Black Range foothill mining town founded 1877 after gold strikes at the Opportunity and Ready Pay mines along Percha Creek. Once Sierra County seat with courthouse, mills, and a peak population over a thousand; today a quiet Geronimo Trail village of adobe storefronts, the Black Range Museum, and a self-guided historic walking tour.
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| Region | Sierra County, NM |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 32.9209, -107.5670 |
| Founded | 1877 |
| Era | Gold/silver mining boom |
| Access | Paved NM-152 |
| Nearby | Kingston / Lake Valley / Emory Pass |
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