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0.0
(174.3) |
0.0
(108.3) |
Welcome to New Mexico - Photo New Mexico highway welcome sign
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The Most Popular Attractions in New Mexico: Billy the Kid Museum, Fort Sumner - Carlsbad Caverns - Chaco Canyon Historic Park, New Mexico - The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, Chama - International UFO Museum, Roswell - Gila Cliff Dwellings - Sandia Peak Tramway - Santa Fe, New Mexico The state capital - Taos Ski Valley - White Sands, Alamogordo.
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0.0
(174.3) |
0.0
(108.3) |
Texas/New Mexico border - Photo New Mexico's State Flower, The Yucca
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Note: Highway #62 overlaps Highway #180 at this point.
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2.1
(172.2) |
1.3
(107.0) |
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Truck weigh station & picnic area. No toilets. West side of highway.
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2.7
(171.6) |
1.7
(106.6) |
Junction of truck bypass
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West side of highway.
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5.1
(169.2) |
3.2
(105.1) |
Sander Street - City of Hobbs, New Mexico city limits.
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Elevation 3620 ft. Unique attractions in Hobbs, New Mexico: Christmas in the Desert - Confederate Air Force Museum - Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame - Harry McAdams Park - Hobbs August Nights (antique and custom cars), Hobbs Industrial Airpark - Lea County Heritage Center - Linam Ranch Museum - National Soaring Foundation Championships.
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5.7
(168.6) |
3.5
(104.8) |
Access to Watson Memorial Stadium
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West side of highway.
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6.1
(168.2) |
3.8
(104.5) |
Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center
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East side of highway.
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7.2
(167.1) |
4.5
(103.8) |
Access to R.V. park
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East side of highway.
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7.3
(167.0) |
4.5
(103.8) |
Dalpaso Street
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Junction of Highway #18. North to Humble city (9 miles) and city of Lovington, New Mexico (22 miles). Services at highway-fuel, diesel.
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12.1
(162.2) |
7.5
(100.8) |
West County Road
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Services at highway-fuel.
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15.3
(159.0) |
9.5
(98.8) |
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Access to Lee Regional Airport. Access to the Confederate Air Force Museum, New Mexico. South of highway.
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20.1
(154.2) |
12.5
(95.8) |
Junction of Highway #8
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South to community of Eunice, New Mexico.
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28.0
(146.3) |
17.4
(90.9) |
Junction of Highway #483
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North to city of Lovington, New Mexico. Unique attractions in Lovington: Chaparral Park - Lea County Courthouse - Lea County Museum - Lea Theater.
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31.1
(143.2) |
19.3
(89.0) |
Junction of Highway #529
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West to community of Loco Hills, New Mexico, city of Artesia, New Mexico. Unique attractions in Artesia: Artesia Public Library (125-gallon aquarium) - Artesia Historical Museum & Arts Center - Bulldog Balloon Rally - Heritage Plaza & Walkway - Artesia, Historical Train Depot.
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45.0
(129.3) |
28.0
(80.3) |
Access to Marathon Junction.
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South side of highway.
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66.5
(107.8) |
41.3
(67.0) |
Junction of Highway #176 & #243
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East to Eunice.
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69.5
(104.8) |
43.2
(65.1) |
Services
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Fuel at highway. South side of highway.
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71.4
(102.9) |
44.4
(63.9) |
Access to WIPP Site
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12 miles South.
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74.1
(100.2) |
46.0
(62.3) |
Junction of Roadway #779
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South side of highway.
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75.5
(98.8) |
46.9
(61.4) |
Point of Interest
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Eddy County, New Mexico - Eastern county line.
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76.5
(97.8) |
47.5
(60.8) |
Junction of Highway #243
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North of highway.
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90.1
(84.2) |
56.0
(52.3) |
Junction of Highway #31
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South to community of Loving.
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90.1
(84.2) |
56.0
(52.3) |
Junction of Highway #360
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North to Artesia, New Mexico.
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95.9
(78.4) |
59.6
(48.7) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #238
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North side of highway.
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96.3
(78.0) |
59.8
(48.5) |
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View from highway.
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100.5
(73.8) |
62.5
(45.9) |
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View from highway.
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104.7
(69.6) |
65.1
(43.2) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #243
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West side of highway.
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105.0
(69.3) |
65.2
(43.1) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #603
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East side of highway.
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106.3
(68.0) |
66.1
(42.3) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #603
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East side of highway.
