What’s the story how Antelope Wells, NM became known as the “official” southern terminus of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route? Why? Because logistically, it’s a nightmare. (Cover photo credit by Jeffery Sharp) While down here at the Columbus, New Mexico terminus, it’s a dream come true for a comfortable and convenient start or finish …
I’m not blowing smoke here folks, I’m talking about rolling up, and taking your hits on the Tres Hermanas Challenge (THC). A fifty-nine mile ACA accredited alternate bikepacking route to start or finish the GDMBR. (editors note: The GDMBR is a 3300 mile bikepaking trail from Columbus to Banff, Canada, or vice verse. Local weekend …
Join us every March (closet weekend to March 9), as we honor the history and sacrifices of the Villa Raid with a day of remembrance, friendship, and community! Memorial Ride from the border into Columbus, NM. Ride in Luna County’s longest horse parade. Mariachis and folkloric dancers in the Plaza downtown. Vendors, food booths and …
Dateline Columbus, NM December 1, 2025: Martha J. Skinner was a force. An independent woman way ahead of her time. A loyal mother of two boys. A trophy wife to five husbands & My mom. by – Addison Bachman (Martha’s son) I do intend on memorializing my memories about my mother in print and/or video. …
Search for “Hotels in Columbus, NM”, I guarantee you’ll find the Hole in the Wall Getaway, it’s the only “Hole-tel” in all of New Mexico Boasting of nearly unobstructed sunrise and sunset views, with the city lights of Palomas, Mexico illuminating our southern horizon nightly, the rental is centered in the middle of a 1.25 …
If you’ve ever wondered where the past feels oddly present—and where your passport might come in handy on a morning stroll—you’ll want to check out this surprising spot. It’s a place where history buffs, bird watchers, and folks who love a good story all seem to get along just fine. And yes, it’s in the …
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My best advice for biking the miles of trails in and around Columbus, New Mexico is: “If the stick is moving, IT’S NOT A STICK!” editors note: Best viewed in landscape on phones. Although our Great Divide Mountain Bike Route (GDMBR) Start/Finish Line brings 100’s of bike-packers through our village throughout the Spring, Summer and …
written by BigAddison The first sign of life I enter in the Captain’s log this morning is doing the moon walk as the dawning sun breaks across the South POL of the Luna County NM surface. Riding a bike on the grounds of Luna surfaces can be extreme and challenging. My exploration always starts …
First 900 head come across into Arizona; Columbus, N.M., set to admit herds next week. EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – A beef industry association is hailing the reopening of America’s borders to Mexican cattle exports. Almost 900 head of cattle crossed the border into the U.S. from Agua Prieta, Mexico, at 3:50 p.m. on Monday at …
