Named for the 15th century explorer, Columbus is a village in Luna County, New Mexico. On March 9, 1916, the small border town was attacked by Mexican revolutionaries led by General Francisco “Pancho” Villa, who pillaged and burned its business district. Eighteen Americans, mostly civilians, were killed, along with from seventy to seventy-five Villistas. Columbus is just north of the Mexican town of Puerto Palomas.
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Originally established as a cattle operation in 1918, the Columbus, New Mexico ranch turned to farming after the drought of the 1950s, primarily growing onions. Its history, wholesale and truckload lots, and other resources are put forward, including recipes.
http://www.carzaliavalley.com/
Representing the Columbus Electric Cooperative, a non-profit, consumer-owned electric system providing electric service to rural southwestern New Mexico and southeastern Arizona, the co-op is headquartered in Columbus, New Mexico. Its services, scholarship and rebate programs, and contacts are posted.
http://www.columbusco-op.org/
A campus of Deming Public Schools, the PK-6th grade school is located in Columbus, New Mexico. Class pages, a directory of faculty and staff, and policy information are put forward.
http://columbus.demingps.org
The public library’s location, library hours, and computer hours are posted, along with an overview of its collections, services, and programs.
http://www.columbusvillage.lib.nm.us/
Columbus, New Mexico Historical Society
The non-profit museum and gift shop is housed in the former Columbus train station. Photographs of the facility, its location, hours of operation, and contacts are featured.
http://www.columbushistoricalsociety.org/
Established in 1891, Columbus is a New Mexico border town. An overview of the town, historical information, photographs, and a guide to local businesses, real estate companies, points of interest, and other resources are featured.
http://www.columbusnewmexico.com/
Offering daily, weekly and monthly rates, the guest lodging facility includes a breakfast cafe, espresso bar, and meeting place. The inn, the accommodations, and rates are discussed, and directions to the hotel in Columbus, New Mexico are posted.
http://marthasplacebedandbreakfastcolumbusnewmexico.com/
Promised Land Community Church
The PLCC church building is available to the Columbus, New Mexico community for religious services by any Christian denomination. Its policies, fees, and contacts are posted, along with information about area lodging and other resources.
http://www.promisedlandcommunitychurch.org/
