 2005, Gov. Bill Richardson declared an emergency in four counties along the border with Mexico, releasing funds to combat increased crime in the area. The counties are Doña Ana, Luna, Grant & Hidalgo, a stretch of 180 miles between Texas and Arizona. [The following Monday, Arizona's Governor Janet Napolitano did the same.]
New Mexico Office of Homeland Security [est. March 2003]

Hidalgo County in New Mexico [est. 1919]
Hidalgo County, New Mexico covers 3,446 square miles; the population is 5,932 (per 2000 census).
Hidalgo County official website
Lordsburg [NM] - Hidalgo County Chamber of Commerce
Hidalgo County Fair & Ranch Rodeo [August]

City of Lordsburg, New Mexico [est.1880]
Kranberry's Family Restaurant in Lordsburg, NM
Independent Lordsburg Liberal newspaper [est. 1887] in Lordsburg, NM
Hidalgo County [NM] Herald newspaper in Lordsburg, NM
Lordsburg [NM] Tejano Fiesta [Sept 2007 = #9]

ghost town of Shakespeare, NM [est. 1856]
Town of Rodeo, NM [est.1902]
Rodeo [NM] Cottages
Mountain Valley Lodge in Rodeo, NM
Chiricahua Gallery in Rodeo, NM
painter-sculptor Roger McKasson of Rodeo, NM
Wolfsong Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary [relocated 2000] near Rodeo, NM
Stein's Railroad Ghost Town, NM [est. 1880s]
Willie Upshaw's Nightmare Cafe in Animas, NM

Catron County in New Mexico
Catron County, New Mexico covers 6,898 square miles; population: 3,800 (2000 estimate).
Catron County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Community Network for Catron County, New Mexico
Catron County [NM] Citizens Group (based in Reserve, NM)

Datil, New Mexico 87821
There is only ONE traffic light in all of Catron County, which is a blinking red [STOP] light in Datil, NM
Datil [NM] Dining Room
Piñon Pine Cabins in Datil, NM
Good Earth Realty in Datil, NM

Village of Pie Town, New Mexico 87827 [est. 1922]
Pie Town [NM] Community Council official website
the other Pie Town, NM website
Daily Pie Cafe [est. 2001] in Pie Town, NM
Pie-O-Neer Café [est. 1995] in Pie Town, NM
Pie Town, NM Pie Festival [2nd Saturday of September; 2010 = #30]
Stella Vista Lodge, near Pie Town, NM
Ponderosa Views Ranch (15-20 acre parcels), near Pie Town, NM

"A Piece of Pie" [Tough Cookie Prodns Dec 2006]
15-minute color film directed by Janet Davidson; a driver gets a flat tire
just outside Pie Town, New Mexico (pop. 200); full credits from IMDb

Town of Quemado, New Mexico [est. 1880]
Quemado Auxiliary Independence Day Festivities [est. 2009]
Raven Mercantile gallery in Quemado, NM
Sarape Cafe in Quemado, NM
Largo Motel & Café in Quemado, NM
Chuck Wagon Cafe in Quemado, NM
Catron Supply in Quemado, NM
Hooper Cattle Company, based in Quemado, NM
Cimarron Ranch Land Office, west of Quemado, NM
Spring Canyon Ranch (3-8 acre lots}, west of Quemado, NM

Gila National Forest [est. 1924]
Maynard Guest Ranch near Luna, NM
Timberline Outfitters in Luna, NM

Apache Creek [NM] Hunters Lodge
Apache Creek [NM] Deaf & Youth Ranch

The Rivers B&B in Reserve, NM
Uncle Bill's Bar on Main Street in Reserve, NM
Henry's Corner C-store on Main Street in Reserve, NM
Black Gold Emporium on Main Street in Reserve, NM
Ella's Cafe on Main Street in Reserve, NM
Jodie's Diner on Main Street in Reserve, NM
Elk Country cafe on Main Street in Reserve, NM
The Rode Inn & Suites in Reserve, NM
K.Z.X.Q. 104.5-FM oldies music radio in Reserve, NM
N Bar Ranch / Outlaw Land & Cattle Co. near Reserve, NM

