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    4.2 (16 reviews)
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    A great sign to see after a full day if cycling!
    John E.

    This was a critical overnight for me as I continued to figure out the limits of my newly-installed HUGE & heavy 48V60A eBattery (which replaced three smaller/lighter 48V20A batteries) and could plug in to recharge. I had called (575.894.9769) this fine motel, located on the Southern end of T or C, earlier, from Las CrucesNM [~80miles/128JAN South on NM187 and NM185], where I overnighted/recharged. Anyway, I had told the owner that my anticipated arrival time would be about (18:00); upon arrival, the office was closed with "no vacancy" posted on the door. Not horrified, I called the owner again, who seemed impressed that I was there as projected. She contacted her manager, Nancy, to come around and check me in. Nancy was superb, as was the room--adequately large enough for a firm Queen size bed, tucking my eBikeKit-assisted CruzBike into a corner close to an outlet (plugging in the eBattery), crank up the a/c, and a full-size 'fridge! My only disappointment was no ice machine availability, but that was easily remedied with a short Gimpwalk to the adjacent C-store to buy a bag of ice--which easily fit inside the freezer compartment of the aforementioned 'fridge. In fact, I was more in need of electrolytes, carefully scrutinized the labels of various beverages for something NOT full of sugar. Unfortunately, after finding a can with 0 sugars, I read no farther. Had I done so, I wouldn't have bought it because it had excessive amounts of other ingredients (namely caffeine)--not my pm drink! But, I had had a rather enervating cycle that day and I needed to get more than just that most essential fluid (clean freshwater) into my body. Soon, I bought a quart of chocolate milk--hang the excessive amount of sugar--as a nightcap to this exhausting day of eBikeKit-assisted cycling on my fantastic CruzBike (model S40). Along with other microwaveable food, I was ready to rest--NOT! The energy drink didn't allow any real rest, but at least I had Extremely decent quarters, a lovely bathroom (the door of which I kept closed--no point in trying to air condition that space too), and quiet darkness. It was truly excellent, and definitely has my coveted "!Wheel of Approval!"

    Nicola V.

    This is a mom and pop, vintage motel. If you're expecting a resort you're in the wrong place. If you want somewhere decent to stay overnight that's cheap and not a boring chain, this is your place. The rooms are slightly dated but clean and with newer fridges and microwaves. The outside decor is quirky and charming. There's a gas station across the street with a convenience store and restaurants a short drive up the street. Hosts were charming and upgraded me to a king room for free (and they speak perfect English, for that embarrassing xenophobe who stated otherwise in a different review. I'm a language teacher. Given my first-hand experience with the staff here, I'd have to guess maybe HE doesn't speak English.) As long as you have reasonable expectations for a vintage motel, this is an excellent place to stay overnight on a road trip.

    Tammy W.

    I love this place!!! They had lactaid milk! My daughter was so so happy she could have cereal! Great room! Great price! Great restaurant recommendations! love love love this place will absolutely come back!

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    This is a quaint older Motel, with decent repair and newer Decore added in. There is a new TV refrigerator and microwave, nice Southwest decore inside and outside the room. Good care has been made to make this place a nice stay. It's not fancy, but it is clean and safe place to stay. I would highly recommend stopping here if you like places off the beaten path that are nice and unique! Good price, comfortable bed, and clean. Southwest classic location.

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    5 months ago

    amazing customer servic! Sarah went above and beyond to make me feel at home would definitely stay here agai!

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    1 year ago

    too many cockroaches and scorpions mean owners. better to go to t or c better rooms and spas a few miles down

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    13 years ago

    A very quaint NM hotel. Modest interior, quiet, reasonably clean and priced. Gas station across the street has snacks. Worth a visit.

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    After living here a year, I can truly recommend this Vintage Motel.

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