Overview
Lincoln is an unincoporated area in Southeast New Mexico, located on US 380 in Lincoln County. It was the center of the Lincoln County War in the 1870s and is associated with Billy the Kid.
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Best things about Lincoln
Last Escape of Billy the Kid
A re-enactment of the title event, held yearly in the first week of August.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–May, Oct. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby White Sands National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ROW Roswell Air Center Airport, Roswell — 51 mi away. Directions
- CNM Cavern City Air Terminal, Carlsbad — 103 mi away. Directions
- ABQ Albuquerque International Sunport, Albuquerque — 128 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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See Last Escape of Billy the Kid
A re-enactment of the title event, held yearly in the first week of August.
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