Mimbres-Paquime Connection : Antelope Wells

Antelope Wells
and
El Berrendo

Port hours
8am-4pm, 7 days a week
Non-commercial traffic only

The historic "Sister Cities" compact was signed by representatives of Lordsburg and Hidalgo County, New Mexico, and Janos, Chihuahua at El Berrendo on September 27, 2003. Pictured (l-r): Hidalgo County Commissioner Louise Peterson; Lordsburg Mayor Arthur Clark Smith; and Janos Mayor Celso Jaquez.	In addition to the Ports of Entry at Santa Teresa and Columbus, New Mexico, a third New Mexico-Chihuahua border crossing is located at Antelope Wells, in Hidalgo County, New Mexico. Mountain bike and hiking enthusiasts will identify this sight as the official southern starting point of the 850-mile "Continental Divide Trail" through the United States. But to visitors along the Mimbres-Paquime Connection Loop Trail, Antelope Wells, and its tiny Chihuahuan counterpart, El Berrendo, are best remembered as the site of the historic signing of the "Sister Cities" compact between the cities of Lordsburg, New Mexico and Janos, Chihuahua. Click here for more information	A vaquero who knew his stuff!
Mariachi performers highlight the annual Sister Cities Fiesta at Antelope Wells/El Berrendo.	The New Mexico-Chihuahua border crossing at Antelope Wells/El Berrendo.	Quite a party!