Reserve is a village in Catron County, New Mexico, with a population of 293 at the 2020 census and an elevation of 5,860 ft. It serves as the county seat of Catron County and is known as the site of the 1884 Frisco shootout involving Elfego Baca.
Reserve is a village in Catron County, New Mexico. The population of Reserve was 293 at the 2020 census. Reserve has an elevation of 5,860 ft. Reserve is the county seat of Catron County. Reserve is the site of the 1884 Frisco shootout involving Elfego Baca.
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The population of Reserve was 293 at the 2020 census.
Reserve is the site of the 1884 Frisco shootout involving Elfego Baca.
Trails such as Tularosa Cabin, Mineral Creek #201, Catwalk #207, and Snow Lake #142 plus fishing at Mineral Creek, Gilita Creek and Willow Creek, Whitewater Creek, and Snow Lake.
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Tularosa Cabin is a historic structure along the Walk in the Past Interpretive Trail #616 in southwestern New Mexico, offering hikers a tangible connection to the region's past. Open for hiking; photography is permitted. Trail length, difficulty, and other details are not specified; consult the recreation.gov listing or the managing agency for current conditions.
Game Management Unit 16A is a premier Gila National Forest hunting unit in Catron County, southwestern New Mexico, spanning terrain from roughly 7,000 to 9,000 feet with rugged canyons, wide-open grasslands, and burn areas. Elk, mule deer, cougar, and black bear are huntable here; elk and deer are limited-entry draw hunts while cougar runs on a longer statewide season. The unit is largely USFS land with trailhead and forest-road access, plus scattered private parcels. A valid New Mexico hunting license is required. Confirm current dates, hunt codes, and draw status with NMDGF before hunting.
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Gila NF terrain with large open meadows interspersed with tracts of ponderosa pine.
Trailhead on County Road B-054 (Bursum Road) providing access to the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail #74 in the Gila National Forest's Reserve Ranger District near Ghost Lake. Located at 7,559 feet elevation in western Catron County, New Mexico. Managed by USDA Forest Service. From Reserve, travel 12 miles north on NM-12, then east on Forest Road 94 (Cox Canyon Road) approximately 24 miles, then turn left on County Road B-054 for 2.3 miles. Overnight parking available but no potable water on site. Allows backpacking, hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking on the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail.
Mineral Creek #201 Trailhead marks the western lower end of Mineral Creek Trail #201 in the Gila area of southwestern New Mexico, with a recorded elevation gain of approximately 3,101 feet. Open for hiking; photography is permitted. Trail length, difficulty rating, and duration are not listed; check the recreation.gov listing or the managing agency for current conditions.
Mineral Creek in southwestern New Mexico carries a Special Trout Water designation (X-mas chile) from its confluence with the San Francisco River upstream to its headwaters. The creek supports Gila trout; anglers may keep up to 2 trout of any length using any legal bait and tackle. A valid New Mexico fishing license is required. Managed by the USFS Glenwood Ranger District and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Photography is permitted.
The Catwalk National Recreation Trail is a metal walkway suspended through Whitewater Canyon near Glenwood in Catron County, managed by the Gila National Forest (USDA Forest Service). The rebuilt catwalk extends approximately half a mile through the narrow canyon, tracing the historic route of a mining-era water pipeline built in 1893. The trail beyond the rebuilt section was destroyed in the 2013 flood and remains unrestored. A $5/vehicle day-use fee is required; both the America the Beautiful and NM Enchantment passes are honored. High stream flows at low water crossings, particularly from afternoon snowmelt and monsoon rains, present flash-flood risk.
Gilita Creek and Willow Creek in southwestern New Mexico hold a Special Trout Water designation (X-mas chile, non-native suppression) upstream from the confluence of Snow Creek to the headwaters. The waters support Gila trout and brown trout under split regulations: native Gila trout are limited to 2 fish of any length, while non-native brown trout may be kept without limit; any legal bait and tackle is permitted. A valid New Mexico fishing license is required. Managed by the USFS Wilderness Ranger District and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Photography is permitted.
Whitewater Creek in southwestern New Mexico holds a Special Trout Water designation (X-mas chile) from the Catwalk National Recreational Trail parking area upstream to the headwaters, including all tributaries. The creek currently supports rainbow trout and is slated for Gila trout restoration; anglers may keep up to 2 trout of any length using any legal bait and tackle. A valid New Mexico fishing license is required. Managed by the USFS Glenwood Ranger District and the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. Photography is permitted.
Snow Lake #142 Trailhead provides hiking access to Snow Lake Trail #142 within the Gila area of southwestern New Mexico. Photography is permitted. Trail length, elevation, and difficulty details are not currently specified; check the recreation.gov listing or contact the managing agency for conditions before your visit.
Snow Lake Boat Launch in southwestern New Mexico provides water access at Snow Lake near Dipping Vat Campground, accommodating non-motorized boats and electric motors only. The site is open for fishing and boating. Photography is permitted. License requirements and stocking details are not specified; check the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for current regulations.