Northeast New Mexico
Santa Rosa Blue Hole
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An 80-foot-deep artesian pool of impossibly clear, constant-62°F water on old Route 66 — a scuba destination in the middle of the high plains, renewed at roughly 3,000 gallons a minute. Swimmers welcome; divers need a permit from the city.
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Sources & verification
- Last verified June 11, 2026 via Todo Nuevo México curated places — Todo Nuevo México editorial