Historic old town West! Columbus was the sight of the raid led by Pancho Villa on the USA. This resulted in a full on US Army incursion into Mexico in 1916. This military campaign was the opening era of mechanized warfare for the 20th century. Also, the now retired military airfield here in Columbus was the inception point of air military combat operations for the world. The old military field is slated to reopen for general aviation at some future date. This listing includes two (2) contiguous lots described as: LOT EIGHT (8) 1 acre, and the South Half of LOT NINE (9) 1/2 acre, BLOCK ONE (1), PERSHING HEIGHTS #1, Columbus, New Mexico. The preference is to sell both lots together. The lots may be sold separately subject to price reassignment. These two residential lots are adjoining and have frontage on both Slocum Ave and Adams Avenue. Lots are located approx. one mile from the center of The Village of Columbus where there is shopping, school, banking and municipal offices, Pancho Villa State Park, Poncho Villa Museum. This is a two lot property of 1.5 acres total, all flat land. Public water supply is via a 4" municipal water line paralleling the west property line, from the west side of Slocum Avenue. This quality building lot(s) are flat with a slight pitch, in an excellent section of the village. The lots are located on two well maintained Luna County roads and just approx. 1100 feet north of a paved road. Columbus, NM, has been a port of entry from Palomas, Mexico, long standing. Today the facility has become an $85.6 MILLION dollar federal facility (per The El Paso Times) for port of entry to the USA. USA/Mexico cross boarder commerce is rapidly growing and makes for a bright and growing future for this now quaint, historical and growth location. The Village of Columbus, New Mexico is located 90 miles from the Arizona border, 32 miles from the Luna County seat of Deming, New Mexico (Located on Interstate-10), and 3 miles from the border with Mexico. Get in early and grow with Columbus. Luna County taxes for year 2023, total both lots: $185.52. Village of Columbus annual water standby fee for 2024 was: $136.35. All taxes due have been paid in full as of this date.