Thanks guys for all your suggestions.
I had class at NM Tech for a week, and then had a few days to explore.
Socorro Springs Brewery was within walking distance of the Best Western I stayed at, and was a good place to eat and drink.
I did make it to San Antonio, NM and had a green chilly burger at the Buckhorn.
The VLA was a drive, and I wasn't able to make it there for the gift shop, as it closed at 4pm.
After Class was over I turned the rental car back in in Albq, and rented an Ultra Classic Limited from Thunderbird Harley Davidson. I headed West on I40 and stumbled across Ft. Sumner and Billy the Kid.
Billy the Kid was such a bad person, they even put bars over his grave!
I attended an IDPA match with my Uncle in Lubbock, Tx. I did well, placing 2nd in my class.
The next morning rode back on hwy 380, through Roswell. It was full of Aliens ( both kinds) .
I continued through Lincoln County stopping at Ruidoso for fuel, and at the Smokey the Bear cafe in Carrizozo.
The heat was really not hard to get used to. It was in the low 90's for most of my stay. I just didn't wear a jacket, ditched the long sleeve shirts, and didn't wear dark colors. On the bike I had the wind to cool me off, and the classrooms had AC.
I had a great time, and hope to take another class next spring.
Danomite!