New Mexico State Road 37
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NM 37 highlighted in red | ||||
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Length | 14.162 mi[1] (22.792 km) | |||
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Counties | Lincoln | |||
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State Road 37 (NM 37) is a 14.162-mile-long (22.792 km) state road that runs north–south through the Sacramento Mountains, which are part of the Lincoln National Forest in Lincoln County, in the U.S. state of New Mexico. Its southern terminus is at NM 48 several miles north of the town of Ruidoso. Its northern terminus is at U.S. Route 380 (US 380) several miles west of the Town of Capitan.
Route description[]
The route begins at an intersection with NM 48 slightly north of the small town of . Heading westward, the route winds in and out of the Lincoln National Forest, heading through a forested terrain. After a brief stretch, the road again enters the national forest, turning west and then north near Nogal Lake. The route then resumes its north-northeasterly direction. NM 37 passes the town of Nogal after again exiting the national forest. The roadway then turns northeast, running almost parallel to US 380 for several miles. The route's northern terminus is at a junction with US 380 between Capitan and Carrizozo.[2]
Major intersections[]
The entire route is in Lincoln County.
Location | mi[3] | km | Destinations | Notes | |
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| 0.000 | 0.000 | ![]() | Southern terminus | |
| 14.162 | 22.792 | ![]() | Northern terminus | |
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi |
See also[]
U.S. Roads portal
References[]
- ^ "Posted Route–Legal Description" (PDF). New Mexico Department of Transportation. March 16, 2010. p. 11. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ^ Google (December 6, 2011). "SR 37" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
- ^ "TIMS Road Segments by Posted Route/Point with AADT Info; NM, NMX-Routes" (PDF). New Mexico Department of Transportation. April 3, 2013. p. 11. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
External links[]
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Geographic data related to New Mexico State Road 37 at OpenStreetMap
- State highways in New Mexico
- Transportation in Lincoln County, New Mexico