Historic Village of Columbus
The Culture of the Historic Village of Columbus, NM is of a Multicultural Bilingual Historical Heritage, The People of the Village of Columbus and the surrounding area are steeped in history. Most area residents including those in Palomas, Mexico the Sister City of Columbus have a lineage connecting them to a historic event, relative/s or friends that have been part of a historic event that they can claim a connection to. There are families that have roots here since the 1800’s and before.
The Village is made up of about 85% Spanish and Bilinguals speaking families with few single individuals but with a large number of elderly and a growing number of young couples with children, and 15% Bilingual and English speaking families and a majority of single individuals with most of these being in the elderly community. All these make up a colorful and multicultural society who interconnects mostly with historic events such as the Binational Friendship Festival, the Memorial of the Fallen Americans during the Francisco “Pancho” Villa Raid, The Founding of Columbus Day-that capture the attention and imagination of all the residents and many tourists seeking the thrill and adventure of hundreds of riders on horseback, food, music, entertainment, and military memorial services.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Village of Columbus Hosts Dedication Ceremony for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
Columbus, NM – June 10, 2025
The Village of Columbus is proud to announce the official Dedication Ceremony of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Monument, a significant milestone celebrating Columbus’ role as the southern terminus of one of the most iconic long-distance bikepacking routes in the world.
Location: In front of Family Dollar, Columbus, NM
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 10:00-11:00am
All are warmly invited to attend the ceremony and help us honor this unique piece of outdoor adventure history. The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route stretches over 2,700 miles, from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to Columbus, New Mexico — making our village a meaningful starting or finishing point for cyclists from around the globe.
This monument reflects our continued commitment to welcoming visitors, celebrating our landscape, and supporting active outdoor recreation.
For more information, please contact:
📞 City Hall at (575) 531-2663
🌐 https://historicvillageofcolumbus.org/
Village of Columbus Hosts Dedication Ceremony for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route
Columbus, NM – June 10, 2025
The Village of Columbus is proud to announce the official Dedication Ceremony of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route Monument, a significant milestone celebrating Columbus’ role as the southern terminus of one of the most iconic long-distance bikepacking routes in the world.
Location: In front of Family Dollar, Columbus, NM
Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Time: 10:00-11:00am
All are warmly invited to attend the ceremony and help us honor this unique piece of outdoor adventure history. The Great Divide Mountain Bike Route stretches over 2,700 miles, from Banff, Alberta, Canada, to Columbus, New Mexico — making our village a meaningful starting or finishing point for cyclists from around the globe.
This monument reflects our continued commitment to welcoming visitors, celebrating our landscape, and supporting active outdoor recreation.
For more information, please contact:
📞 City Hall at (575) 531-2663
🌐 https://historicvillageofcolumbus.org/