Eagle Nest, NM 100th Anniversary Celebration of Eagle Nest Dam

EAGLE NEST NEW MEXICO

2018 VISITOR GUIDE

100th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION of

EAGLE NEST DAM JUNE 30 - JULY 7, 2018

LIVE MUSIC • PARADE • FIREMEN’S BARBECUE • FIREWORKS • TOURS of THE DAM and HISTORIC RANCHES

www.eaglenestchamber.org

History of Eagle Nest Dam

Source: NM State Engineer’s Office

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harles and Frank Springer founded CS Ranch on the Cimarron River in 1873.

They applied for a permit to build Eagle Nest Dam in 1907. It took almost 10 years of red tape before construction on the dam began in 1916, with completion in 1918. The dam’s engineer was Neal Hanson. One of the largest privately constructed dams in the United States, it is 400 feet long, 9.5 feet thick at the top, and 45 feet thick at the bottom. It is said that eagles built nests on the sides of the new dam, hence the name “Eagle Nest.” The lake that formed varies between 1,500 and 3,000 surface acres.

The dam is one of the region’s most important pieces of infrastructure, supplying water for Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Raton, and Springer, as well as

irrigation water for downstream ranchers. Cutting ice from the lake and storing it in ice houses filled with sawdust was once one of the town’s biggest industries.

In 1919, Talmadge D. Neal bought land from Charles Gallagher and put up a building on Moreno Creek at the junction of the Cimarron, Taos, and Red River roads. A post office was established on August 28, 1920. T.D. Neal, the first postmaster, named the town Therma after the daughter of the postal inspector. Annie Haddow, the second postmaster, changed the name to Eagle Nest in 1935.

Eagle Nest Lake and Eagle Nest Dam were sold in 2002 by the descendants of Frank Springer to the State of New Mexico.

Points of Interest

ELIZABETHTOWN, NEW MEXICO Former mining town, now a ghost town.

COMANCHE CREEK BREWERY One of a kind microbrewery with award-winning beers. Terrific scenery – terrific brews. www.comanchecreekbrewing.com

Eagle Nest, NM Volunteer Fire Department

FOR FIRE OR EMS EMERGENCIES, CALL 911

ENCHANTED GATEWAY MUSEUM and WELCOME CENTER Historical artifacts, photos, and information on the history of Eagle Nest.

580 E. Therma (U.S. 64), Eagle Nest, NM. www.gatewaymuseum.com 3

Eagle Nest Dam CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JUNE 30 8:30 am

LAST CHANCE DAM TOUR – Gateway Museum – By reservation: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

10 am - 4 pm

KANSAS CITY BARBEQUE SOCIETY COOKOFF – 1ST ANNUAL in EAGLE NEST Lost Eagle RV Park – 620-428-1462. Sanctioned competition.

10 am

FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

10 am

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

11 am - 3 pm

GO FLY A KITE and TOMAHAWK THROW – Gateway Museum www.gatewaymuseum.com

12 Noon

EAGLE NEST DAM CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION CEREMONY – Enchanted Eagle Park

12:30 pm

CENTENNIAL RANCH TOUR – Gateway Museum – By reservation: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

1 - 3 pm

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

1 - 8 pm

AMARILLO CORVETTE CAR SHOW – Enchanted Eagle Park

3:45 - 4:30 pm

MUSIC IN THE PARK – COWBOY POETRY and MUSIC – Enchanted Eagle Park

5 - 8 pm FOURTH ANNUAL NASHVILLE to NEW MEXICO MUSIC FESTIVAL – Enchanted Eagle Park Featuring BILLY DAWSON. (575) 224-2380 www.nashvilletonewmexico.com 5:30 - 7:30 pm

TIPI HISTORY TOUR AND RECEPTION – By reservation only: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

SUNDAY, JULY 1 7 am

EAGLE NEST LAKE PADDLE IT – CANOE, KAYAK and SUP EVENT at Eagle Nest Lake State Park 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

