El Camino Motel - Socorro, NM

I dropped a crisp $6 on this one at a postcard show last weekend just to have a snap of that sign in my house. Anyone out there ever do any damage at the "El Matador Lounge" on your trips through Socorro?

El Capitan Motel - Gallup, NM

Mine was mailed June 29th, 1964. "Folks, arrived here in Gallup at 3pm. Plan to get up tomorrow at 6am and go to the Grand Canyon. - Tom & Carolyn"

Sundowner - Albuquerque, NM

"Engaging entertainment, dancing, cocktail lounge, epicurean dining....all confirm that positive feeling that everyone wants you to stay"

Motel Safari - Tucumcari, NM

"Winter Rates - Two for $6"

Shalimar Inn - Gallup, NM

"Your hosts - Emerald and Omar"

Pan-O-Rama Lodge - Ruidoso, NM

"Stay Awhile - Play Awhile"

Adobe Motel - Santa Fe, NM

Funny to think that "Courtesy Coffee to Your Room" was once a selling point. I assume it means hand-delivered upon request. Just dial 0. Now even cheapo motels have a Mr. Coffee in every room.

Kachina Lodge & Motel - Taos, NM

Includes both a "Hopi Dining Room" and a "Navajo Living Room".

Royce Lodge & Baths - Truth or Consequences, NM

This was sent by Elmer & Hilda Kratzer to their pals on December 12th, 1969. "Having a ball" in Truth or Consequences!

El Rio Motel - Socorro, NM (Part Two)

Let's take another look here at the El Rio - in this version, unlike the one I posted earlier in the week, they've got a new sign, and they're really playing up the communal aspects of the property. Just look at that bar. WHAT a bar.

El Rio Motel - Socorro, NM

It seems to me that the "AAA" discount part of the motel sign was a little out of proportion with the rest of the thing, no?

Sea Shell Motel - Lordsburg, NM

Honey, I think there's a man on the roof about to take my picture. I'm glad I packed this saucy gold bathing suit.

Surf Motel - Santa Rosa, NM

The Surf Motel definitely knew what they were doing with this one. Round up every woman with a bathing suit staying at the hotel - and put 'em on the card! Check out the woman in the flashy gold suit in the middle, vogueing for the camera.

Trade Winds Motor Hotel - Albuquerque, NM

"81 ultra-modern units", "At the crossroads of the Southwest"