The Charming Small Town In New Mexico That Was Named After A Dessert
By Courtnie Erickson|Updated on April 23, 2024(Originally published August 16, 2022)
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From Southern Utah to the Panhandle in Idaho, Courtnie Erickson has lived in what she believes are the best (and the most beautiful!) areas in the country. She graduated with a journalism degree from Utah State University and has more than 15 years of professional writing experience. You’ll likely see her with a Dr. Pepper in her hand and a pair of running shoes on her feet. Courtnie is a writer and editor at OnlyInYourState.
There are dozens of charming small towns in New Mexico to explore. While many of these small towns are named after Spanish and Native American words and people, there are others that may make you scratch your head. Pie Town, New Mexico is one of these towns. Located along Highway 60 in Catron County, this is one town that is sweet and fascinating.
Welcome to Pie Town! This is actually not a town but an unincorporated community with just over 100 residents.
Native Americans lived in the area of present-day Pie Town for centuries. In the past several years, Ancestral Puebloan and Acoma pottery, an axe head, petrified wood, and even fossilized bones have been found in the area.
It wasn’t until the 1920s when present-day Pie Town was actually established, and at the time, it was a popular stopping place during cattle and sheep drives.
In the 1920s, Clyde Norman established a shop in the area to provide supplies for travelers, but he was also well-known for making dried-apple pies. Word quickly spread about the delicious pies in the community and people came from all over to take a bite.
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When you visit today, you'll immediately notice the highlight of the town is still pies. You can stop at Pie-O-Neer Pie Shop to enjoy a wide variety of homemade pies.
You will find a large assortment of pies at Pie-O-Neer Pie Shop and you can enjoy a slice, whole pie, or even cupcake-size pies as well. All of the pies are made with no preservatives and vegan, gluten-free, buttermilk, and sugar-free pies are available.
If you are willing to take a short drive outside of town, you’ll find peace, quiet, and extraordinary natural features. Explore the town of Quemado, hike Lava Falls, or visit the Wild Spirit Wolf Sanctuary.
This festival is held to raise money for the town and not only features all types of incredible pies but there are activities like a fun run, raffles, a Pie Queen and Pie King contest, and more.
Pie Town may be a small community, but it has a rich and extremely sweet history. Your taste buds will certainly thank you for visiting!
Have you been to Pie Town? Did you stop and enjoy a pie or attend the Pie Festival? We’d love to hear about your experiences in the comments!
And, if you love pies, how about a pie road trip? We’ve created this road trip that takes you to some of the best pie shops in the Land of Enchantment. It’s one sweet trip! Just be sure to take a look at our ultimate road trip essentials before hitting the road.
Love all things New Mexico? Take a look at this stunning footage from one of the state’s most treasured natural wonders:
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