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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.





Featured Stops & Shops

Turquoise Hills Riding Co.

Turquoise Hills Riding Co.

Guided horseback rides on our gentle horses in the serene hills of Cerrillos through exclusive turquoise mining country to epic mountain views.

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San Marcos Cafe & Feed

San Marcos Cafe & Feed

Long established, well-reviewed country cafe serving Continental Cuisine and Classic New Mexico dishes. 8-2pm daily. Feed Store offers Pet supplies and…

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Henderson Store

Henderson Store

Family owned and operated since 1918. Henderson's carries high quality, competitively priced Native American arts and crafts. Until further notice we are…

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Calliope

Calliope

A Fine Art & Fine Craft Gallery showcasing 25 New Mexican artists. All handmade in America.

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Sandia Peak Tramway

Sandia Peak Tramway

Ride the Tramway - 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.

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Mortenson Ranch

Mortenson Ranch

Embark on a memorable western horseback adventure! We’ll saddle you up and take you on an epic trail ride through beautiful New Mexico terrain where…

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Upcoming Event

KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio

Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31
Independent, non-commercial, listener-supported, volunteer-run, freeform, community radio from Madrid, NM!
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