Heading West Through the Mountains

Looks pretty flat as you leave Truth or Consequences but that definitely changes.

This is ranchland and cattle cross the road so beware.

Yes, we will be going up there.

First stop on the way is Hillsboro which was founded in 1877 when gold was discovered.

 Now the town is more of a place to get away to relax since it is only about 30 miles from T or C.

It was pretty quiet when we drove through.

Too small to read but these signs reminded me of the old Burma Shave signs.

Percha Creek is a unique bridge build in 1927. No longer in use but a stopping point on the side of the highway.

No cars go on this bridge.

 Next stop was Kingston which became a very busy town when silver was discovered.

Sadie Orchard Is an important woman in New Mexico history. Starting as a prostitute, she moved up in the world and definitely made her mark.

Leaving these towns, we moved on and up to the Gila National Forest.

Emory Pass. Believe it or not, this is a popular bicycling area with even more climb heading toward Silver City. You need good breaks no matter how you are traveling.

There are several picnic areas as well as several camping areas without hookups.

Know your RV height if you intend to haul your RV up these mountains.

This was an unusual sight until we got close enough to figure out what we were looking at.

It is an active copper mine.

There is a great pull off area telling all about the mine.

These tires are shoring up the road down by the mine.

You don't realize how big they are until you see this display. And they come off one of the giant pieces of mining equipment in use.

The rock to the left of the bluff is the kneeling nun.

We were almost to Silver City which was our goal when we saw this sign for an historic fort. Of course, we stopped.

It is kind of sad to see these disintegrating buildings.

This one is being a little better preserved.

Next up, Silver City.