Glenwood Area [NM] Chamber of Commerce
The Glenwood Gazette free paper
W.S. Land & Cattle Co. [est. 1880] guest ranch [near Glenwood, NM]

ghost town of Mogollon, New Mexico [est. 1876]
Purple Onion Cafe [post office 1900-65; opened 2002] in Mogollon, NM
Mogollon Museum [built 1905; open 1950]
Mogollon Theater [circa 1900]
Mogollon Artisans Gallery

Grant County in New Mexico
Grant County, New Mexico covers 3,968 square miles; the population is 31,000 (per 2000 census).
official Grant County website
Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Mimbres [NM] Region Arts Council

Town of Silver City, New Mexico 88061
[est. 1870, incorp. 1878]
Silver City, New Mexico official website
Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce
Silver Web community portal
Silver City Style community portal
Silver City [NM] Museum [built 1881; opened 1967], 312 W Broadway Street
Silver City [NM] MainStreet Project
Silver City [NM] Daily Press
Silver City [NM] Sun-News newspaper
free Desert Exposure monthly newspaper for Southwest New Mexico
Western New Mexico University [est. 1893] in Silver City, NM
W.N.M.U. - Silver City Intl. Film Society [est. 1994]
Silver City [NM] Short Film Festival [Sept 2008 = #3]
Silco Theater [built 1923], 311 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
The Bakshi School of Animation & Cartooning [est. 2004] in Silver City, NM
Silver Bowling Center, 2020 Memory Lane in Silver City, NM
Silver City [NM] Blues Festival [May 2005 = #10]
Hester House Candy & Gift Shop [est. 1971] in Silver City, NM
Red Paint Powwow [Jan 2006 = #3]
Gila Books regional publisher [est. 2004] in Silver City, NM
Zia Publishing & Graphic Design in Silver City, NM
High-Lonesome Bookshop [est. 1986] in Silver City, NM
The Curious Kumquat Market [est. 2004], 111 E. College Avenue in Silver City, NM

Adobe Springs Cafe, 1617 Silver Heights Blvd. in Silver City, NM
Alotta Gelato Italian ice cream shop, 619 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Buffalo Bar & Dancehall [built 1883], 211 N. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Café At The Kumquat [est. 2008], 111 E. College Avenue in Silver City, NM
Copper Creek Ranch Chuck Wagon Supper & Western Show in Silver City, NM
Corner Cafe, 200 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Dairy Queen, 12th Street & Hudson in Silver City, NM,
Diane's Restaurant & Bakery, 510 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
El Paisano Restaurant, 802 E. 15th Street in Silver City, NM,
Jalisco Cafe Mexican Food, 100 So. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Java The Hut Espresso & Coffee Shop, 611-A No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Javalina Coffee House, 201 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Nancy's Silver Café, 514 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Peace Meal Cooperative vegetarian deli [est. 2007], 601 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Red Barn Family Steakhouse & Lounge, 708 Silver Heights Blvd. in Silver City, NM
Rejuvenations Cafe {with free wi-fi}, 210 No. Bullard Street in Silver City, NM
Shevek & Co. Restaurant, 602 No. Bullard Street in Downtown Silver City, NM
Silver City Brewing Co., 101 E. College Avenue in Silver City, NM
Sunrise Espresso, 1500 No. Hudson Street in Silver City, NM
The Twisted Vine Restaurant, 108 E. Broadway Street in Downtown Silver City, NM
Vicki's Eatery, 315 No. Texas Street in Silver City, NM
Yankie Creek Coffee House & Gallery, 112 Yankie Street in Silver City, NM

Copper Manor Motel, 710 Silver Heights Blvd. in Silver City, NM
Drifter Motel & Restaurant & Lounge, 711 Silver Heights Blvd. in Silver City, NM
historic Palace Hotel [built 1882, restored 1990] in Silver City, NM
Carriage House Cottage [circa 1917] B&B, 603 Black Street in Silver City, NM
The Inn on Broadway, 411 W. Broadway in Silver City, NM

Nature Conservancy's Bear Mountain Lodge [built 1928] outside Silver City, NM
Blue Dome Gallery annex at Bear Mountain Lodge {ann. Summer 2010}
Grey Feathers Lodge B&B outside Silver City, NM
Copper Creek Ranch Western Dinner Show, east of Silver City, NM

