SAVE THE LINCOLN HISTORIC SITE

We the Friends of Historic Lincoln (501c3), and our supporters, strongly oppose the removal of the Highway Department signs which prevent trucks than 65' from utilizing any portion of U.S. Highway 380 from the intersection of U.S. 380 and Highway 70 at Hondo, NM to the intersection of U.S. Highway 380 and U.S. Highway 54 at Carrizozo, NM without permit authorization.  I would like my name added to the petition being presented at the NM Transportation Commission meeting on September 20, 2018.

Please click on the link provided below to sign the petition.

https://www.change.org/p/nm-transportation-commission-save-the-lincoln-historic-site?recruiter=89697232&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition

Why Save, Protect and Preserve 

The Lincoln, NM Historic Site?

Currently, NMDOT has deemed the historic, serene section of HWY 380 from Hondo to Carrizozo unsafe for large, oversized truck traffic. Not only for it's narrow, scenic curves, but for touring pedestrian safety and preservation of the historic adobe buildings from excessive vibration. 

A few special interests are demanding the excessive truck weight limit restrictions be lifted. This will enable Hwy 380 to become a heavily trafficked large haul shipping corridor so they may save on transport costs. They are requesting this with complete disregard for the safety and preservation of our Historic Site. Please join Friends of Historic Lincoln in preventing this from happening. The NMDOT meeting will take place Thursday, September 20^th and we need your signature for our opposition to be heard.

Thank you!

Lincoln's History

The Lincoln Historical District was added to the National Historic Landmark Register in 1966 and to the State Register in 1968. In 1972 the Lincoln County Commission established the Lincoln Historical District and enacted legislation that ensured strict architectural limits on building in the village and surrounding areas.

Today's visitors can see the Old Lincoln County Courthouse with museum exhibits that recount the details of the Lincoln County War and the historic use of the "House" as store, residence, Masonic Lodge, courthouse, and jail. Walk in the footsteps of Billy the Kid, Pat Garrett, and other famous and infamous characters of the Wild West. Trace the events of 1878 through the Courthouse and the Tunstall Store, with their preserved 19th-century atmosphere.

Friends of Historic Lincoln is an independent, non-profit corporation organized under the laws of the State of New Mexico. It serves as a support organization for Lincoln Historic Site, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs of the State of New Mexico. 

Thank you for your support!