Finding Things In New Mexico I Never Knew Existed - Day SEVEN of Cross Country Road Trip

[@TheDailyWoo]

Instagram - AdamTheWooATW The road trip keeps a rolling . All previous episodes can be found in the video description box and if you missed yesterday’s check it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWKUdmtmmr2mgtE

[@josephmartinez4358]

Hey Adam yesterday i was in bastrop Texas got to see the bbq filming location of the Texas chainsaw massacre the one from your video i bought a t shirt

[@zackkillingsworth5126]

New Mexico !! My hell lol

[@thebluetarp]

Adam, can't tell you how much I love these back road adventures! This is what I loved the most when you started 100 years ago! Keep doing this if you can please! Also, will you be going to Disneyland the opening weekend of star war??

[@almorgan68]

Hey Adam do ya think at some point they might have filmed old western movies where you where passing through

[@tishahwy55]

Those are quail not roadrunners but NMs national bird is the roadrunner. Meep meep

[@MrKnutriis]

I live in New Mexico and I think you did a good job of capturing the odd, sandy, expansive weirdness, serenity, and beauty of this great state.

[@davekimball3610]

As a New Mexico resident, thank you so much for showing off some of the neater and quirkier parts of our state that aren't seen by many otherwise. And those birds on the left were quails.

[@zaneyates5704]

I’m an NM resident also :)

[@JudiChristopher]

I'm in New Mexico too

[@Sillycill]

NM😘

[@mreezy5284]

🙋🏻‍♂️ hello fellow New Mexican, as for me I am a resident as well!

[@cameronlee5226]

Mreezy659 NM gang

[@christiankilgore7765]

For those of you who don't know, Whites Sands isn't sand, but rather gypsum

[@WhatsUpImJen]

We love our Enchanted State of New Mexico. Thank you for strolling through & sharing your journey.

[@1coolchica]

Terrible video.

[@1coolchica]

His loss.

[@helgabullabong]

Look at the size of that......country! I'm from teeny tiny UK and the size of the USA never ceases to amaze me. Your vlogs the last few days have really shown the vastness. If that's even a word! Cheers

[@bubbastevegarcia2459]

As a NM native I sure can tell you everything is quite far apart from each other! You get used to the travel times

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

The UK is much smaller than some US states. Going from one end of Texas to another driving 75MPH will take 14 hours!

[@samuelgilbert8570]

I live in New Mexico as well. I just went to State FFA and it takes 10 hours to get from Clayton to Los Cruces. You only got to see a small portion of New Mexico. Maybe he will go all over it someday

[@tracysayer9443]

Diesel Power he needs to explore the Gila

[@needlesinmyeyes7272]

I live in Carlsbad but I have a friend in the U.K. she couldn't believe how hot it gets here and all the wide open empty space we have either. I couldn't imagine it any other way though I really couldn't. Alot of people get lost sometimes and end up dying before they find help or are found, that's another image to show how desolate it is out here. That happened yesterday here to a hiker and in an unrelated incident they're still trying to find another.

[@sbjaxj7541]

New Mexico resident my whole life. It always seems like you go back in time seeing all the small old buildings in some towns. Quiet and beautiful

[@colelarsen8195]

I’m guessing KZbin suggested this because I live in NM, but the commentary was fantastic

[@vickig3]

Same here and I find myself enjoying his vblog.

[@RavenofTrash]

Same

[@last_mojado4530]

Cole Larsen lol I live in cc

[@suebackhus9242]

I lived in Alamogordo, NM for a couple of years. Was friends with a descendant of Billy Mathews, the one who nicked Billy the kid. Also my mother was born in Roswell and yes she lived next door to the rancher whose land the UFO debris was found on. Loved NM. I always want to go back but I'm stuck on the east coast.

[@scottcupp8129]

Yes same here. NM is wonderful. I have been here for 3 years and LOVE it.. Hello from Hobbs

[@thelowe1313]

I prefer this type of Adam so much more than Disney and Universal!

[@mwroberts79]

thelowe1313 totally agree. How travel channel hasn’t scooped him up and signed him for a travel show, is beyond me. I love watching these vlogs especially when I’m not able to travel myself.

[@Apocalypticthoughts]

I legit haven't watched his channel in about 6 or 7 months as it became a channel about amusement parks. I could give two shits about watching someone ride a roller coaster. It kind of makes him look like a corporate schill. I have a feeling, however, that it will be back to amusement parks when he gets back to CA.

