In Capitan we visit the Smokey Bear Historical Park. This is where a black bear cub was found after a forest fire in 1950. His burns were nursed back to health and he became the living symbol for fire prevention for the Forest Service. We cruise through Fort Stanton which garrisoned the famous Buffalo Soldiers. This all black unit helped bring the renegade Indians in the area under control. We head south for Sonic burgers and park at Walmart for the night
Adobe ruins. |
Scenic view. |
Historic Lincoln New Mexico |
Lincoln Courthouse where Billy the Kid was jailed. |
Adobe ruins. |
Torreon |
Torreon, built in 1850. |
Memorial for Smokey the Bear. |
Smokey the Bear grave. |
Farmstead with wooden-based windmill. |
Scenic view. |
does anyone know the history of the first picture of adobe ruins? These are the ones that are located about 8 miles west of Lincoln, NM. I am trying to find information on them.
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