Fort Sumner is a small village in De Baca County, New Mexico, best known for its deep connection to the legend of Billy the Kid. The town’s Old Fort Sumner Museum and Billy the Kid Museum attract history enthusiasts year-round. Founded as a military post in the 1860s, Fort Sumner played a significant role in regional and frontier history. Today, it serves as a quiet rural community surrounded by farmland and open plains near the Pecos River. Local residents take pride in their history and hospitality, while visitors appreciate the area’s mix of legend, culture, and tranquil desert scenery.
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