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New Mexico Black Range (NMBR) provides multi-day expedition tours/trips, EXP-4WD training, scouting, and photography services.

Go boldly and with confidence - go with NMBR! New Mexico Black Range provides expedition and overland guide services for adventurists seeking rugged 4WD routes, unparalleled scenery, and professional guidance in the backcountry. Whether you’re a novice overlander or have completed multiple expeditions across the globe, NMBR will provide you with an adventure that suits your comfort level, experien

ce, and 4WD vehicle. In the time leading up to a NMBR guided adventure, participants are provided with extensive preparations and information on how to prepare and what to expect. The self-sufficient aspect of NMBR guided adventures challenges and prepares participants for their future 4WD based endeavors—to go boldly, prepared, and with confidence. New Mexico Black Range is a BLM and U.S Forest Service permitted/authorized outfitter/guide that provides services in the BLM Gunnison District, Apache Sitgreaves National Forests, Carson National Forest, Rio Grande National Forest, Gunnison National Forest, Pike & San Isabel National Forests, Coconino National Forest, Gila National Forest and other southwesten USA regions.

02/06/2025

Want to train with NMBR?

NMBR's Summer Expedition and Four-Wheel Drive Training Course [EXP-4WD]: A rugged, remote, and immersive skill building experience presented by NMBR’s Jake Quiñones. Dates: August 1st to 3rd, 2025 Location: New Mexico's Gila National Forest

This August, NMBR will be providing an intensive four-wheel drive and expedition/overlanding skills overview and training program that will cover a host of subjects including (but not limited to) driving techniques and terrain negotiation, vehicle maintenance and preservation, vehicle recovery techniques, and overland kit assembly. The in-field program is primarily geared towards beginner and intermediate level overland enthusiasts who are looking to jump-start or boost their knowledge, experience, and confidence levels. For advanced skill level overlanders, NMBR’s EXP-4WD Training provides a comprehensive refresher or brush-up course that will [undoubtedly] provide new tips and tricks. New Mexico Black Range has provided this training course to a multitude of four-wheel drive and overland enthusiasts, companies, and government agencies including U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement.

Direct message NMBR for additional details and registration.

02/04/2025

Day 3 & Mile 261 of NMBR's Gila Legends Expedition

Ready for your next great adventure?

Gila Legends Expedition [GLE]: Friday, July 18th through Monday, July 21st, 2025

GLE Overview: New Mexico’s Gila Region // Approximate Route Distance: 300-Miles // Approximate Elevation Range: 4,375 to 9,750-Feet // New Mexico Black Range’s flagship expedition and experience—the Southwest’s most remote and rugged traversal route. Areas of exploration will include Gila East, Black Range, Gila West, Gila North, and Great Divide. Road types and conditions will include washboards, two tracks, primitive non-maintained, graded, mountain shelf, dirt byway and (least of all) pavement. The Gila Legends Expedition will provide outstanding vistas, historic landmarks, wildlife viewing opportunities (including Mexican grey wolf territory), and aggressive elevation contours. During the overland based adventure, NMBR will cover a variety of topics including area history, vehicle maintenance, overland kit overview, driving techniques, vehicle dynamics, and other overland-based skill building subjects.

Direct message us for GLE details and registration.

01/31/2025

The weekend is upon us. Who's wandering backroads and 4WD trails this weekend?

Photo: American Expedition Vehicles - AEV built Brute making short work of the Flat Iron Mesa Trail (2012 EJS, Moab, UT)

01/29/2025

Ready for your next great adventure?

River to the Sky Expedition – Friday, August 15th to Monday, August 18th – New Mexico and Colorado High-Country Traversal

This August, New Mexico Black Range will be guiding a four-day expedition that captivates the best of northern New Mexico and southern Colorado’s backcountry. A route and experience five years in the making, the River to the Sky Expedition charts the Rio Grande River’s path from the Taos Plateau to its headwaters high above tree line. Route landscapes will include high desert, chaparral, dense forest, and alpine with elevations ranging from 6,000 to 12,000-feet. The River to the Sky Expedition will provide outstanding views, an incredible range of scenery, backcountry camping, and aggressive elevation contours. Please note: Due to the vast amount of terrain that must be covered during the RTS, this expedition is geared towards overlanders that “drive to thrive”—meaning the trip will feature long drive days, widely varying road types/conditions, and minimal instruction/education sessions.

Message NMBR for River to the Sky Expedition details and registration.

01/24/2025

Ready for your next great adventure?

Ghost Divide Expedition to Overland Expo West - Monday, May 12th to Thursday, May 15th.

