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Explorer

Mar 15, 2016

What is wrong with New Mexico??

In conjunction with my Rand McNally road atlas, I use the Rand Motor Carrier's Guide. The state of New Mexico has very few approved roads for the motor carriers. I have been through NM once on I-10 many years ago. But...

now I am planning a trip from Raton to Espanola via Taos and find the safest route is I-25 to Santa Fe then US 285 north. The maps both show State Route 68 as a shorter route has anyone travelled this route.

38' Class A motorhome w/TOAD being used.

Thanks

GGeorge

Roads and Routes

15 Replies

BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 15, 2016
Have towed our 5er over numerous NM roads and all the ones we traveled were good. Not sure I understand the concern.
avan
Explorer
Mar 15, 2016
Sch911 X2
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Mar 15, 2016
sch911 wrote:
Why do you need a road that is "Motor Carrier" approved?

Maybe height of bridges?
agesilaus
Explorer III
Mar 15, 2016
We've been down 68 and had no problems. Most NM roads are fine and generally in good condition. Over the years we have traveled up and down many of them, including lots of minor roads. The only roads I recall being steep and switchedbacked are north of Silver City. One of the roads to Gila Cliffs in particular had a length limit.

Taos by the way is a real PITA to drive thru. Our cell phones didn't have a signal either.
sch911
Explorer
Mar 15, 2016
Why do you need a road that is "Motor Carrier" approved?