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.