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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
Ghost Town Trading Post
Unique Collection of SW Turquoise, Gaspeite, Sugilite, Larimar, Coral, etc. Navajo and Pueblo made. Clothing and Gifts.
Turquoise Trail Electric, Plumbing & Water
FREE electrical and plumbing estimates. Water storage systems, well services and softeners. FREE water testing.
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.
Java Junction Lodging
Our 2nd floor suite available nightly with private bath, full kitchen, Roku TV, Wi-Fi, a/c and balcony.
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.
Cowgirl Red
In the middle of Madrid, New Mexico. Vintage Western - Cowboy Boots - Fine Art - Native American Jewelry.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Turquoise Trail Studio Tour
Weekends: Sept. 19-20 & Sept 26-27, 2026Explore a marketplace of painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelers, and more on the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour.
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