Clayton Community Profile  The site of Clayton has been a crossroads ever since time began. Clayton is located at the intersection of US Highways 56, 412, 64, and 87 in Union County which is located in the northeastern corner of New Mexico, bordering Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Over 500 dinosaur tracks can be seen at Clayton Lake State Park. Other area attractions include Capulin Volcano National Monument which offers 5 trails. Two of the more popular trails include: the Crater Rim Trail, a paved one-mile trail that goes around the rim of the volcano; and the Crater Vent Trail which descends 105 ft. to the bottom of the crater. You can also visit the Herzstein Memorial Museum, Black Jack Ketchum’s gravesite, and the historic old Eklund Hotel. In addition to excellent fishing and camping, Clayton offers a 9-hole golf course, a public swimming pool, library, and movies at the historic Luna Theatre. Community Businesses Click the newspaper symbol  for current news specific to that business. Please click on the  to see the special offers available today! VIEW ALL →
Organizations and Associations A visitor's guide to Clayton, New Mexico. Located on the high plains, visitors can experience America's ranchland, diverse recreation possibilities - hunting, fishing, hiking at Capulin Volcano - and travel historic scenic byways. A visitor's guide to Northeast New Mexico, the "Land of the Working Cowboy." Rodeos, ranches, historic hotels, fishing and hunting, scenic byways, and mountain villages.
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Northeast New Mexico
Where the great plains meet the Rocky Mtns. Experience America's historic past on scenic byways like Route 66 and the Santa Fe Trail. visit site →
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Clayton Union County Chamber of Commerce
Experience the Santa Fe Trail, the Capulin Volcano, and the great wide open spaces of this New Mexico ranchland. visit site →
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Northeast New Mexico
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