"Caves, Aliens & White Sands: A New Mexico Road Trip"

🎙 Jay & Laney J LIVE – Episode 85Podcast Show Notes – June 1, 2026This morning on Jay & Laney J LIVE, the show opened with our monthly first-Monday check-in with local law enforcement, talking with Chief Morrison of the Broken Bow Police Department. The conversation covered updates from around the community, local safety topics, and a look at what’s been happening heading into the month.From there, Jay shifted into a full recap of a recent New Mexico road trip that took him across deserts, mountains, caves, and some of the most recognizable landmarks in the Southwest.The trip began in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with a visit to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. One of the biggest highlights was watching thousands of bats emerge from the cave at sunset — one of the most famous natural events in the region. The following day included exploring deep inside the caverns before heading east toward one of the most well-known small towns in America.From there, the trip continued to Roswell, where Jay explored the town’s UFO history and alien-themed attractions tied to the famous 1947 incident that made the area internationally known.The route then moved into the mountains around Ruidoso, including time near Sierra Blanca. Jay rode an OHV up to Monjeau Lookout in the Sierra Blanca Wilderness area, taking in sweeping mountain views and spotting wild horses along the way.Later in the trip, Jay stayed in Cloudcroft, in a safari-style tent overlooking the Lincoln National Forest with views stretching toward Alamogordo. The stop also included a memorable meal at a local restaurant where the walls are covered in signed dollar bills.Saturday’s adventure featured a hike along the Old Cloudcroft Highway Trail, which still includes remnants of the historic railroad that once connected Cloudcroft and Alamogordo. The trip then wrapped up at White Sands National Park, where miles of bright white gypsum dunes created a surreal, snow-like desert landscape.The show closed with listener reactions, travel stories, and reflections on the mix of caves, aliens, mountains, and desert scenery — ending with a light moment about waking up to a turkey outside the tent before heading home.Catch Jay & Laney J LIVE weekday mornings 7–9 AM. 📻🎙