Deming, New Mexico

January 10, 2009

Spent an extra day in Benson then headed east once again. The mercury has just about fallen out the bottom of the thermometer these last few days. Temperatures have been dropping into the mid-twenties overnight. Del could have inspired us to do some boondocking, but it sure is nice to plug in and run the electric heater all night in weather like this!

Texas Canyon a few miles east of Benson is made up of spectacular weathered sandstone rock piles. Mother nature seems to enjoy making things round here. A wonderful museum lives in the area. It's called "Amerind". Stop and see it.

We were sad to see Steins, NM closed. It is a privately owned ghost town just three miles from the NM - AZ border. I hope we find it open and thriving once again on our next stop.

Deming, New Mexico is a tiny little southwest town. It's altitude gives it clear skies and some more than generous day to night temperature swings, a classic high desert scenario. Deming is a Border Patrol office for the region and the Port of Entry from Palomas Mex. Most of its history seems to center around these two "industries".

The area sports some great looking small local museums and a few other attractions. Someday on a more leisurely pace we may make a point of slowing down and exploring a bit.