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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 15 MIN

Enchanting Stories: New Mexico's dirt roads before pavement

from The Fresh Chile Company Podcast · host Michael Swickard, Ph.D.

By some estimates there are 150 thousand miles of paved roads in New Mexico and at least 25,000 miles of dirt roads. I grew up early in life firmly on New Mexico dirt roads. While I knew what pavement was, the family ranch south of Carrizozo was miles of bumpy dirt roads. Let’s talk about New Mexico dirt roads before paving and the changes that occurredLove this Podcast? Check out our website at The Fresh Chile Company. Also, check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube! Follow this link to get 15% off of your next order: Podcast15

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