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Welcome to the Turquoise Trail

Back roads often lead to great discoveries

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. 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.

Interactive Map of Stops & Shops

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

Cowgirl Red

Cowgirl Red

Vintage Western! Fine Art, Antiques, & Collectibles, Indian Jewelry, Cerrillos Turquoise. Over 400 pair Vintage & New Cowboy Boots!

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Mostly Madrid

Mostly Madrid

Featuring the jewelry and art of the Santo Domingo Pueblo, Navajo and local artisans.

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The Watermelon Gallery

The Watermelon Gallery

Fine Art Gallery showing Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Photography, Sculptures, Bronzes, Miniatures, Etchings, Charcoal and Pencil drawings.

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Agave Broadband

Agave Broadband

Agave Broadband is dedicated to bringing affordable high speed to rural areas of New Mexico.

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Ortiz Mountain Gallery & Aline Fourier Studio

Ortiz Mountain Gallery & Aline Fourier Studio

Fine Art Gallery featuring the art of Aline Fourier & other New Mexico artists. Working studio nestled in the Ortiz Mountains.

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Cindy Sheff, Realtor

Cindy Sheff, Realtor

A resident of historic Madrid. I specialize in real estate sales along the Turquoise Trail.

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Upcoming Event

Cerrillos History Walk

August 19, 2012
Join the Cerrillos Historical Society for a friendly, easy going group walk through Cerrillos, with stops at the towns' main features & houses. 17 houses in the village are plaqued with early Cerrillos history. Time: 10 am - noon. Meet at First & Main Street. http://www.CerrillosNewMexico.com
For more information, call Todd Brown (505) 438-3008.
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National Scenic Byway

On June 15, 2000 the Turquoise Trail received designation as a National Scenic Byway from the The National Scenic Byways Program after completing a comprehensive corridor management plan.

The plan is available for review here »

Our Connections

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