Hillsboro Attractions
The town of Hillsboro was founded in 1877 when gold was discovered in the nearby Mimbres Mountains. Until 1938 it was the county seat, with a peak population of 1,200 people. There is an Apple Festival each Labor Day weekend, and an old cemetery just outside of town on NM 27.
Black Range Museum
The Black Range Museum in Hillsboro has memorabilia from the early history of the town, including mining artifacts. It is located in the old Ocean Grave Hotel.
Hours
March 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Old County Courthouse
The Old County Courthouse in Hillsboro was built in 1932, while the town was still the county seat.
