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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.

Trails / Jul 15, 2026

Trace the Goodnight-Loving Trail

A road trip along the Goodnight-Loving Trail offers a glimpse into the state’s rough-and-tumble past and gritty present.

By Clarke Condé

Road Trips / Jun 17, 2026

New Mexico’s Route 66 Neon

Johnnie Meier points to restored Route 66 neon and unrestored roadside relics that still mark New Mexico's motels, drive-ins, bakeries, truck…

By Lynn Cline

Road Trips / Jun 10, 2026

Guided Tours Along Route 66

Sit back, relax, and let someone else do the driving, with these Route 66 tours.

By Lynn Cline

Road Trips / Jun 03, 2026

Party Central on Route 66

For more than 50 years, the Pow Wow Room played host to good times.

By Lynn Cline

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.