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Traveling Huntleys

Inspiring travel stories, tips, and guides from a couple exploring the world one destination at a time.

New Mexico

Santa Fe, Albuquerque, & Elephant Butte, NM

May 9, 2020 by Michael Huntley

Santa Fe is the capitol of New Mexico and its’ fourth largest city. In 1846 the United States declared war with Mexico. New Mexico officially became part of the United States in 1848 by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Some could hardly understand why because the land was barren and the people were poor. Later, artists and writers were attracted to the area because of its dry climate and beautiful landscapes. It’s now considered one of the great art cities in America. It would have been nice to explore all the galleries. We will have to return after the coronavirus pandemic is over.

Sandy Huntley, Rio Grande, New Mexico
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Eagle Nest, Taos, & Red River, New Mexico

May 2, 2020 by Michael Huntley

Eagle Nest is at about 8,300 feet elevation and was a 5 hour drive from Amarillo, Texas. Along the way we had either diesel fuel contamination with water affecting our fuel filter verses changes in altitude causing the engine to run rough under a load. After purging the fuel filter of possible water it ran better, but will still require a trip to Freightliner in Albuquerque.

Bighorn Sheep, Eagle Nest, NM
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Las Cruces, New Mexico to Tucson, Arizona: Organ Mountains & Winter in the Sonoran Desert

January 21, 2018 by Michael Huntley

Last Updated: May 4, 2026

In January 2018 we were making our way west from Texas, bound for another Tucson winter stay — RV rolling, Jake in his spot, Sandy and I settling into the rhythm of the road. The plan called for a few days in Las Cruces, New Mexico with a side trip to White Sands National Monument, one of our favorite stops from previous visits. The plan didn’t survive because of the RV’s sided radiator fan drive gear box.

Saguaro cactus and Sonoran Desert landscape near Tucson Arizona in January winter light photographed by Michael Huntley travel blogger and photographer
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