When this farming and ranching community, San
Patricio was founded in about 1875, it was called
Ruidoso. When an Irish priest built a small
church here (right), dedicating it to St. Patrick,
the name was changed to San Patricio. The town
became a favorite hangout of Billy the Kid during
the time of the Lincoln County War. In 1878 a
posse ransacked the village while searching for
Billy and other "Regulators."
San Patricio, in more recent times, has been home to actress Helen Hayes, author Paul Horgan and artists Michael Hurd, Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth. Peter Hurd bought land along the Rio Ruidoso and built an adobe hacienda by the river. An avid polo player, Hurd built his own polo field and a stable for his ponies.
Today, adjacent to the polo field, is found the Hurd La Rinconada Gallery.
Not far away is the J. Kiker Gallery in Old Hondo. Started in a small metal building, it has evolved into a stunning 2500 square foot gallery and studio. Driving up the winding road, you are instantly drawn to the warm New Mexico colors. Red entry doors opens into the gallery with a hand-painted fireplace, vigas and hardwood floors.
San Patricio, in more recent times, has been home to actress Helen Hayes, author Paul Horgan and artists Michael Hurd, Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth. Peter Hurd bought land along the Rio Ruidoso and built an adobe hacienda by the river. An avid polo player, Hurd built his own polo field and a stable for his ponies.
Today, adjacent to the polo field, is found the Hurd La Rinconada Gallery.
Not far away is the J. Kiker Gallery in Old Hondo. Started in a small metal building, it has evolved into a stunning 2500 square foot gallery and studio. Driving up the winding road, you are instantly drawn to the warm New Mexico colors. Red entry doors opens into the gallery with a hand-painted fireplace, vigas and hardwood floors.
Glencoe New Mexico
Coe Family Farm
Several brothers from the Coe family came here from Missouri in 1875, harvesting their first crop the following year. In the summer of 1877 William Bonney, later known as Billy the Kid, worked as a hand on the Coe Ranch.
Coe Family Farm
Several brothers from the Coe family came here from Missouri in 1875, harvesting their first crop the following year. In the summer of 1877 William Bonney, later known as Billy the Kid, worked as a hand on the Coe Ranch.
Coe Family Farm
Tinne New Mexico
Tinne Silver Dollar
Tinnie began life in 1876 as "Analla." Later, it was called Las Cuevas (the caves), for the caves in which the earliest settlers lived, then, for a short time, "Cuba.
Tinne Silver Dollar
Tinnie began life in 1876 as "Analla." Later, it was called Las Cuevas (the caves), for the caves in which the earliest settlers lived, then, for a short time, "Cuba.