New Mexico-The Land of Enchantment

10-26-2012: We left Elk City, OK headed west through Amarillo and into New Mexico. There are some interesting land formations across the upper part of the state. From round flat mesas to higher longer mesas. Interstate 40 was built in the 60's, replacing the Mother Road-Route 66. We had travelled other parts of Route 66 before, so this was an addition to those trips. The first night in eastern New Mexico we stayed at Tucumcari. This was the first city in NM to be on Route 66. There are many of the older buildings and curious sights of the era lining the business route still being used today. From a tepee shaped curios shop to older motels, you feel like you stepped back in time. One old gas station has been restored and houses some older cars and trucks alongs with some interesting creations for travellers to look at and photograph.  The RV park where we stayed had some older buildings out front which appeared to be apartments. Each one had it own carport and the house number was written in tiles in front of each door. They are not being used today, but stand in reflection of a living standard decades ago.
Onward across NM to AZ. We spent a second night in the RV park at the Dancing Eagle Casino located by Casa Blanca, NM. Pretty much uneventful. Get your players card-get a parking site for less. We didn't even unhook, knowing we would leave early the next morning.