Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa has served as a Route 66 travel stop in eastern New Mexico since the highway was designated in 1926. Set on the Pecos River, the town is the seat of Guadalupe County and a familiar pause on journeys across the high plains. Its best-known natural landmark is the Blue Hole, a clear artesian pool fed by underground water and used for swimming and diving. Remnants of Route 66-era motels, signs and roadside businesses recall the days when cross-country motorists passed directly through town. Interstate 40 now follows the same broad travel corridor nearby. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how eastern New Mexico connects across the high plains.

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