| Nestled in the high desert
along the foothills of Cookes Range, Hidden Valley Ranch is a quiet
refuge in a dramatic setting. No trains or highways, just 7,000
acres of open range framed by endless skies, a setting that makes
it truly one of the hidden treasures of the southwest. The absolute
tranquility, diverse wildlife and stark beauty, invite you to stay
and enjoy the ranch, while a wealth of sights and activities beckon
to you from the surrounding area.
The ranch is only ten minutes from historic Deming, chile capital
of the world, and an hour from Mexico. The Deming Luna Mimbres Museum
offers insights into native culture, including renowned Mimbreno
Indian pottery. Exploration in any direction offers more insights
into the area's rich cultural, historical, and geological heritage.
Silver City, forty-five minutes northwest of Deming,
is a quiet town that is home to many local artists and artisans.
It is also the gateway to the Gila National Wilderness, the nation's
first designated wilderness area and the site of Lake Roberts and
the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. Here visitors search
for the secrets of the peoples who inhabited and forsook the dwellings
in the last 2,000 years. Close by are the Catwalk, providing dramatic
views of sheer rock walls and the Whitewater River, and the City
of Rocks State Park, where forces of nature have sculpted their
own version of a fossilized city.
Three other state parks: Spring Canyon, Rock Hound, and Pancho Villa
provide rich scenery, distinct wildlife, botanical gardens, historical
sites, and a chance to search for and keep semi-precious stones.
The abundance of rock hounds in the area spurs annual rock shows
(in March and December). Other favorite local events include the
Annual Great American Duck Races (August), Southwestern New Mexico
State Fair (October), monthly archery and sporting clays tournaments,
and nightly stargazing. With the abundance of things to see and
do at a ranch that thinks of guests as family, you could find yourself
returning often.
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