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America's Best Value: Not the Best Choice in Clovis

This hotel had a few extras like a nice easy chair, small refrigerator, and a microwave; but the room was not that good and the people not that friendly. I would stay somewhere else next time. $49 in May 2012.

Address: 1616 Mabry Drive, Clovis, NM 88101

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: US Highway 70

Phone: (575) 762-4591

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Motel

Super 8: Decent Overnight Stay in Ruidoso

This hotel had a few extras, like a small refrigerator, microwave, and a nice TV with cable. In addition, the breakfast was not just the usual continental breakfast but included some hot food. Nice mural in my room. This is pretty nice if you are just staying the night. For a longer stay you may want to stay in one of the resorts, especially if you came here to get married or for a romantic getaway. $54 as of May 2012.

Unique Qualities: Located on the Billy the Kid Scenic Byway

Address: 100 Cliff Drive, Ruidoso, NM 88345

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: US Highway 70

Phone: (575) 378-8180

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Econo Lodge: Decent Budget Hotel in Santa Fe

This was not a bad motel, I just don't remember anything to raise it above average. The breakfast was pretty good. Has free Wi-Fi. I will try someplace else next time I am in Santa Fe.

Comparison: about average

Directions: 3470 Cerrillos Rd · Santa Fe

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park: Camp by the Sacremento Mountains

The campground in Oliver Lee Memorial State Park is located in a pretty area where the Tularosa Basin meets the Sacremento Mountains. There are 48 camping sites in the park. I have not stayed here just wanted to let you know it is available.

Address: 409 Dog Canyon Road, Alamogordo, NM 88310

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: 12 miles south of Alamogordo via US 54, then east 4 miles on Dog Canyon Road

Phone: (575) 437-8284

Price: less than US$20

Theme: Campground

High Country Lodge: Nice Independant Motel in Magdalena

This is a nice independant motel, despite a rough start. The nice lady in the office gave me a room and I drove down to it and went inside. The bed was a mess, towels were on the floor and the toilet had not been flushed. I went back and told her the room was a mess and obviously the maid had not been in the room. She was mortified. She apologized profusely and gave me another room. I was pleasantly surprised. The room was small but nice and clean. It had a few extras like a small refrigerator and a microwave. Free WiFi. One touch that really pleased me was they had a set of silverware, a saucer and a bowl for use in the microwave. I would definitely stop here again. The town is very nice too.

Do not come here expecting luxury or a modern look; but if you like friendly helpful people and don't mind a place made in the 60s, give this a try.

Address: Highway 60, P.O. Box 228, Magdalena, NM 87825

Comparison: least expensive

Price: US$20-40

Theme: Motel

Super 8: Decent Budget Motel in Las Cruces

This Super 8 looks newer and nicer than the other one in Las Cruces on the outside. But inside it is much the same but with fewer extras (e.g. no microwave or refrigerator). It also doesn't have a very good restaurant/bar next door. Stay here if you need a cheap hotel near the university.

Address: 245 La Posada Lane, Las Cruces, NM 88005

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Exit 142 on Interstate 10.

Phone: (575) 523-8695

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Super 8: Nice Budget Hotel in Alamogordo

This was a pretty nice hotel for a decent price. It had a small refrigerator, a microwave and free Wi-Fi. Nice restaurant next door. Sheriff's Department on the other side. Super Start Breakfast.

Address: 3204 North White Sands, Alamogordo, New Mexico, 88310

Comparison: about average

Phone: (575) 434-4205

Price: US$40-80

Theme: Hotel

Leasburg Dam Camping Area: Camping at Leasburg Dam State Park

Leasburg Dam State Park has 31 developed camping sites available. I have not stayed here but wanted to let you know it is available.

Unique Qualities: Not much shade, I think I would rather stay at Caballo Lake or Percha Dam.

Address: P.O. Box 6, Radium Springs, NM 88054

Comparison: less expensive than average

Phone: (575) 524-4068

Price: less than US$20

Theme: Campground

Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/leasburg.htm

Percha Dam Campground: Camping at Percha Dam State Park

Percha Dam State Park has 30 electric/water sites and and 75 non-electric sites. All are within view of the Rio Grande River. I have no camper so I have not stayed here, just wanted to let you know its available.

Unique Qualities: Nice and shady with the tall cottonwood trees.

Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: 1 mile south from exit 59 off Interstate 25.

Phone: (575) 743-3942

Price: less than US$20

Theme: Campground

Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/Percha.htm

Caballo Lake Campground: Camping at Caballo Lake State Park

Caballo Lake State Park has 7 full hook-up sites, 33 Electric/Water Sites and 250 Non-electric camping sites. All are right by Caballo Lake. I have not stayed here but wanted to let you know it is available. Right by the lake.

Address: P. O. Box 32, Caballo, NM 87931

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Exit 59 from Interstate 25.

Phone: (575) 743-3942

Price: less than US$20

Theme: Campground

Website: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/caballo.htm