Fort Sumner New Mexico - Billy The Kid Museum - US HWY 60

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[@SC-cz8kq]

Carrizosa, "not sure of spelling" take 380 to San Antonio, New Mexico, or straight through "White Sands Missile Range".

[@cattledog5464]

I am so glad for your videos. You have saved me a lot of wasted time and fuel. I can see places you go, and then decide if I care to stop there myself.

[@lucyfoster8624]

Thanks for stopping Russ. This museum is fantastic!

[@georgesimpson1102]

I am so glad somebody took the time and collected all the stuff so we can have privilege of looking at it what our ancestors went through and how they did it

[@dutchman7216]

Buddy just got to let you know. This is coming from a history buff. Take your time going thru a wonderful little museum like that ! Savor the time you have at a place like that.

[@dennysisk6260]

Like the Billy the Kid Museum lots of old stuff pretty cool

[@debmulder1192]

Would love it if you would do a close up on the signs, information boards for places that you visit. I could pause the screen and read about the monument or site that you are visiting. Really enjoy your videos.

[@jessiemyrle4907]

Thank you so much for this video. I was born(1946) in Ft Sumner, my aunt went to school there, I went to school there, and both of my kids went to school there. All my family is buried there. I haven’t been back sense my aunt died. My Antie and Uncle had

[@jessiemyrle4907]

The museum and grave leased before they died, so once again thanks 😊

[@louislamboley9167]

Was the fastest museum visit I've ever seen. He recommends it after spending five minutes there.

[@itsthehumidityyall8303]

Funny the cool stuff you find in what looks like the middle of nowhere at all. I like little museums along the trail with history tied to a local area.

[@ajj3939]

I'm from Clovis and I've passed this museum hundreds of times and have never been there or to the grave site. I'll definitely go the next time I visit home.

[@clintperry799]

Really, I can't believe you. Go.

[@mariemorgan7759]

I am fascinated with the history of the old west. New Mexico is very beautiful, would live there if I could afford to move!

[@michaeldeal1625]

Great visit to the museum. I would love to spend some time looking at all those old rifles. It was great how you showed your independence to The Man and walked "against the arrows" to get out. If I do that at our safeway, people give me dirty looks. I'm surprised you didn't have to wear a mask inside the museum. In California we have to wear masks inside any store or public building AND follow the arrows. Can't wait to see the next video.

[@byronbrasher8118]

Amazing videography. Great music. Beautiful country we live in and many of us never leave our towns. As a Boy Scout I remember visiting Yellowstone and we did a 50 Miler there. Absolutely a treasure of the America’s. Thanks for taking us along.

[@lucyfoster8624]

Hi Russ. Thanks for stopping & showing me around. I was fascinated with that grave site. I was surprised as u sounded on a marker being stolen. Actually those r originals placed by friends of Billy in 1931 & 1940. The very first one was in the old Fort Sumner cemetery off of 60/84 on Billy the Kid Drive. The original marker & bones were washed away in the flood in the late 1880s. U can read more if ur interested on the Roadside America site. The kid was 15 when he passed. It is questionable if he shot 21 people according to some. He was known as 'The Boy Bandit'. Some claim his name was Henry McCarty. Other say he used the alias of William H.Bonney. Hence: Billy the Kid.

[@sallylee8123]

Great video and music.

[@NIgirl923]

Wow that was quite a museum. It had amazing Western and old days stuff . Well with going to see. I'm supprised to see trees and grass. Thank you for the show!

[@sandratessem9980]

Great video, lots of memories.

[@desertrose9499]

Watching again. Watched it last year. Great videos Russ. I still haven't made it to The Billy the Kid Museum. Thanks for all you do 👍🤠🐎

[@MrInspectordav]

Great video,In 1970 when I was in the billy to kid museum it was at the same site as the grave and I remember seeing a pair of his boots and a two headed calf,,and I did not see them in your video ,but it was a small museum very different than this video,,times change

[@charlesp3764]

As always, cool video.

