Fort Sumner, NM

About Fort Sumner

• • Singer Roger Miller, known for "King of the Road", was born in Fort Sumner.
• • It is not known for any specific invention, but ranching is culturally significant.
• • The town's history is intertwined with the Bosque Redondo reservation and its tragic past.
• • Billy the Kid is buried in Fort Sumner, his grave a popular tourist destination.
• • The Pecos River flood of 1904 significantly impacted the town's infrastructure.
• • It was named in 1862 for General Edwin Vose Sumner, a Civil War officer.
• • With roughly 850 residents, the town is smaller than many high schools.
• • Sitting at 4,062 feet, the air is dry and the views are expansive.
• • Agriculture and ranching remain vital to the local economy.
• • A quiet, reflective atmosphere permeates the town, steeped in history.
• • The closest pro team is the Albuquerque Isotopes, a Dodgers Triple-A affiliate.
• • The Fort Sumner High School Foxes have a strong legacy in smaller-division sports.

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