[@C-TOS]

@@Apocalypticthoughts I think it fits him better to explore the outdoors because the only expenses he has to go thru are food, gas and lodging, these can be way cheaper than going to Disney or Universal any other day.

[@Debbzvanventure]

Totally agree. When I see any video about an amusement park I don't even bother. The novelty wore off a long time ago. Love these long shots, narration and back roads videos. We've all seen LA and New York. Most American's can get out to see this beautiful and amazing country!

[@dallashomemovies]

thelowe1313 me too. I skip past The Disney ones

[@DayNNyteDJs]

13:28 I always wondered where they grew PVC pipes. Great video as always Adam. Amazing to see how expansive (and empty) parts of our country are while other areas are so overcrowded.

[@TheGeocampbell]

I DON'T WANT THIS TRIP TO END! PLEASE.

[@charlenem7395]

14:18 They are quail birds. Thanks for sharing!! I was born in Las Cruses, New Mexico. Land of enchantment! I didn't grow up there though. So it's nice to see you going through parts of New Mexico that I've never seen before. 😊💖

[@theathjr]

I love all of the “nooks & crannies “ of backroad America that you explore Woo. Great Job Sir, Great Job.

[@terywetherlow7970]

Subbed when GIV mentioned you. Enjoyable vlog.Tee in Abq, N.M.🌞

[@trevorbauer3754]

Just wanted to say thank you for the simplicity of your videos and wow what great content and wonderful things to see what makes the USA a great nation keep on going

[@AH-ew6ei]

Living in northern New Mexico most of my life. Thank You for sharing the southern part of the state. It does have it's own amazing qualities to add to our Beautiful country.....

[@charlottegallegos2898]

From northern NM aswell.

[@silent1267]

Yes every direction has its own uniqueness in NM

[@TheDanielLivingston]

Los Alamos, NM here!

[@Your_Evil_Femboy]

I live in the war zone of Albuquerque

[@ampharos3106]

Las cruces .. kinda ugly

[@wesleywaters6947]

The bird is a quail, and it's Lordsburg not Lordsville

[@joannschlicker6995]

When I was a kid, someone told me that it got its name because some one went there and said, "Lord, what a burg." Probably not true but...

[@coreyyoung5274]

That kinda bothered me too when he said Lordsville

[@EricEustace]

Nm is a beautiful state. The southern part is so different Than the northern area (bigger cities, mountain ranges and native pueblos/casinos. Waay up north is very green.)

[@laughoutloud9658]

Some parts where I live is very ass

[@tashey1203]

Albuquerque can be very ass but it’s home and always will be

[@silent1267]

The whole state gots its good and bad areas from the cities to the towns but it is beautiful from top to bottom

[@EricEustace]

@Robert Gardea I've been to roswell only once, stayed for a few days. It is a nice little town, like you said, Clean. I love the mountains though and don't mind the cold too much, I was actually thinking of moving to Southwestern Colorado😅. I hope you can make it to New Mexico! Good luck!

[@harleanlester775]

Hello from Aztec, NM

[@joshchancey1]

Yes, I'll join you. I shall!

[@montoyajj]

So I live in Las Cruces, NM and one of my really good childhood friends father paints these water tanks ! It’s really interesting seeing the scale and progress of the tank paintings! Pretty cool seeing your video !

[@antonebaja]

Was your childhood friend named jeremy?

[@montoyajj]

antone yenn, no actually his little brother!

[@antonebaja]

What it Cameron?

[@antonebaja]

Was it Cameron?

[@JM-ij1om]

I love our water tanks around here. It's one thing that stands out as you drive through town.

[@Pink-Indiana]

Adam...your conversations w/animals are everything. Ur videos are always great,but the last few have been superb!👈👈

[@missdaisy5736]

The white sand without an ocean is stunning...to say the least! Loved it👍🏻

[@BeyondReligiousTrauma]

Welcome to the Land of Enchantment my friend.

[@kylecupples9065]

Michael Jordan Jr. love it

[@kylecupples9065]

Michael Jordan Jr. land of entrapment lol

[@billbixby122]

It's definitely the Land of enchantment. Born and raised in Belen New Mexico.

[@tracysayer9443]

Born and raised in new Mexico I love it here

[@bosborne220]

I'm so glad you went through New Mexico! You went through the area where some of my family lives! Thank you Adam!

