Cimarron, NM
Music connected to Cimarron
About Cimarron
- • Oil tycoon Waite Phillips, benefactor of Philmont Scout Ranch, lived near Cimarron.
- • The St. James Hotel, a historic landmark, fostered the Wild West legend of the area.
- • The Santa Fe Trail brought trade and travelers, establishing Cimarron as a key stop.
- • Legend says Lucien Maxwell buried gold nearby, never to be found.
- • The Colfax County War caused violence and unrest, marking a dark chapter.
- • Named 'wild' in Spanish, Cimarron was established in 1848.
- • With under 1,000 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 6,424 feet, the air is thinner, and the stars feel closer.
- • Ranching and tourism sustain the local economy.
- • A palpable sense of history and rugged beauty evokes reverence.
- • Denver Nuggets basketball is the closest major professional team.
- • Philmont Scout Ranch's challenging treks test and inspire young adventurers.
Artists From Cimarron
Songs About Cimarron
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