Lincoln Attractions 
Southeast of Albuquerque is the old Wild West town of Lincoln, scene of the Lincoln County cattle war in 1877-78, in which Billy the Kid made his debut as a gunman and ended up in jail in the County Courthouse.
Lincoln County Courthouse
The Lincoln County Courthouse is now a museum devoted to its most celebrated inmate, Billy The Kid.
There are still bullet holes on the walls from the Kid's escape, when he shot two deputies and fled town.
There are still bullet holes on the walls from the Kid's escape, when he shot two deputies and fled town.
Lincoln County Heritage Trust
The Lincoln County Heritage Trust and Historical Center in Lincoln has exhibits on Native Americans, the military, and local history.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Facilities
Gift shop
Lincoln State Monument
Lincoln State Monument has historic buildings and exhibitions on Billy the Kid and other figures of western history.
Lincoln State Monument
Box 36
Lincoln, NM 88338-0036
United States
Box 36
Lincoln, NM 88338-0036
United States
Phone 1 (505) 653-4372
Fax 1 (505) 653-4372
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
