A very nice, albeit small park to Remember the fallen from wars, conflicts and attacks all around…read morethe world and the nation. The display here and the additional display in the Mimbres Museum cause a lot of reflection about our history and those who got us to where we are. I pause at length and I am very grateful to be here.

My better half and I wanted a daytrip by motorcar, and the initial plan was to hike in the Spring…read moreCanyon-Rockhound State Park area. To obtain more information, we needed to stop at the valuable visitor's center first. There, the woman in charge, Brandy, gave us a plethora of information but urged us to visit this dynamic museum first to get a more well-rounded understanding of the area. It was easy to find--the classical structure is a former armory & home of the New Mexico National Guard. Following the posted directions, we entered this building from an easy ramp down, through the door into a brightly lit space. Immediately, we were greeted by the caretakers who gave us a map and ushered us on into the displays, saying "Everything here has been donated." What an amazing array of donated history, made even more impressive with how it had been arranged--not a bit of space was wasted, even items hanging from the ceiling. Yet it was not chaotic or did anything seem out of place--very impressive. I was particularly interested in the military room, specifically with the Norden Bombsight, which was noted in "Unbroken". Another area of great interest was the lace & quilt room on the second floor (take and elevator or steps with good handrails), where the word "TAT" has an exact meaning related to the intricate patterns formed in delicate lacework. I work with numerous high school students about where they see their future, and a some of them are quite interested in working "tat" or "tattoo". Now I'll be able to give them a bit of a connection, that "tat" also describes very precise clothwork, which looks like skin tats. Anyway, this museum is FANTASTIC and free; run by volunteers and donations. We both made deposits in the box. Adjacent to the building is the Veterans' Park, especially for the Bataan Death marchers who came out of Luna County; these, along with other military members are remembered and honored. I was impressed with one of the armaments on display is a "touch" unit, and saw a pair of children sitting in the bombing seat of a howitzer. Ironic that in war/combat, it is an instrument of death; but here in a small space of honor, it is an instrument of joy, delight, & distraction. I loved it. This is certainly 5-star, and gets my "Wheel of Approval!"

Is that... a dinosaur? Yes, yes it is…read more Voiers "Pit" Park used to be an gravel pit that was mined and discarded. When the city took it over, they turned much of it into a modern amphitheater and included a mile-long walking trail (woo hoo!) and added a small gated area with several dinosaurs. Lots of parking, some picnic shelters and a nice view of the "lake" that filled in the gravel pit. [Review 17483 overall - 92 in New Mexico - 1001 of 2022.]

Sick place to go chill, on a date or with the family. Starmax is right across the street.read more

Rock hunting here was way more fun than we expected. You find one rock and think, "Okay, this is…read morethe perfect one," then two minutes later you spot another even cooler piece nearby. It turns into a treasure hunt fast. Love that Rockhound State Park lets you literally take a little piece of nature home with you. We grabbed a few really cool rocks and had such a good time exploring the area. Definitely a fun and unique stop if you're passing through the area.

Came for sunset , but the sign states closed at 4pm. But the gate was still open ?…read more So I don't know if the sign was wrong or what. Too risky , in case they closed the gate and we were locked in ! Checked out the sunset just outside. Will need to come for the sunrise. Overall a beautiful view.

What a fun thing to do and see for a few moments. A fun instagram worthy spot to demo the fun in…read morethe Land of Enchantment. It would be a great place to detox from a long drive or a quick spot to be thankful of the rare spots of beauty. Mimbres Pottery is found regional in the area. These huge pots are great way to commemorate that and demonstrate the pots beauty and detail . The pots are a part of a walking tour that highlights all the history of a classic Main street.

A state park we visited for the day in New Mexico during our stay at Rockhound State Park…read more It has full hookup sites as well as a day use area. It is on the site of an area where several million years ago, a volcanic eruption threw numerous large boulders on to the landscape. The park has driving areas and hiking trails around and between these boulders. We spent several hours waking through and had lunch in the park at the picnic area. We had a good time exploring the park and recommend a visit if you're in the area.

Great little park. The visitor's center is interesting and the city of rocks itself is a really…read morefun place for kids and adults alike to hike, climb and explore. In between the rocks are plenty of oak trees and shady spots where you can get out of the sun. There are plenty of beautiful views as well. I can tell it'll also have good dark sky viewing but didn't get to that on my visit.

This is one of the best parks I've been to. The only issue was the dude with a golf club,…read moreshirtless, stumbling around the park, possibly high on drugs. A police officer showed up a few minutes later to investigate, which was reassuring. But the park was filled with kids, playing together. They had obstacles, swings, jungle gyms, rock walls, giant slides and a whole bunch of other stuff too. They also had men and women's bathrooms and picnic tables with shade / covering.