[@TheDailyWoo]

No problem

[@1coolchica]

I'm pretty sure he went through a small part of southern nm.

[@nickchaa1676]

white sands is a must if you come through NM

[@jtmunn420]

I agree it is definitely somewhere neat to go I couldn't believe how much it had changed since I have been their last. The last time I was there there was no boardwalk.

[@jordanc477]

Nick Chaa I live in New Mexico and I’ve never been there before

[@JudiChristopher]

YES... it is a wonder to behold... Carlsbad Caverns is another one too... Amazing

[@glockfowtay]

@guided one the people are much more pleasant in the south and the far north, near the Colorado border.

[@miabussell0229]

@guided one Roswell isn't representative of the south, it's a dying town and barely even a tourist trap anymore. Try Carlsbad or Las Cruces, not Hobbs and Carlsbad. I also know that the Sands and Gila are honestly amazing. But judging all of Southern NM by Roswell would be like saying the whole north is violent because of the nasty parts of Albuquerque. I think our whole state is beautiful btw :)

[@queenjenene2128]

That crop duster is the coolest. The train in the background. You never fail me Adam. Carry on....carry on.

[@VanInhalin]

Oil field workers are called Roughnecks. Their craft is roughnecking.

[@ktlstorm9278]

I live in Oregon now but I'm from Aztec NM. I miss home.

[@peace-yo4no]

Hello from Farmington new Mexico, 👊

[@92trjames]

Stumbled across these videos this morning before work, completely cheered me up. I love it, very enjoyable. Thank you:)

[@SurfCityBill]

You missed Vaughn. Crossroads of New Mexico. Between Santa Fe and Roswell.

[@diannaguardian518]

I was born in Vaughn, New Mexico. I'm amazed it is still there and hasn't blown away by now. We lived there because of the railroad going through Vaughn. Now I live in Albuquerque, I love it, and I'll never leave. New Mexico is a very well kept secret...oops, lol.

[@Jeffw135]

Been following you for a couple of years... Love your travel blogs on back roads like you've been doing this week the best!

[@billyk...]

Giant Chili Pepper is Las Cruces NM.....Spent many of days there...

[@dayra6425]

I grew up in the neighborhood.. one of the worst in the city

[@dayra6425]

@guided one try spending time in juarez Mexico .. then tell me how much u love Chicago after that

[@dayra6425]

@guided one I was talking about new Mexico.. but u randomly brought up Chicago so I randomly brought up juarez

[@dayra6425]

@guided one you do realize new mexico is one of the most dangerous states per capita don't you? .. or were you just talking like you knew something

[@dayra6425]

@guided one ur a dumb fuckin moron ..

[@robin5380]

I love it when you talk to the animals . You make me Laugh ❣️Thank yoU

[@flyer7707]

Those oil pumps are called pump jacks, also known as "nodding horses" and the "post" is called a stack!

[@microbusss]

this state is New Mexico USA! A state since 1912!!

[@Gary-ew1ml]

Yeah good of land of entrapment even has to put USA on their license plate.How stupid is that.

[@diannaguardian518]

@@Gary-ew1ml It's about as smart as calling New Mexico the land of entrapment. The reason we put USA on our license plates is because of the ignorant people who think we are a part of Mexico, not America.

[@jasonschriver4695]

Thanks for the pictures from home. Living in Maine, I miss the brown and stark emptiness of NM.

[@saralopez9965]

Loved all the animals waiting for you....and the food of course!! Great video Adam

[@iMatt75]

This is the first video I have seen of you, I actually have lived in Lovington NM, my entire life up until about 2 years ago then I moved to Hobbs NM, which is literally 14 miles away XD. I loved seeing someone who wasn't from here come and admire my homeland. This video was pretty dang amazing! Everywhere you went I have spent my life visiting and seeing it through someone else and reacting to it in a positive way is eye opening. Thank You.

[@thevozz]

Our country is endless and so vast. Living in big cities and their suburbs we forget how beautiful it is. Thnx for bringing us along on ur trips Adam and letting us temporally escape the chaos!

[@kandycebeeks7056]

This makes me want to head through NM again. This was great

[@brucecanton4967]

The old Adam seems to be coming back. You know the guy that was less serious at times.

