Photos of New Mexico

The Mountain Forest Under the Clouds

March 20, 2022

Taos

An evergreen forest stretches into the distance in the mountains south of Taos, New Mexico.

An evergreen forest stretches into the distance in the mountains south of Taos, New Mexico.

Blue Swallow

March 16, 2022

Tucumcari

Tucumcari, New Mexico's classic Blue Swallow Motel awaits travelers on the Historic Route 66.

Tucumcari, New Mexico’s classic Blue Swallow Motel awaits travelers on the Historic Route 66.

High Above the Desert Below

March 10, 2022

New Mexico

An aerial view of the arid New Mexico desert.

An aerial view of the arid New Mexico desert.

The Old Church

February 24, 2022

Las Trampas

The San José de Gracia Church–built between 1760 and 1776–in Las Trampas, New Mexico.

The San José de Gracia Church–built between 1760 and 1776–in Las Trampas, New Mexico.

Canyonette

February 12, 2022

Alamogordo

A small canyon in La Luz, New Mexico, on the outskirts of Alamogordo.

A small canyon in La Luz, New Mexico, on the outskirts of Alamogordo.

The Shrine

January 27, 2022

Chimayó

Votive candles in a shrine at the Santuario de Chimayó in Chimayó, New Mexico.

Votive candles in a shrine at the Santuario de Chimayó in Chimayó, New Mexico.

Aflame

January 18, 2022

Taos

A forest fire burns in the mountains near Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

A forest fire burns in the mountains near Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

Over the Mountain Forest

January 1, 2022

Taos

In the evergreen forested mountains near Taos, New Mexico.

In the evergreen forested mountains near Taos, New Mexico.

Tall Trees in the Mountains

December 4, 2021

Taos

Trees reach for the clouds in the mountains of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

Trees reach for the clouds in the mountains of Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico.

The Tree Over the Desert

December 3, 2021

Valley of Fires

A lone tree atop a rocky hill in New Mexico's Valley of Fires.

A lone tree atop a rocky hill in New Mexico’s Valley of Fires.

Up Among the Mountain’s Trees

November 21, 2021

Taos

The mountain forests of New Mexico's Taos Ski Valley.

The mountain forests of New Mexico’s Taos Ski Valley.

Squeaky Clean

November 11, 2021

Tucumcari

The unique sign of Tucumcari, New Mexico's Motel Safari.

The unique sign of Tucumcari, New Mexico’s Motel Safari.

On the Dunes

November 6, 2021

White Sands National Park

The namesake white sand dunes of New Mexico's White Sands National Park.

The namesake white sand dunes of New Mexico’s White Sands National Park.

The Trestle in the Forest

October 23, 2021

Cloudcroft

The abandoned Mexican Canyon Trestle crosses a gorge in the mountains near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

The abandoned Mexican Canyon Trestle crosses a gorge in the mountains near Cloudcroft, New Mexico.

In the Valley of Fires

October 17, 2021

Valley of Fires

An ancient lava flow reaches towards distant mountains at the Valley of Fires in the Carrizozo Malpais, New Mexico.

An ancient lava flow reaches towards distant mountains at the Valley of Fires in the Carrizozo Malpais, New Mexico.

Very Clean & Quiet

October 13, 2021

Alamogordo

Alamogordo, New Mexico's White Sands Motel at night.

Alamogordo, New Mexico’s White Sands Motel at night.

Smoky Forest

October 12, 2021

Taos

A forest fire smolders in the mountains near Taos, New Mexico.

A forest fire smolders in the mountains near Taos, New Mexico.

Lasso

August 31, 2019

Tucumcari

The dilapidated Lasso Motel sign in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

The dilapidated Lasso Motel sign in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Apache Motel

August 1, 2013

Tucumcari

The sign at the Apache Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico along historic Route 66.

The sign at the Apache Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico along historic Route 66.

Roadrunner

May 5, 2010

Tucumcari

A dilapidated sign for the Roadrunner Drive-In spotted in Adrian, Texas.

A dilapidated sign for the Roadrunner Drive-In spotted in Adrian, Texas.

Palomino

March 25, 2010

Tucumcari

The Palomino Motel’s mid-Century sign, Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Color TV by RCA

March 21, 2010

Tucumcari

Detail of the decaying sign of the abandoned Lasso Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico.

Detail of the decaying sign of the abandoned Lasso Motel in Tucumcari, New Mexico.