This May, New Mexico Black Range will be guiding a 500-mile expedition en-route to the Overland Expo West that will traverse New Mexico and Arizona’s loneliest backroads. The Ghost Divide Expedition will provide a demanding (yet rewarding) experience—the days will be long, the terrain will be rugged, and the pace will be brisk. The overland-based tour will require participants to be self-supportive with regards to vehicle, equipment, provisions, meals, and supplies. All nights will include camping and enjoying the company of fellow overlanders, deep in the backcountry. For those that join in, the only guarantee is that they will conclude their adventure with new friends, dirty rigs, big smiles, and an accomplishment that will make their fellow overlanders envious.

Message NMBR for Ghost Divide Expedition details and information.

01/13/2025

NMBR's 2025 Schedule is LIVE with eight different backroads adventures and training trips.

May 2025 – Ghost Divide Expedition GDE – Overland Expo West Based Adventure – Monday, May 12th to Thursday, May 15th – New Mexico and Arizona Traversal to the Overland Expo West (Overland Expo West is May 16th-18th)

July 2025 – Gila Legends Expedition (GLE) – Friday, July 18th to Monday, July 20th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Ultra-Traversal

August 2025 – Summer Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd – New Mexico Backcountry Training Traversal

August 2025 – River to the Sky Expedition (RTS) – Friday, August 15th to Monday, August 18th – New Mexico and Colorado High-Country Traversal

September 2025 – Searchers & Senderos (SAS) – Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th – Southern New Mexico Overlanding and Mountain Biking Adventure

September 2025 – Camino del Tesoro Overland (CDT) – Friday, September 26th to Monday, September 29th – Spectacular Fall Scenery Traversal across Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

October 2025 – Fall Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th – Southern New Mexico Training Traversal

October 2025 – Fall Gila Overland – Friday, October 24th to Sunday, October 26th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Traversal

Photo: Day 1 & Mile 26 of NMBR's Ghost Divide Expedition [route] leading to the Overland Expo West

01/10/2025

Frigid Peaks // Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument // Dona Ana County, New Mexico

01/09/2025

Winter across northern New Mexico. Locations: Rio Grande Gorge, Taos Plateau, & Tusas Mountains.

01/03/2025

Searchers and Senderos (SAS) route pre-run. Day 1: 28-miles of backroads through Mexican gray wolf territory including forest, rangeland, chaparral, and canyons. All while enjoying wide open spaces and lonely places. This year‘s scheduled SAS trip will take place September 5-7 with other date options for those individuals looking for a privately guided experience. Stay tuned for more details.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year. May your adventures and endeavors in 2025 be the biggest and boldest yet.

12/27/2024

NMBR's 2025 Schedule is LIVE with eight different backroads adventures and training trips.

May 2025 – Ghost Divide Expedition GDE – Overland Expo West Based Adventure – Monday, May 12th to Thursday, May 15th – New Mexico and Arizona Traversal to the Overland Expo West (Overland Expo West is May 16th-18th)

July 2025 – Gila Legends Expedition (GLE) – Friday, July 18th to Monday, July 20th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Ultra-Traversal

August 2025 – Summer Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd – New Mexico Backcountry Training Traversal

August 2025 – River to the Sky Expedition (RTS) – Friday, August 15th to Monday, August 18th – New Mexico and Colorado High-Country Traversal

September 2025 – Searchers & Senderos (SAS) – Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th – Southern New Mexico Overlanding and Mountain Biking Adventure

September 2025 – Camino del Tesoro Overland (CDT) – Friday, September 26th to Monday, September 29th – Spectacular Fall Scenery Traversal across Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

October 2025 – Fall Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th – Southern New Mexico Training Traversal

October 2025 – Fall Gila Overland – Friday, October 24th to Sunday, October 26th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Traversal

Photo: Day 2 & Mile 91 of NMBR's Ghost Divide Expedition [route] leading to the Overland Expo West

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! I hope you find adventure this Holiday Season whether it’s navigating the neighborhoods in pursuit of Christmas lights or summiting a snow-covered peak. May your travels be safe and the road rewarding. - Jake Quiñones

12/24/2024

Michael Noerr’s Journey West: Michael Noerr started riding his bike across America in February. His friends refer to him as “Arizona Gump”. Our paths would cross on a brisk fall morning at a Forest Service campground in Kingston, New Mexico. I’ve been training for NMBR’s upcoming backcountry bike trips and riding the winding 2,000ft. climb from Kingston to Emory Pass most every Friday. On this day, I was lucky enough to meet Michael and listen to a snippet of his story. He was sitting at a picnic bench reading a book and enjoying his coffee when he said: “Morning, fine day isn’t it?”

