Beginning at the Mexican border in Nogales, AZ, U.S. Hwy 93 winds north through Arizona, Nevada, Idaho and Montana where it eventually ends at the Canadian border in Roosville, MT. 2200 miles, Joshua trees, the Extraterrestrial HWY, Craters Of The Moon, Big Hole Battlefield, there was never a day without either a point of interest stop or pulling over to take in some of Mother Nature’s best work. An assignment for a story for Harley-Davidson HOG® Magazine.
The Gadsden Purchase, a 1854 land deal between the United States and Mexico, was negotiated and signed in Mesilla, shaping the map and future of the American Southwest. The town’s strategic location made it a crucial stop for the Butterfield Stagecoach and a center of commerce and travel in the region. Mesilla’s Old West legacy runs deep. Legendary outlaw Billy the Kid was tried here for murder in the Mesilla courthouse, one of the few places where he faced justice. Mesilla is also the hometown of a legendary craft beer brewery. We take an inside look at how a great IPA beer is brewed New Mexico style.
New Mexico Highway 28 travels from Mesilla, NM to north El Paso, TX. The road is one of the more widely-known, traveled highways in the area. It's a great road for photography. Pecan orchards have grown over the roadway, making for a sight straight out of a fairytale. It is also home to Chopes Bar & Café, known for its tasty New Mexican food. Enjoy the ride!