Phoenix, the capitol of Arizona, is south of the center point of the state. The route to it from Albuquerque was I-25 to Las Cruces, NM, then I-10 through Tuscon, AZ.

South of Albuquerque on I-25 (#1382)

Exit sign to Truth or Consequences, NM (#1387)

The craggy mountain tops just north of Las Cruces, NM. The city is the home to New Mexico State University. It can be seen to the west from I-40.

North of Las Cruces, NM area (1 of 4) (#1389)

North of Las Cruces, NM area (2 of 4) (#1394)

North of Las Cruces, NM area (3 of 4) (#1395)

North of Las Cruces, NM area (4 of 4) (#1396)

In Las Cruces, NM at exit #3 of I-25 (#1398)

Scenery along I-10 west of Las Cruces, NM.

West of Las Cruces, NM area (1 of 4) (#1400)

West of Las Cruces, NM area (2 of 4) (#1401)

West of Las Cruces, NM area (3 of 4) (#1402)

West of Las Cruces, NM area (4 of 4) (#1403)

Texas Canyon (southeast of Tuscon) is bisected by I-10. Unusual rocks piled around the canyon.

Texas Canyon (1 of 3) (#1406)

Texas Canyon (2 of 3) (#1408)

Texas Canyon (3 of 3) (#1409)