ABOUT US AND LINCOLN COUNTY   

We are very proud of our tradition of representing the entire spectrum of individuals who reside in Lincoln County. Our membership is diversified, including young people, working professionals, ranchers, old timers, artists, retirees and many others. Several of our members commute to our meetings from as far away as Las Cruces, Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Roswell and El Paso. We also work closely with archaeological organizations, as we believe that history and archaeology are part of the same mission.

Our mission is to help preserve, enhance and interpret regional history, as well as to foster a love and respect for the fragile past.

Few places in the country possess the heritage and the famous personalities of the Old West that have made Lincoln County the focus of national attention since the 1800’s. Beginning with the Apache Wars and continuing through the Lincoln County War — Fort Stanton, the Buffalo Soldiers, Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, Black Jack; Pershing; it all happened here.