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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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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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Keep it easy.

The best days usually come without pressure or overplanning.

Miles Museum

Minerals collected nationwide, Mexico. Presentations by ENMU faculty.

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A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

Dalley Windmill Collection

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

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Historic Downtown

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

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Outdoors

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