As the crow flies, Fort Wingate is about 5-6 miles from home. But to get there, one has to take Interstate 40 and exit at Highway 400 and go south about 5 miles.
I decided to take a little drive over to Fort Wingate to see what it looks like today. I couldn't get too close as the access road was barricaded. But I did manage to get a few photos.
The turn-off to Fort Wingate is where the Veterans Park is located. I couldn't go inside the park as a man was inside with his large dogs.
The photos:
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| Above, Fort Wingate. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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| Above, closed up buildings of Fort Wingate. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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| Above, the neighboring community of either Fort Wingate or Bear Springs. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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| Above, Fort Wingate. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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| Above, the barricade that kept me from going closer. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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| Above, at the turn-off for Fort Wingate is the Veterans Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
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| Above, on the other side of the sign. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
For the history of Fort Wingate, go
here.
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