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Backwater Draw Archaeological Site and Museum

First occupied by Clovis people about 11,000 years ago.

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Getting There & Details

Address: Museum: 5 miles northeast of Portales on US-70Site 5 miles north of Portales on NM-467.
Phone: 505-356-5235
Website: www.enmu.edu
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While You're in Portales

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Minerals collected nationwide, Mexico. Presentations by ENMU faculty.

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Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

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The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

More than 85 windmills from around the world with many restored windmills displayed.

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Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.

Includes Roosevelt County Courthouse, U.S. Post Office, retail shops.

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Outdoors

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