7 - 8 am

Paddle It registration

8:30 am

Paddle It races begin

10 am

FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

12 - 2 pm

CHRISTIAN CONCERT – Enchanted Eagle Park

2 - 5 pm

PET DAY IN THE PARK – Enchanted Eagle Park

5 - 8 pm

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

MONDAY, JULY 2 9 am - 2 pm

EAGLE NEST BOW SHOOT – Enchanted Gateway Museum – Info: Jamie McCaslin 575-595-6968

10 am

ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

Time TBD

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

TUESDAY, JULY 3 8:30 am

LAST CHANCE DAM TOUR – Gateway Museum – By reservation: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

9 am - 5 pm

NEW MEXICO GAME AND FISH ACTIVITIES – Enchanted Eagle Park – Backyard bass casting, wildlife education with animal hides and skull replicas; archery range/pellet trailer 505-476-8098

10 am

FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

11 am - 3 pm

GO FLY A KITE and TOMAHAWK THROW – Gateway Museum www.gatewaymuseum.com

4 - 6 pm

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

4 - 6 pm

MUSIC IN THE PARK – ROBERT VARNER – Enchanted Eagle Park

5:30 - 7:30 pm

TIPI HISTORY TOUR AND RECEPTION – By reservation only: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

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6 - 8:30 pm MUSIC IN THE PARK – SHAWNA RUSSELL, Country, rock, Americana singer/songwriter Enchanted Eagle Park www.eaglenestchamber.org

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 10 am - 5 pm

FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

11 am - 4 pm

EAGLE NEST FIREMEN’S FOURTH OF JULY BBQ – Eagle Nest Senior Center 575-377-2486

1 - 5 pm

OKLAHOMA KIDS join FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK - www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

10 am - 5 pm

FESTIVAL IN THE PARK – Enchanted Eagle Park

2 - 3 pm

EAGLE NEST FOURTH OF JULY PARADE – Down Therma Drive (Highway 64)

5 - 10 pm

TAILGATE PARTY AT GATEWAY MUSEUM – www.gatewaymuseum.com

Dusk

EAGLE NEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY OVER EAGLE NEST LAKE Visible up close at Eagle Nest Lake State Park and from miles around

THURSDAY, JULY 5 8:30 am

LAST CHANCE DAM TOUR – Gateway Museum – By reservation: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

10 am

FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

Time TBD

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

11 am - 3 pm

GO FLY A KITE and TOMAHAWK THROW – Gateway Museum www.gatewaymuseum.com

5:30 - 7:30 pm

TIPI HISTORY TOUR AND RECEPTION – By reservation only: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

FRIDAY, JULY 6 10 am

FUN AT ENCHANTED EAGLE PARK – Vendors, Arts & Crafts, Food, Family Activities

Time TBD

MUSIC IN THE PARK – OKLAHOMA KIDS – 580-320-3102 www.facebook.com/Oklahoma.kids

6 pm

KARAOKE IN THE PARK – Enchanted Eagle Park Pavilion

SATURDAY, JULY 7 8 am

DISC GOLF TOURNAMENT at EAGLE NEST LAKE STATE PARK – 575-377-1594 www.enl-cc-parkfriends.org

11 am - 3 pm

GO FLY A KITE and TOMAHAWK THROW – Enchanted Gateway Museum

1:30 - 4 pm

SECOND ANNUAL KID’S RODEO & PLAYDAY – Eagle Nest Elementary School Arena

5:30 - 7:30 pm

TIPI HISTORY TOUR AND RECEPTION – By reservation only: 505-603-9985 www.gatewaymuseum.com

www.mvmaevents.org

9 pm - midnight STAR PARTY AT EAGLE NEST LAKE STATE PARK VISITOR CENTER – 575-377-1594

If rained out, alternate date July 8 www.enl-cc-parkfriends.org

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Eagle Nest Calendar 2018 MAY 12

CHILDREN’S FISHING DERBY Gravel Pit Lakes • Maverick Campground • Cimarron Canyon Park Friends of Eagle Nest Lake • Cimarron Canyon State Park

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RUN FOR THE WALL Founded by Vietnam Veterans, Run For The Wall recognizes the sacrifices and contributions by all veterans who served our nation. MAY 18th: Scheduled stop in Eagle Nest for dinner at Senior Center Hall. MAY 19th – Early departure after hot breakfast at Senior Center Hall.

