Santa Rosa
Blue Hole & Route 66 Auto Museum
Santa Rosa is home to the Blue Hole — a natural artesian spring that is 81 feet deep, crystal clear, and stays 61°F year-round. This geological wonder draws scuba divers from around the world. The Route 66 Auto Museum and classic car culture add to the town's charm.
The town sits at the intersection of Route 66 and the Pecos River, making it a natural rest stop on the Mother Road. Joseph's Bar and Grill has been a Route 66 dining institution since 1956, famous for its green chile cheeseburger.
exploreThings to See & Do
Blue Hole
CAN'T MISSAn 81-foot-deep natural artesian spring with crystal-clear water that stays 61°F year-round. This geological wonder in the middle of the desert is a world-class scuba diving destination.
Route 66 Auto Museum
CAN'T MISSA lovingly curated collection of vintage cars, Route 66 memorabilia, and automotive history. Classic cars from the 1930s through the 1970s line the showroom floor.
Puerto de Luna
A tiny historic village 10 miles south of Santa Rosa where Billy the Kid reportedly had his last Christmas dinner in 1880. The Nuestra Senora de Refugio Church (1863) still stands.
restaurantWhere to Eat
Joseph's Bar and Grill
American$RT66 CLASSICFamily-owned since 1956, Joseph's is Santa Rosa's beloved Route 66 dining institution. Famous for its green chile cheeseburger and homemade pies.
Comet II Drive-In
American$RT66 CLASSICClassic Route 66 drive-in restaurant with burgers, shakes, and New Mexican plates. The kind of roadside stop that makes Route 66 special.
Tips for Visiting Santa Rosa
The Blue Hole is a certified scuba diving destination — bring your gear or just swim and snorkel.
Joseph's green chile cheeseburger is consistently rated among the best in New Mexico — don't miss it.
Santa Rosa is a natural overnight stop between Tucumcari and Albuquerque.