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Ranching, recreation, mining and timber. These are all words
describing the essence of Catron County. With beautiful lakes
for year-round fishing and situated within three national forests
(Gila, Cibola and Apache), Catron is a mecca for outdoor opportunities
as sportsmen come for the fine fishing and good elk hunting.
Home of the legendary, self-appointed Sheriff Elfego Baca, Catron
County is strong in Mexican-American history.
Named after a famous New Mexico lawyer and political leader,
Thomas B. Catron, Catron County is the largest county, by area,
in New Mexico, (at almost 7,000 square miles) but with a population
of less than 3,500 in the whole county. Special events, such
as the Pie Town Festival, change that number dramatically, several
times a year.
The REDTT County Tourism Council (CTC) of Catron County meets
on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Meeting location changes from
month to month. For additional information, to become a member
and get involved in tourism in Catron County, contact the REDTT
director at redtt@nmsu.edu
or call (505) 646-8009.
Catron County has several towns and villages to visit - Alma,
Apache Creek, Aragon, Clairmont, Cruzville, Datil, Glenwood,
Luna, Mogollon, Pie Town, Quemado and Reserve-the county seat.
Learn more about Catron County by clicking on some of the following
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