Road Runner New Mexico State Bird
Rest stop Road Runner Sculpture
Rest stop Road Runner Sculpture captured by the author

On Interstate Ten, several miles west of Las Cruces, NM, I spent the night at the New Mexico rest stop and a scenic overlook with a sculpture designed in the image of a roadrunner.

Rest stop Road Runner Sculpture captured by the author
Rest stop Road Runner Sculpture captured by the author

The 20-foot sculpture represents the New Mexico state bird that was built and erected in 1993 by local artist Olin Calk who constructed the sculpture using recycled trash from the Las Cruces Recycling Center.

Rest stop Road Runner Sculpture captured by the author

The most famous bird in the southwest, which has been featured in cartoons identifiable by its long tail and expressive chest. The Roadrunner walks and runs on the ground and flies when necessary.

Looking Eastbound Interstate Ten towards Las Cruces, NM.
Looking Eastbound Interstate Ten towards Las Cruces, NM.

The last image was taken from Rest Stop looking eastwards towards Interstate Ten leading into Las Cruces NM, after I spent the night anticipating the sunrise to provide the images to capture, after passing the rest stop many times over the years, to finally visit at my leisure.😊✌🏾

By Expedition Nomadic Adventurer

As a retiree travel blogger touring the US, voicing my wisdom, opinion, and thoughts about the retirement lifestyle and life in general. I'm an aspiring pre-published indie author of baby boomer romance and adventures with a whimsical comedic side. I photograph wildlife and landscapes, mountain, biking, kayaking, hiking, and backpacking. I travel the back roads and highways of America, Canada, and Mexico, documenting my adventures via print and photography.

4 thoughts on “Road Runner Rest Stop”
  1. Great photos of a fabulous Road Runner statue! Big smiles.

    1. Thanks!😊✌🏾

  2. Very cool! Part of the country I’ve been wanting to explore. Glad to be able to come check up on you here <3

  3. Awesome photos! 👍👍

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