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Historical Columbus Crossroads |
 Hidden in plain
sight at the seemingly prophetic
intersection of
Interstates 9/11,
lies
a historical little town
nestled firmly in the
footprints left
by the dramatic events that transformed the
United States at the
Turn Of The 20th Century.
A true American story
called
Columbus, New Mexico.
Established in 1891.
 Nine out of ten people
will recognize the name
of our most infamous
figure,
Pancho Villa,
but few will know who he
is, or how his name made
history. In short, the
last time the
Continental U.S.
was invaded by a foreign
army prior to the Sept
11th, 2001 attacks on
the World Trade Center
and Pentagon, was the
1916
Pancho
Villa raid on Columbus.
(The largest city in New
Mexico at the time.) The
official military
response by the  United
States Army further
marked Columbus a place
of
transition. It's
where the soldiers in
what's
recognized as
"The Last Ride Of The
United States Calvary"
witnessed the first
military use of
mechanized
transportation, and tank
divisions. (Led by a
young George Patton)
Those Calvary men also
saw the maiden flight of
the newly formed 1st
Aero Squadron, featuring
the
"Jenny" airplane
made infamous by its
upside-down image
misprinted on what is
now the world most
prized and valuable
postage stamp. Read more
about the Pancho Villa
raid on our
COLUMBUS IN U.S. HISTORY
page.
 Columbus,
New Mexico has a fascinating history, a 24-hour
border crossing, a varied and unique geology, a
New Mexico State Park, a museum, and a mild
winter climate. Columbus is a New Mexican
village which attracts tourists, artists,
historians, authors, and retirees from all over
the U.S.
 Columbus
has an unusual and colorful history. The village
was first established in 1891, just across the
border from Palomas, Mexico. In 1902, when the
El Paso/Santa Fe Railroad Line opened a station
for Columbus, the residents moved themselves and
their village three miles north to the present
location.
 Of
particular interest to visitors and serious
historians alike are the Columbus Historical
Museum, the Columbus historical walking tour
which explains several sites associated with the
Raid, and Pancho Villa State Park which was the
original grounds of Pershing's Camp Furlong.
 While
Columbus is not in the mountains, it has ranges
on all four sides. To the east and north of
Columbus is the Florida Mountain range; to the
west and north is the Tres Hermanas Range; south
into Mexico is the Sierra de los Palomas, and to
the north is Cooke's Range.
 Those
who appreciate the flora and fauna of the
Chihuahuan Desert love the open ranges around
Columbus. Depending upon the season,
hummingbirds, snow geese, dove, quail, hawks,
eagles, finches, rabbits, hares, and many types
of lizards are plentiful. Chaparral, sage, and
other desert herbs, plants, and wild flowers are
abundant.
While Columbus remains a refuge for those who
like the quiet life, many amenities such as a
modern health clinic, a regional learning
center, and high speed internet service provide
a quality of life comparable to many suburban
environments. Major U.S. shopping and
entertainment venues are only an hour away in El
Paso, Texas.
 Another
major attraction is waiting just 3 minutes away
in Old Mexico. Simply park, and walk across the
border for a great cultural shopping, dining,
and most every medical-tourism service you could
ask for!
 The
area has long experienced a successful blend of
cultures between the Anglo and Hispanic peoples.
This southwest tradition can be seen in the
architecture, the foods, and the celebrations
that are so popular in the area.
While lots of people come to the Columbus, New
Mexico area for the attractions, some stay and
become residents. The Columbus area has become a
great community for retirement in southwest New
Mexico. It has also been coveted by artists and
others who want to get away from the crowds. The
low cost of living, and easy access to Mexico
for supplies and services is a big draw.
C'mon America, join us
in rediscovering
Columbus, we're anxious to
meet you and share our
Southwestern
hospitality,
fresh air, clean water,
healing weather, and our
inspiring desert twilight
hour.
Come visit our lazy
little village, where
many of the citizens
might tell you is the
"Center of the
Universe", a vortex of a
sort, a place in the
wilderness where the
past and the future mix
to bring alive each new
day on the border of the
Land of Enchantment.
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