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Congratulations! Just watch out for the critters (and possibly the radar beams, depending upon how you ride). I hope to ride to NM again this autumn. (I try not to use the word 'fall' in a post having to do with motorcycles.)
I would have to say that Southeast New Mex has the most desolate roads as I drive them all the time. The drive from Roswell to Vaughn feels like it takes a day to get there. The drive from Roswell to Portales is also another forever long road. And we can't forget the road from Roswell to Hobbs. Just thinking of these roads makes me sleepy! LOL... A good drive is from Roswell to Carrizozo just make sure you cut off and go through Lincoln. Lots of nice scenery!
I would have to say that Southeast New Mex has the most desolate roads as I drive them all the time.
I don't think you can beat any state back road in the NE quadrant of the state for "loneliness." Lots of wide open grassy plains, sometimes with not even a juniper bush to break the monotony. But for anyone who is interested in life in the slow lane, all routes have something to offer, even if it's sometimes just grass and sky!
The only time I have been up there I was going from Santa Rosa to Raton on my way to Wyoming. I forget the road but it was pretty desolate too..... Now Wyoming on the other hand is much more desolate than New Mexico!
I drove State Highway 104 between Las Vegas and Tucumcari, twice, once on a personal business trip to Denver, Colorado, and on my recent honeymoon, married a grade school and high school crush, we honeymooned in Colorado. We both found parts of 104 to be very interesting, but yes, you must start that trip with a full tank of gasoline! One high place, looking over a valley that was more like a canyon, was a very scenic place for us to stop for a quick lunch that my wife had packed. I rather enjoyed the "desolation" out there, but I must say, a break down out there would NOT be a pleasant experience!!
Fortunately I can still drive something with four wheels. We plan another trip this Fall and Anne wants to check out the NW segment. She wants to attend the Crownpoint Rug Auction and some Trading Posts. I just want to get back to New Mexico.
Looks to be a lot of lonely roads through out the region. What are the conditions on the gravel/dirt roads in the Fall. Are they still passable by a mid size sedan or do they need a 4WD or high cleareance vehicle?
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