New Mexico Archives - Small Town Vibe

Questa, New Mexico (Population 2,466) Questa, New Mexico, is a village where the resilience of its people has been tested

Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway (NM): 84 Miles of Magic and Vibes!

Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway Most road trips are about the destination, but on Northern New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle, the journey

Main Street America May 2025: While researching several of the towns we have explored, I occasionally see a reference to

Abiquiú, New Mexico 2020 Population: 181* March 2023 / Updated February 2025: We learned about Georgia O’Keefe’s ties to northern

Española, New Mexico 2020 Population: 10,526* December 2021 / Updated Feb 2024: We have driven through Española multiple times over

Chama, New Mexico 2020 Population: 917* November 2024: We visited Chama, choosing it as a launching point for a long-anticipated

Rio Arriba County, New Mexico 2020 Population: 40,363* February 2025: Generally, we blog about small Incorporated towns, meaning those that

March 2024: Our spring break road trip on parts of Route 66 led us Gallup, NM (pop.21,899*) our first night.

March 2024: As we headed west from Albuquerque on our spring break road trip, our first Route 66 exit was

March 2023: Raton is historic town along I25 on the south side of Raton Pass, which has historical importance as