Stuck in Las Vegas....New Mexico?! | Solo Motorcycle Trip on My Harley-Davidson
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
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After a night of dispersed motorcycle camping in Pie Town, New Mexico, I ran into some bad weather while trying to ride 600 miles back to Denver. My ride ended in the small town of Las Vegas, New Mexico, about 100 miles south of Raton Pass due to a late-season snowstorm. Las Vegas isn’t a town that I would expect to have good food options…but after visiting the Skillet and Charlies Spic & Span, I think I’ve changed my mind! If you’re traveling through Las Vegas on a motorcycle ride or road trip, be sure to stop and enjoy some grub!
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I’ve been stuck in Las Vegas NM so many times due to bad weather over Raton… you wouldn’t think Las Vegas had many options based on the view from the highway. Thanks for highlighting the town!
Agreed! I'm actually looking forward to going back and seeing what else is there. Thanks for watching :)
Thank you for reminding me of how well off I was while attending Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM. Your wonderful video beautifully scraped the surface of the ice. Las Vegas and the people of Las Vegas are awesome!
Always great seein ya do your thing!
one day we'll have to do this together! yew!
I keep wanting to see Chica use some sorta filter that can transform her into a dirty-hobo-swampwizard and then say "delicious!" (in a gruff shadetree like voice) after she takes a bite of food! anybody else?? lol
Thank you for the interesting posts. Caused me to ponder my half century of chasing the white line to new places and realize that I've been doing your channel title for years..lol. Two wheel people will live what cagers never notice.
Being from the Northeast, 50’s isn’t too terrible. But when you add rain, that is a game changer. Always enjoy your content and you always keep it interesting. Thanks for your work Staci.
50's definitely isn't too terrible.... unless you've been in the Arizona desert where it's 100+ for the 9 days prior. hahaha! But yeah, adding in rain makes it pretty miserable. Thanks for watching! :)
I love riding New Mexico. Las Vegas is a really nice town. Chama is beautiful too. Have fun.
Chama is cute! I haven’t been through there and ever gotten to stop. Hopefully next summer
"perfect riding weather ya'll"... no sarcasm there! :-). great videos!
Lol! Thanks for watching 😎🤙
Awesome !! Sometimes the worst rides are the most memorable. At leat you were able to get a sweet looking sticky bun.
lol sticky bun! yup, it was pretty tasty
Daaaannnng those tacos look taaaaasty! I want some. Cool footage. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!! :) And those tacos were straight fire. I wanna say the shrimp one was my favorite but, I can't really remember lol
Next time you go I would recommend staying at the plaza hotel, it’s old and a little expensive but it is very historic(and it has a nice little restaurant with good pastries inside). This town has a lot of history! I would also try Johnnys express food truck for breakfast. Las Vegas is well known for its movies, No Country For Old Men, the original Red Dawn, Paul and the tv shows Longmire and Outer Range were all filmed here. Sadly there was a fire that’s still burning outside the town. 341k acres and the biggest fire in New Mexico history. If you drive by storrie lake you can see the fire damage on the peak of the mountains.
I've been keeping my eye on that fire! So sad to see how much of Northern NM it's burned. I've made the ride from Taos to Las Vegas many times so to know it'll never be the same because of it is definitely sad. Hopefully nature heals itself sooner rather than later, and I get back to LV soon as well! Thanks for the tips :)
Sigh…. Now I’m hungry!!! That all looked so good!
Both meals weee great!
Las Vegas here I come! The Skillet looked amazing, just seeing the tacos made me hungry. Another great video!
Man that SKILLET PLACE was COOL!!
It was truly an amazing discovery. I was stoked. hahaha
Those tacos looked amazing and breakfast 😮🤤🤤🤤😮 Damn!!!!
It was all super good!!! :)
Thanks for posting. Kudos for riding in the freezing rain....
