Cimarron New Mexico Area Attractions

Cimarron, New Mexico Area Attractions

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Aztec Old Mill Museum - Built by Lucien B. Maxwell in 1864, the Aztec Mill now serves as the Old Mill Museum, operated by the Cimarron Historical Society. The collection includes working mill parts, Native American tools, weapons and pottery; Maxwell Land Grant paperwork and documents; antique surgical equipment; place settings and silver from the original St. James Hotel, and more. The museum is located one block west of the St. James Hotel at 220 W. 17th St., (505) 376-2417, and is open May-September.

Cimarron Canyon State Park - Features Cimarron Palisades, 400-foot high crenellated granite formations. Campsites, rainbow/brown trout fishing. On U.S. 64. (505) 377-6271.

The Aztec Mill today, June, 2006, Kathy Weiser.

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Colin Neblett Wildlife Area. Largest state-run wildlife area, 33,116-acres. Deer, elk, other animals. Hunting in season. (505) 376-2417, (505) 377-6271

Elliott S. Barker Wildlife Area. 5,415-acres. Hiking, hunting, wildlife viewing, horseback riding. High-clearance vehicles recommended. Ten miles northwest of Cimarron via N.M. 204. (505) 376-2417.

Legends by Lantern Light - Legends and tales of Old Town Cimarron while visiting several historic sites. Learn of town legends and infamous characters while walking by lantern light with a local interpretive guide. Tours available regularly Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings at 7:30PM, May through August and at other times of the year by special reservation. 505-376-1001.

Philmont Museum/Seton Memorial Library - Art, taxidermy exhibits of late author-naturalist and chief scout for Boy Scouts of America. At Philmont Scout Ranch. Four miles west of Cimarron via N.M. 21. Summer Schedule - Beginning Memorial Day weekend, open everyday 8 to 5. (505) 376-2281.

St. James Hotel. Serving as cook for General Grant and President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, Henri Lambert (1838-1913) drifted west in 1864 in hopes of finding gold. Initially settling in Elizabethtown, New Mexico, Lambert moved to Cimarron in 1872 and built this hotel at a cost of $17,000. Its saloon, restaurant and 43 rooms were witness to at least 26 murders during Cimarron's wilder days, most committed in "self-defense." Clay Allison, Black Jack Ketchum and Buffalo Bill Cody have all left their mark on the St. James, as attested by the numerous bullet holes in the ceiling of the main dining room.

Stubblefield Lake. 10 miles northeast of Cimarron via U.S. 64 north, near Maxwell.

Tooth of Time. Old Santa Fe Trail landmark, prominent rock formation on eastern slopes of Sangre de Cristo Mountains.

Villa Philmonte. Summer home of oilman Waite Phillips. Built in 1926-27, the Villa was the ranch home for the Phillips family. Tours are available from May to September for a small fee and can be arranged at the Philmont Museum. (505) 376-2281.

Valle Vidal. 100,000-acre special management area. Prime elk habitat. Fishing, hiking, renovated campground, backcountry camping. In Carson National Forest. 27 miles north of Cimarron. (505) 586-0520.

St James Hotel , Cimarron, New Mexico, Kathy Weiser,

June, 2006.

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Cimarron Canyon Palisades, June, 2006, Kathy Weiser

Historic View of the St James Hotel in the 1800's,

from vintage postcard.

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The Immaculate Conception Church was built in 1864

as a gift from Lucien and Luz Maxwell in memory of

their deceased children, Verenisa and Julian.

June, 2006, Kathy Weiser.

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Also See:

Cimarron Photo Gallery

Kit Carson - Legend of the Southwest

My Friend, Kit Carson by a Santa Fe Trail Driver

The Largest Land Grant in History

Lucien Maxwell by a Santa Fe Trail Driver

Santa Fe Trail - Highway to the Southwest

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