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	Take a virtual stroll through our historic village. If you would like to learn more, we have included contact information for your convenience.

	Magdalena's Village Hall and Library are located in the old Santa Fe Railroad Station building just off Main Street. Recently restored to its former glory, the building houses Magdalena's Public Library, the Village Government office and a meeting room adorned with historic photographs of the region. Village Hall, 505-854-2261. Village Library, 505-854-2361.

	The Box Car Museum displays old photographs and objects of yesteryear's frontier life. The park bench area on the old train station loading dock is a great place to rest under the shade of the cottonwood trees and imagine what life may have been like in this old west town. To visit the museum, call the Village Hall for visiting hours, 505-854-2261.

	The Magdalena Ranger Station, manages nearly 800,000 acres, the largest district in the Cibola National Forest. The district has two wilderness areas, some 200 miles of trails and 500 miles of maintained roads. For more information and maps, drop by the District Office or call 505-854-2281.

	Salome General Store in operation since the turn of the century has just closed and is now for sale. The store once supplied ranchers, miners and town folks with a variety of general goods.

	The original Magdalena Mountain Mail building is located on North Main Street. A well-loved local newspaper that served up news and comments for the region on a weekly basis. The newspaper is still thriving today, now located in the old West End Bar building on First Street.

	Fair Ground Sculptures, can be found in the sculpture garden on North Main Street, just one block north of Village Hall. These interesting sculptures are made of recycled materials (junk) by Socorro New Mexico artist Holly Hollis. .
	The Western B&B. Experience a unique Bed and Breakfast experience in what was once known as Mrs. Butterfield's Lying-in Hospital where expectant mothers would come in from the surrounding ranches. Call for reservations, 505-854-2417.
	Evett's Cafe on the corner of Main Street and First Street is one of the five restaurants in Magdalena. Once the Bank of Magdalena, it operated as the "Territorial and County Depository" from December 7, 1906 to April 21, 1924.
	The High Country Lodge, originally named the Ranchman's Inn, was once the destination of cowboy's, ranchers and cattle buyers at the end of a long cattle drive. It was here that cattle deals were struck in the bar during the last years of this country's final commercial cattle drives. Today the bar is replaced by a dining room known as The Sunflower Cafe, featuring elegant dining in a relaxing environment for the townsfolk. Cowboys still take lodging here during the fall round-up season. Call for reservations, 505-854-2062.