BAYARD Snuggled beneath the statue of the Virgin Mary and located at the south end of the Central Mining District, the Town of Bayard continues to build the business, educational and cultural aspects of the community. Surrounded by a cluster of tiny mining and mineral processing towns, Bayard has historically served the work forces of the state’s richest mining region. Despite a land area of only 45 square miles, the Central Mining District has produced more gold, silver, copper, lead, zinc, iron, manganese, molybdenum and vanadium than the combined output of all the state’s other mining districts. It contains nearly 40 significant mines from past and present eras From Bayard, travel north on NM 356 past four historic mine shaft head frames and a half mile past NM152 to the Empire Zinc head frame. Return to NM152 and travel east past the Kearney head frame, stopping at the breathtaking Santa Rita open pit overlook. Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark and National Cemetery, just north of Bayard and adjacent to the town of Santa Clara is an example of a late 1800s military facility that continues to be utilized today as a state hospital. The parade grounds with its Buffalo Soldier statue are used for occasional cavalry era reenactments.
Ft. Bayard National Historic Landmark
Come Experience a Family Adventure to the roots of Southwestern New Mexico. Victorian Teas and Living History Events Ft Bayard Days September 19-20, 2008 Tours the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each Month Ft. Bayard, NM • 575.388.4477 • 575.956.3294 fortbayardhistoricpreservationsociety.org
City of Bayard
- Bayard, hub of the Central Mining District, established as the depot for Fort Bayard in the 1800's. Come see a land rich in resources and tons of fun. Guided bus tours available on a monthly basis. Tours of the Santa Rita Open Pit Mine will start early spring 2008.
800 Central Ave. • Bayard, NM 575.537.3327 • bayardminingtours.gov LOCATION Bayard is located at the junction of US180 and NM356, the heart of the massive and historic Central Mining District.
TOUR Return to Silver City on US180 and turn southwest on NM90 forty-five miles to Lordsburg.
MORE INFORMATION Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce 575-538-3785 1-800-548-9378 www.silvercity.org City of Bayard 575-537-3327 www.bayardminingtours.gov
Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce- The Silver
City Grant County Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to the historic mining district of Bayard, New Mexico. Enjoy scenic views of the Kneeling Nun (pictured above) and the surrounding rock faced mountains.
201 N. Hudson • Silver City, NM 575.538.3785 • www.silvercity.org center: The Virgin Mary watches over her community of various faiths and the surrounding mining district. inset, center: The massive Santa Rita open pit copper mine east of Bayard. inset, right: A bronze Buffalo Soldier vigilantely guards the parade grounds at Fort Bayard National Landmark.
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208 Central Ave., Bayard, NM 575.537.3967 • 866.892.3009 www.aircoffee.biz
Little Nisha’s
Mexican American Food. Dine In or Carry Out.
Wed.-Thurs. 8-8 • Fri.-Sat. 7-8 Sunday 7-7
106 Hurley Ave., Bayard, NM 575.537.3526
OLD WEST COUNTRY / BAYARD
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