Northwestern New Mexico Travel Guide
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- Places to Explore
- Sights
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- Hotels
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When you catch a New Mexican glibly saying they are "on Indian time," they're referring to a certain relaxed approach to schedules and numbers that is simply part of the way of life in their home state. But once you leave the urban areas of Albuquerque or Santa Fe and start winding your way through the red canyons of the northwestern New Mexican desert, the phrase seems to take on a new significance.
Northwestern New Mexico Hotels
Farmington, Grants, and Gallup are well supplied with chain motels; Cuba also has a couple of decent motels, but Bloomfield has the nicest chain options...read more
Northwestern New Mexico Restaurants
Fast-food and familiar franchise restaurants thrive in this region, but there are also lots of reputable homegrown establishments. The B&Bs here most...read more
Things To Do in Northwestern New Mexico
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Northwestern New Mexico
- Small budget: Stay in Gallup this May Fr $59+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Gallup: Save at the Super 8 Gallup in May Fr $50+/Nt Save with Expedia, $8/night less
- $21.99 & up : Midsize rentals in Gallup Hotwire
- $86.00 & up : 3-star hotels in Farmington — $86 Hotwire
- $23.99 & up : Full Size rentals in Gallup — $24 Hotwire
Northwestern New Mexico Experiences
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Chaco Canyon: Wander through the finely hewn sandstone ruins in Chaco Canyon and feel a mystic connection to Ancestral Puebloan cultures.... Read more
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When you visit northwestern New Mexico, you'll have numerous opportunities to buy Native American arts, crafts, and souvenirs. But how can you... Read more
News & Features
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Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas
Whether you come for the art, the chiles, or the architecture, you'll definitely stay for the wine.... Read more
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Trip Ideas, Travel Tips
As you twitch in anticipation of the final installment of Breaking Bad, take a trip through the turbule... Read more
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Hotels, News
The Four Seasons will take over at Santa Fe's Encantado Resort.... Read more
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