[@keithconnell8460]

I guess something was telling me to subscribe? I just watched your previous video of Alabama and then this one came up. I am from small-town Alabama and after joining the Air Force, was stationed in New Mexico (in the exact area you are filming White Sands, Cloudcroft, etc). Met my wife and we had our first son there. Tons of nostalgia there for us. Thanks for your videos Adam. BTW, love that you went through Hope and Mayhill. Probably a population of 100 people between the two places. 95 of which, live in Mayhill. lol!

[@jasonfidanza3637]

"Probably should have washed my hands first" as he crunches the jumbo corn snacks. ha-ha! Man, New Mexico is quite beautiful! This was the best day, as far a the views go (in my opinion). I believe those birds are Quail. Another great entry Adam the Woo, thanks!

[@jakobfisher76]

White Sands is where the opening scene of Young Guns 2 was filmed.

[@drycanyon]

That's true it was filmed on the first big dune past the entrance gate

[@mikecrow.1]

Boyz 2 Men "Water Runs Dry" also

[@armancha23]

dozens of movies including transformers, tank girl, independence day!

[@TheDanielLivingston]

Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Mule’ has some scenes there as well

[@carolyn9andthecats653]

I was wondering that! That's so fn awesome! I love anything Billy the kid

[@lorettalerma7487]

That's so cool that you came through new Mexico I live in Roswell born and raised my great great great grandfather was sheriff Brady who was killed by Billy the Kid

[@carolyn9andthecats653]

That us amazing! Thanx for sharing. I've always been interested in Billy the kid and all the history surrounding his life.

[@canamrider07]

It's nice that you stop in these places and video instead of driving by and filming. It takes a lot more effort taking those off the beat roads and stopping to video. It makes you...the woo...Great job.

[@Toybountyhunter1974]

Glad you were able to make it to Las Cruces. The water tank and the giant Chile are quite familiar. Shame you couldn't include some of the other tank artworks

[@crissytracy8517]

This has been my favorite day so far. I love road trips and seeing these little towns. White Sands National Monument was very cool. Don’t expect to see that in the middle of the desert.

[@tallentstravels5727]

Crissy Tracy Don’t expect to see sand in the middle of the desert?

[@crissytracy8517]

Tallent's Travels not white “beach” type sand. 🙄

[@tallentstravels5727]

Crissy Tracy 😀

[@crissytracy8517]

Tallent's Travels next time I’ll be more specific! 😂

[@deadpoolmoto3814]

I remember whin the dairy Queen was still open there in Deming.

[@nathanieljones1778]

I was pretty bummed when i came back for a visit and found it had closed.

[@livininthemoment2819]

I remember the Dairy Queen. Chocolate dipped vanilla soft serve ice cream cones were the best!! That's back in mid 1970's late 70's. Long, long time ago.

[@sandyzalecki1145]

Me too.

[@edkamensky6684]

Amazing video! Adam, I love your commentary as much as the scenery-----makes them interesting and fun! Thanks!

[@sandrarobert1456]

THIS IS ONE OF YOU BEST. KEEP ME POSTED.

[@robertbabcock7110]

Loved the crop duster. Where I grew up in Ocala Florida there was a crop duster business that had an airstrip right behind us. The pilot said he used our chimney as a guide to center land his plane. Imagine the noise! It was all well and fine until he crashed into our yard one early am. Within a few yards our living room. He was a WW2 pilot and the plane was almost as old as him. My Dad extricated him out of the burning plane and the first thing he said was it must have been a bird nest in the engine. Quite a character!

[@allishavaldez5725]

Canjilon Lakes by Chama/Colorado border is a bueatyful place to visit and go fishing now w/Covid

[@catinaclaytor3245]

I enjoyed watching the dailywoo and the carpetbagger travel vlog this whole week 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Falstaff-mr8fk]

The bird with the feather sticking up is a Gambale Quayle and the others were Mearns Quayle. There are several varieties of Quayle in the Southwest.

[@renayvance-moser9434]

Love this type of vlog. You rock. Welcome back to travel. You do interesting vlogs.

[@stephisue8509]

Lol Take it from a farm girl, your to close to the spray of the crop duster. Be careful. Safe travels. Love the vids.

[@user-rr3yw9dn1l]

Thats what i was thinking.

[@ybbroomfield]

You're*

[@kdmichalek782]

too*

[@timamor915]

Yes, I've seen North by North-West too. I was rather hoping he'd start doing his Cary Grant impersonation.

