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Welcome to the mountains of New Mexico! We are blessed with some of the most beautiful areas of the United States and are ready to show you why we call Lincoln County home. Ski Run Road, Ski Apache If mountain vistas are what you crave, take a 24 mile round trip with us to Ski Apache. You'll experience numerous road switchbacks that give you a new view with every turn. Beautiful trees line the road and often we see wild horses and other wildlife near the road. We'll stop at Windy Point for a view you'll never forget. Bonito Lake With just a short hike, you will see beautiful water, numerous Aspen trees and gorgeous mountain vistas. You'll forget about all your worries and marvel at what Mother Nature has created. Monjeau Lookout While traveling through forest and more forest, you'll think we are going to the middle of nowhere....uphill. But then you'll see the most interesting lookout tower with a spectacular view of many local landmarks. Built in 1940, this native stone tower is part of the National Register of Historic Sites. Billy
the Kid and Lincoln County
Billy the Kid Museum Located two miles from downtown Fort Sumner. Billy the Kid Museum features over 60,000 relics of the historic past including a rifle that belonged to Billy the Kid along with the documentation. The museum's collection includes John Tunstill's travelling case, antique cars, wagons, and much more. Ft. Stanton Although the original fort building design images have dramatically changed over the years, the basic historic fabric of at least ten significant original structures remains substantially intact. This fort was established in 1855. Smokey Bear Museum and Historical Park The Museum has a terrific and priceless selection of Memorabilia on Smokey. Over 500 items are on display at the Museum. Some memorabilia are dating back to the early 1940's. Many of the items were donated by local residents and collectors from all over the world. Three Rivers Petroglyphs Petroglyphs at Three Rivers were created by Jornada Mogollon people between about 900 and 1400 AD. A short interpretative trail 200 yards south of the petroglyphs leads to the remains of the Mogollon village, whose inhabitants were likely responsible for the petroglyphs. The site, which was partially excavated in 1976, was occupied for about 400 years. Foundations of three types of prehistoric buildings can be seen here. While the meaning of some of the petroglyphs is still unknown, their beauty is readily apparent. The fact that they have survived and continue to inspire awe for over 700 years is no small feat. Valley of Fires Recreation Area The Valley of Fires is among the youngest lava flows in the continental United States. The lava surface covers 125 square miles, much of it rough and pitted terrain. The Jornada Mogollon people created these petroglyphs about 1,000 years ago. Early Spanish explorers called the area "malpais" or "badlands." Plant life flourishes in the lava's crevices, including many species of grasses and ferns. Bird life includes the great horned owl, which often uses the flow for a nesting site. Many species of rodents and reptiles here have developed abnormally dark coloration, called melanism, for camouflage against the dark lava. The
recreation area offers excellent, though rugged, hiking trails, including
a one-mile trail with interpretive displays through the lava flow. If
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