Historical Markers in
Grant County, New Mexico

A.M. Curley Trainer Memorial Highway Anita Scott Coleman (1890-1960) Author and Poet Bayard City of Rocks State Park Fort Bayard, 1866–1900 and Fort Bayard National Cemetery Hachita Kneeling Nun Ladies Auxiliary of Local 890, Mine Mill and Smelter Lyons and Campbell Ranch Headquarters Mimbres Valley Old Silver City "Memory Lane" Established ca. 1882 Pinos Altos Santa Rita Copper Mines Silver City The Death of Mangas Coloradas January 18, 1863
The state has a rich tradition of cowboy culture and rodeo, with many annual events celebrating this heritage. One of the most famous is the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, which features hundreds of hot air balloons and draws thousands of visitors each year.
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