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.

#GreatOutdoors
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 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 ¥17,617 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
¥17,617
¥20,313 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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! (2,388 reviews)
Nostalgic

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

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 ¥13,259 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
¥13,259
¥15,330 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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! (2,941 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Best Western Airport Albuquerque InnSuites Hotel & Suites
Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

Nativo Lodge Hotel Albuquerque

3 out of 5
6000 Pan American Fwy NE Albuquerque NM
Stay at this hotel in Albuquerque. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a 24-hour business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,376 reviews)
Purchased through Expedia but an unexplained additional charge was made to my card. They never sent an itemized bill.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Nativo Lodge Hotel 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.
Private/Cozy 2 bedroom mountain cabin Serenity now

Private/Cozy 2 bedroom mountain cabin Serenity now

Regina NM
Stay at this cabin in Regina. Enjoy free WiFi, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
It was a nice little cabin and a great location for our elk hunting trip.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

Private/Cozy 2 bedroom mountain cabin Serenity now
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! (80 reviews)
Great glamping tent. Clean and furnished well. No TV, but hey, it's glamping. A little drafty but still very comfy. The lady I dealt with there was the nicest ever. Would do it again.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Outdoorsy Bayfield
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 center, a garden, and patios. Popular attraction Crater Lake Trail is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (206 reviews)
This place is amazing! Friendly dogs and great scenery. The perfect place to just get away from it all. Peaceful, secluded, and not too far from things you want to do. Avoid the crowds and condos. Come here if you really want to enjoy your stay from home!!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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