Michael’s journey began outside of Philadelphia near Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Through the course of his epic cross-country ride, he crossed paths with many individuals from all walks of life – from druggies and destitute, to other wanderers, to those that offered him kindness and goodwill. He said the interactions he experienced provided him with a real perception of the “pulse of our Nation”— that “people were generally good” and some of the most generous gifts he received were from those who themselves had nothing. With temperatures hovering above freezing, and a strong wind from the west, he said that he intended to ride to Silver City NM, and possibly further towards Lordsburg that same day. I asked him if he was familiar with the route ahead. He then produced a Ziploc bag with a piece of paper inside and handed it to me. The tattered piece of paper had handwritten directions and mileage notes beginning in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania and, a few thousand miles later, concluded in Picacho Peak, Arizona. “That’s why they call me Arizona Gump, I just keep pedaling for Arizona”, he said with a light chuckle.

Michael: “During the early weeks of this trip, I met a young man that taught me a lot about how to ride this kind of mileage. Things like what to eat, how to use energy wisely, and how to live on the road. We rode together for a few days. He was a good fellow and he helped me in so many ways. One morning, I woke up a bit later than usual and he was gone. Not a note to say goodbye or anything. I was angry for a while, but then I realized all he had given me.”

Michael never said what lay behind the finish line at Picacho Peak. I asked if he needed any supplies or assistance and he graciously declined. His bike was laden with gear, easily weighing near 100-pounds. All of the items were lashed with bungee cords on a rack above the rear wheel. I broke the news that he was on course to ascend into the southern Black Range a few thousand feet in a headwind that would only become stronger towards the top. I asked if he needed help. Again, he let out a light chuckle. “If it’s too steep, I’ll just push the bike like I have so many times before”. Michael’s soft-spoken nature provided a hint at what he’d been through along with his determination to move forward. He continued: “I l**e my chain every so often, I eat healthy, and I read. When I’m tired, I rest. Some days I only ride a few hours and some days I ride into the night. Each day I’m getting closer to Picacho Peak—so, I’m doing something right”. I rummaged through my truck and managed to find a few supplies, provisions, and some cash to leave behind with him. He was hesitant to accept anything, but was thankful.

After we parted ways, I rode my bike to the top of Emory Pass. While the climb was grueling, Michael’s journey put things into a humbling perspective. On the way down I passed him pushing his bike up the mountain. He smiled and waved as I sped by.

12/20/2024

NMBR's 2025 Schedule is hot off the press with eight different backroads adventures and training trips.

May 2025 – Ghost Divide Expedition GDE – Overland Expo West Based Adventure – Monday, May 12th to Thursday, May 15th – New Mexico and Arizona Traversal to the Overland Expo West (Overland Expo West is May 16th-18th)

July 2025 – Gila Legends Expedition (GLE) – Friday, July 18th to Monday, July 20th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Ultra-Traversal

August 2025 – Summer Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, August 1st to Sunday, August 3rd – New Mexico Backcountry Training Traversal

August 2025 – River to the Sky Expedition (RTS) – Friday, August 15th to Monday, August 18th – New Mexico and Colorado High-Country Traversal

September 2025 – Searchers & Senderos (SAS) – Friday, September 5th to Sunday, September 7th – Southern New Mexico Overlanding and Mountain Biking Adventure

September 2025 – Camino del Tesoro Overland (CDT) – Friday, September 26th to Monday, September 29th – Spectacular Fall Scenery Traversal across Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico

October 2025 – Fall Expedition & 4WD Training (EXP-4WD) – Friday, October 10th to Sunday, October 12th – Southern New Mexico Training Traversal

October 2025 – Fall Gila Overland – Friday, October 24th to Sunday, October 26th – New Mexico Gila National Forest Traversal

Photo: Day 1 & Mile 2 of NMBR's Gila Legends Expedition [route]

12/13/2024

There’s no season like snow season...

Photo: Snowy pre-run of NMBR's River to the Sky Expedition and Camino del Tesoro routes in the NMBR Recon.

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Go Boldly, Prepared, and With Confidence - Go With NMBR!

Whether you’re a novice, seasoned professional, or have completed multiple expeditions across the globe, NMBR will provide you with an experience that suits your comfort level, background, and vehicle. The self-sufficient and educational aspect of NMBR’s guided overland adventures and in-field overland training programs challenges and prepares individuals for their future four-wheel drive and overland based endeavors. New Mexico Backroads provides both scheduled and custom-tailored tours and training services to accommodate a wide variety of enthusiasts and professionals. Email [email protected] for more information.

New Mexico Backroads is a U.S Forest Service permitted/authorized outfitter/guide that provides services in the Apache Sitgreaves National Forests, Carson National Forest, Coconino National Forest, Gila National Forest and other southwesten USA regions.