Near this spot in the summer of 1877, soldiers
of Troop A of the U.S. Tenth Cavalry endured
substantial hardship. During an attempt to force
a band of Kwahada Comanche warriors back
to their reservation in Oklahoma, the soldiers
became lost, . . . — — Map (db m300921) HM
Blackwater Draw consists of several important archaeological sites that have yielded much information about the big-game hunting way of life. Some of the animals that were hunted, like the mammoth, are long extinct. Eastern New Mexico University's . . . — — Map (db m56114) HM
This university was established at Portales in 1927 by the State Legislature as the Eastern New Mexico Normal School. It opened for the 1934-35 School year with 274 students. Originally established to train teachers for rural schools, Eastern now . . . — — Map (db m56118) HM
Portales derives its name from the porch-like appearance of a cave entrance at nearby Portales Springs. It developed as a major peanut producing region in the early twentieth century, after the Pecos Valley Railroad opened the area for commercial . . . — — Map (db m56117) HM
Portales derives its name from the porch-like appearance of a cave entrance at nearby Portales Springs. It developed as a major peanut producing region in the early twentieth century, after the Pecos Valley Railroad opened the area for commercial . . . — — Map (db m56120) HM
In 1879, the first ranch was established in the area. The Pecos
Valley and Northeastern Railroad (known locally as the Pea Vine)
did not reach this box tent establishment until 1898, but was
instrumental to the founding of Portales. In 1899 the . . . — — Map (db m298145) HM
Rose Powers White worked tirelessly to compile histories of early pioneers of southeastern New Mexico. She published numerous articles and was frequently asked to lecture to organizations and school groups. She served as president of the New . . . — — Map (db m56113) HM
Founded 1939
History and Anthropology of Roosevelt County
Open
Tue.-Fri. 10:00 to 4:00
Sat. 12:00 to 5:00
Closed Sun. & Mon.
Admission Free — — Map (db m300924) HM
