Kneeling Nun

Monolith resembles praying nun.

Getting There & Details

Address
20 miles east of Silver City via US-180, off NM-152
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More Things to Do

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Fort Bayard

1863 U.S. Infantry post, once housed Buffalo Soldiers. Original officers' quarters still in use.

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Bear Canyon Reservoir

Fishing, recreational facilities.

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Faywood Hot Springs

Public/private mineral pools, massage, cabins, tent/RV camping, day use.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Bill Evans Lake

Fishing, primitive camping.

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