Pancho Villa State Park

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The park in near entirety, as well as the neighboring state of Chihuahua, Mexico can be seen looking south from atop Coote's Hill on the north side of Pancho Villa State Park.

Ocotillo cactus in full bloom on a Spring day in Pancho Villa State Park.	The beauty of nature combines magically with the wonder of early 20th Century New Mexico history in 60-acre Pancho Villa State Park located in the heart of the Village of Columbus at the intersection of New Mexico State Road 11 and State Road 9. Explore the historic remains of Camp Furlong, home of the 13th U.S. Army Cavalry Division, while enjoying the scenic beauty offered by both mountain and desert landscapes, and several varieties of native New Mexico cactus and birds.	Pancho Villa State Park holds one of many birding trails found along the Mimbres-Paquime Connection Loop Trail.
Collections gathered in this rainwater harvest tank, colorfully painted by local artist Deena Marquez, are used to water cactus gardens at Pancho Villa State Park.	Another southern view of the Park cactus gardens and RV camping spaces from atop Coote's Hill.	U.S. Border Patrol agents present the United States and New Mexico colors during the 2004 Raid Day Commemorative Ceremony, held annually at Pancho Villa State Park.

For more information, contact Pancho Villa State Park (505) 531-2711 P.O. Box 224, Columbus, New Mexico 88029 All photos, unless otherwise indicated, are by Sandy Broadbent.