Gila Conservation Coalition [est. 1984] of New Mexico
Mountain Mesa B&B near Cliff, NM
Fort Bayard [est. 1866] Preservation Society {parked 10/2007}
A.I.R. Coffee Company [est. 1993] in Bayard, NM
La Mexicana Restaurant, 708 Hurley Avenue in Bayard, NM
La Parrilla Mexican Buffet, 106½ Hurley Avenue in Bayard, NM

Casitas de Gila B&B near Gila, NM
Double E Guest Ranch near Gila, NM
Gila River House near Gila, NM
Wilderness Lodge at Gila Hot Springs, NM
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument [est. 1907] in SE New Mexico
The Cottage of Whispering Canyon B&B in Hanover, NM
historic mining town of Pinos Altos, NM
Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House [est. 1860s] in Pinos Altos, NM
Trappers Restaurant in Pinos Altos, NM
Bear Creek Cabins, Ltd. outside Pinos Altos, NM
Faywood [NM] Hot Springs [est. 1861; reopened 1993]

Gila Country Legend Quentin Hulse book by Nancy Coggeshall
"Gila Country Legend: Life & Times of Quentin Hulse" [2009]
by Nancy Coggeshall
Univ NM Press hardcover [10/2009] for $19.77
winner 2010 New Mexico Book Award for Best First Book

Fire Season Wilderness Lookout book by Philip Connors "Fire Season: Field Notes From A Wilderness Lookout"
[2011] by Philip Connors
Over a decade, former Wall Street Journal reporter Connors spent half of each year in a firewatch tower at 10,000 feet elevation in remote Gila National Forest, in western New Mexico.
Ecco Press hardcover [4/2011] for $14.55

official seal of Sierra County, New Mexico
Sierra County in New Mexico
Sierra County, New Mexico covers 4,236 square miles; the population is 13,270 (per 2000 census).
Sierra County, New Mexico official website
Sierra County [NM] Arts Council
Sierra County [NM] Online Community Guide
Sierra County [NM] Tourism Information

St. Cloud Mining Co. [est. 1968] in Winston, NM
ghost town of Chloride, New Mexico [incorp. 1881]
Pioneer Store Museum [built 1880] in Chloride, NM
Chloride, NM history page
Geronimo Trail Scenic Byway in New Mexico

Elephant Butte [NM] Chamber of Commerce

City of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico
Incorporated as Hot Springs, New Mexico in 1916; became county seat in 1937; renamed in 1950.
"T or C" is quiet on the surface, but considered by federal lawmen to be the 'most corrupt small town in America'.
Truth or Consequences, New Mexico official website
Chamber of Commerce of City of Truth or Consequences & Sierra County, NM [est. 1929]
K.C.H.S. 1400-AM gospel & country music [est. 1946]
weekly Desert Journal newspaper [est. May 2001]

Truth or Consequences Fiesta [May; est. 1950]
Truth or Consequences [NM] Downtown Gallery District Assn.
Callahan's Auto Museum in Truth or Consequences, NM
Rio Bravo Fine Art, 110 E. Broadway Avenue in Truth or Consequences, NM
Hot Springs Festival [Sept 2010 = #2] in Downtown Truth or Consequences, NM
Chili Bowl Lanes & Lounge in Truth or Consequences, NM
Main Street Art Gallery in Truth or Consequences, NM
Xochi's Bookstore & Gallery [est. 1995] in Truth or Consequences, NM
El Cortez Theatre [built 1935, reopened 2007], 415 Main Street in Truth or Consequences, NM

BarBQue On Broadway Cafe, 308 No. Broadway Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
Cafe BellaLuca Italian Restaurant, 303 Jones St in Downtown Truth or Consequences, NM
'Coffee Tea or C' internet cafe, 411 Main Street in Downtown Truth or Consequences, NM {closed?}
Happy Belly Deli, 313 No. Broadway Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
Hilltop Cafe, 1301 No. Date Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
La Cocina Restaurant, 1908 No. Date Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
La Piñata Mexican Restaurant, 1990 So. Broadway Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
Los Arcos Steak & Lobster House, 1400 No. Date Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
Pacific Grill, 800 No. Date Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
Rocky's Lounge, 315 No. Broadway Street in Truth or Consequences, NM
Sam's Hillsboro Bar-B-Q, 106 W. Third Avenue in Truth or Consequences, NM
White Coyote Cafe vegetarian restaurant, 113 Main Street in Truth or Consequences, NM

adjacent Town of Williamsburg, New Mexico
Rio Cafe, 618 So. Broadway Street in Williamsburg, NM {closed}
Rio Grande Motel {re-opened 2010}, 720 So. Broadway Street in Williamsburg, NM
Santa Fe Diner & Truck Stop, on So. Broadway Street in Williamsburg, NM

