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US 84 Through Northern New Mexico:
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Tierra Amarilla means Yellow Land, a name that comes from the limestone in the surrounding mountains. |
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Evidence of TA's struggles can be seen on the outskirts of town...

... and continues as you drive into the tiny business district. Strangely enough, there are a couple of strikingly new buildings amongst the old ones (clearly some sort of government-related buildings -- TA remains the county seat, even though most of the population has relocated to the Chama area†). The rest of Tierra Amarilla's old structures sit and wait for time and gravity to finish a painfully slow process.

A few of the most notable buildings downtown include Lito's Ballroom.

A peek through the door reveals that the roof has already caved in--there's likely no hope for saving this one.

The painted words above the front door of Esquibel's Cash Store are slowly fading.

Across the street from the general store, are the remnants of an old motel.

Even out on US 84, businesses like this tire repair garage struggled to stay open, and eventually shut down.
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Rather than drive up US 84, one of my original route plans included a drive up to Taos, then across to Tierra Amarilla via US 64. However, US 64 is closed during the winter months due to drifting snow. I believe it to be the only section of US highway in New Mexico that's not kept open year-round. |
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