Overview
Rodeo, a tiny unincorporated hamlet in Hidalgo County, lies in the southwestern corner of New Mexico on Highway 80. Its location less than a mile from the Arizona border makes it the westernmost community in the state.
1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 7 places to stay
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 30°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Chiricahua National Monument)
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.
- SVC Grant County Airport, Silver City — 75 mi away. Directions
- TUS Tucson International Airport, Tucson — 113 mi away (major hub). Directions
Rodeo is located on New Mexico State Highway 80, a surviving section of an early coast to coast highway known as the Broadway of America.
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Understand
Founded as a stop on the El Paso and Southwestern Railroad, Rodeo became a transit point for cattle being transported in the San Simon Valley. Rodeo is the gateway to the east side of the Chiricahua Mountains and the Peloncillo Mountains to the west.
Hidalgo County is the southernmost and westernmost in New Mexico, bordering the states of Sonora and Chihuahua. The entire county has fewer than 5000 people, with most of this population resident in the small city of Lordsburg.
Get in
Rodeo is located on New Mexico State Highway 80, a surviving section of an early coast to coast highway known as the Broadway of America.
- & From I-10 in the north exit at Road Forks (Exit #5) and proceed 10 mi to Granite Gap and then follow Highway 80 as it descends into the San Simon Valley. Another 15 mi brings the traveler to Rodeo.
- & From Douglas, Arizona drive 50 miles (80 km) north on Highway 80 to reach Rodeo. NM-80 becomes AZ-80 upon crossing the state line into Arizona.
See
Rodeo is the gateway to the Chiricahua Mountains and the Coranado National Forest. There are hiking trails throughout the Chiricahua Mountains, many with trailheads accessible from the east and Cave Creek canyon has several campgrounds for visitors. There are no established trails in the Peloncillo Mountains.
In addition to hiking, birding is a major activity. The Chiricahua sky islands are known for their variety of unique species with over 375 recorded species including the elegant trogon.
Do
Buy
- Chiricahua Desert Museum
- Chiricahua Gallery
- Roger McKasson Studio
Eat
Eat Rodeo Grocery and Café
Serves breakfast and lunch. Small local grocer, pay phone and copy machine on-site.
Drink
Sleep
Stay Chiricahua Event Center and Lodge
Stay Painted Pony Resort
Stay Rodeo Cottages
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Douglas
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Willcox
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