About 60 miles before reaching Roswell New Mexico you are at 4,000 feet elevation in the high moutains. It still dry and the environment is a mix of desert and small juniper trees.
With great views and a dry mountain environment it's a unique experience.
Another view of the high desert on the opposite side of the road. Notice how dry it can be from just a short distance.
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