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Parks and Recreation

Billy the Kid’s Gravesite

Legendary outlaw Billy  the Kid was killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett and buried in Fort Sumner. Billy the Kid, also known as Henry McCarty, Henry Antrim and  William H. Bonney was a 19th century American frontier outlaw and  gunman who participated in…

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Lake Sumner State Park

 Sumner Lake State Park, featuring the 4,500-acre reservoir created by Sumner Dam, was established in 1960 as Alamogordo Reservoir and renamed in 1974, honoring the nearby Fort Sumner and its namesake, Col. Edmund Vose Sumner.  We are pleased to provide you with greater transparency…

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Pecos River

Thank you for visiting the brand new City of Fort Sumner, New Mexico website.

We are working hard to provide you with more information and access to your beautiful city.  Thank you for your patience during this exciting digital construction phase of Fort Sumner history.  …

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Bosque Redondo Lake & Park

Bosque Redondo Memorial Lake & Park - No day fee, perfect for a picnic, daytrip, or camping. No hookups, but many campsites with tables and grills. Stocked by New Mexico Game and Fish, with trout, bass, and catfish. Adults are required to have a NM Fishing License. No swimming or motorized…

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Dallas Park

Dallas Park has some new additions.Check out our new sidewalks and play area.

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P.O. Box 180
173 East Avenue C
Fort Sumner, NM 88119

Parks

  • Billy the Kid’s Gravesite
  • Bosque Redondo Lake & Park
  • Bosque Redondo Memorial
  • Dallas Park
  • Lake Sumner State Park
  • Pecos River

Contact Information

Phone Number
(575) 355‑2401
Fax Number
(575) 355‑7941
Address

P.O. Box 180
173 East Avenue C
Fort Sumner, NM 88119

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P.O. Box 180 - 173 East Avenue C | Fort Sumner, NM 88119 | (575) 355‑2401 | (575) 355‑7941 (fax)

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