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  Lincoln County, New Mexico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lincoln County is a county located in the state of New Mexico.
In the county the population is spread out with 22.70% under the age of 18, 6.00% from 18 to 24, 23.20% from 25 to 44, 30.20% from 45 to 64, and 17.90% who are 65 years of age or older.
The median income for a household in the county is $33,886, and the median income for a family is $40,035.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lincoln_County,_New_Mexico   (478 words)

  
 Lincoln County War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Lincoln County War was a conflict between two entrenched factions in 19th century America's western frontier.
The "war" was between a faction led by wealthy ranchers and another faction led by the wealthy owners of the monopolistic general store in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
However, a new sheriff allied with The House faction, George Peppin, laid siege to McSween's adobe home in the center of Lincoln while Bonney, McSween and several comrades were inside.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lincoln_County_War   (595 words)

  
 Lincoln County Carrizozo, New Mexico (Counties)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Capitan is in Lincoln County, and in the Southeast New Mexico region.
Lincoln is in Lincoln County, and in the Southeast New Mexico region.
Ruidoso is in Lincoln County, and in the Southwest New Mexico region.
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 Ruidoso & Lincoln County | New Mexico | Onroute Destinations
He escaped from the Lincoln County Courthouse, killing two guards, only to be chased to Fort Sumner by Pat Garrett (the county sheriff) and shot to death.
Lincoln County lies in high country, north of Cloudcroft and east of Roswell.
Sierra Blanca Peak, with an elevation of 12,003 feet, is the highest mountain in southern New Mexico.
www.onroute.com /destinations/new_mexico/ruidoso.html   (488 words)

  
 Lincoln County, New Mexico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lincoln County is a county located in the U. Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. State of New Mexico.
As of the census of 2000, there are 19,411 people, 8,202 households, and 5,634 families residing in the county.
The racial makeup of the county is 83.60% White, 0.35% African American, 1.95% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 11.28% from other races, and 2.48% from two or more races.
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 Lincoln County Daytrips Ruidoso New Mexico Cabins and RV Campground
Southern New Mexico was one of the country's last frontiers, and its simple charm can still be found in the lingering patches of unspoiled wilderness.
Bursting with geological contrast, southern New Mexico is home to the vivid Fort Stanton Cave, the glittering desert of White Sands National Monument, and the pristine Sacramento Mountains.
The grasslands in southeastern New Mexico were ruled by cattle kings such as John Chisum, who moved from Texas in 1872 to establish a ranch near what is now Roswell.
www.hombregordito.com /lincoln.html   (1542 words)

  
 Lincoln - New Mexico Ghost Town
In essence, the Lincoln County War was a conflict between two civilian factions for political and economic control of the area.
Lincoln continued to serve as a supply center for ranches and mines in the area and in 1888 reported a population of about eight hundred residents.
Today the Main Street of Lincoln is a beautifully preserved monument to the Lincoln County War, thanks to the remaining citizens.
www.ghosttowns.com /states/nm/lincoln.html   (212 words)

  
 Lincoln County, New Mexico, History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lincoln County is in central New Mexico, in southwest United States.
In 1889, part of Lincoln County was cut off to form Chaves and Eddy Counties.
Lincoln County, New Mexico, Population, 1990 to 2000
nmwanderings.com /lincoln.htm   (97 words)

  
 Lincoln County, New Mexico
\nLincoln County is a county located in the U.S. State of New Mexico.
\nIn the late 1870s the so-called Lincoln County War broke out between ranchers and the owners of the county's largest general store.
\nAccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 12,513 km² (4,831 mi²).
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 Lincoln County, New Mexico Encyclopedia Article, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
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 PostersBySteve Posters Buy Online Artist Signed Limited Edition Poster Titled: LINCOLN COUNTY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
This poster, is the first in a series of four posters that show scenes of Lincoln County New Mexico.
Lincoln County is also purple mountains, turquoise skies, mauve sunsets, and wide-open spaces.
The area on the poster LINCOLN COUNTY which Snippet C covers is at the skyline about 2/3 of the way across.
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 Lincoln County Stagecoach Photos   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Family owned and operated by the Heimann family, The Lincoln County Overland Stage Company is truly a western adventure based on the rich history of the area.
Off the beaten path, the Lincoln County Overland Stage is an easy drive from Ruidoso and the surrounding area.
Breathtaking views of the best scenery that New Mexico has to offer are all just a part of the excitement.
www.stagecoach.bz /new_page_1.htm   (341 words)