JUNE 2 NATIONAL TRAIL DAY HIKE

Friends of Eagle Nest Lake and Cimarron Canyon State Park 15, 22, 29

FARMERS MARKET Friday 10 am - 1 pm. Golden Eagle RV Park, 540 Therma Way

JULY 4 See page 5 – Eagle Nest Dam Celebration events 6, 13, 20, 27

FARMERS MARKET Friday 10 am - 1 pm. Golden Eagle RV Park, 540 Therma Way

20-21

1 NITE 2 UNITE A Christian concert of unity. 11 am - 8 pm. Enchanted Eagle Park

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EAGLE NEST COWBOY FESTIVAL 10 am - 8 pm. Chuckwagon dinner • Cowboy music • Cowboy poetry

28, 29

HIGH COUNTRY ARTS FESTIVAL Enchanted Eagle Park – Juried art show • Vendors • Food booths • Live entertainment

AUGUST 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

FARMERS MARKET Friday 10 am - 1 pm. Golden Eagle RV Park, 540 Therma Way

SEPTEMBER 1 EAGLE FEST EVENTS – Enchanted Eagle Park – 575-377-2486

8 am

10 am - 8 pm

Soaring Eagle Challenge – 5K Fun Run/Walk – at the base of Soaring Eagle Dr. Activities in Enchanted Eagle Park: Vendors and free music featuring Jimmy Stadler, Chris Arellano, and Last To Know

BRICK LAYING – RUN FOR THE WALL REUNION www.vietnamveteransmemorial.org FISH FEST – Catch tagged fish in Eagle Nest Lake for prizes – 575-377-6941 7 LAST FARMER’S MARKET

Friday 10 am - 1 pm. Golden Eagle RV Park, 540 Therma Drive 29

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WORM EATING CONTEST Laguna Vista Historic Saloon and Boardwalk Courtyard – 575-377-6522 www.lagunavistalodge.com

Eagle Nest Businesses GOLD PAN MOTEL 575-377-2286 or 800-388-2286 ANGEL’S ATTIC 575-377-6021 EYE OF THE EAGLE 806-683-6163 ROSE OF TAOS 760-285-4305 Nashville is known as the Mecca for songwriters. Northern New Mexico has become a place of inspiration for many of these talented musicians. Performer/ songwriter Billy Dawson from Sunray, TX brings the two together for a high energy evening of acoustic music right here in Eagle Nest.

NASHVILLE TO NEW MEXICO – Jeffrey Steele, Rivers Rutherford, Lainey Edwards, and host Billy Dawson

EAGLE NEST MINI MART 575-377-2552 COWBOY’S CORNER 575-377-9525 MAMMOTH MILL COMPANY 575-377-6966 KITE CONSTRUCTION 575-377-3499 GOLDEN EAGLE RV PARK & STORE 575-377-6188 HOMESTEAD RANCH SUPPLY Eagle Nest OKIEDOKI 405-839-0191 MOUNTAIN MAN ETP/ GRACELAND PORTABLES 575-224-0243

DOS AMIGOS ANGLERS FLY SHOP & GUIDE SERVICE 575-377-2337 KAW-LIJA’S RESTAURANT 575-377-3424 CLOUD 9 GIFTS & VACATION RENTAL 575-377-6609 EAGLE FEATHER TRADING POST 575-377-0576 HALES & BARROW 575-377-6485 or 377-6324 AMERICAN WEST RANCHES 575-377-3382 LAGUNA VISTA LODGE AND SALOON 575-377-6522 CALAMITY JANE RESTAURANT 51 E. Therma Dr. LOST EAGLE RV PARK 575-377-2374 EAGLE NEST CABINS & MARINA www.eaglenestcabins.com ZELLA’S KITCHEN SHOPPE 575-377-1664

STANFIELD ENTERPRISES 210-674-5665

LUCKY SHOE GRILLE BARBECUE FOODS 350 E. Therma Dr.

