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The Catholic Church located on New Mexico Highway 15 was built in 1888. The cemetery next to it has headstones of several people killed during Apache Raids during the Apache Wars.
Written Apr 17, 2009
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The Hearst Church was built in 1898 with money from the Hearst Family. Today it houses the Grant County Art Guild along with some historical displays including the hearse used to carry the body of Pat Garrett. Pat Garrett is the lawman who killed Billy the Kid in Lincoln, NM.
Written Apr 17, 2009
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Pinos Altos is also the location of the first Grant County Court House. It was built in 1871. They had a tree just outside they used for hangings so the convicts didn't have far to go.
Written Apr 17, 2009
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The McDonald Cabin is located one block off Main Street on Spring Street. It is believed to have been built by John McDonald an early explorer in the area in 1851. It is one of the oldest homes in Grant County.
Written Apr 17, 2009
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The building on this spot is not historic but it is built on the site where it is believed a store owned by Roy Bean and his brother Samuel G. Bean had a store in the 1860s. Roy Bean would later become the famous (or infamous) Judge Roy Bean.
Written Apr 17, 2009
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Just about a block from the Buckhorn Saloon is a 3/4 scale reproduction of the Santa Rita Del Cobre fort which was built in 1804, and was later renamed Fort Webster. It is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesdays through and 12 PM to 5 PM on Sunday.
Updated Apr 17, 2009
Phone: (575) 534-0143
Website: http://www.pinosaltos.org/entertainment.html
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The Opera House is attached to the Buckhorn Saloon. It is decorated with 19th Century memorabilia including prehistoric Native American artifacts Mimbres Pottery, pictures of Apache Chiefs, and other relics. Currently it is the home of the local Melodrama Company. Shows begin at 8 and reservations are highly recommended.
Updated Apr 17, 2009
Phone: (575) 388-3848
Website: http://www.pinosaltos.org/entertainment.html
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One of the most famous buildings in the historic town of Pinos Altos (Tall Pines) is probably the Buckhorn Saloon. During its heyday it was reputed to get pretty wild. Normally it houses a restaurant that serves dinner only starting at 6PM. It also has an open mike night on Mondays and live music Wednesday through Saturdays.
It is closed on Sundays. Reservations are a must. It is closed right now, though, for renovation!
Updated Apr 17, 2009
Phone: (575) 538-9911
Website: http://www.pinosaltos.org/entertainment.html
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Also in the town is the Pinos Altos Museum. The museum houses a collection of antique items from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The museum is housed in a log cabin from the 1860s and at one time the building served as the 1st schoolhouse in Grant County. it has been owned by the same family since it was built. It has a large giftshop and only costs $1 to go in the museum. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM daily.
Written Apr 16, 2009
Phone: (575) 388-1882
Website: http://www.pinosaltos.org
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The Pinos Altos Ice Cream Parlor, Cafe, Gift Shop and Post Office is housed in the Norton Store which was built in the early 1860s. It houses a small restaurant, the post office, a general store, and a gift shop all crammed into a small space. There is a counter with stools and a few small tables. The walls and the rest of the space is crammed full of various items. Antiques, photos, downhome humor, etc. The owners seemed pretty friendly and the clientele was a mixture of locals and tourists. The sign saying "If it's called Tourist Season, why can't we shoot them" is a joke (I think).
Favorite Dish: I had the Cornbread Pie which is a layer of cornbread covered with chili, cheese, onions and (optional) jalapeno peppers. It was pretty good and reasonably priced.
Written Apr 17, 2009
Phone: (575) 534-1997
Pinos Altos is an interesting historic town on the main route between Silver City and the Gila Cliff Dwellings. If you are going to the cliff dwellings and have the time it is worth a brief stop. One...
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