Abandoned and Forgotten
by Ben Prepelka
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Abandoned and Forgotten
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Ben Prepelka
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Once a boundary line between the civilized states and the Wild West, the Pecos River drops down from the western slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and cuts through the eastern half of New Mexico. Puerto de Luna grew up along the Pecos River, with its first settlers arriving in 1848. By 1873, the town of Puerto de Luna grew large enough to earn a post office, and by 1891 it became the county seat. Its prestige was short lived, overtaken by Santa Rosa to the north after the El Paso and Northeastern Railroad arrived.
Although it's not a true ghost town, the Guadalupe Courthouse ruins, an old gas station, a few abandoned homes and its captivating name manage to attract quite a few sightseers.
The Puerto de Luna name dates back hundreds of years when Spanish explorer Francisco Vasquez de Coronado camped here in the mid 1500s. When he saw the moon rising in a gap in the mountains, Coronado dubbed the area Gateway of the Moon.
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Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Congratulations, your wonderful photography is featured on the home page of The 200 Club, a rising star photography group featuring the best photos with over 200 views up to 500 views. Featured images are changed often. To remain visible to potential buyers who visit this unique group, please post your featured images in the Feature Archives and other appropriate threads. Thanks for your participation in the club and for sharing your unique perspective!
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Congratulations! I have chosen to feature this fine image on the homepage of New Mexico Memories. Please archive it on the 2024 DAILY features and thank you thread.
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