26 from I 25 to I 10 ?

Might be pretty windy but otherwise a good road/shortcut.

You won't have any trouble with that route though the streets in Hatch are a little tight. It makes a nice shortcut and I've driven it many times. As noted if low on fuel get it in Hatch on the east side of town as you come in from I-25, on your left.

:C

Thanks for the quick replies.
As far as the AZ/NM switch.....must have a bit early in the morning for my brain. That’s what Iam going with anyhow.

Good road and you can buy some chile when you are passing through Hatch. Stop and eat at Sparkys on the corner (Hall and Franklin the two main drags) for a famous burger and/or BBQ. Or go on over to Deming and stop at Lot-a-Burger as you come into town on your right, there is a big empty dirt lot behind it to park in. The 5R travel Center on the left after turning onto US 180 at the edge of Deming is a good easy in/out fuel point. The Pic-Wik in Hatch is generally crowded as a fuel stop. The 5R in Deming has more room to maneuver.

Good road for RVs although both Hatch and Deming are in NM, probably just a misprint by OP.

First off, Hatch and Deming are in New Mexico!

The road is an excellent 2 lane road with a few small hills coming out of Hatch. Saves a bunch of miles by bypassing Las Cruces.

Keith

Only one gas station in Hatch . Nothing else until you get to Demming. A good two lane . Last time I was on it was 10-2017.