The best park for kids that I've been to. They have everything for kids of all ages. A really…read moreinnovative kids park. It's not your typical swing and slide playground. A real treasure for Silver City!

¡This fantastic state park is such a great/inexpensive place to overnight! On 01SEP2023, I cycled…read moremy "FrankenBike" ~90miles/144kms from the Eastside of El PasoTX to ColumbusNM (¡both locations share the border and populations with MAGNIFICENT MEXICO!) with the intent of overnighting at an electric site (so I can recharge the eBatteries)--something I had done four years prior with my first excellent eBikeKit.com assisted CruzBike (model S40). Anyway, after successfully arriving in Columbus and enjoying a much-needed replenishment/rehydration at Borderland Cafe, I quickly repeated my long ago action. I secured the closest electric site #14, plugged in my heavy duty cord & three chargers, put $14 cash into the pay pipe envelope and settled onto my Z-rest for a pleasant night under slightly cloudy skies. These scraggly clouds barely contained the brilliantly full super "blue" Moon! One major difference was that the septic system was under repair, thus the excellent water closet were replaced by well-stocked/clean portapotties. I found the grounds & displays adequate and had no need enter the museum--my focus was to keep on cycling, as I anticipated a biketour through 2-countries/5-states. However, nutritional needs to cycle the second morning we're not from my usual brekkie stop, Irma's Cafe. I met her as she was leaving to visit family in Arizona, but she easily directed me to the American Legion Post 1916. There, I enjoyed a full bacon & eggs brekkie/coffee/juice/toast/muffin for only $7usd! Unfortunately, I was at my next destination 45-miles/72-kms further West on NM9 (Columbus Road) in HachitaNM when "mechanical issues" (flat tyre) began to make me re-think my biketour. In fact, because I had only carried two new tubes/tire, my concern was getting stuck somewhere really remote (¡and there is a LOT of desolate territory out here in the "¡Hidden Gem of the World, Crossroads of North America, anchored by El Paso, Cd. Juárez y Las Cruces!") that I decided to retrace my route back to El Paso, overnighting again at electrical site #14. Since it was Labor Day Monday, no eateries were open and neither was the gas station. My problem was needing clean/freshwater, and that was questionable here at the park. To say the least, I was deeply appreciative of the Dollar Store, where I bought two gallons of bottled water, along with several "lunchables" that would keep my energy going on the 90-mile/144-kms return. [¡Sadly, I had a second blowout partway into Doña Ana County, and had to be rescued by my much-better half!] It goes without writing much more what a great overnight this park and community make for travellers. It definitely has my coveted "iWheel of Approval!"

Conducted a staff ride on the Raid of Columbus here with my class. Very informative and learned a…read morelot. If you do not know the history of how Pancho Villa attempted to invade the US. This is a great place to learn it and his history.

This was a really interesting place to visit, but my God it is so far out there lol the roads twist…read more& turn, through a beautiful drive, but ugh The forest is pretty cool, zero service at all for like probably a 50 mile radius or so. You are definitely going off grid out there No gas stations either, so be sure to fill up. The hills will consume more gas compared to driving on a flat road I would've liked to explore the area more, but mainly drive there to see the dwellings. The hike up can be a bit strenuous for some, it's not but about a half a mile hike. It can get rough though for those who don't do any movement at all. Once in the dwellings, you'll be in there for about 30 minutes max, if you're alone. We stumbled on a tour guide, who talked about each of the rooms. He was really cool. Shout out to Keith, & Gus. As well as the guy who gave us a brief modern history of the dwellings. Couldn't see his name tag I will go back one day, but I will plan for a longer stay next time lol Silver City is a little over 1 hour away, but it feels like a lot longer

What an amazing place, to see where and how people lived millennia's ago is mind blowing…read more If you're traveling through New Mexico it's worth the extra hours drive to visit here.

A very nice improved path with several bridges crossing over the stream…read more Easy access to downtown and the visitor center as well as restaurants and shops. My two sons and I spent hours walking the trails and reading the graffiti. It's an easy way to kill time while exercising.

The history and signage of this walk were amazing. Unfortunately some people using this walk have…read moreno respect for the past or the future I wish we would have taken a picture of the food packaging mess left behind in a table immediately next to a trash container. Indiscriminate pieces of clothing abandoned, food and drink containers. We had been traveling and needed a walk. I was glad we did not have small children with us! A two star walk could have been a five star walk in beautiful surroundings.