US 380 didn't have much of a shoulder approaching Lincoln, but there wasn't much traffic, either.

Lincoln Historic District was home of the famous Lincoln County War from 1876-79. Unlike most frontier wars, settlers  were not fighting against Indians. Instead, they were fighting each other over land and cattle.

US 380 was also a New Mexico Scenic Byway.

I've seen many signs prohibiting engine brakes around residential areas, but I never saw a sign like this before.

In Lincoln, the   Torreon was built in the 1850's to protect Spanish-American settlers against the Apaches. It was also used by sharpshooters in the Lincoln County War. A preservation effort begun back in 1937 has kept the Torreon  standing.

The old Wortley Hotel was renamed to include the famous sheriff's name and converted to a bed & breakfast.

On April 28, 1881, Deputy Robert Ollinger was eating lunch in the hotel when he heard shots from the courthouse across the street. When he stepped outside to investigate, he was gunned down by William H. Bonney, a.k.a. Billy the Kid.

These were appropriate license plates for Lincoln, NM.