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Blanco1
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Dec 09, 2014

Anything worth visiting in Northwestern New Mexico?

I plan to pass through there & I'm having a hard time finding much worth visiting as I pass through that area?

Appreciate your suggestions .

Dog friendly us a plus being we travel with our. 95 lb Chessie.
  • Farmington New Mexico is a lovely large town (very small city but I park in Los Angeles). There are days worth of Indian heritage to view, both ancient and recent history. I'm sort a history buff and really enjoy the local museums. There is Four Corners, the spot where 4 states meet, not really much to see, it is a National preserve in the middle of Indian country so there is a fee to drive up the road to see the landmark. The roadside stand does sell some really fantastic Indian flat bread. A bit south is Monument Valley, Gouldings Campground is the only game in town, but it is full hookup and the view is spectacular. I personally find Monument Valley one of those places at the top of the Natural Wonders list. As a bonus, as you drive through on the road that should be called a jeep road, or when you take the tour and let the Indian guides drive you, you can envision the filming of almost every western movie you saw as a kid. We picnicked in a secluded area and I swore I could hear or feel the Calvary trumpets over the ridge. It really is spectacular. From Farmington you'll only be about 30 minutes from Durango Colorado, another beautiful town/city and Mesa Verda where one can spend days touring the Indian villages built into the side of the mountains.
    Yes, there is a lot to see and do.
    Happy Trails.
  • We enjoyed our stay at Bluewater Lake which is just a few miles south of I-40 east of Gallup. Nice CG with hookups and spectacular lake views.

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  • The "four corners area" of which New Mexico is a part is primarily desert. Stark but beautiful. I enjoyed driving through it because I'm a fan of Tony Hillerman's mystery novels about the Native Americans that live there on reservations. We wouldn't have created the reservations if you could actually live off the land.
    One thing you could do if you pass through. Where the borders of the 4 states meet, there's a metal disk marking the point where the four states meet. You can get your picture taken standing in four states at the same time. Big Whoop.

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