Thanks! It’s never ideal, as you saw. 🤣
@@ridetofood but you did better than me as I usually stay in shower for long time after a cold rainy ride like that
I agree that riding in the rain sucks, especially when you don’t have a rain suit! Adding in cold weather really changes the dynamics of riding. Do you not normally care gear with you? I compliment you on always finding great places to eat!
every ride is different im sure you get it
When you come back to Arizona I have two new places for you (and everyone!) to try that we have found. 1) El Ranchero in Wickenburg. I had the chicken burrito with red sauce and my wife had two beef tacos. Way above par food and service in a nice little place to enjoy lunch/dinner. We really enjoyed lunch there after shopping in town. 2) Crooked Pint Ale House in Glendale. A small place in the Holiday Inn hotel across the freeway from State Farm stadium where the Arizona Cardinals play. I had the French Dip Lucy burger and my wife had the Beer Cheese Lucy burger. Holy frick, both were so good, we almost couldn't believe it. Anyway, good video, safe travels, and looking forward to more to watch along the way. Peace from Arizona. Pete
Those Tacos looked Delicious. It's 8am here and you've made me very hungry
Breakfast tacos!!
@@ridetofood I'll have to find some haha
Great seeing you again! That dispersed camping can get pretty bad in our neck of the woods as well. Legit looking tortillas!!!!
Still impressed how crisp and vibrant your shots are. I still feel like I’m missing something
Ride safe my friend
I shouldve brought some tortillas home from there. I goofed! lol! I filmed most of this with a GoPro 9, GoPro Max, and my iPhone. Always shooting at the highest resolution and usually at 30 or 60fps. Usually 30
Took me a little bit to get to this one but again your videos don't disappoint! So many lil gems that you pack into these- from the public service announcement to the ride montage with the map to the music choices. ALWAYS SO ENTERTAINING & INFORMATIVE! Kudos again Stacy! Can't get enough of you videos.
Great video.. thanks for sharing your travels..stay safe
Thanks, Andrew!
Great Video, always liked some good comfort food.
Saaame! Thanks for watching! :)
That area in Northern New Mexico is my favorite place to ride besides the Black Hills. Easy Rider was filmed around there. When I go to Denver, I ride up through the Rio Grande Gorge west & ride through Tres Piedras. All two lane highway to Denver. Knees to the wind! Good times! Stay safe!
That's a great ride! Thanks for watching :)
Thats what i call an adventure...A Bikers adventure😎👍
thanks for watching! 😎👍
another beautiful movie, nice sunshine lovely camp set up great movie enjoying watching your travels and adventures
Thanks for watching :)
I'm watching this video while hungry....not good! hahaha
hahaha! This is me every time i'm editing these videos. GIMME ALL THE TACOS!
Uff, rain I can handle, cold I can handle ... rain and cold - oh lord all mighty ....
Haha yeah, it was not ideal 🤣
Thanks for taking us along… oh those tacos and rolls sure look yummy! Ride safe and cheers from France!
They were great! Cheers! :)
Never been to New Mexico or any real lower states, something I must remedy real soon. Love places to eat that serve homestyle cooked meals. Your channel is one of a kind in that way. Love it!
Love it!!! Thanks for watching ☺️
I gained 5lbs. just watching this video... Awesome looking food.
hahahaha, I think I gained 5lbs eating all of it. it was good!!!
Another great video that makes me want to go somewhere. And the restraint of eating that cinnamon roll with a fork was impressive I would have been all over that thing like a savage.
hahahahaha! next time I should just go full send savage
I'm from northern NM. I've never had stopped in areas like yourself. But that green chili is good. Safe travels.
Thanks for watching! :)
Chile*
I love this video and my old apartment is right across from the skillet!!! hahha Great content!!!
Haha rad!!! Thanks for watching :)
YES! SO worth the wait! Also, holy crap those tacos looked amazing. Must have been extra satisfying after freezing in the rain riding with temps in the low 50s. Great video!
Soooo satisfying! 👏
Nice video!! Good Routes!👍🤙✌️
Thanks for watching! :)
Heading from Pennsylvania to ABQ to see my buddy and then going to see the VLA (very large array), Pie Town and head into AZ for about a week of riding. I've been to Las Vegas before but missed the cool places you were at...Next time....Great video!
