Bent, NM

Bent is a tiny, quiet community nestled along U.S. Route 70 in the foothills of northern Otero County. With only a small handful of residents, life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace surrounded by open space and mountain views. Its spot along the highway gives locals a peaceful home base with an easy drive down to Alamogordo for everyday errands or up the road to Ruidoso for weekend getaways.