Quemado
Quemado (pronounced kay-ma-doh) means "burnt" in Spanish, and the town is supposedly named for a legendary Apache chief who burned his hand in a campfire. The bustling village, which contains several motels and cafés, is busiest in fall, when it is a favorite base for deer hunters.
Recommended Fodor's Video
Elsewhere in Southwestern New Mexico
Silver City >
Restaurants (2), Things to do (9), Hotels (3)
Las Cruces >
Restaurants (3), Things to do (8), Hotels (1)
Truth or Consequences >
Restaurants (1), Things to do (6), Hotels (5)
Gila National Forest >
Restaurants (1), Things to do (3), Hotels (2)
Old Mesilla >
Restaurants (3), Things to do (3), Hotels (0)
Socorro >
Restaurants (1), Things to do (4), Hotels (0)