This was a rather interesting stop just outside of Albuquerque on the way into town. I normally…read moredon't stop unless it is a REALLY cool attraction/landmark when I'm on the job... but I also REALLY had to use the restroom, lol! It was a long drive from El Paso. So, it's a great rest stop! It seems like the buildings are something you can rent out? They're all numbered... and it's like a picnic/gathering area. But, I'm still confused on these "dunes" and what there really was to offer at this stop, aside from the fortress type area & very convenient bathrooms. Parking is plentiful. There are signs that ask no pets- seems no one obliges because several had their dogs out walking them/letting them crap. Watch where you step! You can walk up to the platform area and down the steps to the back of it. Supposedly that is where the "dunes" are? You can't see anything over the hill. And, it's fenced off. All you really get here is the wooden structure, a nice restroom facility (quite clean & also a handicap accessible facility), and the plaque/signs. Otherwise- I don't see the appeal or point of stopping. I did notice there is the same exit/facility on the opposite side of the freeway... maybe the actual "dunes" are over there? Not sure I'd suggest this as a "must stop and see", but it's also about 45 minutes outside the city, so if you are passing through, I guess it's kind of cool to check out.

Rest stops on I-25 have such cool designs. The bathroom itself is clean with airplane-esque…read moretoilets, and there's a water fountain with a tall enough water stream to fill a water bottle. It's nice to stretch your legs and wander the rest area. There's even a monument out in the distance if you walk around to the back where the semis park.

The southwest has many great roadside stops. They always feel clean and well kept, and the Fort…read moreCraig rest area is no exception. I was heading south and didn't really need a bathroom break but I thought stretching legs and soaking up the dessert in the area seemed like a great idea. There was only 1 other car on this side of the highway so I almost had the area to my self. It was a nice view out the front side. I could look across to the sister location on the other side of the road and see the people milling about over there. I walked around back and saw the dessert quite flat there. It went to the infinity of the horizon. I had to take a couple pictures. It was a peaceful spot considering it wasn't too far off the highway. I didn't stay for too long, but it was a welcome spot in the middle of no where to shake off the road dust.

Going through New Mexico toward Bandelier National…read moreMonument. Just got gas at the Pilot Travel Center off I-25, exit 215. I wanted to give it a plug. Nicely laid out, plenty of rv/trailer parking, very clean and, the McDonald's is really good plus, the gas is reasonable! I recommend a stop here if you're on the I-25 through Albuquerque.

We never heard of Pilot Travel Center, but we needed to fuel up, and this was conveniently located…read morein the direction where we were headed! This truck stop is clean, inviting, and the attendant was very friendly. Recommended. 5/5! There's also a McDonald's located right next door, making it the perfect stop for a chocolatey coffee! Yum!

The first image you get is how clean the hotel is! The staff are all friendly and accommodating…read more It's conveniently located from the interstate and major highways and close to the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center it's also about expectations, everyone is under staffed, so I always appreciate the service staff who are working. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and spacious. They had a continental breakfast in the morning. It has the usual good stuff where you make your own waffles and have sausage, scrambled egg and fruit. They also suggested a couple of nearby restaurants for both breakfast and supper. I have to say I was very pleased that the attention the staff made to making sure breakfast food was hot, plentiful and available.I always tip the breakfast person and housekeeping, It's an old school way of thinking and I hope you as travelers will consider adopting it. The room had all the space I needed and in a Mini refrigerator microwave and coffee maker. Everything was working just fine and very clean as I said, I was impressed with the staff and their willingness to try to help me in any way that they could. The hotel was great and made for relaxing two night stay. They also have laundry machines on every floor.

This hotel is by far the best place to stay in Socorro. I've stayed here multiple times for work…read moreover the years and it never disappoints. The staff is always friendly and building is well kept. It's near almost all of the restaurants and they are within walking distance. So is Walmart if you need some supplies. Breakfast starts at 6am through the week and 7am on the weekends. Be advised it can be hard to get rooms if you are staying for extended stays. Try to book way in advance.

You'd never know by the modest and somewhat dated exterior of this property, but this is a…read morewonderful way station just off I-25 in Socorro. I booked a room for my partner and me based on some online reviews and the decent price, and we were both very happy with the choice. The room was the size of a studio apartment, with a spacious sitting area, a wet bar with mini-fridge, coffee maker, and TV facing it, a separate lighted vanity with marble countertop, enormous bedroom with a king bed, large-screen TV, sizeable desk and work area, closet space -- we could have made it our base for multiple nights, but we were on a schedule this trip and enjoyed the respite from travel. You'd pay three times this much for a similar room in a big-city hotel, not to mention having to add parking and tips. If looking for a room in Socorro, this place gets our enthusiastic thumbs up.

My wife and I are long time Marriott members and usually lean towards that brand but there was none…read morein Socorro. So, after reading some good reviews here we decided to book a room here for several nights while were there to take pictures of birds down at the National Wildlife Refuge. We were totally surprised by what we found at this Econo Lodge! A clean and modern hotel room that must have been recently renovated as it all looked brand new inside. Our King bed was so comfortable and we liked that they had a small fridge with a freezer so we could freeze an ice pack for our cooler that we took to the park with lunch treats every day. The room was exceptionally large with plenty of room to move around and although we did not use it, there was a nice enclosed balcony on the back side of the room. The windows were all double glazed so we never heard traffic outside. We chose not to have daily room cleanup and just asked for some additional coffee packets when we needed them. I even spoke with the manager, he was so friendly and appreciative of our choosing to stay there. They do serve a breakfast but we were not there during those hours but what the offered looked good. The hotel is in a good location, only a half mile or so south of the northern exit from the freeway and right on California street. It is also convenient to the Walmart across the street.

