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!"

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.

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

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.]

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 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.

Cool Nice fun there's swing basketball court baseball court…read moresoccer field and there's a water park

Lots of green grass and smaller trees, it is a very open concept!…read more Lots of benches and trash cans. The park is shaded which is great Bc it is a metal: Plastic park and in the sun it could cause some serious burns. The swings are not covered so we stayed away for fear of a burn. There is a splash pad with a few different things to play with and a nice walking path throughout the park. There is a fenced in baseball field and one that has no fence. A basket ball court with hops no nets. 3-4 covered pavilions no bbq grills on site. Overall very nice clean park with a very friendly vibe

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!

Being a Vet, I was Humbled by this Park. 2 hours West of Las Cruces New Mexico on I-10, I got off…read morein Lordsburg for Gas. Headed 1 1/2 miles south from overpass. A Military Tank caught my eye. A Park with metal Awnings over tables and bbq's. No bathrooms, but there is a dumpster. If your tall rig won't fit under Arch, no worrys, there's 3 ways to get in. I stayed 3 days during Easter 2026 and never seen a soul. No Fees, just enjoy and respect the Park. Freedom isn't Free, but this Park is. Donated by a Retired WW2 Flight Instructor and his Wife. The WOW things you find in the middle of the Desert.

Lordsburg, New Mexico…read more There is another Veteran's Park in Deming, NM (South-Central). This Veterans Park is not to be confused with the Deming location as this park is situated in South-West New Mexico near the Arizona border off of I-10. The park is officially closed due to COVID mess. However, we just parked off the road & walked on the front portion of the park where there are plenty of statues, flags, placards & signs, and a tank. Visible from the outside was a large parking structure, more statues & a bunch of picnic tables. This park was an ideal location to take a quick break to stretch the legs, move around a bit, take pictures and the sorts. It's best to walk around or move about on open land during long road trips every 2-3 hours to prevent fatique, blood clots and enjoy the scenery. There are a lot of bugs and flies so keep the doors/windows closed during your break. I am sure the typical desert wildlife such as snakes, etc. are lurking amidst so travel cautiously. Lordsburg is a decent sized town (not city) w/ all the necessary supplies at Love's or Flying J's travel centers (big gas stations). Lordsburg also has various dining options, dollar stores, markets, motels and a fireworks store. Notable places to scope if you are here: 1. Shakespeare Ghost Town (Closed during covid). 2. Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum, and 3. Fraggle Rock (open 24/7). Notable regions to visit: 1. Silver City (town) about one hour north and 2. Tombstone, Arizona about two hours west. 3. Whitmire Canyon desert/Animas Mountain Range (very dangerous) about 90 minutes south. 4. Las Cruces/White Sands Missile Base about two hours east. White Sands is where the Atomic Bomb Testing (Manhattan Project) occurred. Travel Safely my friends. @cigarcpa