Shawaii t1_j5dgtoa wrote on January 22, 2023 at 4:49 AM

I grew up exploring side-roads all over New Mexico. Much better idea in summer.

oldsoul334578 OP t1_j5dhv7b wrote on January 22, 2023 at 4:59 AM

Yeah it seemed like a decent area but I definitely could’ve timed it a bit better haha

Shawaii t1_j5dia8n wrote on January 22, 2023 at 5:03 AM

When gas was cheap and we didn't have maps on our phones yet, exploring back-roads was pretty exciting. Glad you made it out safely.

oldsoul334578 OP t1_j5djrwc wrote on January 22, 2023 at 5:17 AM

That sounds like it was definitely an experience. Yes I am very fortunate that someone was around…I’m just glad it wasn’t dark out!

AcrobaticSource3 t1_j5dndvf wrote on January 22, 2023 at 5:53 AM

But isn’t it frigging hot during the summer?

Shawaii t1_j5dp20g wrote on January 22, 2023 at 6:10 AM

No, not really. NM is generally cooler than CA, AZ, and TX. The summer because it is at a much higher elevation. In Santa Fe, it seldom gets above 90 degrees F in the summer and it's a dry heat so your body cools itself well as long as you have plenty of water.