(Santa Rosa NM) Before leaving the area I visited the Route 66 Auto Museum. Located along the ‘Mother Road’ it housed over 30 cars and many nostalgic items. Some of the cars pre-dated or post-dated the hey-days of the highway. Still, they were nicely restored and in fine condition. A few hot rod conversions, custom […]
(Columbus NM) This year was the 100th anniversary of the raid by Pancho Villa on the small border town of Columbus. In the early hours of March 9, 1916, about 485 Villistas crossed the Mexican border and approached the town from the southwest concealed by an arroyo. They divided into several groups and stormed into […]
(Santa Teresa NM) War Eagles Air Museum displayed a collection of 36 vintage aircraft and 50 antique cars; many in working order. Most were from the World War II, Korean, and Vietnam eras. Additional items included weapons, engines, photos, uniforms, and various military artifacts. A 64,000 square feet hanger, with extensions, a restoration shop, some […]