New Mexico became the 47th state to join the United States on January 6, 1912. The capital city is Santa Fe. The highest point is Wheeler Peak at 13,161 feet.

Road Trip 2013 - Day 15 - June 25 - Route 66 Part III, Tucumcari, NM (Previous 2013 Road Trip posts: Indiana Dunes, De Immigrant, Amana Colonies, Des Moines, Madison County Roads, Bridges of Madison County, White Pole Road, Great Platte River Road Archway Monument, Golden Spike Tower & Union Pacific's Bailey Rail Yard, Loveland Pass, The Resting Day at Powderhorn, Black Canyon of the Gunnison, Cimarron, Colorado National Monument, Fruita Rodeo, Grand Mesa, Arches National Park, Grand Junction, Grand Mesa Creek, Arches National Park Add-On, Canyonlands National Park, The Little Big Moments of Road Tripping, Mesa Verde National Park, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Train Depot, Pecos National Historical Park, Route 66 Part I, Santa Rosa, NM, Route 66 Part II, Santa Rosa, NM, Route 66 Part III, Tucumcari)

To end this wonderful road trip day # 15 dedicated to Route 66 I will let the photographs do the talking as nothing I say can express the mood better:

La Cita Restaurant, Tucumcari, NMRoute 66

Route 66: La Cita Restaurant, Tucumcari, NM

Motel Americana, Tucumcari, NMRoute 66

Route 66: Motel Americana, Tucumcari, NM

Trails West Lounge, Tucumcari, NMRoute 66

Route 66: Trails West Lounge, Tucumcari, NM

Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, NMRoute 66

Route 66: Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, NM

Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, NMRoute 66

Route 66: Blue Swallow Motel, Tucumcari, NM

Enjoy the beauty that surrounds you (#etbtsy)!

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References:  New Mexico on 50states - National Historic Route 66 Federation