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 Chloride
Chloride, Located 60 miles north of Las Cruces on Highway 52, was settled in 1881 by miners after silver chloride ore was discovered nearby. The town grew to a population of 2,000, at one point boasting eight saloons, three general stores and 12 producing mines - the one in St. Cloud is still in operation. Today, about 20 people reside in Chloride.
Hillsboro
Located 70 miles north of Las Cruces on Highway 152, Hillsboro, was founded in 1877 as a gold miners town. Today, Hillsboro’s fortunes now rest on apples, not gold. There are quaint gift shops, restaurants, the Black Range Museum and the remains of the Sierra County Courthouse. The annual Hillsboro Apple Festival is held the first weekend in September.
Winston
Located 100 miles north of Las Cruces on Highway 52, Winston was first settled in 1881, growing to a population of 3,100 within three years. Today, the home and carriage house owned by founder Frank Winston still stands, along with an 1890s schoolhouse.
Chise, Cuchillo, Monticello, Placita & Kingston
Small, historic ranching towns along Highway 52 and 142 with plazas, churches and interesting old buildings.
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