[@suechun8871]

I have enjoyed the trip thus far...America so beautiful still...

[@mgratk]

This whole road trip was a gem to experience through your lens, Adam. Thanks man.

[@alexanderlam7897]

I've lived in New Mexico for the past 3 years. It's a very beautiful state and I think you did a great job showing the lesser known parts. Even to New Mexico natives, few people have seen or even heard of the more eastern towns and cities like Artesia. Wish you could have shown more of Cloudcroft and Las Cruces- both of which are very unique. By the way, on your way out of Las Cruces all of those trees being planted are most likely Pecan trees. New Mexico is a leading state in producing Pecans. There's tons and tons of them everywhere. Hope you get a chance to come back and see more some time! :)

[@doneown503]

wow, did not know where pee-cans came from . the green chili from NM is the best!

[@dmdavis8]

Adam, this was a GREAT Vlog, not that your others are not but this makes me feel like your vlogs were back in the day! Keep em coming!

[@lauraw353]

I’m glad you managed to capture some of the beautiful statues in Artesia. It doesn’t have much to offer, but the statues are pretty cool. Been through the mountains to Alamogordo countless times. My kids love the petting zoo. Too bad you didn’t make it through Roswell or to Carlsbad Caverns.

[@Axiom06]

You went through my hometown and I also still live here the small town of Artesia NM

[@donaldwatson6342]

when you stopped in Cloudcroft, a short side trip would have taken you to the official location of Smokey the Bear.

[@terywetherlow7970]

Cloudcroft had some evil high junks

[@deesthings9536]

I live in Roswell, NM. I wish you'd come through so I could meet you some time.

[@tallentstravels5727]

Dionna Vallejos He’s been there. You missed your chance.

[@392nightrunner]

Go Adam!!!!

[@maidenfan4927]

Awesome video. This series has been enjoyable... most enjoyable. You have a knack for this style of video

[@andreschavez7831]

Awesome to see a tourists thoughts and opinions on our beautiful state. We take for granted many things living here. Were truly blessed. City Of Natural Lakes N..M

[@katharinecarmichael7759]

Welcome to the True Volcano State! Yep, Here in New Mexico! We have Every type. Super as well & Marrs, Which can Only be found here. Anyway, I am from Sliver City NM. But was Raised in Deming. There are many, many things to do here. As well as watch our Thunderstorms 🌩, and Sunsets and Sunrises. U will really Love them.

[@SuperEnthused]

Just dig in there!! I’m glad u gave some to the little guy too! Also, Community of hope.... empty. Something oddly beautiful about that.

[@earlyetman5588]

I’m living in Roswell and have been to all of the places you went through. Lincoln, NM is an awesome place just north of where you traveled. It was the epicenter of the Lincoln Co. War and features the courthouse where Billy the Kid made his famous escape. Great video!

[@alianningson3829]

Adam, it seems like you feel relaxed, free, and content. That's really coming through on this trip. Your happy place is certainly behind the wheel. I can relate. Loved the crop duster.

[@alianningson3829]

I also love the petting zoo and the "beach" so much. How cool to come across this stuff!

[@Leanasta]

A belated welcome to New Mexico! I'm glad you got to see our painted water tanks and murals which apparently other states and cities don't do as much? On that final mural, the bird with the little plume coming from its head is a quail :) Great video

[@TheDailyWoo]

It’s a beautiful state

[@ParallaxiMaxime]

He obviously never watched 'Doug'

[@Desert_Misfit]

One of my daughters favorite places to visit is the petting zoo in mayhill! Glad you got to see the neck of the woods I get to call home living in Alamogordo!

[@candusochs8473]

Used to live there..loved it..the little zoo. Pretty park and Balloon Festival..smaller scale than the one in Albuquerque..went over our house..scared our dog..

[@Merrittva]

Probably should've washed my hands first LOL...I'm sure you were glad the geese were behind the fence! Loved the video!

[@bodaciouscowboy]

2:26 brings to mind the famous cropduster scene in "North by Northwest." Fortunately, in this case, it was actually dusting crops.

[@jraoul711]

I thought the same thing!!

[@derpystuff7927]

I'm down here in Hobbs, the big one you missed right at the start of your trip! I only watched this one video of yours so far but I'm hoping you passed through Ruidoso (don't miss the casino!) Cloudcroft where things are actually pretty and amazing! And can't forget Carlsbad for both the Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Living Desert State Park!

