The village of Fort Sumner, New Mexico is the home of the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility, the alleged burial site of Billy the Kid, and the seat of De Baca County. Established as a military fort, charged with the internment of the nearby Navajo and Mescalero Apache populations from 1863 to 1868, the community was named for Edwin Vose Sumner, former military governor of New Mexico. Fort Sumner is south to southeast of Santa Rosa.
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Highlighting the life and legend of the famed outlaw, William Bonney, also known as Billy the Kid, who is said to have been killed, and to be buried in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, the museum features artifacts of the Wild West, including Bonney’s rifle, chaps and spurs, an original wanted poster, and locks of his hair, as well as displays of other famous and infamous people who frequented the area. Its location, hours, and schedules are posted.
http://www.billythekidmuseumfortsumner.com/
Situated at Fort Sumner State Monument, the Bosque Redondo Memorial commemorates the persecution and imprisonment of thousands of Navajo and hundreds of Mescalero Apache on a reservation known as Bosque Redondo at Fort Sumner, New Mexico. The history is outlined here, and a slide show of the memorial is included.
http://www.bosqueredondomemorial.com/
Directions to its facilities in Fort Sumner and Santa Rosa, New Mexico are given, along with a schedule of events, an outline of its services and merchandise, its pre-arrangement and immediate arrangement policies, and contacts. Obituaries are published to the site.
http://www.chavezfuneralhome.com/
De Baca Family Practice Clinic
A full service, federally qualified health center, the Fort Sumner medical clinic serves patients from De Baca and the surrounding counties, offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and school-based services, among others. Its staff, location, and hours are posted.
http://www.debacaclinic.org/
Fort Sumner Chamber of Commerce
Also known as the De Baca Chamber of Commerce, the non-profit organization works in concert with the village government to enhance the economic and business interests of the community and its membership, with a focus on energy, agriculture, tourism and retail. A member directory, calendar of meetings and events, and contacts are featured.
http://www.fortsumnerchamber.com/
The PK-12th grade public school administrative district is headquartered in Fort Sumner, New Mexico. District standards, school policies, class and group pages, and faculty and staff listings are featured, along with a school schedule and calendar of events.
http://www.ftsumnerk12.com/
Based in Fort Sumner, New Mexico, the real estate company facilitates the buying and selling of farm, ranch, residential, and commercial properties throughout the state of New Mexico. Its office location, hours, and contacts are posted.
http://www.ranchesetc.com/
