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The most written about gunslinger in the entire history of the American Southwest is Billy the Kid. An iconic outlaw, Billy the Kid has become a legend, the renowned anti-hero with supernatural gunfighting skills which became known throughout the country within only days after his death. New Mexico's Billy the Kid trail, which pays tribute to this infamous Wild West outlaw, has actually received a National Scenic Byway designation and is so full with the history and excitement of the Southwest, you wouldn't want to miss it. It's only about a 2 hour drive from Tularosa, and is another one of our area's very best attractions; the most widely visited state monument in New Mexico. Yes, right here! Just so you know, there's an awesome tour company providing guided tours, both open and private, for travelers and locals. Find them on Facebook as "New Mexico History Tours" by Jack Shuster and please read those reviews! I met Jack last week and can't wait for our family to join one of his tours! This is a photo I took at a local art gallery filled with antiques and collectibles on Tularosa's historic Granado Street. You can Google them as "Collectibles & Gifts 4u", to see more photos and pay them a visit. #billythekid #thisdayinhistory #oldwest #ushistory #wildwest #western #lincolncountywar #whattodoinruidoso #explorenewmexico #billythekidtrail #newmexicotrue #gosouthwest #historytours #newmexicotours #historynerd
An encounter today leaves me feeling so happy and hopeful. And grateful, very grateful.. I love my small community ♥️♥️♥️ A great quote for today my friends: We cannot live only for ourselves. A thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men." – Herman Melville #community #love #care #connection #village #goodlife #lifeisgood #theplacetobe #ruidosonm #alamogordonm #tularosanm #carrizozonm #cloudcroftnm #capitannm #purenm
When life's going so fast that we've got hardly enough time to appreciate those whom we love... it's time to make a full stop and reconsider. Are we getting the most out of our lives? Or are our lives getting the most and best out of us? What's life really about? This is what was on my mind this morning as I was hurrying up with my morning routine. Then my happy, frolicking dog started wagging her tail, in the mood for playing. I stopped to play a little and as I turned around to continue with what I was doing I looked around and saw beauty; trees, chirping birds, a running river, the mountain air. One of the most compelling reasons people move into smaller communities is because of the benefits their "inconveniences" bring into our lives. Small towns are of course not good for everyone, but those who believe less is more in the big picture of life might find a little piece of heaven in a small community. Less traffic, a slower pace of living, fewer crowds, less pressure to do things you don't really want or need to do. And then there's nature, my personal favorite. If a wholesome life is really about balance and avoiding extremes, that might be one of the reasons I find myself so attracted to small towns. When I find myself going fast and "getting things done", something around me tugs at me and reminds me. I can then stop and re-focus... Wise words: "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." - Rumi #tularosanm #smalltown #smalltownlife #connectwithnature #reconnecting #dowhatyoulove #beyourself #wildandfree #shalom #yolo #keepitsimple #livewild #befree #mindfulness #lookwithin
One of the most uncommon and unbelievable sights in our part of New Mexico are the herds of wild horses roaming around, frolicking and free. There is a strong love of horses here, and that's one of the things that lets you know something about the character of those living in the area. These wild herds are actually a historic part of the land, and could not be more appropriate for our wild, wild Southwest landscapes. I've read in countless history books that horses were introduced into the American Continent by the Europeans. What I didn't know is that the Lakota People, as well as other Native American Tribes, assert that horses had been a part of their culture pre-dating European contact. Could this be really true? What would the implications be? What really matters today though, is being able to experience and see the strong bonds humans have been able to establish with horses. How people who connect with horses speak about them, and who they become in these relationships. I'm not really sure they have noticed this, but I have. Have you? Horses are so unlike all other animals, and the impact they make on their humans is something to take notice of... #wildhorses #wildherd #wildhorse #horses #ilovehorses #horselover #exploreruidoso #explorenewmexico #visitnewmexico #visitruidoso #mescalero #mescaleronm #landofhorses #newmexico #purenewmexico
Among the top-rated tourist destinations in New Mexico is the mountain village of Ruidoso, nestled within the Lincoln National Forrest topping the Sierra Blanca and Sacramento mountain ranges. The Tribal resort Ski Apache has blessed the village's awesome setting with tourism, helping its commercial downtown flourish. But just walking down Ruidoso's downtown is a treat in itself, so you most definitely do not need to be a skiing fan in order to come and spend an awesome time. As a local explorer, I believe that the Christmas season is the best time to come visit Ruidoso and get a full experience of what this gorgeous mountain village is all about. The snow is awesome, but Ruidoso is about so much more! So much so that vacation homes here are common because once visitors experience Ruidoso, they make up their minds to spend here all the rest of their winters. But not every visitor can afford a second home, so those who can't fill all the vacation rentals around and come every winter nonetheless. Sounds awesome? I know. Because it really is, and it's not just me. #ruidosonewmexico #ruidosonm #whattodoinruidoso #ski #explorethemountains #explorenewmexico #skiing #toprated #nmgrammers #nmoutside #mountainliving #mountainvibes #mountainvillage #destinationwedding #destinationhappiness
Peter Hurd's frescoes in Alamogordo are an excellent example of nature-inspired art in the Southwest. The skies, the mountains, the people, and even New Mexican art itself all openly invite the soul to create. On the portico walls of the town's County Office building, you will be able to find Peter Hurd's work. His landscapes earned him recognition across the nation, and were published in Life, the magazine. They liked his work so much that he was sent by the magazine all over the world as a "combat correspondent" with the US Air Force. As a combat reporter, he documented some of the war's fleeting moments and became proficient and precise in his use of tempera, and mastered his work with watercolors. An interesting fact: Hurd painted President Lyndon B Johnson's portrait, but the President rejected the portrait. Today that painting is part of a collection in the Smithsonian. #peterhurd #alamogordoisreallynice #alamogordonm #alamogordonmtrue #alamogordoart #alamogordo #whattodoinalamogordo #stayalamogordo #newmexicanartist #southwest #explorenewmexico #newmexicopure #newmexicotrue #frescoes #murals
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