City Guide
Pecos
Established in 1881 as stop on the Texas and Pacific Railroad, Pecos gained early fame as a hangout for rowdy cowboys and fast-draw lawmen. Touted as “Home of World’s First Rodeo,” Pecos was the scene of a cowboy contest in 1883 that was the forerunner of today’s popular sport.
Today Pecos is a hub of both east-west and north-south travel, and a commercial center for ranching, irrigated farming, produce processing, and oil production. Area hunting includes mule deer, javelina, and upland game birds.
Featured
West-of-the-Pecos Museum and Park
The West-of-the-Pecos Museum occupies an old saloon and three floors of the historic hotel, once the area's finest. See restored ornate fixtures, accurate displays of life in the late 1800s,…
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Attractions
Things to Do in Pecos
Events
Upcoming Events
Jul
11
Annual Cantaloupe Fly-in & Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
Aug
7
Hawaiian Beach Party City Celebration
Aug
14–15
Diez y Seis de September Festival
Aug
15
Diez y Seis de September Parade
Sep
4–5
Reeves County Sheriff’s Posse Championship BBQ Cook-Off
Sep
4–5
Reeves-Loving County Fall Fair & Livestock Show