Saturday, September 29, 2018

Traveling Day–On Da Road to AIBF

Today, traveling day, on the road to Albuquerque International Balloon Festival. Out route, again on a road less traveled.






Our route, will take’s on U.S. Route 285, and then onto Interstate 40.

U.S. Route 285 in New Mexico
U.S. Route 285 is a north–south U.S. highway that runs from Sanderson, TX to Denver, CO. In the state of New Mexico, US 285 enters the state from Texas south of Loving. The highway runs through the major cities of Carlsbad, Roswell, and Santa Fe.
Wikipedia
Length: 407 mi
Constructed: 1934
South end: US 285 at Texas state line
North end: US 285 at Colorado state line ”


We are arriving, a day earlier into Enchanted, along the way we will fuel up on diesel and propane One problem, we will arrives after the propane fuel station will close. Susan located a station, that is open until 5pm, so we will first stop at Ortega's Propane Services. Ortega’s is located at 3914 2nd St NW. Propane is currently selling for $2.00 a gallon. A far cry from $3.50.  I keep telling people, propane is pure profit from refiners.
Anyway, Susan will drive first to Vaughn, then we will switch.

History
Vaughn was established in the early 20th century as a Southern Pacific Railroad town. The town's importance grew when a second railroad, the Eastern Railway of New Mexico (an Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe line from Belen to Clovis), was completed in 1907 with Vaughn as a division point. A large two-story depot, a roundhouse, and a Harvey House hotel were constructed shortly thereafter. Vaughn was incorporated in 1919 and in 1920 had a population of 888, according to the U.S. census.

The town was one of the shooting scenes for Bobbie Jo and the Outlaw starring Wonder Woman actress Lynda Carter.
The Guadalupe County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico Rangers,[3] the New Mexico State Police and Motor Transportation Police and the Vaughn Police Department[4] (presently a one-man agency) all patrol the town, which, according to the United States Homeland Security, is a known drug-smuggling route. “

There is also 2 Rv parks located in Vaughn:

 Link to RvParkReviews

So, if you too travel and take the Road Less Traveled, then stop in. I read there is a great café in town.

Well back to our journey. Well have about some photos instead;












Safe Journeys and Travels
DaGirls Rv, AKA Dakota and Tilly
Susan & Dale







Friday, September 28, 2018

Hereford to Roswell New Mexico

Instead of heading to Tucumcari New Mexico, we opted instead to head to our home grounds……………Erie music in the background……ROSWELL, New Mexico.

Our route took us on Texas (US Route 60) to New Mexico (US Route 70). The difference between, this road and I-10 ? Not much, really, alot of ranches, wind turbines, and additional green on the plain.

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As we got closer, we still only saw wide open plains. New Mexico, Land of Enchantment – Have not figured this one out yet, as we traveled on the road less traveled. I do mean less Traveled, as no one passed us, or did we see, many vehicles heading the opposite way.

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We arrived in Roswell, Via Mr. Garmin, who took us down thru the town and then out again. This allowed us to get a glimpse, of unique places to see. Including Steve’s H. birth place.





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DaGirls Rv AKA Dakota & Tilly
Susan & Dale
Safe Travels and Journeys


Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Ok, last night, Sept. 24th., we landed in a small town, Memphis, Texas. Memphis is located on U.S. Route 287. 287, starts in Louisiana and ends in Montana. US route is not the same as a Interstate (I).

The first photo shows name, ph number, ad other information like FREE, with 50 amp service and water.

The rest of the photos show the area along with unknown structures.































 If you are looking for a small and quite place to unwind for a few days, you're not caring about people or businesses, or even getting out, then this is the place to do it.


Safe Travels and Journeys
DaGirls AKA Dakota and Tilly
Susan and Dale

Monday, September 24, 2018

On Da Road

We left around 8 am, this morning. Heading, to Albuquerque, NM. We started in mist for about 100 miles. Currently the sun is out and highway is dry. We expect to arrive in Memphis, Tx., In about 1 hour.
Susan is driving and we'll switch in a few miles.














Wrap-Up

 Our Alfa Owners Chapter Rally, wrapped up last night (Apr 15), with the farewell dinner and gifts.  We participated in various classes, din...