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Salt Mission Trail
Mountainair, New Mexico
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Located ten miles from the center of the state, this high desert town was established in 1902. Ancient cities, pinto beans, and ranching shape its history. The railroad, natural beauty, Salinas Pueblo cultures, and a pioneering spirit are reflected in the life of the town today, and it has the longest main street in America.
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