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Backwater Draw Archaeological Site and Museum

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

Plan Your Visit

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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While You're in Portales

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Miles Museum

Minerals collected nationwide, Mexico. Presentations by ENMU faculty.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Dalley Windmill Collection

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

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There's no need to hurry through something worth experiencing.

Historic Downtown

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

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Outdoors

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