Fort Sumner, NM
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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.