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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.
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Paa-Ko Communities - Roger Cox Companies
A luxurious development in a setting of unsurpassed mountain beauty.
Sandia Peak Tramway
Ride the world's longest tramway 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
"Living with the Land" Free tours, lectures, workshops, demos. Interpretive Center.
Ghost Town Trading Post & Lodging
Talvera, Native American Jewelry & Pottery, Clothing. Lodging: full apartment w/private courtyard & parking. Satellite TV.
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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 »
Upcoming Event
Connections and Intersections
July 17-September 6, 2010"Connections and Intersections" a display of colorful handwoven tapestries by Donna Loraine Contractor. Opening reception with artist Saturday, July 17th, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Showing through September 6th.
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From Our Forum
- Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway's 10th Anniversary
- Advisable to get gas in ABQ or Santa Fe
- Call for Artists
- Take the HGTV Dream Home tour!
- Aspects of Clay opens studio co-op
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 »