Worked at Texaco station in Tucumcari one summer as a teenager around 1980. Back then, there was no bypass, the highway ran right through the middle of town. There are a couple lakes in the area which provided some fun, but that was about it.
Awesome views! It’s nice to have the afternoon shade, but the tall trees in our area make me miss the sunsets from growing up in NM. Every area has its own beauty.