Welcome to West of Lordsburg, I-10 travelers are treated to a glimpse of the railroad ghost town of Steins. The community serviced the early steam locomotives utilizing the southern cross-country route. Southwest of Lordsburg in the heart of New Mexico’s boot heel, The Chiricahua Desert Museum features one of the largest collections of live endangered reptiles in existence, Tell Hicks Wildlife prints, artifacts and Native American jewelry, as well as their own ECO herpetological books and clothing. The village of Rodeo showcases the work of local artisans at the Chiricahua Guild and Art Gallery in the old mission church. North of Lordsburg, the Lower Gila Box Wilderness Study Area provides access to petroglyphs and some 170 species of birds, petroglyphs and excellent photo opportunities. For more information on Granite Gap, the Peloncillo Mountains Wilderness and the Lower Gila Box Wilderness Study Area, call the BLM at 575-525-4300.
HIDALGO COUNTY, NEW MEXICO
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◆ Beautiful Landscapes ◆ Abundant Wildlife ◆ Ghost Town Tours ◆ Art Communities ◆ Year-Round Activities ◆ Hunting Opportunities ◆ Birding Habitats
206 Main Street ◆ PO Box 699 Lordsburg, NM 88045 lordsburgcoc@gilanet.com 575-542-9864
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