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Road Trips

Pack your bags, fill your tank, and gear up for loads of adventure, history, and family fun on these New Mexico road trips.

Eat & Drink / Jun 18, 2025

New Mexico’s Best Gas Station Eats

Get ready for a road trip with a stop at these gas station eateries, serving family recipes with a side of convenience.

By Jennifer Levin

Route 66 / May 01, 2025

Route 66 Centennial Celebrations

Mark your calendars for these Route 66 events across New Mexico to celebrate 100 years of the Mother Road with markets, festivals, parades, and…

By Lynn Cline / Photos by Jen Judge

Route 66 / Apr 30, 2025

Four Days on New Mexico’s Route 66

To get revved up for the Route 66 centennial in 2026, we drove every mile of the Mother Road through New Mexico to feel the glow of neon, admire its scenic beauty, and meet the people who love this asphalt slice of Americana.


AS I GRIP THE STEERING wheel of a frost-blue 1959 Corvette convertible, I can feel the power of the 4.6-liter V-8 engine. I imagine the wind tossing my hair and the Rolling Stones version of Bobby

Road Trips / Nov 08, 2023

Check Out These Hot Wheels

Even if you don’t need a fill-up, Russell’s Travel Center is a must-stop on any road trip.