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Welcome to the Turquoise Trail
The perfect day trip linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque!
Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.
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Plan Your Day Trip On The Turquoise Trail
The Scenic and Historic Area of the Turquoise Trail encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants. View Interactive Map »
Featured Stops & Shops
Museum of Encaustic Art
Features over 100 works in encaustic wax, fastest growing medium in the nation. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11-4pm. Closed January. Appt only February/March.
Mad Reefer Dispensary
Boutique dispensary with Madrid Grown cannabis. We sell medical, edibles, vapes, pre rolls and many fun items.
Trail Rider Pizza
Proudly Celebrating 15 + years. East Mountain Strong. Gourmet Pizzas! Slices, Subs, Salads, Homemade desserts. Beer & Wine. Gluten Free, Vegan. Dine in…
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.
Origami in the Garden
Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.
Cerrillos Community Church
A Bible based Christian Fellowship. Visit our website CerrillosChurch.com for service times, places and to see ministries we support.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio
Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31Independent, non-commercial, listener-supported, volunteer-run, freeform, community radio from Madrid, NM!
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