Montoya

About This Stop

Montoya is a near-ghost town along Route 66 in eastern New Mexico. Once a thriving railroad and highway community, Montoya now features abandoned buildings and weathered structures that evoke Route 66's past. The quiet streets and empty storefronts tell the story of communities that depended on highway traffic for survival. Montoya's desolate landscape offers photographers and history enthusiasts a glimpse into the economic impact of Interstate highway construction.