Back roads often lead to great discoveries... Along the Turquoise Trail, s Cozy Lodging you can explore unique towns, offering restaurants, Venture off the shops, lodging, artists’ Michelle Stump One-of-a-Kind Restaurants s freeway and onto studio/galleries, museums the Turquoise Trail UMS and medical services USE National Scenic • M (911). Prehistoric peoples RIES S Byway, and you’ll see GALLE ANT AUR made their homes here. what we mean. This REST Spanish missionaries Scenic and Historic explored the area and James Ownby Area encompasses battles were fought over s Wildlife -the Rosy Finch 15,000 square miles this land. Outlaws and in the heart of central Confederate soldiers New Mexico, linking camped in the area. Albuquerque and coll And Kit Carson marched ectables Santa Fe. Enjoy a AR Navajo people along the Bike Trails s T•crafts jewelry Trail in their “Long Walk” breathtaking view to incarceration at Fort from atop Sandia Sumner. Crest, then drive back into history Scenic views, diverse through the mining towns of Golden, cultures, extensive s Sculpture Garden history and great outdoor Madrid and Cerrillos, opportunities continue to now alive with art, entice visitors to journey crafts, theater, music, down the beautiful museums, hiking and Turquoise Trail today . . . Sandia Peak Tram s restaurants.
Visit www.turquoisetrail.org/events HORS 2016 Events for a complete listing & more information EBA GOLF CK • HI RI KIN DIN G G May 14-15 madrid Crawdaddy Blues Festival, noon-dusk s Old Coal Town Museum • SK IING 30 memorial day Madrid annual baseball challenge, noon For more information about June 18-19 & 25-26 Santa Fe Studio Tour, 10am-6pm the Turquoise Trail, visit July 4 Madrid 4th of July Ballgame, 10am Madrid 4th of July Parade, noon www.turquoisetrail.org August 6 Cerrillos village History Tour, 10am-noon [email protected] 20 Cerrillos Town Yard sale, 9am-4pm Post Office Box 303 Sandia Park, NM 87047 27-28 Turquoise trail arts festival, 10am-4pm September 17 Fiesta de Cerrillos, 9am-4pm October 1-2 & 8-9 Madrid & Cerrillos Studio Tour, 10am-5pm 62 miles of adventure and interest December 3 Madrid Christmas Parade, 4pm Bruce McIntosh between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. 3-4 & 10-11 Madrid Christmas Open House s Cerrillos Church www.turquoisetrail.org
Sightseeing Along the Historic Turquoise Trail
Tijeras, Cedar Crest, Sandia Park, 9052. Ride up for a scenic view or take your the 1880’s. The miners supported the town’s San Antonito & Cibola National Forest mountain bike and explore 15 miles of trails. 21 saloons and four hotels. While it was once seriously considered for Tijeras is the gateway to the Turquoise Golden the capitol of New Mexico, today Cerrillos, Trail and the bustling mountain communities with its dirt streets, is a picturesque reminder along its path. Arrive via the Singing Road: Golden appeared suddenly in 1839 as of the Old West. There are several shops, a 1,300ft of roadway on Route 66 which uses the New Placers gold-mining town called El s Christmas in Madrid Sandia Crest - 10,678 ft s children’s park and the Cerrillos Turquoise rumble strips to play “America the Beautiful” Real de San Francisco de Paola. When some Mining Museum & Petting Zoo; plus hiking, for those obeying the speed limit. Stop at the years later the US post office arrived, there biking and horse trails in the State Park. The Sandia Ranger Station office for information were already other San Franciscos, and so town has been the setting for several motion and brochures and visit the Tijeras Pueblo they called this one Golden. It is home to the pictures. St Joseph Church has mass every Archaeological Site. (505) 281-3304 • www. Henderson Store, an historic Trading Post. San friendsoftijeraspueblo.org Francisco de Assis Church has Mass Saturday Sunday.(505) 471-1562 afternoons at 4:00 pm. (505) 471-1562. Cedar Crest is home to a diverse selection Cerrillos Hills State Park of shops to explore, restaurants to sample and Madrid wonderful lodging, including a convenient Located north of Cerrillos village, Cerrillos s Historic Mining Homes Madrid’s rich history, dating from the mid camping/RV park. Hills State Park is a day-use park with five 1800’s, has taken it from the discovery of coal, As you travel north you’ll see the Sandia miles of trails for hikers, mountain bikers and to a mining town, to today’s distinctive artist’s Mountains, which are part of the Cibola horseback riding offering spectacular views of community. Because of the unique geology National Forest, a scenic and recreational northern New Mexico as well as safe access to of the area, a phenomenon found in only two Sandia Ski Area s paradise full of outdoor activities including dozens of pre-1900 mines. Just 18 miles south other mines in the world, hard and soft coal bicycling, hiking, horseback riding, climbing of Santa Fe and 40 miles north of Albuquerque, were mined here with shafts as deep as 2500’. and skiing. This beautiful area is home to a Cerrillos Hills takes you back to a quieter time The area was booming in its heyday supplying diverse collection of animals and plants, and and wilder place. Park Office: 37 Main Street coal for the Santa Fe Railroad, local consumers birdwatchers come from around the world in Cerrillos, (505) 474-0196. Call or visit the s Cerrillos Petting Zoo and the US Government. The company town to witness the hawk and eagle migrations. websites for a schedule of events. became famous for its Fourth of July parade, Just outside of Sandia Park, along Hwy 536, www.nmparks.com and www.cerrilloshills.org lighted Christmas displays and minor league the road to Sandia Crest, you’ll find the baseball games in the first lighted stadium in Tinkertown Museum; a collection of one man’s Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve the west. When coal use declined the town fell life work that includes a handcarved animated A 1,350-acre Santa Fe County Open Space silent. It became a ghost town. miniature western town and a three-ring Preserve, open April-October by tour only. In the early 1970’s, artists and craftspeople circus. Follow the Byway, or “Crest Road”, Docent led hiking & lectures study birds, arrived. They converted old company stores Folk Art Museum s through the beautiful Cibola National Forest. plants, geology and the mining history of the and houses into quality shops and galleries During the drive you’ll see incredible vistas Ortiz Mountains. For the tour schedule and
and services. Madrid has an original tavern Paul Olsen and pass through five different life zones. more information, visit the Santa Fe County & soda fountain, the Madrid Old Coal Town s website www.santafecountynm.gov/public_ Wild Hogs Movie Set, Madrid Museum and in the summer there are Sandia Crest works/open_space_and_trails_program festivals and concerts at the Historic ballpark. Sandia Crest is the “High Point on the The Fourth of July parade and Christmas Turquoise Trail”. The magnificent summit of celebrations (weekends in December) have San Marcos/Lone Butte Area the Sandia Mountain has an elevation of 10,678’. been revived by Madrid’s current residents. Located on a high llano (plateau), this The view from the observation deck is awe- area was once a major center for farming inspiring. Information and refreshments are and pottery making in the upper Rio Grande available. Venture into the Sandia Mountain Cerrillos Horseback riding s valley, but was abandoned after the 1680 Wilderness to hike through aspen glades The area turquoise and lead deposits Pueblo Revolt. It is now mostly residential. and across flowering meadows on a well- were critical to the jewelry and pottery A gas station, restaurant, and other services s Cerrillos Hills State Park marked trail system. From mid November making of the prehistoric Indians and these are here. A side trip on Hwy 45 leads you through March three species of Rosy Finch call mines influenced Spanish settlement. The past 2 private New Mexico movie ranches Sandia Crest home, making the area an ideal Cerrillos mining district from 900ad is where over 100 movies were made. destination for bird-watchers. For an exciting one of the oldest and most marked of the As you drive on, look at the open range ride up or down the mountain to Albuquerque, Old Spanish Mineral Developments in the in the direction of the Sangre de Cristo take the Sandia Peak Tramway, the longest Southwest. In fact, turquoise mined here Mountains, you may see antelope. jig-back tram in the world. The full-service found it’s way by trade routes to Mexico & Sandia Peak Ski Area & Chairlift Ride provides Central America. Cerrillos was full of hearty Thanks for Visiting the Turquoise Trail! access to the mountain and offers year-round miners who extracted gold, silver, lead, zinc 4 Unique Cerrillos Turquoise s recreation. Call for information: (505) 242- and turquoise from area mines at its peak in 4 LIFT OPEN FOR MAP s Art Galleries abound New Mexico Mileage SANTA FE Hwy 14 & NM 536 = 67 miles, 107.8K Exit 278 A 61 HWY 14 = 54 miles, 86.9k 599 60 Cedar Crest - Sandia Park = 6m/10k Exit 276 A 58 59 Sandia Park - Golden = 15m/24k Rancho Viejo Golden - Madrid = 11m/18k The Scenic Route Top 57 From Albuquerque Madrid - Cerrillos = 3m/5k Camping/RV of the to Santa Fe Cerrillos - Santa Fe = 19m/31k Trail Vista del Monte NM 536 = 13 miles, 20.9k Entertainment/Recreation
La Cienega Gallery Exit 271 Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks 54 55 San Marcos/ National Monument La Bajada 45 Lone Butte Lodging Visitor Center 53 Indian Service 44 Rte 92 56 Museum Waldo Canyon Rd Cerrillos Hills Exit 267 State Park 42 52 Restaurant/Food Madrid detail 57 GALISTEO Oscar Huber 51 55A Memorial Ballpark 16 Real Estate 3 miles to I-25 45 Cerrillos CERRILLOS Cochiti 55 44 Services 22 Exit 264 46-50 43 Shopping Santo Domingo MADRID Exit 259 Ortiz 23-43 Mountains Historic Church 42 22/57 A 40 41 Gas Station 39 38 Bernalillo Sandia Man Cave Public Restroom 37 Exit 242 165 35 36 unimproved/ Hiking Opportunities seasonal road 34 GOLDEN 22 32 33 SANDIA CREST 10,678 ft. 344 16 28 29 18 31 19 21 San Pedro 27 30 Mountains Firehouse Lane Tramway 536 26 Exit 234 17 SAN ANTONITO 23 TramwayBlvd. 15 25 SANDIA PARK newmexicodaytrip.com 14 Sandia Mountains Frost Road 20 Cibola National Forest 11 Snowline 13 Road 12 CEDAR CREST 87059 87047 Tijeras SAndia Park 5-10 Exit 175 1 The church - an art sanctuary 15 TINKERTOWN MUSEUM Art incubator space housed in a 19th century TripAdvisor names Tinkertown as a top ten ALBUQUERQUE I-40 church, located in the village of El Cedro, focusing small museum in the USA. Open 9-6, April-Nov. Exit 167 Exit 175 on recycled art and lifestyle. (505) 870-0470 1st. (505) 281-5233 • 121 Sandia Crest Rd. I-40 66 333 [email protected] www.tinkertown.com EDGEWOOD 66 2 Sandia Ranger Station SANDIA CREST HOUSE 66 Exit 170 & VISITOR CENTER 16 TWO MILE HIGH GIFT SHOP A welcome center to help make the most of your Airport/Sunport Singing TIJERAS Elevation 10,678 ft. Enjoy breathtaking Exit 221 Road travels. Complete with maps, area information, views, eclectic gifts and light dining. 2-4 restrooms, travel, & road conditions. (505) 243-0605 • www.sandiacresthouse.com (505) 281-3304 337 17 SANDIA PEAK TRAMWAY 1 3 TIJERAS PUEBLO ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE Ride the tramway 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 “Living with the Land” Tours, lectures, feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view. workshops, demos. Museum. (505) 281-3304 (505) 856-7325 • www.sandiapeak.com www.friendsoftijeraspueblo.org The Hollar CONLEY STUDIO POTTERY & FRIENDS 29 42 87508 4 Creative Award Concepts, INC. 18 SANDIA PEAK SKI AREA Southern Comfort Cuisine. Largest Stoneware pottery by Lisa Conley. San Marcos/Lone Butte Screen Printing, Sublimation, Vinyl Mid December-Mid March downhill skiing Outdoor Patio in Madrid. Thirteen Draft Beers. Gallery includes over 40 regional artists and Cutting, Rhinestones for T-Shirts, Tiles, & snowboarding, including 5 lifts, rentals, Open Every Day 11-9. (505) 471-4821 craftsmen. Fine Gifts & Local Indian Jewelry. Mugs & Promotional Products for Schools & snow-sports school and cafe. (505) 242-9052 [email protected] • www.TheHollar.com Open Daily. (505) 438-0782 (505) 473-4945 53 Mortenson Silver & Saddles Organizations. Small Quantities, Fast Turn. www.sandiapeak.com A Full Service Saddle & Custom Silver (505) 286-8482 • [email protected] 30 THE MINE SHAFT TAVERN 43 WEASEL & Fitz Shop w/ an array of Cowboy Collectibles. Mon- www.creativeawardconcepts.com 19 SANDIA PEAK SUMMER CHAIRLIFT Historical Landmark! Great Music & NM Recycled and found-object art with a Fri 8-4. (505) 424-9330 Scenic summer chairlift rides, lift accessed Cuisine, Outdoor Deck. 17 Local Brews on Tap! touch of whimsey. (505) 474-4893 www.silverandsaddles.com mountain biking and rentals. Weekends & Lunch & Dinner (505) 473-0743 www.weaselandfitz.com Cedar Crest 87008 holidays, July - Labor Day in September. www.TheMineShaftTavern.com 54 Rancho Gallina Inn & ECO-RETREAT (505) 242-9052 • www.sandiapeak.com Rustic elegance at award-winning eco-ranch 31 Madrid OLD COAL Town MUSEUM 87010 with cedar soaking tub, farm fresh breakfasts, 5 JUST TOO CUTE Ghost Town Museum! See mining relics, Cerrillos great hiking/biking access (505) 438-1871 Clothing, Jewelry, Candles, Gifts, Home 20 Hollywick Farms Visit a working alpaca farm. Alpaca fashions movies & more! Step onto Engine 769 & ring [email protected] Decor, Local Artisans, Cards... & more! Open and accessories. Call to schedule a free tour. its bell. April-Oct Daily 11-4:30, Winter Sat/Sun www.ranchogallina.com Monday-Saturday 10-5 (505) 281-3452 (505) 473-0743 • www.MOCTM.com 44 ASTRONOMY ADVENTURES (505) 286-1172 • www.hollywickfarms.com Come explore the celestial jewels and wonder found in New Mexico’s night sky. Telescopes 55 SAN MARCOS CAFE & Feed 6 TALKING TALONS THRIFT STORE 32 HEAVEN BOUTIQUE Long established, well-reviewed country A thrift store with a mission: goods are 21 EAST MOUNTAIN CENTRE FOR THEATRE Beautiful & Romantic Clothing, Jewelry, provided. By Appointment. (505) 577-7141 Offering quality theatrical performances cafe in the European tradition. 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County website. pottery tradition. Call ahead. (505) 428-0668 augmenting career and leadership skills. GOLDEN 87047 (505) 424-7877 • www.colorlightarts.com www.santafecountynm.gov/public_works/ [email protected] • TierraSagradaPottery.com (505) 281-1133 • www.talkingtalons.com open_space_and_trails_program 34 JAVA JUNCTION B&B 22 HENDERSON STORE 2nd floor suite avail. nightly with private 8 George’s Consignments Family owned and operated since 1918. bath, full kitchen, Dish, Wi-Fi, a/c, deck & breakfast. 46 KLUDGIT SOUND TOP OF THE TRAIL 87508 Quality consignments arrive daily: Henderson’s carries high quality, competitively (505) 438-2772 • www.java-junction.com Audio recording services. Since 1977. Live household, decor, furniture, jewelry, antiques, priced Native American arts and crafts. Band Recordings. Historic 1800s stone building gifts. Come see our unique items. 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