NMTS Ride Schedule

This ride is a big loop out on the plains east of the Manzano Mountains. Starting in Estancia, NM, the route goes west on NM 55 to the first rest stop at about mile 13.5 at Ray’s One Stop in the little town of Tajique, NM. From there, we stay on NM 55 as it turns south, passing through Torreon, Manzano, and Punta de Agua and reaching Mountainair at mile 35. Lunch at the historic Shaffer Hotel in Mountainair. After lunch, we head northeast on US 60, then turn north on NM 41 for the last 11 miles back to Estancia. The route has some moderate hills in the first half of the ride and is mostly flat after leaving Mountainair. The exact route is available at https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37624040 . To get to Estancia, drive to Moriarty on I-40; turn south at exit 196, which is NM 41, and drive south 17 miles to reach Estancia.