H for HONDO, New Mexico
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Queens Blessing
N 33° 22.996 W 105° 15.225
13S E 476398 N 3693806
There is a large H on the hill above this small town, followed by "11" for the year 2011.
Waymark Code: WMD00G
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member david g
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HONDO, New Mexico
A small, unincorporated village, about 5 miles east of Ruidoso, at the junction of the Rio Bonito and Rio Ruidoso rivers. The population is about 1,100. Elevation: 5220 ft. The area is know for growing fruit and there are often fruit stands open in the fall, selling produce.

Original name was La Junta, the area was originally settled by Spanish settlers from the Rio Grande valley in the 1880s, following occupation by the US Army who had entered the area to controll Apache relations.

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Letter/Word on Hill: H 11

Trail to Letter: no

Parking or nearest viewing point: Not Listed

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