Johnny Armstrong is a frequent visitor to Diamond Cross and is a gifted writer. Here is a great story from his first visit to New Mexico and a great version of Labor Day 2006


Map of New Mexico with Ranch



Directions from El Paso to Diamond Cross Ranch

Chili Eating Contest '06

We had a blast at the Hatch Chili Festival over Labor Day Weekend 2006. Brother, Charlie and cousin Avery's husband, Mike entered the Chili Eating Contest. Watch this video and notice Mike (big guy, blue shirt, white hat) and Charlie (skinny guy, to the right of Mike).
Charlie had a major meltdown...

Amazing Desert Skies!






Nutt Mountain



This is Nutt Mountain on the Diamond Cross Ranch. This view from the southwest is taken from the ranch house. Nutt Mountain is a well recognized peak in the area rising 1,500 above the desert plain.

This is a unique ecological area in Southern New Mexico bordered by the Cookes Mountain Range and the dramatic desert landscape. Learn more