  
 Index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The mission of the County of Lincoln government is to provide residents and visitors the highest quality service possible in a timely and efficient manner.
While the County of Lincoln has made every effort to provide accurate and complete information, various data such as names, telephone numbers, etc. may change prior to updating.
The county provides no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy, reliability or completeness of furnished data.
www.lincolncountynm.net   (143 words)

  
 Welcome to Carrizozo, NM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Welcome to Carrizozo, NM The town of Carrizozo is located in South Central New Mexico.
From its beginnings as an important railroad town in the late 1800’s, to its modern-day status as the county seat, Carrizozo has a rich history, and visitors are welcome to tour the newly-opened Carrizozo Heritage Museum to learn more about the heritage of our town.
With its name derived from the Spanish word “carrizo” meaning a reed-like grass, an extra “zo” was added to proclaim the abundance of the grass in the region, and the town moniker was born.
townofcarrizozo.org   (386 words)

  
 New Mexico Vital Records Information for Counties
Marriage records are available from the County Clerk in the county where the license was issued.
Divorce records are available from the Magistrate Court in the county where the divorce was granted.
All public records for the county can be found in this office and those documents include: deeds, mortgages, judgements, satisfaction of judgements, liens and deeds of trusts.
www.vitalrec.com /nmcounties.html   (1391 words)

  
 Pat Garrett
JUNE 5, 1850 - Pat Garrett is born in Chambers County, Alabana, one of seven children, the son of John Lumpkin Garrett and Elizabeth Ann Jarvis Garrett, farmers.
NOVEMBER 2, 1880 - Pat Garrett, a Democrat, is elected sheriff of Lincoln County.
APRIL 15, 1881 - At Mesilla, New Mexico, a judge turns the Kid over to Sheriff Pat Garrett, after a trial, and orders that he Kid be hanged in Lincoln on May 13.
frontpage.nmia.com /~btkog/garrett.htm   (781 words)

  
 Art Loop 2005 Lincoln County NM Artists Open Studio Tour-July 8-10
Lincoln County, New Mexico is home to a vibrant art scene.
All artists are permanent residents of Lincoln County and fall within the Art Loop boundaries.
Art Loop was started by artists Molly Hart and Todd Shelby in 1996 as a vehicle for showcasing the working artists of rural Lincoln County, New Mexico.
www.artloop.org   (321 words)

  
 Dowlin Historic Old Mill Ruidoso New Mexico
"Captain Paul", as he was known by the locals, was brought to New Mexico to serve at Fort Stanton during the Civil War.
The Old Mill was a grist mill, saw mill, bean thrasher, fl smith shop, general store and (legend has it) a place to purchase, "moonshine", from 1868 to the turn of the 20th Century.
Together, they virtually saved a historic New Mexico landmark, which they opened as a gift shop in 1950.
www.historicoldmill.com   (266 words)

  
 Dragonflies and Damselflies of Lincoln County, New Mexico
Dragonflies and Damselflies of Lincoln County, New Mexico
Those specimens collected this year were added to the checklist of New Mexico Odonata by Dr. Mary Alice Evans which was published by the Denver Museum of Natural History in 1995.
Lincoln, Chaves, and Eddy Counties are proving to be the most biologically diverse areas for dragonflies in New Mexico and eventually may show the greatest diversity of any area in North America.
www.rt66.com /~kjherman/odonata/4LincolnCo.html   (274 words)

  
 The Political Graveyard: Lincoln County, N.M.
For convenient presentation of this material, the site includes a page for each of the more than 3,000 counties in the U.S., as well as for various U.S. and foreign territories and countries.
Assignment of birthplaces, deathplaces, and cemeteries to counties is subject to error.
The intent is to locate places according to current county names and boundaries.
politicalgraveyard.com /geo/NM/LI.html   (509 words)

  
 Lincoln county and Ruidoso New Mexico Real Estate - Charlotta Stewart
Charlotta Stewart is a real estate agent for Century 21 specializing in Lincoln County area properties.
She has a beautiful collection of residential and commercial listings for Alto, Ruidoso Downs, Capitan and Ruidoso New Mexico.
Whether it is buying or selling your first home or finding that special "retreat" cabin, helping you meet your real estate goals is her goal.
www.charlottastewart.com   (92 words)

