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Lincoln Fandango Celebrates Billy the Kid Trail Ride
2009
Get a hands-on, seat-in-the-saddle look at New Mexico’s
Western heritage up close and personal with the folks in
Lincoln, NM when they celebrate completion of the
seventh annual Billy the Kid Trail Ride May 16, 2009.
The Billy the Kid Trail Ride begins in Ft. Sumner May
9, 2009 and travels 125 miles to Lincoln over the same
route that Billy the Kid used to move between Lincoln
and Ft. Sumner after his infamous escape from the
Lincoln County Jail in April 1881. With historically
accurate reenactments, story telling, chuck wagon
dinners and safe horsemanship, the Billy the Kid Trail
Ride, through its host ranches, offers a true western
experience while preserving lands and landmarks.
After the riders hit Lincoln May 16 – and after a
well-earned opportunity to freshen up – they will join
Lincoln residents and their visitors in the fun of an
old fashion Fandango at the Lincoln State Monument
Visitor’s Center, beginning at 5 p.m. Green chile stew,
frijoles, tortillas and homemade cobbler with ice cream
are on the menu; and story tellers and musicians will
provide the entertainment.
Lodging is available in Lincoln for the riders and
other visitors are welcome to participate in the
Fandango.
"This is a great way to share in the legend that is
Billy the Kid," said Michael Cerletti, Secretary of the
New Mexico Tourism Department. "It is incredible how
everyone has came together to create this living
monument to Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett and the Wild West
of southern New Mexico. The Billy the Kid Trail Ride is
an unforgettable eight days of starry skies and
campfires, history and memories to last a lifetime."
For more information about the Lincoln Fandango, call
The Ellis Store Country Inn, 800-653-6460, or the Dolan
House, 575-653-4670.
For more Information on the Billy the Kid Trail Ride
contact Beth MacQuigg, 505-550-9508 or emacquigg@comcast.net.
Article and photo
courtesy New Mexico Tourism Department
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