I went to Magdalena for a project. The High Country Lodge was a great place for our meetings. I…read morehighly recommend it :)

I was midway through a 2-week/857mile/1371kms/1-country/2-states biketour when a strong Westerly…read morepushed me East from QuemadaNM (which included a lunch stop at the Obama in Pie Town; naturally, I bought a 6-inch pecan pie to go for desert later!), arriving in Magdalena an hour before Sunset. I had contacted this fantastic High Country Lodge whilst at lunch and secured a room for the night. I'm so glad--what a perfect interior place for me. The excellent/small room had everything I needed. to spend the night; a firm mattress/flat screen TV with easy-to-use remote/mini-fridge/microwave and, most important, an electrical outlet to re-charge the eBatteries on my "FrankenBike". I was so very pleased, and I know it would be equally satisfying for any solo traveller. The High Mountain Lodge definitely has my coveted "¡Wheel of Approval!"

I ran out of space to include this above, but we continued to have problems DURING the wedding…read more Four of the rooms were reserved under my mother-in-law's name because she was getting them for members of the wedding party. Both she and I went in in person to discuss this with the front desk. Yet, the night before the wedding, there were a group of our groomsmen left to try to negotiate with the front desk. The front desk insisted they could not put it on a card with someone's else's name, though this had been pre-arranged and the HI manager/staff never once mentioned that before. They insisted on getting credit cards from different people for each room. The next day, my mother in law had to go in to confirm once again that she wanted the rooms on her card (and give them a piece of her mind). We all agreed this must have been the most business ever done by this Holiday Inn and, unless they improve their management, I don't see them contiuing to get much more. (And, for the record, the guests who did get rooms and manage to stay without getting hassled, said the rooms were quite nice for the price.)

Stayed here for a gymnastics competition. Was only in the room for about 8 hours, 6.5 of them…read moresleeping but the room was very nice, clean, and comfortable. Big bathroom, nice work area, nice TV with regular Direct TV (no trapware). and a quiet heater. 2 pillows for each sleeping spot, one labeled soft one labeled firm. Bed was comfortable. Breakfast was great - cinnamon rolls, pancakes, eggs, muffins, cereal, juice, good coffee, sausage, ham, and hard boiled eggs. All free. Only complaint was the shower head. Lots of hot water but it was an adjustable head with 3 flow patterns, too hard, too soft, and WAY too soft. Small complaint though.

A quiet and pleasant place to stay, this is a quaint little bed and breakfast, with a literal name:…read morethey are like cute little houses and there are only two of them. Judy the owner is very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was delicious, especially the perfectly fluffy muffins and fresh juice. The beds were comfortable and everything was clean. The location was convenient and had everything we needed. Do call ahead for reservations! This place has a loyal following and fills up with local events and bird watching season. Use the directions on their website to find it ( http://www.doscasitasensocorro.com ) --google maps and apple maps will take you to the wrong place.

A friend and I stayed overnight at Dos Casitas when we came to the area for a birding visit to the…read moreBosque del Apache. Dos Casitas is charming and comfortable, with a great bed (always a priority for me) and lots of sweet extras, like little jars of owner Judy Kurtz's homemade apricot jam for us to take home. She brought us a coffee and light breakfast tray in the evening so we could have something in our stomachs when we left for the bosque at 6:15 a.m., and then made us a real breakfast when we returned a few hours later. Breakfast with other guests and Judy's expertise on the area were a lively addition. It's so wonderful to have these human encounters when traveling, as opposed to the sterility of a hotel! Thanks, Judy, we'll be back!

Stopped in last week cold and wet from the rain and the counter person wanted $150 a night AND $50…read moredeposit ( in case I stole something from the room) AND he keeps my credit card number in case he wants to charge me more. Note; I don't need or want your crappy towels. What kind of business model is this? Went to the super eight across the street. It was wonderful and only $59 a night. I guess two stars for a best western says everything.

Lowlights of the stay a)carpet from 1990's…read moreb)a permanent stain on the bed sheets(?) c)crap curtains in the bathroom that result in water on the bathroom floor. Why? Because the curtain rod is set up high on each end, so when you move the shower curtain, in ends up in the center. Clearly furbished many decades ago. A sad hotel. Avoid it.

This is a 100 year old historic hotel and the owner is in the process of renovating it. We stayed…read morein the top suite which was huge. There are 2 bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen and a bathroom. This was an incredibly memorable stay and such a delightful change from a sterile hotel chain. Because it is so old the original yellow pine hardwood floors slant and creak like a well loved home. You have to walk up 2 flights of stairs but the very friendly staff will help you if you need it. If you like sterile, bland hotels this place is not for you, but if you appreciate old historic places with character you're in for a treat. We rented through AirBnB and there were plenty of supplies (coffee, popcorn, candy, sodas, paper towels and dish soap, bathroom supplies (just bring your own hair dryer), and the beds were extremely comfortable. In 3 days we became attached and hated to leave.