Hermosa, New Mexico

Hermosa is recognized as a populated place in Sierra County, New Mexico, United States.

[2] It was founded in 1883 by miners and grew to a town that had its own literary society.

[citation needed] Hermosa was founded by J.C. Plemmons and was located in the center of the Palomas district.

He established the first residence and mercantile along the southern fork of the Palomas Creek, where he positioned his cattle.

He was most likely drawn to the area due to the presence of the Palomas mining camp, recognizing the possibility for a town.