The motley crew casually known as the “Deming Wrecking Crew” so named by VFW Post 3317 of Williamsburg NM took a tour of a couple of small towns nearby. They would be Winston and Chloride. Below is the Motley Crew. This particular picture was actually taken in Chloride.
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Names will be withheld to protect Me.
We first stopped at the General store in Winston. Quite the little place and had everything from food, hardware, tack and blankets.
Originally called Fairview, the town was settled in 1880-81 by miners who found the area more agreeable than nearby Chloride. By 1884, it had 3,100 people
How about this modern day drill press
The next stop was Chloride, which is just a few more miles up the road. On the way there a BBQ chuck wagon was spotted and was immediately tagged as the lunch stop on the way back. We traveled on up the road to Chloride and pretty much had to check the cooler and make sure the beer was still cold. It Was. About the first thing you see on arriving in town is the side of the museum and this building.
Inside the building is the stove and fireplace.
Outside are these flowers. I was told they were New Mexico Bird of Paradise.
This little place was just down the street from the museum and so called saloon.
We finished up the trip with the afore mentioned BBQ Chuck Wagon which was excellent.