[@glennfoster2423]

This museum introduces the interested to William H Bonney "Billy the Kid" plus the actual Fort Sumner, the Santa Fe Railroad in Eastern New Mexico and the story of the "Trail of Tears" when Dineh, the Navajo people, were forcibly removed from ttheir ancestral homeland and moved to the Pecos River valley at Fort Sumner. The musuem is far and beyond one of the most important museums and collections of historical records in the southwest. Thank you for the introduction. I have spent many hpurs touring the musuem. Ot is more tan worthwhile.

[@virginiawaggoner9150]

WOULD HAVE LIKED TO SEE MORE.

[@j-marie4006]

I always really like the videos that include a visit to a museum.

[@Robin-bf2ej]

Hello Russ An afternoon trip!

[@shirleyjordan6340]

Thanks for the ride. Be safe!

[@williamfriend8529]

My wife and I got a laugh when you mentioned that you might get to Vaughn. That was one of our places to get to as we traveled 60 about 30 years ago. We have enjoyed your vids for quite a while. Keep on with your good work.

[@briankent4003]

There in Feb /20. Stayed at Sumner Lake state park. Arrived on a Monday. Museum was enjoyed. As a Canadian would love to be down in New Mexico and maybe Texas. Due to COVID Russ will keep enjoying your travels for us. Stay safe

[@bacino2552]

Who would have expected a pandemic in 2020? No one! You're doing a great job staying positive Russ, and trying to find things to show us. People are staying home again. So many unknowns, for now.

[@vicentamartinez]

Awesomeness place

[@amyrose103]

I've been there few years ago! Nice place to see. BTK museum.

[@newengland2352]

😎 museum worth the stop for sure ,thanks for the tour Russ 😊

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

We are definitely going there next trip west. Thanks for showing us. Havagudun Russ.

[@robertmeadows2432]

Hey Russ Thanks For Taking Us Along To See 'BILLY THE KID'S" Final Resting Place.....Great Stopping At The Museum.....You Always Go The "EXTRA MILE" No 'PUN' Intended :)

[@paulwood7798]

Wow Russ thats a must visit. Incredible site.

[@debbie1067]

Thank you for taking us along on your travels! I just stumbled upon your channel today. My dream is to one day be able to take plenty of road trips other than once a year while on vacation from work. I love history so trips like this are a lot of fun. Since I’m in my early 50’s I’m hoping retirement comes soon but I doubt that..lol

[@anthonycolella7927]

Love the channel. U def are enjoying the open road....

[@johneveridge3714]

Cool stuff thanks! Pete Maxwell by the way owned the ranch Billy was shot at by Pat Garrett. A great movie of Billy was made in the early 80's with Val Kilmer as Billy. Good movie.

[@larryolesen1723]

Very interesting Museum of Billy the Kid' hope to be able to visit there one day. Thank you for sharing Russ

[@johntilson2535]

I know you're pressed for time, Russ and you're basically just giving those of your viewers who MIGHT be able to travel to these places a 'preview' but man, I wish you could've spent more time in that museum. A person could spend HOURS taking all of it in. I know I would if I could! Ahhh, thanks for the glimpse, anyway!

[@Be_Freed]

I just love your videos!

[@craigkrajewski8772]

Very nice

[@timf6916]

Cool, nice road trip

[@gargar8196]

Keep on trucking

[@bobevansIW]

Very interesting :-) If I ever get to cross the Atlantic, I'll pay that place a visit

[@Glorfinniel]

The Old Fort Sumner Museum (where Billy the Kid's grave is located), closed down a couple years ago. The owners auctioned off all the antiques and historical items. Now Chambers of Commerce took the building The old cemetery is always open to the public as you saw. That big closed gate you saw after passing the cemetery was the entrance to Bosque Redondo Memorial Center. Its a museum mostly on Native American history. It also has a self guided trail path that leads you on a tour around the Old Fort Sumner layout (no structures are left of Old Fort Sumner just placards marking where buildings once stood). On that path you will be taken to the spot where Pete Maxwell's house was and a "killed here" marker where Billy was shot by Sheriff Garrett.

