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@bobgiddings05 жыл бұрын
I well remember the twisty drive from Alamagordo through Cloudcroft one evening in 2017. They had the tunnel under construction at night, so I had to spend the night on the side of the road until it opened next morning. I had noticed that something was wearing out my trailer tires prematurely, and when I finally got to Artesia, one wheel was on fire. I parked behind a grocery store and got someone to look at it. When they jacked it up, the drum cracked in two and the wheel fell off! I was stuck there for 5 days. How I got down that mountain without careening off a cliff or even noticing much wrong I cannot say. But here I am, so I must have made it.
@janedelaney75 жыл бұрын
Hi Rusty, Enjoyed the change and variety of scenery as you climbed in altitude. Your feelings about driving through tunnels is the way I feel about driving over tall bridges! Thanks for sharing this area of NM.
@janicepeck48285 жыл бұрын
Awe, Rusty, I so appreciate your video. I'm headed this year . Last there 2012. Meaning for cloudcroft is appreciated . Looking forward to part . Do you know height of tunnel? I'm driving a small C class. 12ft tallest point Engine is a E350 v10 SUPER. HEAVY DUTY. You "rock" Rusty. Great video thanks for taking me along. From Oklahoma safe travels Jp,$🐞
@janicepeck48285 жыл бұрын
17' is height of tunnel. My C class will be able to go through. In your video I stood close to my TV and was able to see ht. Thanks👍
@CoryBlissitte5 жыл бұрын
I miss Cloudcroft. Spent my highschool years there.
@brianschaffer92205 жыл бұрын
I drive from Santa Fe (7200 feet) to Taos (6900 feet, about 70 miles) in northern part of the state and there are mountains/canyons/etc on the way up when you get north of Espanola. Been a few times when its rainy decent size rocks have fallen onto the roads. One fell right in front of a small bus I was riding.
@mikeb63865 жыл бұрын
I wonder how that altitude would affect alcohol comsumption?
@royfrazor73375 жыл бұрын
I've been to cloudcroft a number of time on the way to sunspot nm, to see the solar observatory.
@cheaplaughkennedy23185 жыл бұрын
Great drive Rusty , it always gave me an uneasy feeling driving up or down mountains too especially on the cliff side where the guard rail is . There was a tunnel near Somerset Pennsylvania that would unnerve me a bit also .
@onrycodger5 жыл бұрын
That was quite a climb. Better have a good vehicle to pull a camper across it. Beautiful country setting. 👍
@TexasPegP5 жыл бұрын
Looks like fun! What kind of stuff do they have in those shops? I luv shopping ❤️ That tunnel looked scary Rusty! You’re brave to do these videos while driving!
@TexasPegP5 жыл бұрын
I meant like is it souvenir type trinkets or clothing or local artists or antiques or what type of stores ? The last time I went to New Mexico as a kid all the shops were like Native American Craft type stuff and tourist souvenirs. It’s all good though Rusty 🙂 Enjoy your trip!
@clintprice21235 жыл бұрын
Keep right except to pass was the first motor vehicle statute written in New Jersey except it appears nobody got the memo.
@James-dx6sf3 жыл бұрын
Granite Shores
@mcse-nv2ou5 жыл бұрын
If the mountain road is too steep gearing should be used to maintain a safe speed.
@williamcrawford79823 жыл бұрын
Its n.m. if it's 70 , people go 90 !
@ChattyAss5 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry I thought you were moving up a little higher
@davidlynnprepperprincipal35405 жыл бұрын
Good Lord Rusty, you sound as if you may need to change your underwear after your drive up the mountain. 😂
@dalehead53975 жыл бұрын
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@davidlynnprepperprincipal35405 жыл бұрын
God Bless You Mr. Head
@dalehead53975 жыл бұрын
@@davidlynnprepperprincipal3540 🤔👍👍👍
@ratherbfishing4555 жыл бұрын
Fun!! One of my favorite roads is between Durango and Silverton and Ouray. Million Dollar Highway! One time a huge truck was tailgating me going dowhill! Scary.
@okiebrave19325 жыл бұрын
You need to drive over to Trinity Site where the First Atomic Bomb was tested. Its over there by White Sands someplace. The bomb got so hot it formed a rock out of the white sand called "Trinite". Only other place they found rock like this was at the bottom of the dead sea.
@CarrieJo59165 жыл бұрын
Jeez I would probally get car sick even if i was driving, with the winding road and elevation. Rusty you drive just like i do when they stack up behind me i just tell myself I'm probally saving some lives by making them slow down. Haha! Beautiful drive, Thank You!
@stopbeingsoweirdstill4 жыл бұрын
That is a great hostel btw, unless the sound of elk and hummingbirds makes you grumpy. Nice video
@clarkspacificadventures80665 жыл бұрын
Sitting in first class waiting to fly to San Antonio listening to your driving trip to Cloud croft: I snorted my drink laughing when you said: “ Have a few high balls in Cloud croft and then fly down this mountain.” Sir Rusty that was by far the funniest thing I heard all day. Thanks for the laugh. Glad to be going back to Texas for a while. Cheers 🍻
@kklassie1004 жыл бұрын
Cloudcroft NM looks like a little town from Six flags. .
