Backwater Draw Archaeological Site and Museum

First occupied by Clovis people about 11,000 years ago.

Getting There & Details

Address
Museum: 5 miles northeast of Portales on US-70Site 5 miles north of Portales on NM-467.
Phone
505-356-5235
Website
www.enmu.edu
Map
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More Things to Do

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Historic Downtown

Includes Roosevelt County Courthouse, U.S. Post Office, retail shops.

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Grulla National Wilflife Refuge

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Miles Museum

Minerals collected nationwide, Mexico. Presentations by ENMU faculty.

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Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Dalley Windmill Collection

More than 85 windmills from around the world with many restored windmills displayed.

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Nearby Lakes & Parks