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Driving the Musical Highway in Tijeras, New Mexico
Central New Mexico

The Musical Road in Tijeras, New Mexico: A Stretch of Route 66 That Sings “America the Beautiful”

5 months agonewmexicotravelguy4 comments

A traffic jam on I-40 led me onto old Route 66 near Tijeras, where I unexpectedly discovered a stretch of road that somehow plays “America the Beautiful” through your tires.

A large Pegasus sculpture called "Hero's Horse" by the Kevin Box Studio
Central New Mexico

Cerrillos, New Mexico: A Tiny Town with Movie History, Turquoise, and Origami in the Garden

6 months agonewmexicotravelguy2 comments

A historic mining town along the Turquoise Trail, with Old West film history, local turquoise, and an unexpected art exhibit.

Giant cobra sculptures welcome visitors to King Cobra Village.
Beyond NM - Asia

Khon Kaen, Thailand and the King Cobra Village: A Strange but Memorable Stop

6 months agonewmexicotravelguyAdd comment

We flew here for the snakes. The rest just happened.

You made it to the top. Welcome to the saddle of Sandia Peak, where the views stretch for miles and the wind tries to steal your hat.
Central New Mexico

The 3 Best Hikes in Albuquerque (and the One I Keep Coming Back To)

6 months agonewmexicotravelguyAdd comment

Looking for the best hikes in Albuquerque? Here are three solid options, from a serious climb to shorter hikes that deliver.

Carrizozo, New Mexico: it's just two hours away
Southeast New Mexico

Carrizozo, New Mexico: Best Things to Do and Why It’s Worth a Stop

6 months agonewmexicotravelguy5 comments

Painted burros, Photozozo, World Art Day 2026, and a restorative stop at the Valley of Fires Recreation Area.

Okay, last one—I promise. But I liked this shot so much, I use it as the photo for my weekly newsletter. Feel free to sign up!
Central New Mexico

San Antonio, New Mexico: Birds, Burgers, and the Festival of Cranes

7 months agonewmexicotravelguyAdd comment

Plan your visit to San Antonio, NM, home to Bosque del Apache’s world-class birding, the Festival of the Cranes, and some of New Mexico’s best green chile cheeseburgers.

In Tsubame-Sanjo, making things well happens in ordinary rooms like this, day after day.
Beyond NM - Asia

Tsubame-Sanjo, Japan: Where Craft Is Still Part of Daily Life

9 months agonewmexicotravelguyAdd comment

What to see and do in Niigata’s Tsubame–Sanjo region

Down here it’s one jaw-dropping scene after another.
Southeast New Mexico

Carlsbad Caverns National Park: A Day in the Cave and a Night With the Bats

October 5, 2025newmexicotravelguyAdd comment

How to make the most of your visit: when to go underground, where to watch the bats, and practical tips to plan your day.

Blue-tailed Damselflies (Ischnura elegans) in the classic “wheel position” during mating — a heart-shaped snapshot of odonate courtship.
Southeast New Mexico

Dragons and Damsels Take Flight at Bitter Lake’s Dragonfly Festival

September 14, 2025newmexicotravelguyAdd comment

Wetlands, wings, and why New Mexico is home to one of North America’s top dragonfly shows.

Truth or Consequences may have a quirky name, but this view’s what really sells it—soaking in mineral-rich hot springs with the Rio Grande at your feet and Turtleback Mountain rising gently in the distance.
Southwest New Mexico

Truth or Consequences, New Mexico: Hot Springs, Quirky History, and Riverside Adventures

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Hot tubs, odd tales, and the occasional reminder to pack a tow strap.

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