  
 Ruidoso News Headlines
About half of the 12 county fire stations will require renovation, expansion or rebuilding, according to a report by Lincoln County Emergency Services Coordinator Bill Martin.
In what one opponent described as a prelude to zoning, Lincoln County officials are seeking a planning grant to create a bonafide, state-recognized comprehensive land use plan.
Medical and psychiatric treatment for inmates in the Lincoln County jail accounts for about 16 percent of the total revenues collected annually from a gross receipt tax to reimburse heath care providers for the medically indigent.
www.ruidosonews.com   (200 words)

  
 Lincoln & Otero NM highpoints - www.surgent.net
Sierra Blanca is a huge mountain, looming nearly 12,000 feet high and almost 8,000 feet above the desert valley floor below and making it one of the largest escarpments in New Mexico.
It sits grandly over the Sacramento Range, which is a conglomeration of smaller ranges in southern New Mexico northeast of Alamogordo, west of Roswell, and south of Carrizozo.
It just happens to be dominated by the larger Sierra Blanca nearby, and happens to be the highpoint of Lincoln County because the guy who drew in the county boundary in 1869 placed it just south of the summit, putting the summit itself inside Lincoln County.
www.surgent.net /highpoints/nm/lincolnotero.html   (1487 words)

  
 Lincoln County New Mexico DS3 Network Price Comparisons and Free Consultation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Once we began generating large amounts of volume for our suppliers, we were blessed with special rate plans and promotions that we alone could offer you, our customer.
Our DS3 rates are especially low in New Mexico, particularly in DS3 Lincoln County!
Keywords are placed here to provide a quick summary of the services specifically offered by ShopforDS3 in Lincoln County.
ds3-network.info /nm/lincoln-county.cfm   (1386 words)

  
 Birds of Lincoln County New Mexico
Lincoln National Forest contains 3 ranger districts (Guadalupe, Smokey Bear, and Sacramento), 3 major mountain ranges (Guadalupe, Sacramento, and Capitan), and covers 1,103,331 acres in parts of 4 counties in southeastern New Mexico.
Smokey Bear Ranger District, headquartered in Ruidoso, New Mexico, ranges in elevation from 5,400 to 11,400 feet.
The district, lying entirely within Lincoln County, contains 2 wilderness areas, the White Mountain Wilderness Area and the Capitan Mountain Wilderness Area, totaling 86,000 acres.
www.geocities.com /RainForest/Canopy/3606/list.html   (598 words)

  
 Lincoln County Stagecoach Company Area and New Mexico Maps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
On Highway 380, between Capitan and Lincoln, just a few short miles from the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico.
Mile Marker 91-92, Hwy 380 HCR 12 Box 293 Lincoln, NM 88338 Located between mile marker #91 and #92, at the beginning of Fort Stanton Cave Road on Hwy 380 between the Fort Stanton cutoff and Lincoln.
Billy the Kid Scenic Byway Map, with location of Lincoln County Overland Stage Co. and several other points of interest.
www.stagecoach.bz /maps.htm   (94 words)

  
 WMICentral - White Mtn. Independent Home - 10/18/2005 - St. Johns Police ReportOctober 18, 2005
A Harley Davidson motorcycle, driven by a male, 48, was struck by a 2004 Dodge pickup driven by Gary Begay, 37, of Kayenta.
A 15 year-old female was detained and booked into the Apache County Juvenile Detention Center for assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.
Another 15 year-old female was referred to Apache County Juvenile Probation for assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.
www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=15403562&BRD=2264&PAG=461&dept_id=505961&rfi=6   (1491 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Lincoln County , New Mexico (NM) - (county) - Facts and Information
Lincoln, county (4,831 sq mi/12,512 sq km; 1990 pop.
extend N-S. Lincoln State Monument and Smokey Bear Historical State Park in S center; Valley of Fires Natl.
Capital city or county seat is shown by the symbol
reference.allrefer.com /gazetteer/L/L04427-lincoln.html   (177 words)

  
 Stagecoach rides. Lincoln County Overland Stagecoach Company
Located between Fort Stanton and Lincoln, the Ozanne stagecoach trail takes you the through some of New Mexico's most colorful past.
Travelers are treated to sweeping mountain vistas of the 12,000 ft peak of Sierra Blanca and the 10,000ft Capitan Mountain Range while learning a little Lincoln Co. history or being treated to humorous stories of the Old West.
If you are pressed for time during your visit, try the "short" ride, it takes about 40 minutes and includes a great talk about stagecoach history.
www.stagecoach.bz   (172 words)

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