Billy the Kid is in south-central New Mexico nearly 50 miles west of Roswell. The byway forms a loop drive beginning and ending in Hondo. It is 68 miles long and follows US 380, NM 48, and US 70. The roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Billy the Kid is open year-round.

Chain of Craters is in west-central New Mexico about 25 miles southwest of Grants. It follows CR 42 south for 36 miles to the junction of NM 117. County Road 42 is a dirt road that requires a two-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended during wet weather. The byway usually remains open year-round but can become impassable during and after periods of inclement weather.

El Camino Real crosses central New Mexico from Santa Fe to the Texas state line near El Paso. The byway follows a series of US Highways and State Highways closely paralleling I-25. All the roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. El Camino Real is 276 miles long and remains open year round.

Enchanted Circle is in north-central New Mexico about 70 miles northeast of Santa Fe. The byway forms a loop drive beginning and ending in Taos. It follows NM 38, NM 522, and US 64 for a total of 84 miles. All the roads are two-lane paved roads suitable for all types of vehicles. Enchanted Circle generally remains open year-round.

Guadalupe Back Country Byway is located in southeast New Mexico. It begins about 12 miles north of Carlsbad and travels south to the Lincoln National Forest entrance. Guadalupe follows NM 137, which is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles. The byway is 30 miles long and is open year-round.

The Inner Loop - Gila Cliff Dwellings scenic byway is in southwest New Mexico about 100 miles northwest of Las Cruces. It begins in Silver City and heads east to San Lorenzo. It then travels northwest to the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. From here the byway heads south, retracing part of the byway, to end back in Silver City. The byway is 110 miles long and follows NM 15, NM 35, NM 152, and US 180. All the roads are two-lane paved roads. Vehicles over 17 feet long should not attempt NM 15 between Pinos Altos and the junction with NM 35. This portion of the state highway is narrow and has many sharp curves. The byway is open year-round.

Jemez Mountain Trail is in north-central New Mexico just west of Los Alamos. It follows NM 4, NM 126, and US 550 for a total of 132 miles. New Mexico Highway 126 is a narrow, unpaved road. The other highways are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. New Mexico Highway 4 is heavily used by bicyclists; be on the lookout for them. New Mexico Highway 126 is generally closed in winter; the others remain open year-round.

The Lake Valley scenic byway is located in southwestern New Mexico, 50 miles northwest of Las Cruces. It begins south of Caballo at Exit #63 on I-25. It travels west to Hillsboro and then south to Nutt. Lake Valley is 44 miles long and follows NM 27 and NM 152, which are two-lane paved roads suitable for all vehicles. Both state highways usually remain open all year. Several low-water crossings are encountered; it is best to not attempt crossing when water is present.

Quebradas Back Country Byway is approximately 75 miles south of Albuquerque in central New Mexico. Northern access is off I-25 in Escondida. The byway travels southeast to the junction of CR A129, a few miles north of US 380. The 24-mile route follows Quebradas Road, which is a dirt road requiring a two-wheel drive, high-clearance vehicle. A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended during wet weather. Quebradas is open all year but heavy rain can make portions impassable.

Sandia Crest Road is about 23 miles northeast of downtown Albuquerque in central New Mexico. It begins at the intersection of NM 14 and NM 536. The byway heads west across Cibola National Forest and ends near the summit of Sandia Peak. Sandia Crest Road follows NM 536 for 11 miles. The highway is a two-lane paved road suitable for all vehicles; there are some sharp curves. Travelers will need to retrace the route back to NM 165 or NM 14. The highway is usually passable year-round. Winter driving conditions can be hazardous, especially in higher elevations. Chains or snow tires are sometimes required.