Village of Hillsboro, New Mexico [est. 1877]
Hillsboro, New Mexico official website
Hillsboro Court cafe
Hillsboro General Store & Cafe
Hillsboro [NM] Historical Society
Hillsboro [NM] Apple Festival [1968-2007]
Hillsboro [NM] Orchard & Sweetwood Bar-B-Que
The Enchanted Villa B&B Inn in Hillsboro, NM
Black Range Museum in Hillsboro, NM
LanderLand natural building services in Hillsboro, NM

Around Hillsboro, New Mexico book by Hillsboro Historical Society
"Around Hillsboro, New Mexico (Images of America)" [2011]
by Hillsboro Historical Society, with Foreword by Max Evans
Arcadia Publng 9x6½ pb [8/2011] for $17.15

ghost town of Kingston, New Mexico [est. 1882]
The Percha Bank Gallery & Museum in Kingston, NM
The Black Range Lodge B&B [built 1884] in Kingston, NM

New Mexico Spaceport Authority [est. 1/2006] at Upham, NM
Virgin Galactic [deal with New Mexico announced 12/2005]
The X Prize: Foundation website + Prize website

Luna County in New Mexico [est. 1901]
Luna County, New Mexico covers 2,965 square miles; the population is 25,000 (per 2000 census).
official Luna County website {parked 9/2007}
Deming / Luna County [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Southwestern New Mexico State Fair [Sept 2007 = #56] at Deming, NM

City of Deming, New Mexico [est. 1881]: "pure water and fast ducks"
The Santa Fe Railroad and the Southern Pacific Railroad met in Deming in 1881.
City of Deming official website
Deming [NM] Headlight newspaper [est. 1891]
Deming-Luna-Mimbres Museum at the Custom House [built 1916; opened 1977] in Deming, NM
Circle S Western Emporium in Deming, NM
Catalina's Restaurant in Deming, NM
Hotel Baker in Deming, NM
Holy Grounds Coffee Shoppe, 214 So. Copper Street in Deming, NM
Balboa Motel in Deming, NM
Patio Cafe at Pepper's Supermarket, 1521 Columbus Road in Deming, NM
K.O.T.S.-AM 1230 country music radio in Deming, NM
Great American Duck Races [Aug 2006 = #27] in Deming, NM
Southern Pacific RR locomotive 0-6-0 No. 1221 in Deming, NM
St. Clair Vineyards near Deming, NM
Adobe Deli Steakhouse & Saloon, ten miles east of Deming, NM {Flash only}

official seal of Doña Ana County, New Mexico
Doña Ana County in New Mexico
Doña Ana County, New Mexico covers 3,185 square miles; the population is 175,000 (per 2000 census).
Doña Ana County official website
Doña Ana County Arts Council [est. 1974]
Southern New Mexico State Fair [Oct] near Las Cruces, NM
Mesilla Valley [dot] net directory

Village of Hatch, New Mexico
Hatch, New Mexico official website
Hatch [NM] Chamber of Commerce
Pie Quick Drive-In in Hatch, NM
Valley Cafe in Hatch, NM
Pepper Pot Cafe in Hatch, NM
Sparky's Espresso [est. 2008] in Hatch, NM
Sugar Bear's Bistro in Hatch, NM
Hatch [NM] Chile Festival [Labor Day Weekend]

Radium Hot Springs [est. 1928], New Mexico 88054
Radium Hot Springs Inn [built 1931, restored & closed 2007] in Radium Springs, NM
"Road Closed - Without Notice" 45-minute documentary [KRWG-TV 2007] by David James Baker
Country Cupboard Cafe, 827 Fort Selden Road in Radium Springs, NM
Blue Moon Bar & Cantina, 13060 No. Highway 185 in Radium Springs, NM
Fort Selden Hot Springs Resort [est. 1912]
Fort Selden [NM] General Store
Fort Selden Ruins State Monument

White Sands Test Facility [est. 1960]
White Sands National Monument [est. January 1933] in New Mexico

