El Camino Real
Geronimo Springs Museum, NM
This history museum provides displays on multiple facets of the local area.
The Fossil Room highlights the mammoth and mastodon skulls that were found in Sierra County.
The Military Room features displays about early forts, and has memorials to local residents who were military heroes.
The Apache Room features a life-size statue of Geronimo and has displays explaining the history and culture of the Apaches who once lived in the area.
The Hispanic Heritage Room and Ranch Room contain exhibits on these early settlers and their cultures.
The Pottery Room features a world class collection of Mimbres Pottery, the unique Black-on-White designs of the early Mimbres people.
The Log Cabin is an authentic miner's cabin which was moved to the site.
The Ralph Edwards Room tells the story of the name change from Hot Springs to Truth or Consequences.
Other rooms contain displays of the early settlement of Sierra County and Hot Springs and the heritage of the different cultures of the area.
Photo Credits
- Public domain. Photo by Miller Photography Studio

