High in the Sierra Fangoso Mountains of southern
New Mexico roosts an unfolding yarn, a frontier
village defying its ghost town fate. Drop by on your vacation and get an assay check on our little community, unspoiled and
largely undiscovered. Ride the Solomon
Line’s old-time steam train from Las Cruces or
drive the winding mountain road. Rub elbows
with present-day artists, writers and Army defense
workers. Share space with the meandering myths of yesterday. Questions?
We’ll see you soon.
Meanwhile, take a look
around at our history, artistic endeavours, industry, events and more.
And visit our village blog (Sierra Fangoso Fantasia), although most of the locals seem to have lost interest in blogging, lately;
sound off, join a discussion, or give
us some feedback.
Rockman Canyon Press
The Rio Fangoso trail may date from the explorations of Juan de Oñate y Salazar (1550-1626) who crossed the Rio Grande near present day El Paso in 1598. We know he passed near the Organ Mountains, and one of his men drowned in the nearby Robledo mountains, named for the deceased. He may well have ventured across the Sierra Fangosos before continuing up the Rio
Grande. The trail was considered ancient when Lieutenant-Colonel Phillip St. George Cooke established the more southerly Cooke’s Trail during the Mexican War of 1846.
Lloyd Barnstaff Lloyd, Principal of Rockman Canyon Press, sponsors research into the origins of the Rio Fangoso Trail. Catch up on your reading, and enjoy one of these latest offerings.
Dr. Lloyd welcomes your observations. If you'd like to review a book, apply here.
Rockman Canyon Press
Morgan Mercantile
Solomon Line Mudgap Station
Roads have improved
This video was the winning entry in the Bohannon High School Class of '98 competition for "The Best of Mudgap History."'
