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prospector23
Explorer
Dec 28, 2014

Clovis NMex to Alamagordo

Looking for info on route from Clovis to Alamagordo for upcoming week. Pulling a 34' 5er and don't like to drive in Mts.or Huge grades. Condition of 60 and hwy 70? Headed to Az but weather can get nasty along I-40to Albuquerque and may be "light"?? snow.Any comments appreciated.
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  • PawPaw_n_Gram's avatar
    PawPaw_n_Gram
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2014
    US-70 from Roswell to Ruidoso to Tularosa is a good drive with relatively easy grades. US-380 to Carrizozo is easier on grades, but not as good a road. Through Cloudcroft is an exam in mountain driving.

    If you want to avoid grades, the northern route via 60 is only about 35 miles longer.
  • 1971duster340's avatar
    1971duster340
    Explorer
    Dec 28, 2014
    Clovis to Vaughn to Alamogordo is easy...60 West of Ft. Sumner to Vaughn isn't as good as the Clovis to Ft. Sumner portion. You won't encounter grades like the Ruidoso Downs or Cloudcroft route, altho 70 from Roswell to Tularosa has been straightened out and modernized some.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Dec 28, 2014
    Easy 4 hour drive.

    Planning on staying in Alamogordo....check out 'Boot Hill RV' right across street from giant pistachio

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