Between San Jose and Rowe, following the old alignment of Route 66 is pretty simple. The frontage road sticks right next to Interstate 25. All the while, though, I found myself staring up at dramatic Glorieta Mesa, and wondering if there was something up there worth seeing. So, when I came upon NM Rte. 34, I took it. Route 34 winds its way past a few homes, then climbs up Rowe Hill to the top of Glorieta Mesa. The best part of this side trip turned out to be the view, just before I reached the top of the mesa. […]