Trade center for Hispanics and Americans after 1835, site of Kearney's proclamation of New Mexico as a United States possession.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Things to do near Las Vegas, NM
Lisboa Springs Hatchery
Oldest state trout hatchery. Visitor center...
Tucumcari Historical Museum
Farm / ranch exhibits, Indian artifacts, early-town memoriabilia....
Victory Ranch
Petting / feeding ranch for South American alpacas. Visitor center / gift shop....
Eklund Dining Room / Saloon
Hotel built 1892-1902. Wild West photos....
Cimarron Canyon State Park
Features Cimarron Palisades, 400-foot-high crenellated granite formations. Campsites, rainbow/brown trout fishing...