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New Mexico’s “Musical Highway” Plays America the Beautiful

October 7, 2014 by ZIA

A small stretch of road along old Route 66 / Hwy 333 near Tijeras, NM has been enabled with a musical ability. If you drive over a special rumble strip at exactly 45 miles per hour (no, not 40, not 50), you will be serenaded with a slightly asphalty rendition of the last few bars … Read more

Drool-worthy Green Chile Cheeseburger & Tacos & Everything Else at Burger Boy

October 6, 2014 by ZIA

One day you might find yourself on NM HWY 14, cruising up or down the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway. This byway is basically the “back road” linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe, taking you along the east side of the Sandia Mountains from Tijeras to Santa Fe. Along the way, you’ll pass through some beautiful country and … Read more