Northwestern New Mexico

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. 

#GreatOutdoors
#Nature
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 historical sites and theatres. 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 HK$766 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$766
HK$886 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gallup. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,344 reviews)
Clean and roomy

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hotel El Rancho
The Querque Hotel

The Querque Hotel

3 out of 5
1760 Menaul Rd NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (4,972 reviews)
Room was good. Heater worked very well.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

The Querque Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque

3 out of 5
3300 Prospect Ave Ne Albuquerque NM
The price is HK$680 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
HK$680
HK$786 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,068 reviews)
The room was clean and even more spacious than we expected. The staff was friendly. And there were the makings of breakfast tacos as part of the complimentary breakfast!

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Sonesta ES Suites Albuquerque
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.
Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!

Albuquerque NM
Stay at this holiday home in Albuquerque. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions ABQ Uptown and New Mexico Museum of Natural History ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
Host was very helpful when we had a hiccup with getting in. Everything else was great. Very nice place to stay!

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Casa de Kokopelli - Get a sense of the "New Mexico True" feel!
PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076

Pagosa Springs CO
Stay at this cabin in Pagosa Springs. Enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and patios. Popular attraction Crater Lake Trail is located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (201 reviews)
Oh my goodness. Best vacation rental I have ever rented. 100/100 would recommend. AMAZING. Everything I dreamed of and more. Perfectly clean. Pristine. River is better than the pictures. Beds were so comfortable. Host was out of this world responsive and friendly. Location was incredible.

Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

PET FRIENDLY, cozy, quiet, cabin; river in the backyard STARLINK; VRP-25-0076
Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town  & 10 min to lake

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake

Durango CO
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Durango. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (214 reviews)
What an amazing place. Would definalty stay here again. Close to town a cute house with amazing views. Beautiful outside and inside.

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Beautiful home in private setting yet only15 min to town & 10 min to lake
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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