Southwest, New Mexico Scenic Drives
Blenwood to Reserve
Scenic Drive on US-180 to NM-159 to FR-28 to 141. 4,700 ft. to 9,000
Pueblo Park to Luna Mountain
Scenic drive on US-180 to FR-28 to FR-209 and back to US-180, 6 miles south of Luna. 4x4
Lake Valley Backcountry Byway
Begin at Caballo, 16 miles south of TorC on I-25, go 17 miles west on NM-152 to Hillsboro, drive 31 miles south on NM-27 to Nutt (through Lake Valley); turn west onto NM-26, driving 28
Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway
North on NM-15 or east on NM-35
Quebradas Backcountry Byway
24 miles, showcases wildlife, rock formations, colored cliffs, arroyos. Two access areas: 1) Go 2 miles north of Socoro on I-25