D.H. Sutherland House
This beautiful home was built in 1870 by Mariano Ramirez (Gutierrez) and has seen it's share of changes over time. This historic home located just south of the Presidio Parque boasts a colorful past including some famous New Mexico characters.
The honorable judge Albert J. Fountain spent what is believed to be his last night alive in the house. The judge was traveling with his young son to a trial in Las Cruces, New Mexico and stayed at the house on his way. The trial was controversial because it involved Oliver Lee and cattle rustling. Although he knew the dangers, Judge Fountain was determined to make it to Las Cruces to see justice served. He and his son spent a restful night at this home and then disappeared the next day. (Threinen) Their bodies were never recovered and their last hours remain a mystery until this day.
Another famous and colorful guest of the house was none other than Billy the Kid. The story is told that Pat Garrett was hot on the Kid's trail and Billy took refuge in one of the many chimneys in the house. Welcomed by the owner at the time, Billy the Kid evaded Pat Garrett in this home. (Threinen)
The home now boasts a beautiful garden that lights up with many colors of roses in warm weather. This beautiful private home retains much of the charm of early La Luz and is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places.
The honorable judge Albert J. Fountain spent what is believed to be his last night alive in the house. The judge was traveling with his young son to a trial in Las Cruces, New Mexico and stayed at the house on his way. The trial was controversial because it involved Oliver Lee and cattle rustling. Although he knew the dangers, Judge Fountain was determined to make it to Las Cruces to see justice served. He and his son spent a restful night at this home and then disappeared the next day. (Threinen) Their bodies were never recovered and their last hours remain a mystery until this day.
Another famous and colorful guest of the house was none other than Billy the Kid. The story is told that Pat Garrett was hot on the Kid's trail and Billy took refuge in one of the many chimneys in the house. Welcomed by the owner at the time, Billy the Kid evaded Pat Garrett in this home. (Threinen)
The home now boasts a beautiful garden that lights up with many colors of roses in warm weather. This beautiful private home retains much of the charm of early La Luz and is recorded in the National Register of Historic Places.
Current view of the D.H. Sutherland house.