Great to see you post your video. Always great content even with the heavy rain. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! :)
My in-laws are from Vegas, NM, I know that drive from ABQ to there all to well. Alot of movies are filmed there, the original Red Dawn was filmed there, the drive in from that movie is still there and operational. Paul was also filmed there in the town center.
Fun facts! 😊
I probably should never watch your videos on an empty stomach again.. lol awesome footage and amazing shots! That old bud looks like the one from “into the wild” bikes looking beautiful, can’t wait to get another dyna..
lol! same tho! hope your dyna dreams come true sooner rather than later!
Damn! Those donuts looked amazing!
Right?! I wish I would've had a way to bring some home lol!!
Thanks for the ride and video
Thanks for watching, Jim! :)
that was some ride 50 deg. and rain is a bummer ,have experienced it burrrr! the green Chile breakfast looked yummm and those tacos made me salivate .. you are very cool !! no pun intended .
lol! as always, thanks for watching!
Nice video food looked amazing yum
Both were great!
OMG. That cinamon roll looked good. Greetings from Germany.
Thanks for watching! :)
What not to love about hidden gem towns, especially when you have pass through plenty of times and now there’s an unexpected reason to stop? 😄
Like always, great job!
I've seriously been through there at least 2 dozen times and never knew anything about it until this trip. definitely look forward to going back sometime! Thanks for watching, as always! :)
You need to check out second street brewery in Santa Fe get the alien burger. And next time your in Las Vegas check out the montezuma hot springs.
Noted!! Thank you 😊
Been down that road before. Drying everything out in the hotel room. Lol
Hahaha, good times 🤣
I love the Spic! They have these fried cheese tacos that are a heart attack inducing meal but oh so good!
Sounds like I gotta go back!!
Tacos looked great. Will try next time i go that way. And Charlies omg. Thank you so much. I live in Denver area to love it.🎅🏼🏍🇺🇸
Thanks for watching!! :)
That breakfast looked amazing, love me some green chili huevos rancheros!
It was pretty dang goood!!!!!
Bonjour Mademoiselle... Vos reportages en Harley-Davidson sont fantastiques. !!! Harlyste dans la peau avec ma XLCR 1977 .. mon Servi-Car 1966 et Sporster XL 1975... Je suis Chef de Cuisine et heireux de vivre sur l'Îe de Margarita Venezuela... Saludos.!!!
Thank you!
I haven’t had good Huevos Rancheros since I stayed at the St James in Cimarron New Mexico. That looked amazing!
I've heard the food at that hotel in Cimarron is pretty good!
Killin it!! Love to see it.
Thanks chicky!!
If you are ever in Rapid City and crave Italian there is a little place just down the street from my house. You would love it.
What's it called?
@@ridetofood Piesano's Pacchia
Some of my best adventures involve a detour in one way or another! Great video 🇺🇲🤟
Haha, it became a trend on this summer's adventures. ;) Thanks for watching!
Looks like a great reason for a two hour ride to Las Vegas.....from Albuquerque! Lunch at The Skillet and dessert at The Spic! Thanks for the great video and glad it all worked out for you.
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Just started traveling out west and I wish I would have found your page ahead of time. I have a buddy in Castle Rock that I leave my van at to ride Western States. I was just there in September doing pikes and million Dollar highway. Stayed in Las Vegas and a little past gallop before Durango. The ride was great, but the food was better.
Geez that glade air freshener was on its last leg.
😂😂😂😂
Both meals looked delicious
They were awesome! Definitely enjoyed both
Wow, 50 degrees on a bike in the rain.....🥶 Yeah, that was shit for $85 but at least their was a hair dryer...😁 Breakfast looked amazing!!
hahaha yup, and at least the hair dryer worked!
you spend more time rideing in Cold Weather more than any one els l know.... l use to do when l was in my 20's & 30's
but l hate it now..... stay safe Knee;s back in da Chille Breeezzzzzeeeeee
Just a normal thing out here in the rockies!!
The kind of ride that defines it from a great 75° ride. I like motel 6 when their avaliable.
I usually choose Motel 6 as well and they're usually right around $50-65
Nice! I've been through LVNM a few times, but I never stopped to eat. On one of my bike trips, I actually spent an extra few minutes cruising LV to see what could possibly be there.
