Lordsburg, New Mexico
Lordsburg is a city of 2,057 people in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, founded in 1880.
Why visit Lordsburg
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 9 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Wildcat Hill, Lordsburg Hidalgo County Museum, Hidalgo County Courthouse and Lordsburg Municipal Swimming Pool.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Lordsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lordsburg
Lordsburg is a city in and the county seat of Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States. Hidalgo County includes the southern "bootheel" of New Mexico, along the Arizona border. The population was 2,335 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lordsburg, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Hidalgo County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Courthouse in Lordsburg, New Mexico
Lordsburg-Hidalgo County Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Library in Lordsburg, New Mexico, United States
Old Lordsburg High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
School building in Lordsburg, New Mexico
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Shakespeare
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Ghost town and historic district in Hidalgo County, New Mexico, United States
Hidalgo County Courthouse Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 0.5 mi
300 Shakespeare Street, Lordsburg
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Lordsburg Municipal Swimming Pool
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
420 East 2nd Street, Lordsburg
Tu-Sa 13:00-16:00,16:30-19:00,19:30-21:30
Restaurants and cafes9
Los Victor's Mexican Food California Style #4
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
1400 Main Street, Lordsburg
Ramona's Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
1405 Main Street, Lordsburg
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
Mama Rosa’s Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.7 mi
1312 Main Street, Lordsburg
History
Lordsburg was founded in 1880 on the route of the Southern Pacific Railroad. The Continental Divide Trail starts at the Crazy Cook Monument and travels through Lordsburg. Local lore is that Billy the Kid washed dishes in Lordsburg hotel kitchens such as the Stratford Hotel, and La Fonda, the historic "inn at the end of the Santa Fe Trail" during his teenage years.
From the History section of Lordsburg, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship6
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 0.4 mi
809 Pyramid Street, Lordsburg
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
416 East Second Street, Lordsburg
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare1
Map of Lordsburg
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 24°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 27°F | 0.8 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 32°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 37°F | 0.2 in |
| May | 91°F | 47°F | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 100°F | 57°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 64°F | 2.1 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 62°F | 2.2 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 55°F | 1.2 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 42°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 30°F | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 25°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lordsburg 4 Se (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hidalgo County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2000-05-10: Severe Fire Threats (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lordsburg Municipal Airport (LSB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Tyrone 34 mi northeast, about 55 min by car
- Duncan 36 mi northwest, about 58 min by car
- Silver City 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Little Walnut Village 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Hurley 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Arenas Valley 42 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Bayard 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Santa Clara 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Keeler Farm 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Deming 56 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hidalgo County New Mexico Courthouse, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Greetings from Lordsburg, New Mexico - Large Letter Postcard (4900985333), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- South of Lordsburg - Flickr - aspidoscelis, Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
- Shakespeare, New Mexico from SE 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Lordsburg-Hidalgo Library from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Lordsburg, NM, old high school from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- New Mexico DUI Capital of America 4892945285, CGP Grey, CC BY 2.0
- Chalcopyrite (47700366002), Pacific Museum of Earth from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Buildings in Shakespeare, New Mexico, Perry E. Borchers, Public domain
- Near Mudhole Draw - Flickr - aspidoscelis, Patrick Alexander from Las Cruces, NM, CC0
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