[@nathanieljones1778]

I'm happy to see he actually bothered to stop in Deming. Its good to see the hometown get acknowledged.

[@jtmunn420]

Wow White sands national park has changed so much since the last time I was there almost 30 years ago. Too bad you didn't stop at the space museum in Alamogordo.

[@teecar9868]

You were just up the highway from the Trinity Site, where the first Atomic Bomb (The Gadget) was detonated. A few minutes away from White Sands.

[@LadyDragonsblood]

Most of those birds on the mural were Quail. I am so loving these videos...am sad that tomorrow is part 8 and the last. I had never seen White Sands before.... I had only heard about it. Thank you for taking the time to show us!

[@00bestl]

Don’t want this to end

[@williamlillie9309]

As a Winnipeger, from Manitoba, Canada. i am truly impressed with the Americana landscape you brought to my attention. Sad to see how many people have left the small towns for the big cities! thank you for your diligent and caring tour of the Road less traveled. Looking forward to seeing more.

[@jessicapruett3716]

As a New Mexican I’m happy to see you show the nice parts of southern New Mexico 😊😊 everyone just thinks Albuquerque when they think New Mexico

[@samgonzalez7472]

Or santa fe and when we say roswell they say alienssss im like fuuuu man i hate roswell yo

[@doneown503]

nobody mention Espanola??

[@barbaraolson600]

Love New Mexico! Thank you.

[@bonniekaye]

So awesome, Adam! One of my favorite videos!! Loved the part starting at about 8:00 Leading up to: "Probably should have washed my hands first!" I literally laughed out loud!! Loving your travels!! Stay safe, Friend! ⛽🚙

[@mishaunique]

I just found this video and I'm thrilled that you visited the little towns in NM. I used to travel with a carnival that went to a lot of little, not well known towns all over the state. Your video brought back good memories. Thanks!

[@aguallojful]

That fire burning from a post is called a flair it's to burn of h2s gasses

[@teecar9868]

Flare....

[@CindyMiraglia]

The cute little birds in the mural at the end of the NM vlog are Gamble’s Quails. My favorite

[@ericagutierrez4997]

I am from El Paso used to go every weekend to White Sands missile Range yes it is brighter there LOL like you said I think the sun reflects from the sand.

[@aaronh.3775]

Being from that area I truly wish I could have rode with you to let you in on some of the history that I think is unique and interesting, but I absolutely appreciate you highlighting an often overlooked area.

[@TheInsaneChef]

I'm surprised you didnt film some footage in cloudcroft! You could easily spend a week in that area. With Lincoln, valley of fire, ruidoso, alamogordo, rge Abomb test sight and Carlsbad in that general area.

[@katm5903]

Right! So many awesome things there!

[@Birdbike719]

Sunspot Observatory is also pretty cool.

[@beach3girl459]

What a refreshing take on the non-tourist areas of NM...thanks for sharing!

[@ericneumann8509]

12:16 could be a flat bottom tank holding water, not counting this, because of the area it is in. So 1 Watertower today, and 31 total.

[@comicbookfan2297]

Anybody else enjoying the videos Adam and Carpetbagger and John been putting out this week from the road? Great stuff.

[@jrkorman]

Love the travelogue, but having lived in Eastern New Mexico for 8 years. You never leave a town with less than a tank full of gas!

[@Birdbike719]

NEVER! Always fill up even when you don't "need to!"

[@pdxer8895]

Old School. Love it.

[@adambaray9143]

Passing through my neck of the woods....err desert ❤️

[@suziboggus5206]

Watching this makes me so homesick for NM! I loved the mountains and wide opened spaces!

[@NoizTheDj]

Check out the London bridge in Lake Havasu city Arizona.

[@karenkozak2068]

No Roadrunners just Quail. Not sure the other bird. Lordsburg. Those oil towns charge $250+ for hotel rooms. There are not enough places to stay for the workers.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

I once stayed in Hobbs and it was the most expensive room in a two week trip across the USA. It was a dive too. The room across from ours must have had some of those oil guys who had been working for awhile and finally got a break because they were taking out bags after bags FILLED with beer bottles. No joke...they trashed that room. I am guessing they stayed Friday-Monday and filled that room full of beer bottles.