Lincoln County, Administrative division in New Mexico, United States.
Description
Lincoln County is an administrative division in New Mexico covering roughly 4,830 square miles (12,500 square kilometers) of terrain. The county encompasses several communities, including Carrizozo and Ruidoso, positioned across the landscape.
History
The Lincoln County War erupted during the 1870s as an armed conflict between rival rancher and merchant factions. William Bonney, known as Billy the Kid, played a key role in the fighting until territorial governor Lew Wallace extended an amnesty offer to end the hostilities.
Culture
The Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino draws visitors throughout the year for horse racing events, with the All American Futurity being one of the region's most important competitions. These races have become a central gathering point for people interested in equestrian sports.
Practical
The region is best accessed through its main communities, with Ruidoso and Carrizozo serving as good starting points for exploration. Visitors should expect varying elevations and transitions between flat and hilly terrain throughout the area.
Did you know?
The area holds strong connections to Wild West history, with several locations preserving memories of the era's conflicts and frontier figures. Today visitors can explore historical sites that document this tumultuous past.
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Fort Stanton
27.8 km
Carrizozo Malpais
50.1 km
White Oaks
25.6 km
Bonito Lake
40.4 km
Three Rivers Petroglyph Site
67.4 km
White Mountain Wilderness
43.1 kmNorth Oscura Peak
84.5 km
Fox Cave
40.8 km
Lincoln Historic District
28.2 km
Monjeau Lookout
42.6 kmLincoln State Monument
28.2 km
Fort Stanton – Snowy River Cave National Conservation Area
28 kmLas Humanas
82 km
Carrizozo Woman's Club
40.3 kmRuidoso Lookout Tower
49.2 km
Gran Quivera Historic District
83.3 km
Peter and Henriette Wyeth Hurd House
39.3 kmNew Mexico Military Institute Summer Camp, Main Building
52 kmAguayo Family Homestead
35.4 km
Jicarilla Schoolhouse
22.5 km
Old Dowlin Mill
49.5 kmHopeful Lode
40.9 kmCarrizozo Commercial Historic District
40 kmEl Paso and Southwestern Railway Water Supply System
34.3 km
Fort Stanton Museum
28 km
Ruidoso Public Library
47.2 kmSmokey Bear Museum
24.1 km
Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
36.5 km
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