[@vernwallen4246]

Thanx Russ.🗽🗽🗽👍👍👍👍

[@toneman8478]

Very interesting.. Had no idea he was buried there.. Down in Mesilla is the old jail

[@MsCmeehan]

New Mexico is mostly high desert. To find elevation below 4000 feet is rare. There’s also native grasses everywhere, they just usually don’t look lush and green.

[@jesscarey7666]

Afternoon Russ 👍

[@nealdixon7102]

Loved the walk around the Billy the kid museum 👍

[@caroljohnson8817]

Thank You for this visit to this historic museum. When I get to New Mexico, I’ll definitely go there.

[@VaicomaDany]

hey, great video, nice, from Brazil, Rio de Janeiro.

[@geezerlife]

I bet you would have loved to spend more time in the billy the kid museum. Too bad you are in a hurry again. I hope you show us your camp experience in the next video. You aren't sleeping in hotels are you?😋 Love the videos Russ!

[@courtneyhall7140]

i must say old chap,you make some splended videos.the next time i'm in the colonies i must see the sights in new mexico.

[@maricarmenvalladares8795]

I really love it when you say "yay! Next month when I go to Moab, Utah. I am going to make a video and say !Yay! In honor of you.

[@dandydan2037]

A definite destination to add to my list when I'm out that way. Thanks!

[@ettaplace6716]

Thanks Russ 😃 wanted to stop there years ago - so glad u shared the history with us !! Fabulous👏🏻not sure billy was ever killed tho..

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[@rmcnasty7319]

Hello Russ Thank you for sharing. That was a long walk. But worth it. Why don't U Pick up a good Garmin GPS. The Zoom out feature is good for seeing roads & waterways, miles away. Drive Safe

[@jameslyons1624]

Yay Billy the Kid

[@johnkeitley9168]

Hey Russ, love your videos. Really liked the Billy the Kid museum. A suggestion. You see a lot of storyboards, information signs etc which would be very interesting to read. Perhaps when you are looking at them you could keep the camera steady on them for just a second or two, so we could pause the video at that point and read them? It would add to the enjoyment a lot. You are doing just what I would love to be doing. Wishing you all the best in your travels. Regards, John

[@werner200294402]

I click on the screen and pause the video to read, click again to continue.

Museums don't like you taking photos.

[@DannyShaw3388]

A big museum with a small look.

[@kebbenmilliman4206]

Thanks Russ.. Great trip through the past. Peace

[@muddogg665]

I’ve been there. Lots of good stuff inside if they open back up

[@56fordthunderbird]

that sure brought back memories

[@ftkinsella]

Too cool for school. Cheers!!!

[@rockymountainhigh1207]

Can't wait till retirement, my plans an RV and the open road..... Knock on wood... Health stays with me and the wife!!;

[@steviejd5803]

Let’s hope you do it. I’m hoping to do an RV trip myself. I’ve learnt we never regret the things we do, just those we don’t. Make it happen.

[@rockymountainhigh1207]

@ that's has gotta suck big time. Me more worried about health than the wife leaving, but heck I guess you never know after reading your reply. Ugh what I nightmare!! Good luck my friend and hope things turn out in the end

[@robertreznik9330]

If you go back to Canyon on 60 spend a day at the Panhandle Plains Museum the largest Texas state museum. You drove near by it, downtown left in Canyon

[@juliebradford2999]

Thanks.

[@johnferreira7498]

I'm from NJ and the only person I know that's been to Billy the Kids grave was the one that came with me

[@stevemccoy8138]

I haven't been to Fort Sumter since the eighty's, blew up the engine in my KW there.

[@ShadowspawnOO7]

Went on a trip to Colorado in June '21 This video is awesome. I remember everything you show in this video . I loved the Museum in town. But From I understand is that Billy is NOT buried there. His body was washed away during some storm and was never found (if you believe Pat Garrett shot him) So the cage was due to theft as you stated on the sign.

[@thomascampbell1267]

How about a little trip to Wickenburg, Vulture Peak area. Love these videos

[@oddopops1327]

Great video Russ!

