Flying H Ranch

Flying H Ranch is a historic ranching property near Roswell with ten buildings arranged across separate areas. The structures feature traditional New Mexico building methods using adobe and wood, representing how working ranches were constructed and organized.

The ranch developed in the 1890s as a working property that helped shape early ranching in the region. It was listed on the National Register in 1988 to preserve its importance as a record of how ranchers lived and operated during that time.

The buildings show how early ranchers lived and worked in the New Mexico territory. Adobe and wood structures display the practical ways people constructed their homes and work spaces.

The property sits near U.S. Route 70 between Hope and Elk Area, making it accessible from the main road. Visitors can view the buildings and walk around the grounds to observe how the structures are positioned and what each served during its working years.

Billy the Kid spent time at this ranch and used a dugout shelter on the property as a hideout during his years in the territory. This connection to the outlaw adds another layer of interest for those fascinated by Old West history.

Location: New Mexico

GPS coordinates: 33.01139,-105.13944

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:03