Santa Fe, New Mexico: Oldest Church, State Capitol, Camel Rock
I rolled into Santa Fe just as it was starting to get dark. It's a good thing that there was…
Rowe & Pigeon’s Ranch, New Mexico on Old Route 66
Between San Jose and Rowe, following the old alignment of Route 66 is pretty simple. The frontage road sticks right…
San Jose, New Mexico On Old Route 66
San Jose is yet another traditional, small New Mexico town, that has exactly what--by this point on the trip--you've come…
Tecolote & Bernal, New Mexico On Old Route 66
South of Las Vegas, New Mexico and the tiny town of Romeroville (where Route 66 makes the turn westward), the…
Scenic Drive near Las Vegas, NM: Buena Vista, Golondrinas, Loma Parda
I felt like I was running a little ahead of schedule, as I prepared to leave Las Vegas, New Mexico. …
Las Vegas, New Mexico
The town of Las Vegas, New Mexico wants you to know that it's the original Las Vegas. Don't worry, you…
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
After driving across the dry and dusty plains, Santa Rosa is surprisingly wet. Called the "City of Natural Lakes", Santa…
Cuervo, New Mexico
Cuervo might not be a ghost town just yet, but it's getting close. Interstate 40 cut through the middle of…
Route 66 West of Tucumcari: Montoya and Newkirk
Leaving Tucumcari headed westbound, you have no choice but to hop onto I-40 between exits 329 and 321. A remnant…
Tucumcari (Tonite!), New Mexico
There are few towns along the Mother Road that are as closely tied to Route 66, as is Tucumcari. For…