San Patricio / Hondo When this farming and ranching
community, San Patricio was founded in about 1875, it was
called Ruidoso. When an Irish priest built a small church
here dedicating it to St. Patrick, the name was changed to
San Patricio. The town became a favorite hangout of Billy
the Kid during the time of the Lincoln County War.
San Patricio, in more recent times, has been home to
actress Helen Hayes, author Paul Horgan and artists
Michael Hurd, Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth.Today it
is home to the Hurd La Rinconada Gallery and guest
houses, the J. Kiker Gallery, the Hondo Iris Farm and
Gallery, and the San Patricio Ecumenical Retreat
Center.The Retreat Center is an historic landmark of
Lincoln County. It's guest rooms were orginally created by
artist John Meigs in the traditional Southwestern adobe
style.
Tinnie New Mexico
Tinnie began life in 1876
as"Anabella." Later, it
was called Las Cuevas
(the caves), for the caves
in which the earliest
settlers lived. It is now
home to Tinne's Silver
Dollar restaurant and
bar, a favorite with locals
and travelers alike.
Annual Fiesta de Hondo
Hondo New Mexico School Gym
575-653-4411
One of New Mexico's most highly
recommended tourist destinations.
Free Admission!
More than 1000 Potted Iris.
Prize Winners, Large Variety.
Ready to take Home and Plant
email: iris@hondoirisfarm.com