This is a lovely, well kept coffee shop. Drink options are varied and they have seasonal options…read moretoo. Parking is easy in the adjacent lot. Would recommend!

Overall LOVE this place! We got the iced biscochito, cake pops, and regular hot coffee. Service was…read moregreat, super nice staff, very clean,m bathrooms (with nice kids changing table), big open area in front for kids/dogs. Definitely making this place part of our routine to Cloudcroft!

Lotus is a hidden gem here in Alamo! It's situated in a small plaza that's not super busy so…read morethere's always plenty of parking right out front. We're always greeted with a warm welcome and friendly service! Inside, there's plenty of seating and it's quiet and calm. You can either place your order at one of the iPad kiosks or at the counter. There are a lot of options to choose from but I always tend to get a shake with boba. My favorite is the taro or the taro coconut. My son loves their teas, especially the brown sugar one. There are also seasonal favorites like pumpkin.

Been in Alamo for a few months but just tried this place the other day. I'm so glad I did! It's a…read moresmall spot with a cute inside and lots of places to sit. I tried the brown sugar milk tea and strawberry fusion tea. The fusion tea was very refreshing. I enjoyed the milk tea as well. Both were pretty sweet but that's how I like my tea. Quick service, I was in and out very fast. Definitely going to be returning here!

Wow, what an adorable little pie shop with amazing food! Having tasted several pies here, both full…read moresized and miniature, that blueberry pie warmed slightly has to be my favorite! A delicate lattice of dough crisscrosses the top, surely the best pie dough I've ever tasted! Soft, doughy, slightly chewy but with crisp little edges, this is simply pie crust at its best! The baker also make everything from fresh sourdough loaves to breakfast sandwiches and quiches. I highly recommend checking out Ugly Pies if you're visiting Tularosa. And they're hardly ugly! They're little masterpieces!

Went to Ugly Pies today with my two sons, the owner gave them both a free cake pop that they said…read morewas good. I had an iced latte and a blueberry streusel-thing (I don't know what it was called but it was delicious) I loved the decorations and I felt very welcomed. Will be coming back again!

06/06/2026 Saturday 11:00. Walking along the cloudcroft strip. My first time into this cute…read moreeclectic little shop. Clothes, crafts, art. How cool! The friendliest folks. A family run business with a cute story. Bought a very pretty coconut cupcake and earrings! What girl doesn't need another cute pair of earrings?! The cupcake was moist. I thought it needed more coconut flavor but I am a coconut nut! The buttercream frosting was not too heavy nor overbearing for the moist cupcake.

Very friendly staff and all their baked goods looked very delicious. They have various coffee and…read moretea drinks, cold or hot, as well as milkshakes. Inside the bakery are a few items for sale from various local artists. Their baked goods and treats change with the seasons and holidays so be sure to check them out regularly. Also, the service is above and beyond. Super friendly and fast. They have sitting inside and they offer free WiFi. My favorite item here is their Rose Tea which has edible glitter in it! It's delicious and it's beautiful to look at! Some of their cupcakes also have glitter on them and they look magical! If you're looking for a quick drink or sweet treat while you check out the town, this is a good place to find just that.

