Western New Mexico University museum…read more What a wonderful New Mexico treasure. Students are the docents and guides at the museum. The ones that were there the day I visited were very knowledgeable and helpful. This collection hosts the Nan Ranch collection of Mimbres pottery and artifacts as well.as other items such as baskets and tools. There is also a wonderful display of navajo rugs, and different pottery from pueblos and historical photos.

A beautiful place with so much deep information and about the Mimbres Pottery and Peoples. The…read morestudents who were at the desk were very helpful. Loved learning the stylistic sequence from 750-1140 AD. A Silver City treasure, this museum

It's a really nice town. However we didn't know that so many things would be closed or close early…read moreon Tuesday. The people were friendly and lots of arts and crafts stores to browse through...if they were open

Traveling with a group that's been wanting to come down to silver City and tour a few locations for…read morequite a number of years. Or post covid-19 tour of Silver City was depressing. If the amount of money and energy being spent on PR or being spent by the town residents and businesses to create a cohesive and healthy community with a goal this town could be a nice place to visit. We tried several of the trails which were not as advertised. Apparently the trails heads were initiated in the late seventies. Unfortunately upkeep of the trails and environment has not occurred. It appears that large collective of failed artists and '70s like businesses have taken over much of town. There are quite a few antique shops that have an amazing amount of antique odds and ends if you're looking. This is a Bible belt area. Businesses are not open on Sunday. The town has a smattering of mom and pop cafes and bistros serving generic quality Fare. The prices are significantly high for the quality of food. Coffee shop prices are reasonable. Everything about this town advertises that it is struggling and failing. From brightly colored paints coating multiple old and chipping paints and rotting wood. The town does have ramps to their very high sidewalks. What must the same from the height of the sidewalks that water gets down the streets when rain is significant. The highest rated restaurants in town are fast food corporate chains. There is a very large Walmart a tractor supply hardware store and drug stores. There is an Albertsons. Gas prices are a dollar higher than on the main freeways. Restaurant food prices are expensive given the quality of food. The people here were very nice. However conversation generally of people not being able to afford maintenance on homes telling us that economically the area is really struggling. This is not a bad place to stop if you are trying to travel up the Gila national Forest. Otherwise recommend stopping at the bigger towns 30 to 40 minutes away and bypassing this experience.

The National Historic Landmark status is a good step for this piece of our history.. If you are to…read moredrive there and see a group of worn out building and a large parade ground. It has a minimum of maintenance to barely keep it alive. That said, if you can schedule yourself to come on Bayard Days in September you are in for a real treat. The historical society puts on an annual event that really brings all the history to life. They bring n school children by the bus loads and have costumed actors telling about the events of the time when the Fort was in use. I was there for this last year and I believe this recreation of history is a wonderful model that is an example for other historical societies to follow. There is a walking tour with signs about the yard for you to follow anytime. There is a one building museum that is open on Bayard Days. Call the Historical society for details and tours.

A deserted but beautiful place to see some history with a eerily beautiful national cemetery, with…read morerows of headstones. The museum was not open, tho was posted open hours.

Holy cow so much stuff to look at! Mimbres pottery to dinner table settings to buttonhooks and…read morethimble collections. Very interesting museum and gift shop.

While traveling from Southern California to visit my son in Texas I came across this fantastic…read moreeclectic small-town museum in Deming, NM. They have a mixed bag of unique historical items that were all donated by locals and run by very pleasant volunteers. The admission is a donation of your choosing. Don't forget to climb the stairs to the second floor. There is plenty of free street parking right out front.

Well, anyone that comes will will be amazed. A Huge…read moreprivate museum that is always growing. From a tank and artillery cannon in front along with a 30 foot windmill that talks and moans in the wind. Inside this free/donation space is a history of the area as a landing spot for charles lindbergh to internment camps for italians, japanese , then germans. Many camps here but all ruled by the Geneva Convention agreement. Displays of sleeping areas , personal item and types of fence and a searchlight and much more. The prisoners worked the fields to supply food for the war effort. This museum is a show of personal effort to keep the memories alive from WW2.

We stopped in Lordsburg while en route to Las Cruces from Tucson while on vacation. We dined at…read moreKranberry's for lunch before heading over to this museum to check it out. The museum is quite large with many exhibits to peruse through at your leisure. I enjoyed looking at the pioneer days exhibit and the random items like jewelry and clothing pieces that have been donated to the museum by residents. I also liked looking at the old local sports mementos. I like learning about different places and I thought that this museum did an excellent job at displaying the area's history. The volunteer that was sitting up front was very nice as well.

