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National Register of Historic Places

Milne-Bush Ranch

Also known as Ave de Paso

On the National Register since 198838 years
New Mexico VernacularListed 1988Roswell
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Milne-Bush Ranch

Milne-Bush Ranch, at Rt. 1, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 29, 1988. It was among the first 10 of Roswell’s 14 listings, with three others the same day. The Register lists it for its agriculture and exploration/settlement, at the local level. It describes its style as New Mexico Vernacular, as it does for 34 other New Mexico listings. It was listed as part of Roswell New Mexico MRA.

What it isRanch in Chaves County, New Mexico. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 14 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

Rt. 1, Roswell · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Milne-Bush RanchStart here
  2. 2The HengeStructure · 0.2 mi on
Around it

2 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BRobert H. Goddard HousePueblo · Built 19080.5 miBUrton OrchardsQueen Anne · Built 19000.8 mi

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Questions about Milne-Bush Ranch

Is Milne-Bush Ranch on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Aug 29, 1988 (Register number 85003639).

Is Milne-Bush Ranch a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New Mexico has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Milne-Bush Ranch?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Milne-Bush Ranch?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 14 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 77845991 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.