Alamogordo in Otero County, New Mexico — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Calvin Boles

Yucca Records

Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024

1. Calvin Boles Yucca Records Marker

Inscription. Rockabilly Hall of Fame inductee Calvin Boles founded Alamogordo-based Yucca Records where Long John Hunter, Bobby Fuller, and Willie Nelson recorded early in their careers. Boles wrote some 500 songs and released 237 LPs and 45s, many recorded in his garage. Yucca became a draw for young rock'n roll, country, and blues singers and guitarists from southern New Mexico and Texas. Boles also recorded his own songs, including ballads about local heroes and anti-heroes, and 1958's "From Arrows to Rockets,” a retelling of Tularosa Basin folklore and history.

Erected by New Mexico Historic Preservation Division.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.

Location. 32° 48.063′ N, 105° 58.68′ W. Marker is in Alamogordo, New Mexico, in Otero County. It is at the intersection of U.S. 54 and Taylor Ranch Road, on the left when traveling south on U.S. 54. The marker is located along the east side of the highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alamogordo NM 88310, United

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States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Mexico’s Pecos Valley. It is also in the American Borderlands

and in the Southwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Comanchería,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dog Canyon (approx. 4.1 miles away); Commission for the Blind Orientation Center (approx. 6½ miles away); Buffalo Soldier (approx. 6.9 miles away); Roadrunner Emporium (approx. 6.9 miles away); a different marker also named Roadrunner Emporium (approx. 6.9 miles away); Concrete Telephone Booth (approx. 6.9 miles away); Alamogordo Airborne Monument (approx. 6.9 miles away); To All Veterans (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alamogordo.

Calvin Boles Yucca Records Marker - Reverse Side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024

2. Calvin Boles Yucca Records Marker - Reverse Side

The view of the Calvin Boles Yucca Records Marker along the street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, July 24, 2024

3. The view of the Calvin Boles Yucca Records Marker along the street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 819 times since then and 100 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.