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107.5
(66.8) |
66.8
(41.5) |
Access to Brantley Lake State Park Campground
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North of highway 24 miles. Brantley Lake State Park Campground: Developed camping Sites (51)- Electric Sites (51)- RV Dump Station - Restrooms - Showers.
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107.5
(66.8) |
66.8
(41.5) |
Carlsbad, New Mexico, city limits
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Eastern boundary. Elevation 3110 ft.
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112.8
(61.5) |
70.1
(38.2) |
Junction of Carlsbad North Truck Route #285
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113.8
(60.5) |
70.7
(37.6) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #604
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North side of highway.
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114.6
(59.7) |
71.2
(37.1) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #605
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South side of highway.
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116.4
(57.9) |
72.3
(36.0) |
View from highway
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116.5
(57.8) |
72.4
(35.9) |
Carlsbad, New Mexico
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Roadside turnout with historical marker. North side of highway. Photo of text.
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116.9
(57.4) |
72.6
(35.7) |
Access to Pecos River Village
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North side of highway.
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117.5
(56.8) |
73.0
(35.3) |
Access to R.V. park
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North side of highway.
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117.7
(56.6) |
73.1
(35.2) |
View from highway - Photo Looking at the Pecos River
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Crossing the Pecos River, New Mexico.
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117.7
(56.6) |
73.1
(35.2) |
Photo Looking at the Pecos River
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118.1
(56.2) |
73.4
(34.9) |
Main Street
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City of Carlsbad. All services. Unique attractions in Carlsbad, New Mexico: largest)- Pecos River Village & Conference Center - International Bat Festival - River Walk - Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park - Lake Carlsbad Water Recreation Area.
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118.3
(56.0) |
73.5
(34.8) |
Canal Street
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Junction of Highway #285 North. North to cities of Artesia, New Mexico, Roswell, New Mexico.
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120.5
(53.8) |
74.9
(33.4) |
Wood Avenue
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Junction of Eddy County #216.
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121.6
(52.7) |
75.6
(32.7) |
Junction of Highway #285 South
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South to communities of Otis, New Mexico, Loving, New Mexico, Malaga, New Mexico.
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124.4
(49.9) |
77.3
(31.0) |
Access to R. V. campground
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127.3
(47.0) |
79.1
(29.2) |
Access to Cavern City Air Terminal
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North of highway.
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127.9
(46.4) |
79.5
(28.8) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #707
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South side of highway.
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129.3
(45.0) |
80.3
(28.0) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #764
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130.6
(43.7) |
81.2
(27.2) |
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View from highway.
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131.5
(42.8) |
81.7
(26.6) |
Junction of Eddy County #766
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132.8
(41.5) |
82.5
(25.8) |
Truck weigh station & rest area
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Picnic tables, toilets - North side of highway.
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134.5
(39.8) |
83.6
(24.7) |
Access to Lincoln National Forest Area (Sitting Bull Falls)
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60 miles West. Campgrounds
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142.0
(32.3) |
88.2
(20.1) |
Junction of Eddy County Roadway #720
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East access to Black River, New Mexico,.
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143.0
(31.3) |
88.9
(19.4) |
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View from highway.
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149.8
(24.5) |
93.1
(15.2) |
View from highway
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Roadside turnout with historical marker. Gravel turnout. Carlsbad Caverns National Park - Historical highway sign information.
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150.0
(24.3) |
93.2
(15.1) |
Community of White City, New Mexico
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150.1
(24.2) |
93.3
(15.0) |
Junction of Highway #7
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Access to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. West of highway. Services, fuel at highway.
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150.1
(24.2) |
93.3
(15.0) |
View from highway - Photo Carlsbad Caverns National Park highway sign
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150.1
(24.2) |
93.3
(15.0) |
View from highway
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Carlsbad Caverns National Park, New Mexico - Entrance highway sign.
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150.1
(24.2) |
93.3
(15.0) |
Junction of Highway #7 - Point of Information
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For travel via highway # 7 west - See Milebymile.com New Mexico Highway #7 for information & photos of Roadway to Carlsbad Caverns.
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169.5
(4.8) |
105.3
(3.0) |
Roadside highway turnout picnic area
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West side of highway.
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174.3
(0.0) |
108.3
(0.0) |
New Mexico/Texas Border
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South to City of El Paso. South to Guadalupe Mountains National Park. South to community of Van Horn. Start/finish of highway travel guide. - Se
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