I wanted to like this place... No wait, I wanted to LOVE IT... But after the HORRIBLE encounter…read morethat I had with Alex (the owner) I had to let others know that while the place is cute, she is only in business because she is the only yoga instructor/class from Laz Cruces to Roswell... So she can do as she pleases. And in case you are wondering, this is coming from someone having done over 1000 classes, is currently on a "1000 Day Yoga & Meditation Challenge", and is currently in yoga teacher training. So I am not just being pissy, but it was really that bad... First off, she seemed nice. She let me charge my phone battery (I am on a road trip across CA/AZ/NM) and was grateful. She guided us into the room and delayed the class a bit because this other person was taking forever in the bathroom and there were 2 of us waiting. Most of the class seemed OK with it and I was feeling the good energy. I was the only person under 35 in the class, but I love adding yin to my yang practice. I was taking photos and she commented that she had wished that I had asked. I felt bad and respected that. I usually do but had a brain fart in this case. I apologized. This was the GENTLE CLASS. She wanted us to go into a "restorative goddess pose" with props. This is my absolute favourite pose so I went about setting myself up thinking that this was an awesome way to start class after all of the activities that I did today in Alamogordo. She then asked me "why I wasn't doing it her way" and I replied that "I like doing it this way". She got mad and basically asked me why I even bothered to show up and went about how her teacher wouldn't stand for it. I was shocked and went about "doing it her way" and when I thought I knew she mocked me by telling me to "show her". I didn't realize that being berated and humiliated publicly was a part of this class, or maybe it was my hazing ritual to get into her good side. Who knows. Of course I challenged her because she had no right to ask me "why I even bothered to show up if I was going to do my own thing". I WAS DOING A MODIFICATION but she kept pressing ALWAYS HAVING TO HAVE THE LAST WORD. I left to wipe the tears but decided to go back and LET GO and give her a chance. I am not perfect, but I learned to forgive. The class was OK. The people in the class were friendly and a few felt bad and asked if I was OK. I tried to help as much as I can with putting away props and getting them and Alex was being civil, so I was grateful for that because there were many times that she could've led me to break my neck. But then again, I KNOW BETTER because I KNOW THE LIMITATIONS OF MY OWN BODY AND WHAT IS RIGHT FOR IT. When I made a joke about my legs being short, she agreed and even used anatomical terminology to seal the deal - as if it was her way to give me a blow without coming off as a horrible person. KUDOS TO HER. In the end, I went to give her her chant paper back and to tell her that she should never question WHY a student decides to show up to the mat and to be glad that they simply do. And she had the balls to reply "that she felt as if I weren't listening to her and was mocking her teaching!". I was so shocked because I cannot believe that this woman just gave me a vision of someone more obsessed with dictatorship than simply letting people feel good about themselves for showing up at the mat. She saw the look on my face and I commented and asked if "she was serious". Then she offered me my money back because "she didn't feel as if I took HER CLASS, anyway"... Always had to have the last word... I went to use the bathroom and when I walked by the counter I saw $16.10 laying there. She couldn't even have the decency to give it to me but no worries... Perhaps it was better that way. Her training is in Iyengar, which I have taken numerous classes in LA and have NEVER once been berated when having done my own modification... Because I KNOW that they best teacher is the one within and good teachers don't teach to satisfly their ego. Well, Alex is certainly one that is all about asserting her authority as a teacher, rather than letting her students occasionally make decisions for herself, her ego and need to "BE THE BOSS" fuels why she probably went on to be a "yoga teacher". I recommend just getting a hotel room in the area and plugging in the laptop to find an online class. That way, YOU CAN DO YOU. Put that $16.10 towards your hotel/hostel/camping fee. Alex needs a lesson in "adhikara". STRAIGHT UP. And best part, she never once cued us to BREATHE. How's that for yoga?

We were just stopping in Cloudcroft to ask where we could find a trading post to stock up on chili…read moreitems. But when we were driving through I noticed this little store front called Instant Karma. I wasn't really planning to, but when my husband went to walk the dog I made a beeline for this place (as a side note, my husband knew just where to find me when he was done - he knows me too well). So at first I just saw clothes in the front, and thought maybe it was an overpriced touristy place like the others in the strip of stores... but then I took a few more steps in, and behold.... it is an active, whole living type lifestyle store with A YOGA STUDIO IN THE BACK! Coolest little store EVER. I just had to spend my birthday money here. I invested in a SIGG water bottle that I have been wanting, a lip balm, and a sticker that says 'BREATHE'. And I supported a small business! Yay. The woman working (I think maybe the owner) was really sweet and helpful, and she had her dogs in the store with her - another plus. I love this place.

This roadside largest pistachio is just north of Alamagordo in New Mexico…read more There is also a large store that has many New Mexico souvenirs including keychains, tshirts , seasonings , candies , toys, homemade fudge and unique pistachio flavors to sample . There's an attendant standing nearby that keeps the pistachio sample area clean and helps with suggestions . The nuts are packaged with and without the shells . We liked the spicy dill flavor the best. There's also an ice cream shop too! They offer shakes , ice cream , shakes and floats . Too good to pass up. I got a root beer pistachio ice cream float that hit the right spot on a warm day. Happy to have driven here for a pic opportunity and get some cool souvenirs .

A gem on our way to White Sands NP! We did the tour which was very reasonable and educational! It…read morewas 30min around the property and learned about the history, growing and harvesting process. The tour guide was awesome! We enjoyed ice cream after which was very tasty! The store is extensive with samples of different flavors of pistachios which is nice to try and then lots of options to buy. Some of the counters had a bit of a wait or personnel was not available, it appeared certain staff are trained in certain areas only.

Great ice cream! Wonderful staff. Everyone nice and helpful. Lots of unique soda waters I have not…read moreseen before. Candy sold by the pound. Tons of saltwater taffy and candy from way back in the day. There is homemade fudge and different types of candied apples. I tried the fudge and thought it was OK but I'm not that much of a candy eater. I did enjoy the ice cream and thought it was really good. We got a bottle of Sasparilla for our daughter as a present. Sadly, she was not with us, but that's just more ice cream for me.

We stopped in on our way back to Cloudcroft from the white sands and grabbed some pizzas for…read moredinner. These are real handmade pizzas and are delicious

Here you pay extra, and you get Extra Convenience and Friendliness. You want Cheap and Easy? Then…read moredrive 15 minutes down to Walmart in Alamogordo to save $$$. Wish I had tried breakfast burritos in the AM and Pizza in the PM. Now I'm certain to return, grab something, and catch up on small town gossip and local news.