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Artists Dan Smith and Olin Calk worked on a recycling education program in the early 90's – the recycled roadrunner sculpture was the final component of that installation. Since 1993, the 20 foot tall, 40 foot long Recycled Roadrunner Sculpture has been attracting tourists and visitors from all over the nation.

It initially stood tall over a landfill to draw attention to unnecessary wastage and reusing and recycling materials. The Roadrunner now stands in a rest area and the site of the sculpture has become a well-known community landmark. It's a must-see for visitors in Las Cruces – after all, where else can one go to see a towering roadrunner?

I-10 (between mile markers 134 and 135), Las Cruces, NM

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