My son and I came down here for a day trip. They are only open Thursday through Monday 9 to 4…read more This ghost town was purchased by the bureau of Land Management. It was a silver mining town back in the heyday. The BLM has fixed at the schoolhouse,and the church. Some of these buildings are too far gone. There is a donation box in front of the school house to help with the restoration of what they can. There is little trails leading to areas you can go and information signs to tell you about that area. In 2009 the railroad building blew down due to the 90 mile an hour winds. The caretaker who lives on site his name is Dan. He is a very informative guy. My 17 year old son really enjoyed our trip. Being that the name is lake Valley my son was expecting there to be a lake there. There is no water around. After you're done having fun in lake Valley drive over to hatch New Mexico that is only 30 minutes away. Make sure you stop at sparky's in hatch and get their number one green chile cheeseburger.

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.

Five stars of memory for all the souls herein Remembering…read morealways the people and our past conflicts. Words are never enough.

Mesilla Plaza is the center point of the old and historic town of Mesilla located next to Las…read moreCruces, New Mexico. Mesilla is known for the Spanish style architecture of its buildings. The plaza is located right across from the Basilica of San Albino and is surrounded by numerous boutique shops and restaurants. Mesilla isn't very big, so you can definitely see the whole historic area in a short amount of time. The plaza is somewhat plain, but it is highlighted by a gazebo displaying the US and Mexico flags, as well as benches to sit on to take in the sights. While the plaza isn't worth seeing specifically, it is one of the reasons why Mesilla is worth visiting.

Cute plaza with great shops and nice places to eat. Dog friendly!! Easy to find when visiting Las…read moreCruces.

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.

Interesting place, we'll kept up with historical information inside and out. Nice information and a…read morestate about the Buffalo Soldiers. Not much about the Apaches or the effect of the Camino Real on Native Americans. Worth the visit.

I visited Fort Selden Historic Site yesterday. While the remnants are quickly deteriorating, the…read moremuseum is very detailed and interesting. I met a guide while I was walking around the remnants and she was very informative and personable. This is a nice place to stretch your legs and learn about a fascinatingly sad page of American history.

On a road trip from Houston to Phoenix, we stopped for a night on day two in Las Cruces. Before…read moreleaving town the following day, we made a pit stop at the Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture. One of the nice things is that it's a convenient stop. It's right off of I-10 and it's at a rest stop. We parked our car and then made our way to check out this work of art. And boy is it cool! The sculpture is made out of recycled material, no surprises there, like sneakers and tires. It's quite impressive in sign and overlooks the highway with the mountains in the background. Take a few moments, appreciate the art, snap a photo or two, and then you're on your way. A must visit in Las Cruces!

This road runner, the state bird of NM, overlooks the city of Las Cruces. On a clear day, it is one…read moreof the best places to snap a photo of the entire city, with or without the recycled roadrunner. Part quirky, part creative, part scenic--a must stop rest area.

This review is for Pine Tree Trail which was a ~4.2 miles round trip that took ~2.5 hours to…read morecomplete. Pine Tree Trail was located 45 minutes away from White Sands National Park. This was on the way back to Las Cruces which was a good stop for a second hike. This hike was done counterclockwise; trail was a narrow path of dirt and rock with plenty of inclines! Stunning views of the surrounding mountains and desert terrain! Short video of the hike for those interested! https://youtu.be/9wHTPd_FhNo

I came here on a whim to explore the mountains close up. This is a fee area of $5 per car, but if…read moreyou have an annual National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass it's a participating site. You can either show the person in the visitor center to get a receipt or display it in your car on the dash or hangtag. The person in the visitor center was helpful. The park closes at sunset (with the chance of fees if you don't leave by then) and so there's a whiteboard with the exact time you need to leave. There are a bunch of trail maps and the maps that prohibit dogs are also clearly marked. The worker recommended the La Cueva trail as there wasn't enough time for us to do the trail originally planned and gave us the back story behind it. He seemed very knowledgeable! There are gorgeous views and the trails seemed well maintained with gravel/dirt.