great suggestions here!...here are a few more from a trip awhile back:
back roads into Taos etc, City of Rocks CG, Gila, White Sands, El Morro...only part we didn't like was being diverted off I-25 to get mandatory inspection, dogs around cars, etc...the rest was beauty
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Lots of great New Mexico photos here. I'd love to explore more there! Meanwhile, I happened on this YouTube video (no affiliation) last night and added it to my list of places I'd like to visit: