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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

Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site

Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site

Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.

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Cowgirl Red

Cowgirl Red

In the middle of Madrid, New Mexico. Vintage Western - Cowboy Boots - Fine Art - Native American Jewelry.

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Stoneridge Realty

Stoneridge Realty

Nestled in the Cerrillos Hills. Specializing in adobe homes, rural land & ranches.

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Mad Antiquer Studios, LLC & Studio 808

Mad Antiquer Studios, LLC & Studio 808

Step back in time; antiques, vintage, pottery, Christmas, soap, vintage toys, vinyl records, snacks and soap refill stations. Studio 808 is a recording…

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Cabra Coffee

Cabra Coffee

Specialty coffee & tea; scratch made pastries, burritos and chai.

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96.9FM KMRD

96.9FM KMRD

Independent, noncommercial, freeform community radio. Tune in at 96.9 FM or listen online

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Upcoming Event

Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series

Every 4th Saturday Jan 24 - Nov 28 11am - 12:30 pm
Come hear the story of the Mother Road in a year long, monthly speaker series.
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