Back on track

I'm finally back to the route I would have taken if I hadn't made that futile side-trip to try to find Ellie! Oh well, there were some interesting places along the way.

Today I went through Lordsburg, New Mexico, ". . . the perfect stop along the route throughout the birth of the Old West. It continues to play an important role as a community as well as a launching point to destinations in the New West. Lordsburg was part of the famous Butterfield Stage route. In 1927 Lordsburg was one of the stops on Charles Lindbergh's famous transcontinental flight. Lordsburg also holds the honor of being the birthplace of the New Mexico State song. Lordsburg has 360 days of sunshine each year with many events for everyone to enjoy."

Now I'm in Deming, which is damned by faint praise by the New Mexico Tourism Department: "Nestled in the southwest corner of New Mexico, this historic town, with its unspoiled atmosphere, adundant sunshine, friendly faces and year-round out-door activities, is a delightful experience."