On its way from Pagosa Springs, Co., to Santa Fe, N.M., U.S. 84 runs through a dramatic landscape that includes the New Mexico town of Abiquiu, Abiquiu Lake and the Ghost Ranch, about 15 miles north of Abiquiu. These mountains stand near the entrance to Ghost Ranch. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Abiquiu Lake is a startling amount of water surrounded by red-rock aridity. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Abiquiu Lake is a reservoir maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers and is open to boaters, kayakers and anglers. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
All aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad in the small town of Chama, N.M. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Santa Fe, where U.S. 84 meets Interstate 25, is known for its distinctive architecture and artsy downtown. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The New Mexico Museum of Art on Palace Street is among Santa Fe’s best-loved buildings. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
Another example of the city’s unique architectural style. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
The Rainbow Man adds a little color to Palace Avenue in Santa Fe, N.M. (Christopher Reynolds / Los Angeles Times)
