Bowlin's Old West Trading Post

05/26/2025

Today, we remember the heroes who gave everything for the freedoms we enjoy. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

From all of us at Bowlin Travel Centers, thank you to those who served—and to the families who carry their legacy.

05/21/2025

Old West Trading Post is looking for retail Customer Service Associates. Great atmosphere, competitive pay rates, discounts and advancement opportunities! Located at exit 127 on I-10, just 20 miles west of Las Cruces. Apply online at https://form.jotform.com/41663744827160 or in person or call 505-266-5985 for more info. EOE.

04/14/2025

This customer got a walking stick from us 3 weeks ago and this is what she did to it! There are over 12000 beads on it! ❤️

04/10/2025

Stop by and congratulate Tom for leading in sales for the month of February! This award is not just for Old West, but for the entire company. Great job, Tom!

04/10/2025

Thanks to thoughtful planning ahead of the imposed tariffs, Bowlin's will maintain it's current pricing structure for our customers.

We look forward to seeing you this year! Thank you as always for your continued support.

*Exceptions are goods like Dairy Queen menu items and fuel, where we have less control over pricing.

03/10/2025

Just sayin'

03/08/2025

Yoda and Harley visited us yesterday. We love our four legged customers. ♥️

02/21/2025

Celebrating our CFO Nina Pratz today for her 50 years of service to Bowlin Travel Centers! 🍰

02/06/2025

Warm up your winter with our Wrangler boots from ! Featuring a cozy lining and available in adult and kids’ sizes, these boots are perfect for the whole family. Swing by our stores to check them out!

02/06/2025

Warm up your winter with our Wrangler boots from ! Featuring a cozy lining and available in adult and kids' sizes, these boots are perfect for the whole family. Swing by our stores to check them out!

02/04/2025

We have your gifts for Valentine's Day!

https://www.bowlintc.com/store

01/31/2025

Bowlin Travel Centers is proud to have the first NEVI-funded EV charging site in New Mexico. Stop by Bowlin's Akela Flats and charge while you shop for fireworks, Native American handcrafted jewelry and pottery, and delicious freshly made cookies and fudge! We can't wait to see you on the road!

/PRNewswire/ -- Electric Era, the end-to-end EV charging solution partner, opens New Mexico's first fast-charging EV station (Level 3) funded by the National...

12/24/2024

Our stores will be closed tomorrow, December 25 to celebrate Christmas. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season and we look forward to seeing you on the road in 2025!

11/28/2024

We can't wait to see you on the road! Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

11/11/2024

This is Kurt Carver, Maintenance at Bowlin's Akela Flats. Kurt served in the US Navy from 1976-1984.
Thank you for your service to our country and commitment to our company! Happy Veteran's Day, Kurt!

11/11/2024

Today as we honor our veterans, Bowlin's would like to salute Mindy Archer at Flying C Ranch, served in the US Air Force. We thank you for your service to the country and we are proud to have you on our team.

11/11/2024

Phillip Tolle (left), Operations Manager at Bowlin's The Thing served in the US Air Force in Vietnam and in Desert Storm. Wayne Gordon (right) served in the infantry division of the US Army in Vietnam.

Thanks so much to both of you for your service to our country and commitment to our company! Happy Veteran's Day Phil and Wayne!

11/11/2024

Noah Beavers at Bluewater Outpost proudly served in the US Marine Corps. Today we honor all veterans but we want to highlight each of our employees who have served in the Armed Forces. Thank you for your service, Noah. We are glad that you are part of our team at Bowlin's!

11/11/2024

This is Myles Erwin (left) from the corporate office in Las Cruces. Myles served in the US Navy from '96-'99. He was an Aviation Ordnanceman and served with an F/A-18 squadron, VFA-25 the Fist of the Fleet. Myles worked aboard super carriers USS Carl Vinson (CVN-70), USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and briefly aboard the USS Nimitz (CVN-68).

Myles is pictured here with his grandfather; he was a US Navy WWII veteran and served as a Radarman on the Aircraft Carrier USS Saratoga CV-3 (yes, the third Carrier ever built). He saw very intense action throughout the Pacific Theater, including the battles of Guadalcanal and Iwo Jima.

Thank you for your service to our country and commitment to our company! Happy Veteran's Day Myles!

08/28/2024

Have you visited our store online at bowlintc.com/store? We have a great selection of handcrafted Native American jewelry!

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08/14/2024

Available now on our website, this Small Spiny Oyster Squash Blossom Necklace and Earrings Set!

This smaller squash blossom measures just 33mm across, so it’s perfect for everyday wear and is paired with matching earrings. Check it out! And don't forget to sign up for B-Backers to save 10%! (B-Backer sign up on website pop-up)

This smaller squash blossom measures just 33mm across, so it’s perfect for everyday wear and is paired with matching earrings. This set is Native American Handcrafted using Spiny Oyster set in sterling silver.

08/12/2024

07/19/2024

Created and signed by Navajo artist Calvin Begay, this sterling silver statement necklace and earring set will definitely get attention.

Created and signed by Navajo artist Calvin Begay, this sterling silver statement necklace and earring set will definitely get attention. The items pictured are the exact items that will be shipped to you when ordered. Calvin Begay’s pieces are highly collectible.

07/18/2024

We have a few new pieces on our website with more to come. What do you think of this spiny oyster squash blossom set?

Is there anything in particular that you would like to see us add?

This smaller squash blossom measures just 33mm across, so it’s perfect for everyday wear and is paired with matching earrings. This set is Native American Handcrafted using Spiny Oyster set in sterling silver.

07/16/2024

is as rare as the sacred buffalo; Native Americans call it “Sacred Buffalo Turquoise”. When discovered near Battle Mountain , they were not sure what it was. Because of the hardness of the stone, and the color of the vein, a decision was made to have it examined and tested. It was in fact . Dry Creek Turquoise is a natural stone and has not been treated with any process to change the color and/o the hardness of the natural materials of the stone.

Turquoise gets it color from the heavy metals in the ground where it forms. It is hydrous phosphate of aluminum, containing copper and iron and so it is somewhat porous. Blue turquoise forms when there is copper present, which is the case with most Arizona Turquoise. Green Turquoise forms when iron is present, which is the case with some Nevada Turquoises. Dry Creek Turquoise forms when there are no heavy metals present. The lack of any specific color consistency and exotic matrixes varieties makes this stone distinctive and unique from other turquoises. To date, no other vein of this turquoise has been discovered anywhere else other than at the Dry Creek mine.