Up early looking forward to getting out of the flat wide open desert. Only about 60 miles west is a little mountain town at the base of Sierra Blanca which rises to 12,000 feet not far from town. The campground is at 6300 feet. It is SO much nicer here than the last few days in the flat land.
After setting up, we went to the visitor’s center for the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway which was down the road a mile or so. Next door to the center is the Hubbard Museum of the American West which is a Smithsonian Affiliate. They have a collection of over 30 wagons, carriages, carts and buggies, many un-restored in incredible condition from the 1800’s and early 1900’s. There’s also a very large collection of antique firearms, including a pistol reported to have once been owned by Billy the Kid.
It was too late to start the scenic byway drive so we explored Ruidoso to find a quaint little mountain town with one main street having lodges, shops and restaurants. This is closing weekend for the Ski Apache ski area which supports the town in winter so it’s pretty deserted.
Stopped at Wal-Mart and met a local who works with a group called Ecoservants helping youth and building trails. Got some great trips on things to see and places to eat around town.
Returned to campground, on our walk talked with several neighbors including one couple from Grand Rapids. Spent some time writing on blog.
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