DESCRIPTION OF THE AREAS WHERE HIGHWAY’S 50 & 285 INTERSECT And Arkansas River Facts: The Crossroads of the Rockies are where Hwy’s 50 and 285 intersect at Poncha Springs in Chaffee County, Colorado. In the Heart of the Rockies. In the state of New Mexico, US 285 runs through the major cities of Carlsbad, Roswell, … Continue reading Crossroads of the Rockies Area History