Deming has a legit sandwich shop. The Custom House is a different and unique option for lunch…read more You should visit for the vintage atmosphere. They have a super fun collection of antiques and historical items. The building is beautiful and you can explore while you wait for your food. My eating companions and I had BLT's, chicken salad, and broccoli cheddar soup. Next time I would request my bread be toasted, but otherwise a very standard experience. The iced tea was super good! I will revisit.

Deming, New Mexico…read more Timestamp: April 2021 Location & Parking: Street. Small town. Handicap: Yes. Hours: Mon - Sat 1230p-4p. Closed on Sunday. Costs: Free Museum Type: Historical Custom House Seaman Field's old home is believed to be this small New Mexico town of Deming's inital customs house. This is speculated to be the original custom house for Deming or the entire Luna County because Mr. Seamen Field set up his home/ranch back in 1848. Mr. Field was also the first bonded customs agent under President G. Cleveland, Deming's first mayor and judge. More info about Mr Field, this abode and related can be found at the Luna County (Columbus) Historical Society (Museum) in Columbus, New Mexico about an hour south of Deming near the Original Mexico border. The home has been refurbished inside and out to resemble the late 1800 and early 1900s rather than it's pure original. The home is in well shape throughout the years and looks nothing like the original abode since we don't know what it really looked like yet still a gem to snoop around the past, learn and be amazed how the people back thing survived. Deming is a small town with limitations. Notable attractions in Deming are the Mimbres Museum across the street, the small Veterans park/memorial across the street and the Luna County Courthouse which is over 100 years old with a cool park to rest up. About one hour north of Deming are: City of Rocks, and Fort Cummings Historical Site and town of Hatch. A further drive is Silver City which has its own set of touristy stuff. About one hour south of Deming are: The mexican border, Luna County Historical Society and the Pancho Villa State Park. About one east is Las Cruces, NM and there is nothing west until you hit Benson, Arizona. Travel safely www.cleeshyun.com @cigarcpa @cleeshyun

This us a wonderful historical experience. Many rooms and an original silver miners cabin removed…read morefrom the mountains and reassembled here, enter thru a doorway . So much to see and learn. Geronimo married 8 times, the last time at 78 when he was still a war prisoner. .They transported him to a new york world's fair to be a living exhibit. Two hours might be enough. Maybe not.

This is a very large collection of local American history. It's also much larger on the inside…read morethan the outside leads you to believe. It's definitely geared to adults and not children, just FYI for families. The collection includes an excellent collection of Indigenous American pottery from thousands of years ago to more recent history. There are cowboy artifacts, American Indian artifacts, lots of pictures and articles from local towns over the years. Then, of course, there is an entire room dedicated to The Name Change history and Ralph Edwards - the host of Truth or Consequences. It can take an hour or more depending on how in-depth you want to get with everything available. A mere $6 to get in as of 05/25, and worth it.

Pioneer museum a wonderful day trip from ELP or ABQ 3 hours from both major cities!…read morePack a lunch! Bring cash to donate and spend a day back in time. It's nestled between two canyons and on a hot day (106) in El Paso it was a cooler get away. The curator Linda is a great storyteller telling you all about the items in the town and the museum. Great for families, car clubs and a motorcycle run. The turn off from I-25 is so scenic and peaceful. No cell reception until you are about 5 miles out of the town of Cholride. The have cabins and RV parking to stay the night. If you have a 4x4 this is a must!! The trail out of the other side town is 38 miles to the Gilas and crosses the creek 118 times. And since it's in the the Gil's national forest you can camp out. Pictographs and old mine ruins are found on this scenic 4x4 scenic trail

A tourist trap. Partial identification of desert plants…read morealong the walkway to enter and pay for the museum. Lots of history in the Native American Museum. A lot I of unique artifacts and stories.Worth going through. However The desert museum is a collection of snakes and turtle shells. Very disappointing with how much the desert has to offer. Large store and souvenirs. Clean restrooms.

Such a cool place to visit! They have an amazing reptile display that is part zoo & part art…read moreexhibit...so nicely done! The garden is so nice even in the summer. The Gift shop is really amazing & we appreciated the selection & quality of their merchandise. No touristy crap, but really nice stuff we didn't realize we needed. It's definitely worth the stop!