This cache is part of a series of caches placed by New Mexico
Geocachers in a cooperative effort with New Mexico State Parks
(NMSP) to celebrate New Mexico State Parks 75th Anniversary. A
cache has been placed in each of the 34 state parks around New
Mexico.
A new 6,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall showcases vehicles and
artifacts from the 1916 Pancho Villa raid on Columbus, NM and
historic Camp Furlong. Stroll through the remnants of the historic
camp and the desert botanical gardens. Camping and picnic areas
available.
Be sure to check the following points of interest while you are
there.
* Pancho Villa State Park’s new museum, houses historical
artifacts dating from Pancho Villa’s raid in 1916 and the U.S.
Army’s subsequent Punitive Expedition into Mexico.
* Coote’s Hill is the most prominent feature in the park and is
wrapped in a beautiful botanical garden that includes a variety of
cacti and native plants.
* Three park buildings are listed on the National Register of
Historic Places, the 1902 former U.S. Customs House, two adobe
structures from the Camp Furlong-era and the Camp Furlong
Recreation Hall.
It is not necessary to cross the fence to find the cache.
Since this cache is located within the State Park system, a Day
Use or Annual Pass, which can be obtained from any State Park, will
be required.
If you see any of the Park's staff while you are there, be sure
to let them know you are a Geocacher.
Placed with permission.
