Montano Store
Owned by Montano family, one of first in Lincoln. Operated as a general store by Jose Montano, neutral in Lincoln County War. Its 25 man garrison of McSween men, led by Martin Chaves, were driven out by Col. Dudley and troops in July fight.
Marker is on U.S. 380 at milepost 97.9, on the right when traveling east.
Courtesy hmdb.org