City of Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 [est. 1849, incorp. 1907]
Second-largest city in New Mexico, with a population of 92,000 (2008 estimate).
City of Las Cruces, NM official website
City of Las Cruces [NM] Museum System
Greater Las Cruces, NM Chamber of Commerce
Las Cruces, New Mexico C.V.B.
second Las Cruces, NM C.V.B. site
Las Cruces Convention Center [opens in 2011]
Las Cruces Campus [est. 1888] of New Mexico State University {'The Aggies'}
Hershel Zohn Theater, on the N.M.S.U. campus in Las Cruces, NM
New Mexico Rail Road & Transportation Museum in Las Cruces, NM
Kahuna's Party Facility in Las Cruces, NM
Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 So. Telshor Blvd. in Las Cruces, NM
artist David Rothermel in Las Cruces, NM
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces, NM
Thomas Brannigan Memorial Library in Las Cruces, NM
Smith Mansion [built 1914] B&B in Las Cruces, NM
historic Inn of The Arts B&B in Las Cruces, NM
Lundeen & Assocs. Architects [est. 1971] in Las Cruces, NM
The New Sun Lanes Bowling & Billiards in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces [NM] Symphony Orchestra
Las Cruces [NM] International Mariachi Conference [Nov 2006 = #13]
Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally [Jan 2008 = #16] in Las Cruces, NM
Builders Source [est. 1993] in Las Cruces, NM & Albuquerque, NM
Command Bunker Millitary Supplies, 415 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Highway 85 Trading Post, 4120 No. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Harvwy Farms, north of Las Cruces, NM {land sold off in 2006}
The Muir Studio {movie & TV pre-production} in Las Cruces, NM
MVS Studios & Gallery, 535 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM
M. Phillip's Fine Art Gallery, 221 No. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM
Aldershot Growers in Mesilla Park, NM [ parked since 2005 ]
Toucan Market [est. 1999], 1701 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM

Break An Egg Restaurant, 201 S. Solano Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Caliche's Frozen Custard {chain} based in Las Cruces, NM
Charley's Grilled Subs {chain est. 1986}, at the Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, NM
Chinese Gourmet Express {chain est. 1990}, at the Mesilla Valley Mall in Las Cruces, NM
D.G.'s Deli, 1305 E. University Avenue {corner of Solano Drive} in Las Cruces, NM
Dublin's Street Pub [est. 2008], 1745 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Durango Bagels, 1495 So. Solano Drivein Las Cruces, NM
El Tiburon Restaurant, 504 E. Amador Avenue in Las Cruces, NM {website parked}
High Desert Brewing Company, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Lorenzo's Italian Cafe, 741 No. Alameda Blvd. in Las Cruces, NM
Lorenzo's Italian Restaurant, 1753 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Milagro Coffee y Espresso, 1733 University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM { free wi-fi }
My Brother's Place Restaurant & Billiard Parlor, 336 So. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM
Old Town Restaurant, 1155 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Pepe's Restaurant, 1405 West Picacho Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Red Mountain Cafe, 1120 Commerce Drive in Las Cruces, NM { free wi-fi }
The Shed aka The Old Mesilla Pastry Cafe, 810 So. Valley Drive in Las Cruces, NM
Si Señor Restaurant [est. 1984] - 2 locations in Las Cruces, NM
Spirit Winds Coffee Bar, 2260 So. Locust Street in Las Cruces, NM
Wingstop (chain), 1420 Missouri Avenue in Las Cruces, NM

COAS: My Bookstore [est. 1984] in Downtown Las Cruces, NM
Craig's Book Exchange in Las Cruces, NM {closed 2006}
Chapter & Verse Bookstore, on El Paseo Road in Las Cruces, NM
Blue Note Book Exchange, on Idaho Avenue in Las Cruces, NM
Campus Book Store, off-campus at 1713 E. University Avenue in Las Cruces, NM

Rio Grande Theatre [built 1926, restored 9/2005]
Allen Movie Theaters in Las Cruces, NM: Cineport 10, Telshor 12 & Video 4
Organ Mountain Film Festival [May 2005] in Las Cruces, NM
Las Cruces [NM] Film Commission

Las Cruces [NM] Sun-News
weekly Las Cruces [NM] Bulletin newspaper [est. 1969]
Las Cruces Magazine published by Mountain Dreams Publishing [est. 1995]