[@chuckmoseley1028]

Hi Russ!! This is an awesome road trip you're having. Thanks for letting us tag along! One request...when you video story boards, try to get closer so we can pause and read. Thanks again for sharing your travels! 🙂👍

[@MySORRELL]

A lot of the California dairies moved their farms to areas around Clovis, NM.

[@carlamurray9696]

Oh wow has our old anniversary clock ,ours went across the u s in a covered wagon,,black n marble

[@phoenixskeptic7698]

A little story from my Cannon AFB days. Two guys I was stationed with, took a drive to Ft. Sumner with a keg in the van with the goal to drink beer on the Kids grave. They took the van jack and spread the bars to gain access. It appears the museum replaced or straightened the bars, as of about 7 years ago they were still slightly bent. On the way back to Cannon, they crashed the van (drunk of course) and was busted big time.

[@daverichards4487]

Next to the picture of the train is a photo of Pancho Villa.

[@tutankhamunwhite665]

Is there any lodging there near the museum

[@philliphancock6992]

I live in Kentucky and probably ain't never be out there to see that

[@bacino2552]

They had to cement the graves over too....wow. Some of those antiques were not antique when I was born 60+ years ago...lol

[@panderson9561]

22:58 Man in picture with the woman is Pancho Villa.

[@sandratessem9980]

I've been to Fort Sumner. Need a picture of the grave site.

[@cliffandree5176]

Billy, Doc Shurloch and Tom O’Fallard , Carved their names on a rock , just North of Las Cruces, New Mexico. I’ll send a picture , when I come across it. I’ll send picture to you ,when I come across it😊🌵🎋🌵🎋🌵🎋🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@georgesimpson1102]

There was real man real women back in those days you see the things they had to work with and we're here all day and age now it is so easy for us

[@greenchile5300]

You are in my old home state! I hope you went to the actual grave site. It's cool! Where are you finding to park overnight?

[@SunflowerGirlRV]

Fort Sumner was a military fort in New Mexico Territory charged with the internment of Navajo and Mescalero Apache populations from 1863 to 1868 at nearby Bosque Redondo. Elevation 4,032 ft

[@skpjoecoursegold366]

thanks Russ.

[@jimbridge4166]

Since you're enroute, Vaughn is not only a place for intersecting highways but also for railroads. Vaughn is the only place in New Mexico where two major railroads intersect, the BNSF and the Union Pacific.

[@scottysworld700]

I've been to both places and the first Museum was Open when i was there. You can watch it on my KZbin if you like, at the time i was using no stabilizer. So it's a little shaky. By the way you missed half the museum when you back tracked.

[@edmondmcdowell9690]

Nice if you gave us a decent view of THE rifle. Back at the cemetery - Billy was killed at Pete Maxwell's house.

[@skyfacer9626]

Note Billy the Kid's replica headstone in the museum.

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

Or is that the real headstone in the museum?

[@davidbrothers2765]

Beautiful old single shot pistols and lever action rifles

[@hdlowrider5413]

Cool museum. Was there an admission fee ?

[@johnchalleen3278]

Yes

[@rvertv]

$5 or $4 for senior

[@carlamurray9696]

Did u see a wells Fargo s rolltop desk in there,,,banks n sheriff's offices had them

[@jurgenvandenbergh5082]

When i was there a couple of years back, i was there alone as well, and no pandemic then. It's just not a very popular tourist attraction. I do remember standing at the Kid's grave. Alll quiet, when suddenly a flock of crows took off from a nearby tree. Scared the living daylights out of me :). But you're right, NM is beautiful.

[@snowbirdgardener]

Hey, where can I sell things outside the big top in Quartzsite in January? Who would I contact?

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Contact Tyson Wells Shows or Quartzsite Chamber of Commerce

[@shirleebostrom7230]

Pals! There are really 3 graves of William H. Bonnie. They did that to make sure that no grave robers would try to steal the body. Plus its also said that Pat didn't really kill Billy. The other story goes. That Billy himself came to that grave cause there was no body. Billy wrote Pals as a messege to Pat saying were still cool. Thats when Pats horse was stolen!✌