Grant County · 🏛️ History
Pinos Altos
Historic mining village 7 miles north of Silver City on NM-15. Old West atmosphere, mountain scenery, restaurants, the Hearst Church, and the Buckhorn Saloon.
Gold was discovered here in 1860. Pinos Altos retains adobe and log-cabin buildings, an 1898 Hearst-funded church, the Buckhorn Saloon & Opera House, and the Pinos Altos Cemetery.
NM-15 north is a winding 20-minute drive from Silver City — slow, scenic, and a frequent on-the-way stop for travelers headed to the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
Best for: a long lunch at the Buckhorn followed by a stroll through the cemetery and the museum.
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