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I'm working on putting some knowledge together in this SURVIVAL GUIDE — I’ll be adding more on trapping techniques, gathering, building shelter, self defense, firearm safety and use, and more.
Southern New Mexico — Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County offers wide-open desert, quiet nights, and a strong sense of isolation. Heavy Border Patrol presence makes the area feel relatively secure, but there’s very little infrastructure and few conveniences of being near a town. Life here is slow, remote, and self-reliant — ideal for people who value space, privacy, and independence.
• Lordsburg
• Animas
• Rodeo
• Virden

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