Well now you know a few spots for your next trip! 😎👏
50 degrees in rain is no fun. Great video Staci!
Thanks, Dave!
FYI, Best wat to dry out your boots is to stuff newspaper inside them.
never heard of that one!
You're truly living the dream! Love seeing your adventures!!
L I V I N ! 🖤👏 that’s always the goal. Thanks for watching 😎
All of the food looked good, but can we talk about all those sweets at Charlie’s?! Yum!
hahahah! I really wanted to just have alllll the pastries but I knew I couldnt survive on bread and sugar for the day lmfao!
Woo Hoo it’s Monday and a new Ride to Food Video with Staci. I agree with you , it’s not okay for people to leave a mess in Washrooms or Campsites we need to clean up after ourselves. The food in this video looks absolutely delicious. No judgement from me on the drinks.
Leave No Trace definitely is a methodology more people need to get behind! haha. 12/10 would recommend both of these places to eat at! I loved the Skillet. thanks for watching!!
@@ridetofood Agreed. Your Welcome
The Skillet looks amazing!
I definitely recommend it! I’ll be stopping again next time I go through town for sure
OMG those Tacos looked so Bomb so now Im going to make a couple Fish Tacos before I head to Work this afternoon 🤪
I hope they're baja style!!!
@@ridetofood Si’
I am so happy to get a new video! I have missed your awesome content.
Yay! I have around 30 videos I've filmed that need to be edited....so you'll have plenty to watch this Winter! :)
Always a good watch🤘⚡️🤘✨
Thanks dude! Hope all is well! :)
Cool video :)
Thanks for watching! :)
👏👏👏 YAY for unexpected good food!
hahaha dude yes. always a plus after having your whole itinerary thrown off! I knowww you get it!
Would like to suggest a place in Iowa Luther Iowa population may be 50 people but has an awesome biker bar And restaurant called what’s smokin. And right next-door is a vintage motorcycle shop specializes in bikes from the 70s and 80s
Just googled it and added it to my map! Thanks! :)
Always green chiles when you can get them. I had a green chile stew in Santa Fe one time that was so amazing that I've never stopped thinking about it!
Meals like that are the best!
miss the food in New Mexico so much
It definitely has it's own style!
I lived in Santa Fe for 20 years and fell in love with the food in New Mexico so yes I miss it
@@parasuper1 I never said you didnt. just that it is unique lol
Ride safe looks like you find some awsome places to eat.
That's always the goal!
Where you @ Staci😁? At it again tuff Lady. I love New Mexcio. I plan to be out there next year. Been out there in October couple of years back. Rained like we were taking a shower🥶 cold. Your taste of food hits the spot with me..Ooh baby drive me crazy. Hope you made it to Denver safe.
Keep at it girl!😆
Hugs & toast to you🍹
from Goose_HD Lady 883
I'm in NM in this video! lol
@@ridetofood Yes you are..😊 LOL, Keep well🙂
All of that food looked amazing 🤤 😄. Also, I think I need that gas tank wind chime if you have any ins there lol.
I'm trying to figure out what a gas tank wind chime is lol!!
@@ridetofood 😄 it was hanging from a tree in one of the shots. A big hoop with gas tanks in it. 5:45 edit: looked at it again. I dob't think it's a chime 🤷🏽♂️😬
@@feal1980 LOL! It is a fancy lamp art thing, we can call it a chime. hahahahah!
Love your videos, always great to go along w you on your journeys even tho I don’t ride a motorcycle 🤣 dreaming of the day I finally learn to ride 1
Love that my videos appeal to more than just riders!!! Thanks for watching :)
Those tacos look amazing. You know what else would look amazing??? A video of a certain blonde on a Pan America.
😎🤪
Hahahaha. Got roughly 15 videos to edit before those drop!
@@ridetofood 🤬🤬🤬😥😥😥
The Skillet Restaurant in Las Vegas NM looks great! Right up my ally. It's going in my list of places to ride to, fer sure.
Have you been to Sanfords in Cheyenne, WY? If not please plan on that trip.
I’ll have to check that one out! Thank you!
