The first thing that grabs your attention is that the speed limit far outside the town itself, (but where the city limit begins), is 35 mph. Why? Answer: The population is less than 1,000, and the annual income per capita is $18,000 (http://www.city-data.com/city/Cimarron-New-Mexico.html). So this is a SPEED TRAP. The police officer sits back among the businesses(?!) and produces income... More

This little collection of stores offers something for everyone, it is the purfect place to get that special suviner to take home with you. In the summer there is a staged shoot out for your viewing and I have been there on occasion when they also had indian dancers. A really family tridition for may whom come to Red River.

We visited Cimarron on Thursday 18th June, 2009. When we found the main street the St James Hotel was closed for renovations until the 22nd June, and the Old Mill Museum is closed on Thursdays. The rest of the street is probably very original but it is derelict with junk lying around and no signs or information that we could... More

St. James Hotel is great-the rest of Old Town with the exception of Aztec mill is a waste of time.