New Mexico State Road 75 Explained

State:NM
Type:SR
Route:75
Map Custom:yes
Maint:NMDOT
Length Mi:20.547
Length Round:3
Length Ref:[1]
Direction A:West
Terminus A: West of Dixon 1 mile
Junction: in Dixon
in Picuris Pueblo
in Peñasco
Direction B:East
Terminus B: West of Sipapu Ski Area 4.8 miles
Counties:Rio Arriba, Taos
Previous Type:NM
Previous Route:74
Next Type:NM
Next Route:76

New Mexico State Road 75 (NM 75) is a 20.61NaN1 long state highway in Northern New Mexico, located in the Southwestern United States. NM 75 is located on the western slope of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains starting near the Rio Grande, passes through Pircuris Pueblo, and ends as a segment of the High Road to Taos near Peñasco.

Route description

NM 75 begins west near Dixon at its intersection with NM 68 . The road then runs east through the mountain villages of Rio Lucio, Peñasco, and Vadito, before reaching its eastern terminus at intersection of NM 518 4.8 miles west of Sipapu Ski Area. Starting at the intersection of NM 76, NM 75 is a segment of the High Road to Taos[2] for 7 miles until the intersection with NM 518.

NM 7 is a mountainous two-lane undivided highway with few passing lanes. It is relatively straight with few switchbacks. The road begins at 5900feet elevation and climbs steadily to 7500feet. The speed limit is maximum 55mph, stretches of 50mph, and as low as 25mph in the villages. NM 7 can be treacherous during winter conditions.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Posted Route - Legal Description. 19. New Mexico Department of Transportation. March 16, 2010. December 18, 2017.
  2. Web site: The High Road to Taos Scenic Byway. The High Road to Taos Scenic Byway. 18 December 2017.