Great episode as always! Next time your in the Pie Town area try staying at the CG in Datil, NM. It's really nice there! Wow, that motel in Las Vegas was sketchy af... Glad your bike was still there in the morning! LoL
I remember seeing a sign for BLM camping in Datil the morning I rode through there. I'll look into it! Thanks! :)
Loved the double-fisted margarita's! And having been caught in rain at 54 degrees a couple weeks ago, yes, you deserved them. I went with spicy Bloody Mary's.
hahaha nice! Margs are always my go-to
Ahh too bad. Taos was one of our favorite places when we lived out there. New Mexico can be a surprising place.
Taos is one of my favorites as well! I ride down there a few times a year to see friends that live there.
I would have needed a nap after all that food.
I didn’t clean the plate at breakfast, or I would have needed to as well lol
Awesome!!! Sometimes detours can make or break trips glad this one made it! Next time your in Hatch New Mexico gotta try Sparkys! Storied, funky counter-serve burger cafe with vintage memorabilia, BBQ & specialty shakes. Really cool place!
I've never been through there, but now it's on my list!
@@ridetofood ohh definitely gotta do the Gila Mountains/Gila cliff dwellings while in the area and or go to the Hatch Chile festival!
Ummmm, if it’s snowing in NM every town has a pass between them so if you’re going from Santa Fe to Las Vegas you are going through a nightmare weather pass called the Glorieta Pass.
Yes I’m aware 🤣
That cinnamon bun footage was pure porn. I'm surprised RUclips didn't censor it. I'm definitely stopping there next time I'm in NM
lol!!!! that Cinny is definitely worth stopping for. It's not cinnabon gooey, but it's good
I grew up in the real Las Vegas. I claim Las Vegas as my home. I also lived in Taos, Santa Fe, Grants, Gallup, Etc, but Las Vegas mainly. And I went to HS with the Skillet owners.
Sweet!
Now i want tacos and donuts
Part of a balanced diet. Lol!
I had a blowout on my bike in Mora, NM, back in 2019. The closest place that had a tire was Albuquerque, NM. The tow was 150 miles.
The driver stopped in Las Vegas, NM, at a burger joint called Blakes Lotaburger. It didn’t look too appealing. I was glad I had just eaten at a diner in Mora.
hahahah yep, thats the spot I was going to go to. They're a NM burger chain. At least you found food in Mora! I've ridden through there quite a few times, but i've never stopped for anything other than gas. Do you remember where you ate at?
I stopped at Rene’s 50’s Diner. I tried something I had never heard of. It was a ‘Navajo Taco’. It was good. I had left that morning from stopping at an RV park in Globe, AZ, to pitch a tent. It was a fun trip. I had taken off work for two months, to do nothing but ride. Best two months of my life.
@@rickyrummel409 @Ricky Rummel killer!!!!! ill add that spot to my list. Navajo Tacos are sooo good! Can't believe that had them that far from the res, but, it's worth a ride to try one out! If you ever go ride up towards canyon de chelly or monument valley, you'll see signs for them!
@@rickyrummel409 Did you do Salt River Canyon out of Globe?
@@ridetofood Navajo Tacos / Indian Fry Bread. I turned my passenger on to them and just about any time she'd see a sign out she'd tap me to stop / go back!
Good Livin'🤘
That's always the goal! :)
Hey! Thanks for the video!!! I added Pietown to my list of camping spot even if the toilet was gross. I'm planning a similar route but it will all depend on the weather, as shown in your video. I know it's been two years but do you remember the date of that trip? I'm trying to anticipate the cold.
It was late May if I remember correctly!
@@ridetofood oh wow, I am planning to be there in March. I guess I better change my itinerary. Thanks for the reply!
You are amazing
Thank you!
Next time go to the regal motel it’s a little nicer and might be a bit cheaper Maybe
Who knows it’s been years since I filmed this lol!
I'm hungry!
same tho!
Visiting from Amada's channel
yay! welcome :)
Wow, when did you ride through when we had this rain? It has been nothing but sun and high 60's.
This was filmed in May of 2021
@@ridetofood That makes sense.