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« Winston » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. This page may induce feelings of deja vu. Don't be alarmed. | ||
  A history of Winston (coupled with information about nearby Chloride) is at the New Mexico Wanderings site. Note that the Winston information at this site seems to be over before it actually is... keep going and you'll come to a fair bit more, including photo presentations. The pictures are quick-loading, but poor quality. Worth looking at, though, as is the Pioneer Story about the Outlaw, Black Jack a few clicks later. A Winston page with a little history, some photos, and - if you're using one of the newer browsers - some banjo-pickin' that gets just plain agonizing after a while. From www.ghosttowns.com. If the banjo is making you feel like you're in hillbilly hell, click on over to this page from the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, which has only one not-particularly-inspiring photo, but the same text and no banjo. Don't miss Winston as seen through the quirky eyes of garden-hose-flattening New Mexico Ghost Towns.... and Other Little-Known Places. The headlines scream, "Winston Spring Fiesta To Feature Burro Races, Cow Chip Poker!" Sadly, there are no photos. REDTT knows a Good Thing when it hears it. Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « Chloride » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. This page may induce feelings of deja vu. Don't be alarmed. | ||
 A great history of Chloride (coupled with information about nearby Winston) is at the New Mexico Wanderings site. Note that the Chloride information at this site seems to be over before it actually is... keep going and you'll come to a fair bit more, including photo presentations. The pictures are quick-loading, but poor quality. Worth looking at, though. From the REDTT publication Trails & Treasures comes an article titled "Pioneer Store Museum in Chloride: Preserving Sierra County's Heritage." A Chloride page with a little history, a number of good photos, and - if you're using one of the newer browsers - some banjo-pickin' that gets just plain agonizing after a while. From www.ghosttowns.com. If the banjo is making you feel like you're in hillbilly hell, click on over to this page from the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, which has only one not-particularly-inspiring photo, but the same text and no banjo. Don't miss Chloride as seen through the quirky eyes of crosswalk-meditating New Mexico Ghost Towns.... and Other Little-Known Places. Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « Cuchillo » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. This page may induce feelings of deja vu. Don't be alarmed. | ||
 A Cuchillo page with a little history, some photos, and - if you're using one of the newer browsers - some banjo-pickin' that gets just plain agonizing after a while. From www.ghosttowns.com. If the banjo is making you feel like you're in hillbilly hell, click on over to this page from the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, which has only one not-particularly-inspiring photo, but the same text and no banjo. The headlines scream, "Festival Offers Homemade Pecan Treats!" Sadly, there are no samples on the page. REDTT knows a Good Thing when it tastes it. Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « Placita » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. This page may induce feelings of deja vu. Don't be alarmed. | ||
 A combined page about Monticello and nearby Placita with a little history, some photos, and - if you're using one of the newer browsers - some banjo-pickin' that gets just plain agonizing after a while. From www.ghosttowns.com. If the banjo is making you feel like you're in hillbilly hell, click on over to this page from the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, which has only one not-particularly-inspiring photo, but contains the same text about Placita and no banjo. Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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| « Monticello » These links will open in a new browser window on your desktop. When you're finished surfing, close the window to return to this page. This page may induce feelings of deja vu. Don't be alarmed. | ||
 A combined page about Monticello and nearby Placita with a little history, some photos, and - if you're using one of the newer browsers - some banjo-pickin' that gets just plain agonizing after a while. From www.ghosttowns.com. If the banjo is making you feel like you're in hillbilly hell, click on over to this page from the Sierra County Chamber of Commerce, which has only one not-particularly-inspiring photo, but contains the same text about Monticello and no banjo. Remember that "ghost town" doesn't necessarily mean "uninhabited." Respect the residents in these little communities while you enjoy the area's history and scenery. Please have a look at these Ghost Town Guidelines from New Mexico Ghost Towns... and Other Little-Known Places. Enjoy the nature, history, and culture of southwest New Mexico - but don't disturb the natural, historical, and cultural sites. Do not remove, destroy, or deface anything on any site; strict laws protect artifacts on State, Federal, Indian, and private lands. Buying, selling, trading, or transporting these stolen items is also illegal. Please report looting and vandalism to federal land management authorities or the local sheriff. Hide all traces of your travels as the Apache hid their passing so these wildlands may remain unspoiled, the historical sites may remain true to their history, and the developed sites may remain clean and pleasant. Thank you. | ||
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