Description
Located along the Las Animas River, at the mouth of Cunningham Creek.
History
Established and laid out by the Bullion City Company in 1874. Served as the first county seat of San Juan County, until 1875. Originally named Bullion City, but renamed later in 1874, reportedly for either Lieutenant Howard, a once-prominent local figure, or for George Howard, who once had a cabin in the area.