Santa Rosa: Blue Hole
Blue Hole sits near the Pecos River in Santa Rosa, New Mexico, where an artesian spring forms a deep, nearly circular pool on the high plains. Its clear blue water wells up from underground, making this compact site an unexpected centre for recreational diving and scuba training far from the coast. Stone walls, paths and small platforms organise the public park around the spring, while dry grassland begins only a few streets away. Santa Rosa lies on the route of historic Route 66, which remains central to the town’s roadside identity. Blue Hole is one of several spring-fed waters that distinguish Santa Rosa from the surrounding semi-arid plains.
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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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