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Manuelito Welcome Center
Manuelito Welcome Center is a welcome center on I-40 eastbound in New Mexico, at mile 3 near Mentmore. A federal truck parking survey counted 22 spaces for big rigs here. The next stop east is Acomita Rest Area, 99 miles on. The nearest large city is Albuquerque, NM, 135 miles in a straight line.
| Highway | I-40 · Eastbound |
|---|---|
| Mile marker | 3 |
| Location | Mentmore, McKinley County, New Mexico Directions (35.3974, -109.0050) |
| Amenities | No amenities on record for this site yet. |
| Truck parking | 22 spaces (FHWA survey) |
Sources: FHWA truck parking survey (2019, published by U.S. DOT); amenities from OpenStreetMap (October 2026). Closed, moved or wrong? Tell us.
Next rest stops on I-40
Heading eastbound
Acomita Rest Area
99 miles · Rest area near Acoma Pueblo
Heading westbound
I-40 Rest Area near Houck
about 4.6 miles · Rest area in Arizona
Food and fuel: Desert Oasis, about 497 mi
Sleeping in your car here
New Mexico allows 24 hours at a rest area.
Based on NMSA § 67-8-22. New Mexico overview
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Manuelito Welcome Center?
On I-40 eastbound at mile 3 near Mentmore in McKinley County, New Mexico. Coordinates are in the table above.
Which direction does Manuelito Welcome Center serve?
Eastbound traffic on I-40.
How far is the next rest stop after Manuelito Welcome Center?
Eastbound: Acomita Rest Area, 99 miles. Westbound: I-40 Rest Area near Houck, about 4.6 miles.
Can you sleep at Manuelito Welcome Center?
New Mexico allows 24 hours at a rest area.
Is there truck parking at Manuelito Welcome Center?
22 truck spaces, per FHWA data.
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