This is one of my favorite ever road stops. Highway 17, in the beautiful San Luis Valley, The Mosca…read morePit Stop is top notch. It's super clean bathrooms to the unique gift shop and very well stocked convenience store has it all. Great specialty food items one would not expect. The staff is stellar. Carly is THE best. What a hidden gem in Colorado. A 12,000 Mile trip across North America and this place stands out. Mosca Pit Stop... I'll be back

I am only rating based on the fact that their pumps are open for credit card paying, even when the…read morestore is not, and they're not open on Sundays; I can't comment on the store since it was closed when we arrived.. Also, we had no trouble departing the sand dunes and getting gas here with our trailer to in tow before heading out from the area. We were really glad to be able to fil

I don't usually think to review the gas/convenience stations where we stop while on a road trip,…read morebut I felt this place warranted a shout-out. Me and The Hubs took a recent road trip from the Denver area to Santa Fe. We took I25 down to SF, but decided to take the scenic route back home via hwy 285 through Antonito/Alamosa/Buena Vista/Fairplay, etc. So- the (approx) two-hour stretch from SF to Antonito is anything but scenic. Also, there is nowhere to stop for a bathroom break (at least not that I saw and I was looking). Then, over the horizon, there it was! A gas station! And not just some old run-down two-pump thing but a real modern Sinclair gas station! Anyway, we pulled in and found very clean restrooms and friendly staff. This location had a decent selection of snacks and drinks and was clean overall, plus it had a small restaurant that serves burgers and fries (I didn't have one, but it was good to note for future reference). As I mentioned, this is now a Sinclair gas station (not Antonito Fuels) and is about 2 hours from Santa Fe. If you're heading north from there, you'll be ready to stop. If you're driving south, STOP HERE. There's nothing else in the two hour drive from here to Santa Fe. Trust me.

Truck stop + burger grille + fuel = Antonito Fuels to the rescue…read more So this reasonably-sized station is near the Colorado-New Mexico border. It was well-lit when I drove by on April 7, 2023. That is very important to me as a woman. The self-service pumps are available 24-hours. Also, I gassed the ol' Jeep up here on 4/10/2023 heading back home. The prices are competitive with the surrounding area, albeit on the high side. That morning, Sinclair's unleaded was $3.75 per gallon. They also have plus and premium gasoline as well as diesel. The station itself is large. Clean. Trash cans weren't overflowing. Not crowded with weirdo tourists, however, it was 8:30AM. Lol. Additional services: + air + ATM + propane Easy to access from both sides of the road whether you are in a small or larger vehicle with a trailer. I bet I'll be stopping here more in the future. When I found out this place had decent restrooms and a burger grille with really good burgers it was a match made in heaven for me.

Awfully windy out if you know what I mean. Ask e manager to mitigate wind next time we are driving…read morethrough. Got gas. Cheaper than in Durango, thank GOD. Would gas up again.

Monte Vista is a small town in Southern Colorado…read more Thus Alta has definite small town vibes. When I needed to "see the cashier" on 9/2/2023 because the pump I parked at was not accepting my credit card, there was a line that I could tell was not moving fast any time soon. The convenience shop seemed decent. Clean. But it seemed like time was standing still so I went back out to my Jeep. Tried the pump on the other side. Sure enough, it accepted my card just fine. No need to see the cashier. No need to experience that twilight zone energy a second time. Lol. Conoco gas is sold here. That mid-morning it was $4 per regular unleaded which was 85 octane. Same price as the other gas stations nearby. TIP The Upside app has this as one of their checkin locations - it's simply an app to help you save more at the pump.

Living in South Fork, grabbing food can be challenging. Rainbow has stepped up their game and are…read moretrying to offer some variety. Their Chesters chicken has been good. They are starting to offer a soft taco and nachos bar with steak or chicken and fresh toppings. They were sampling the tacos and they were surprisingly awesome. I would highly recommend! It's so nice to have a quick tasty option in SF! Also the ladies working are always incredibly funny and charming!

Go to basecamp instead! They have better in-store options. They have stuff so you can wash your car…read morewindows, rainbow can't even do a simple thing and provide this! The gas is more expensive and the pumps are old and flow really slow.

Gas and bathroom on a road trip. The two basics of travel. The right place at the right time…read more Thank you Loaf n Jug.

