What is orogrande new-mexico?

Orogrande is a small unincorporated community in Otero County, New Mexico, located along U.S. Route 54. It is situated in the Tularosa Basin, between the Sacramento Mountains to the east and the San Andres Mountains to the west.

The town was founded in the late 1890s as a gold mining town and was named after a nearby ridge known as El Oro Grande (Spanish for "the big gold"). At the height of its mining boom, Orogrande had a population of around 3,000 people and was home to numerous saloons, dance halls, and gambling establishments.

However, the town's mining industry declined in the early 1900s, and by the 1920s, most of the mines had closed. Today, Orogrande has a small population of around 50 people and is primarily a ranching and farming community.

Despite its small size, Orogrande has played a significant role in American history. During World War II, the town was used as a testing site for the Manhattan Project, the top-secret government program that developed the first atomic bomb. The site now serves as a national historic district and is open to the public for tours.

Orogrande also boasts a number of outdoor recreational activities, including hiking in the nearby mountains, camping, and fishing in nearby lakes and streams.