El Hopi Motel
Gallup, NM
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo

The El Hopi Motel is an old roadside establishment somewhat away from the main drag.

Sunshine Motel
Las Vegas, NM
Photo courtesy Tony Craig

The Sunshine Motel off one of the Route 66 alignments in Las Vegas, NM still shines off the roadside. Check out the image of the smiling face sun on the marquee.

Road Runner Motel
Gallup, NM
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Road Runner Motel is a classic roadside lodging establishment along the main drag in Gallup, NM. Especially with the snow on the roof, the Road Runner Motel shows off its Route 66 roots.

Town House Motel
Las Cruces, NM
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

The Town House Motel in Las Cruces, NM is a roadside treasure still found along the main boulevard.

Balboa Motel
Deming, NM
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Here's a shot of the marquee for the Balboa Motel in Deming, New Mexico. This sign displays a pronounced shape and hole in the marquee.

Crane Motel
Roswell, NM
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Roswell, NM is well known for its space aliens... and cranes? Well, maybe this crane is an extraterrestrial. Well, this marquee for the Crane Motel is quite an eye-catcher no matter the crane's origin.

Whiting Bros
NM
Photo courtesy Dave & Debra van Hulsteyn

Another one of the old Whiting Bros signs can be found off the road.

Once upon a time, Whiting Bros. gas stations and motels were a common sight along the old road.