Town of La Mesilla, New Mexico [est. circa 1848, incorp. 1958]
La Mesilla, New Mexico official website {broken? 11/2010}
Old Mesilla [NM] Assn.
The Shops of Old Mesilla [NM] in the Old Courthouse [built 1850] on Old Mesilla Plaza
Bowlin's Mesilla Book Center [built 1856] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
El Mariachi Curio [built 1863] in Old Mesilla, NM
Happy Trails B&B [built 1950?] in Old Mesilla, NM
Fountain Theatre [est. 1905], 2469 Calle de Guadalupe in Old Mesilla, NM
Mesilla Valley Film Society [est. 1989]
Day's Inn {chain} Mesilla Valley Inn & Conference Center in La Mesilla, NM
Comfort Inn Hotel, 1300 Avenida de Mesilla in Las Cruces/Mesilla, NM
Diez y Seis de Septiembre [Independence Day] Fiesta [Sept]
Border Book Festival [April 2007 = #13] in Mesilla, NM
The William Bonney Gallery [built 1850] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Basilica of San Albino Church [est. 1851, rebuilt 1906] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Solamente de Mesilla gourmet food boutique, 2410 Calle de Principal in Old Mesilla, NM
Casa de Rosie B&B, 2140 Calle del Norte in Old Mesilla, NM
Preston Contemporary Art Center [est. 2008], 1755 Avenida de Mercado in Old Mesilla, NM
¡Sabroso! Southwest Dining & Entertainment Magazine based in Mesilla, NM
Ventanas Magazine [est. 2006] Homebuilders Guide for Southern New Mexico & El Paso, Texas

¡Andele! Restaurant, 1950 Calle del Norte Oñate Plaza in La Mesilla, NM
The Bean espresso bar & bakery, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Café Don Felix on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Dick's Cafe de Mesilla [est. 1959], 2305 So. Valley Drive moved & became Rosie's Cafe
Double Eagle & Peppers Restaurants [restored 1984] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
El Comedor Restaurant, 2190 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
El Paisano Café, 1740 Calle de Mercado in Old Mesilla, NM
El Patio Cantina [built circa 1860, est. 1934], 2171 Calle de Parian on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Emilia's Cantina & Patio [est. 7/2010] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
La Posta Restaurant & Chile Shop [built 1840s, est. 1939] on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM
Lorenzo's de Mesilla Ristorante Italiano [est. 1995], 1750 Calle de Mercado in Old Mesilla, NM
Los Mariachis Restaurant, 2790 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Mesón de Mesilla B&B & Gourmet Restaurant in Old Mesilla, NM
Palacio Bar, 2600 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Rosie's Cafe Mesilla, 420 Avenida de Mesilla in La Mesilla, NM
St. Clair Winery & Bistro, 1800 Avenida de Mesilla in Old Mesilla, NM
Wild West Express-O on Old Mesilla Plaza, NM

pecan grower Stahmann's Farms [est. 1926] in La Mesa, NM
La Viña Winery in La Union, NM
Casa de Sueños Country Inn B&B in La Union, NM
War Eagles Air Museum in Santa Teresa, NM

water in Mesquite, New Mexico was polluted by Helena Chemical Co. of Tennessee

Village of Columbus, New Mexico 88029
[est. 1891, moved 1902, listed as National Historic Site since May 1975]
Columbus, New Mexico official website
Columbus [NM] Historical Society Museum [at the railroad station built in 1902]
Pancho Villa State Park [opened 3/2006] in Columbus, NM
Old U.S. Customs Building in Columbus, NM
Pancho Villa Café in Columbus, NM
Patio Café in Columbus, NM
Martha's Place B&B in Columbus, NM

Desert Desperadoes "Desert Desperadoes: The Banditti of Southwestern New Mexico" [2006]
by Bob Alexander
Recounts the histories of outlaws Billy The Kid, Johnny Ringo, 'Bronco Bill' Walters, 'Curly Bill' Brocius, Kit Joy, 'Three-Fingered Jack' Dunlap, Pony Diehl, 'Black Jack' Christian, 'Six-Shooter Smith', 'King of The Rustlers' John Kinney, and lawmen Pat Garrett, 'Dangerous Dan' Tucker, Harvey Whitehill, Albert Jennings Fountain, the Texas Rangers, and the Earps of nearby Tombstone.
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Gila Books 9&fracx6¼ hardcover [9/2006] for $34.95

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