Needed a restroom while road tripping, and their restrooms were very clean!…read moreWe bought some candy, and the employees were very nice! They were smiling, and talking with us.

Mark also owns the Red Rock Deli in ABQ. (serving up delicious food in a sit down setting and…read moregroceries for your Polish Picnics). Today, he was in residence in Blanca, at his general store. We shared lots of amusing stories and travel info. He is a a great host, with a lovely sense of humor and we got on like old friends. The store has everything you need grocery wise, including the bonus of lots of Polish & East European items: eg. cherrys for your Manhattans and sausage sandwiches for your mountain climbing. There is also an excellent wine and European beer selection. We departed with Pierogies for our dinner and a bottle of Sam Smith's Chocolate Stout. Check out the blackboard outside for Marks Muffin of the Day. And Mr. Guy Fieri is also a fan. In short, you just don't expect such a cosmopolitan selection in the midst of a small town/village in S. Colorado - wonderful! See you in Montenegro or Slovenia Mark for our twilight years!

Koo people that run it I love the food that they make so good u have get there early cause they run…read moreout

Open all the time and prices aren't as gouged as the " family owned business " that should have the…read morelocals in mind .... I don't care that your damn family is an original family ... so was mine in monument... but now it is a damn suburb .. . And there's nothing to do about it... but move away ( farther in ) and then be treated like a damn outsider ... I would burn it all down ...... lived here a few times over the last decade and it never really gets better , what the absolute shit show of a dollar general in moffat or the shit show grocery store in Saguache?? It's either 3 times over priced or I had a can of pickled jalapeños that were 3 years past the sale date...... and the food banks here don't get anything that isn't canned or processed.... So yeah blame it on the people that just choose a simple life not polluted by school shooters and violent criminals every day... and work hard to provide for their families but still can't make it .....

The cashier was the most welcoming, friendly clerk I've ever encountered in a gas station. He gave…read morea warm hello to every single person who walked in the door. If there had been a tip jar on the counter I would have tipped him for being such a ray of sunshine!

This is an okay Love's in Monte Vista, CO…read more Not sure why Yelp currently has it labeled "Love's Country Store." This convenience shop was clean and organized on June 29, 2024, when I popped in for some Dr. Pepper (12-pack $9.39) & a can of Copenhagen Snuff ($8.69) for my cowboy. The attendants were awkward. Friendly when I initiated conversation, but just so into themselves and not welcoming when I came in. They also offer the following: + Gas / Diesel + ATM + Propane tank exchanges + Ice + Godfather Pizza (which I have yet to try, but it seems enticing)

From the owner: Love's is the nation's leading travel stop network with more than 660 locations in 42 states…read more Love's country stores provide friendly service, clean facilities and are stocked with gas, food and supplies needed to keep drivers going. Customers can use the Love's Connect app to save food and fuel and find Love's locations through the route planner.

Well here's my second attempt at writing a review for this place since my first got deleted lol…read more We stopped here after the gas station we stopped at 30 minutes before didn't have public restrooms The restrooms were clean enough! The mens restroom was out of order so the womens' had a sign that said "Men and Women's." Even so, this bathroom was clean enough that I felt comfortable! What was really great is that while we were there I saw one of the attendants checked the condition of the bathroom and the toilet paper dispenser! This place has a surprising selection of snacks and drinks, especially for how small it is! Lots of caffeine options (including Monsters, Java Monsters, Bangs, Black Rifle Coffee cans, and hot dispensers of at least 4 flavors of Green Mountain coffee!). Snacks from peanuts, chips, pretzels, candy, cookie dough, instant noodles, etc.) And the two attendants I saw were both very nice women! The only negative is that if my husband wasn't with me, I probably would not have gone in. I didn't like the look of the men walking into the store and there was a very concerning looking homeless man standing next to the road who was smiling and swaying back and forth in a large hoodie. I was glad our dog was in the car to bark just in case he came closer to the car. I know that may sound mean but as a 5 foot woman I do have to be a little cautious. Kudos to the workers here for making their establishment clean and welcoming once you get through the front door! They clearly have respect for where they work and their patrons! Also, the beginning of the town looks like it is out of a western movie!

SAFETY FLAG!!@! My friend and I needed a quick restroom stop…read morebefore heading out. Women's restroom door would not open from the inside!!! I had to scream for help. I didn't come alone. It's giving crime!! No notice about issue with women's restroom door.