Northwestern New Mexico, NM

Travel Guide

Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
Visible from the parking lot a short walk will get you this closer vantage point.
The Bisti Badlands in New Mexico are a place that seems to be out of this world. 

Stunning landscapes and stone formations everywhere. 
Only problem: It is in the middle of nowhere and you have to hike quite a little bit. There are no marked trails though. A GPS device is highly recommended.

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This strange formation is known as the King of Wings. Its location has been a well kept secret for a long time and is still hard to find. I want to keep it that way and will not provide the GPS coordinates of this gem. 
It is located somewhere in the Ah Shi Sle Pah. 

This photo was taken a couple minutes after sunset. 

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Amazing cultural history of our past inhabitants in the Southwest.

Where to stay in Northwestern New Mexico

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Historic District

Unique features of Historic District include the historic sites and theaters. Make a stop by Gallup Cultural Center or El Morro Theatre while you're exploring the area.

Historic District
Hotel El Rancho

Hotel El Rancho

3 out of 5
1000 E. Hwy 66 Gallup NM
The price is NT$3,389 per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
NT$3,389
NT$3,831 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gallup. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,312 reviews)
We stayed here as a stop roadtripping from Denver to Scottsdale. Its a fun throwback, kinda kitchy and cool with the Route 66 theme. We styayed in the Annex because we had a dog. The traffric noise is real even on a Sunday night. The bar is super cute, great food and drinks as well as kind service. ...

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

Hotel El Rancho
Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites

3.5 out of 5
2400 Yale Blvd Se Albuquerque NM
The price is NT$2,420 per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
NT$2,420
NT$2,798 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,898 reviews)
Excellent staff, fine breakfast & great shuttle service to/from airport.

Reviewed on 2026/1/11

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,884 reviews)
No soap! But all else was good

Reviewed on 2026/1/12

The Querque Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Outdoorsy Bayfield

Outdoorsy Bayfield

2 out of 5
41743 US HWY 160 Bayfield CO
Stay at this campground in Bayfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Los Pinos River and Eagle Park are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on 2025/12/30

Outdoorsy Bayfield
3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!

3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!

3 out of 5
Albuquerque NM
Stay at this cottage in Albuquerque. Enjoy free parking, patios, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Tingley Aquatic Park and ABQ BioPark Zoo are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Clean, property manager was very responsive to questions and quick to address our issues.

Reviewed on 2025/10/25

3 Mi to Old Town, Fenced Yard: ABQ Abode!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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