ANGEL NEST RV RESORT 575-377-0533 MOUNTAIN VIEW CABINS 575-377-6941 WEST LAKE RV PARK 575-377-7275 PEPPERSAUCE CAMP & GIFT SHOP 575-377-2567

AMONG FRIENDS 575-252-3253 COMANCHE CREEK BREWING CO. comanche@comanchecreekbrewingco.com SPIRIT WIND GALLERY 575-377-3382 THIS MOMENT IN TIME PHOTOGRAPHY 575-447-0455 BOWERS SURVEYING 505-670-5482

WEATHERS RV PARK 575-377-2276

COTTONWOOD LODGE 575-377-3382

ECONO LODGE 575-377-6813

EAGLE NEXT RV PARK & CABINS 575-749-3964 or 575-749-1888

ENCHANTED CIRCLE HOMES & REALTY 575-377-2752

EAGLE NEST TRAILER PARK 505-720-0338

EAGLE NEST FLY SHACK East Therma Dr. 505-485-8328

SHAWNA RUSSELL

EAGLE NEST COIN LAUNDRY MAT East Therma Dr.

CARRIE BELICHICK W. Therma Dr.

STACY SCHAFFER 28418 Hwy. 64

The OKLAHOMA KIDS are a nationally famous singing, dancing, and acting group. Oklahoma Kids alums include Blake Shelton, Kristen Chenowith, Carrie Underwood and Darci Lynne

ANTLER’S CROSSING CABIN RENTALS 575-749-3964

THERMA TRAILER COURT 575-377-3464 WILD AND GNARLEY 505-412-2045

MICKEY’S SKI RENTAL 575-377-2501 or 575-707-0782

BERGLUND CONSTRUCTION 505-204-8390

EAGLE NEST ONE STOP RV PARK 575-595-5072

IRON MOUNTAIN CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATION 575-377-7007

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Area Attractions EAGLE NEST VILLAGE 290 residents in winter, 1500-2000 remainder of the year.

Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains at 8,238 ft. elevation. Average temperature May-September: 65-78ยบF. VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL First major memorial in the U.S. honoring those who served in Vietnam. www.vietnamveteransmemorial.org EAGLE NEST LAKE STATE PARK Visitor center, camping, hiking, fishing for trout, kokanee salmon, perch, and no limit on northern pike. Canoe, kayak or pontoon boat trips. No wake boating. Panoramic views.

CIMARRON CANYON STATE PARK Scenic drive, spectacular rock formations. Hiking trails, great campsites, trout fishing. 575-377-6271

Wildlife

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ou are in the home of bears, elk, mountain lions, and cougars. Be alert!

Hike in groups and make enough noise to prevent surprising an animal. Keep children close at hand, not ahead of or behind you.

Carry a walking stick and bear pepper spray. Keep pets on a leash. If you see a wild animal, do not run. Pick up small children, face the animal, and back away slowly.

Leave room for the animal to leave, and do not approach.

Make noise, shout loudly, and make yourself look larger by lifting arms up. Do not feed any wild animals, and keep your trash put away. Wild animals can be dangerous; being smart, cautious, and aware may prevent incidents and attacks.

Worship ST. MELS CATHOLIC CHURCH 200 Willow Creek Drive Mass: 4 pm Saturday only EAGLE NEST BAPTIST CHURCH 250 S. Tomboy Drive Services 10 am Sunday MORENO VALLEY CHURCH OF CHRIST 28298 US Highway 64 Sunday service 9:30 - 11:45 am

Eagle Nest Chamber of Commerce 284 E. Therma Drive Eagle Nest, New Mexico 87718 575-377-2420 info@eaglenestchamber.org www.eaglenestchamber.org Vietnam Veterans Memorial

www.eaglenestchamber.org