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Distance: 170 Miles/273.5 Kilometers
Elevation: low 3,069’ in Jal, High 4,266’ in Clovis
Highlights (from south to north)
The Trail Ahead – Jal – a 400-foot long metal sculpture depicting an old west cattle drive.
Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame – Hobbs
Linam Ranch Museum – Hobbs – Indian artifacts, pioneer mementos (by appointment only).
Commemorative Air Force Museum – Hobbs – (by appointment only).
Zia Park Race Track and Casino – Hobbs – racing season runs September – December.
Lea County Museum – Lovington
Chaparral Park – Lovington – 80 acres of outdoor enjoyment.
The Norman Petty Studios – Clovis – The famous studios where greats like Buddy Holly recorded their hits. By appointment only.
Clovis Depot Model Train Museum – Clovis
Norman and Vi Petty Rock ‘n’ Roll Museum – Clovis – A museum that compliments the Norman Petty Studios with related displays. Open Mon.- Fri. 8am-5pm
Blackwater Draw Museum – Portales/Clovis – home of Clovis Man.
Dalley Windmill Collection – Portales – 80+ fanciful antique windmills.
Miles Mineral Museum and Natural History Museum – Portales
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