SightseeingSally sits on a bench next to a green alien figure in front of Sparky's old western facade in Hatch, New Mexico.

New Mexico, Land of Enchantment

Fun Fact: During our 2022/23 winter road trip, we spent 3 months exploring the Land of Enchantment.

Dexter – discover this small town’s history while touring the town.

Hagerman – a small town in rural Chaves County.

Hatch – this small town is home to Hatch chiles plus one very cool sightseeing stop.

Hillsboro – this small town was once home to the infamous Sadie Orchard, owner of a hotel, stage line, and brothel.

Kelly – this ghost town’s head frame was designed by Alexander G. Eiffel, the same man who built the Eiffel Tower.

Kingston – this forgotten mining town reportedly once saw the likes of Butch Cassidy and Black Jack Ketchum roaming its streets.

Lake Arthur – this hole in the wall town is home to some interesting sights including a 21 foot tall concrete obelisk.

Lake Valley – now a ghost town, this old silver mining town saw its last resident in 1994.

Magdalena – this small town is known as the “Trails End” from cowboys driving livestock into town to catch the trains going east.

Roswell – there is more to this town than just aliens, UFOs, and the famous 1947 crash!

Truth or Consequences – believe it or not, this town is named after a gameshow.

Tucumcari – this old western town was once a popular stop along Route 66.