@ICU8-125 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that drive Rusty. Beautiful scenery!
@kklassie1004 жыл бұрын
Yep. my dad carried a huge square large red jug of water , strapped on to the front of the radiator , when he when thru NM.. Co. and up to washington state. . I remember that . like yesterday. I was just a little one too. he had a Edsil. and it kept breaking down. Yep. it was good at that.
@rusty786094 жыл бұрын
Edsel...not a very popular car...but now $$$
@OutdoorsWithRon5 жыл бұрын
Been there many times and hiked the OSHA trail and Rim trails that you passed on the way. Good tour. Thanks!!!
@tracyphillips33255 жыл бұрын
Great driving video Rusty. Been there a few times myself. Another trip down memory lane. Thanks 😊
@lonestarguyaustin5 жыл бұрын
Great channel, Rusty! Your down-home, honest, country style approach won me over. Say, Heading back to centex from Alamogordo, any one else notice the land-for-sale sign on I-10 just east of Sierra Blanca, advertising '20-acres, $165 per month.' LoL 😂 Only 88 miles to El Paso. Why the hell not. Anything's better than Austinistan.
@richardprather29002 жыл бұрын
I remember the drive when I was stationed at Alamogordo AF Base back in 1984, looks a lot like it did back then. Something that might help when driving up high grades... take a couple of aspirins (thins the blood out) and lots of fluids to keep from from getting dehydrated.
@philmoore55793 жыл бұрын
I don't like that run up the mountain either. Going up I have done it in a four cylinder car, six cylinder, and eight cylinder. Eight is best because the others start getting hot if you get caught behind a RV at 40-45 mph. The eight cylinder got 59 mpg going down. Good video!
@bosse6415 жыл бұрын
Sure is scenic up in them mountains. Very nice.
@everydayexplorer67952 жыл бұрын
Watching some older vids - Beautiful Scenary - Nice Area!
@melvinbarrier19025 жыл бұрын
Really nice drive that is some really beautiful country through there. Have fun and be safe.
@pjfrog105 жыл бұрын
All that snow on top of that tall mountain is why it’s called Sierra Blanca.
@richardprather29002 жыл бұрын
I meant Holloman AF Base in Alamogordo
@randyc96565 жыл бұрын
Stop in at the old apple barn and give us a review
@jamesortiz53885 жыл бұрын
Hahaha love the Apple barn!
@Joe-ps8ko5 жыл бұрын
I played golf at Cloud Croft one time. Nice place!
@45beetle5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rusty this sure brings back memories
@scottythompson9405 жыл бұрын
cool video talk rusty lol and driving your truck
@mikeb63865 жыл бұрын
Maybe they should call that road Heart Attack parkway. Bring your oxygen tank.
@mikeb63865 жыл бұрын
Seems like the low oxygen content has affected the video quality. Lol
@raysprague7655 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rusty for the tutorial on Rocky mountain driving, beautiful area and a good road. Having grown up in the West, six or more thousand feet elevation is common, it's the grade and cliff hangers that can get scary. The road from Red Lodge MT over Beartooth pass would not be advised for you, steep, windy and a cliff hanger!
@jazzman55985 жыл бұрын
Super video Rusty! I lived in Farmington when I was a kid back in the 50's. Your driving vids continue to improve. I think they're some of the best on the Net! Thanks!
@dizzyhippo10495 жыл бұрын
great drive....loved the ride!...that rattle could be that "rv that somebody sent me" finding a new hiding place .....thumbs up
@DwayneCrow5 жыл бұрын
Safety corridors in New Mexico are stretches that have a history of frequent severe crashes. Traffic fines are doubled there. There are some safety corridors in certain places on I-40 and I-25 too.
@a.i.marvin61805 жыл бұрын
Gas is $1.20 more in southern California. I miss being New Mexico.
@seanmorden74115 жыл бұрын
Hey Rusty. Does your Dodge have a tow\haul feature or do you leave it in drive when towing Casita
@davidadams93915 жыл бұрын
First
@davidadams93915 жыл бұрын
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@azvwbaja5 жыл бұрын
That's a good reason to have only a small trailer. Less is more as you know.
@davidlynnprepperprincipal35405 жыл бұрын
Enjoyable video. Thank you.
@verasmith13875 жыл бұрын
Been there years ago. When I was a kid.
@kerrykerrybell5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Rusty, be safe.
@mimimc86855 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the trip.
@MsSurigirl5 жыл бұрын
A safety corridor is where there have been many accidents.
@MsSurigirl5 жыл бұрын
Yes, the Sacramentos.
@RVCAMPINMAN5 жыл бұрын
Looks like there is some incredible National Forest campgrounds up there, but I don't see Rusty towing the Casita up there???
@ChattyAss5 жыл бұрын
So how is the new campground
@ChattyAss5 жыл бұрын
I figured that out but it looks like you had fun in the cloud orral
@hottlimited5 жыл бұрын
I think you forgot to grease your muffler bearings.