The Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway
has significant natural qualities that are visible from the Byway
including
five undisturbed vegetation life zones, geological formations,
and abundant wild life.
A black bear prowls the Sandia Mountains
Photo credit: J&K Hollingsworth
Garden of the Gods
Tilted sheets of sandstone and mudstone
Red Tail Hawk
One of 169 species of birds in the area
Madrid Coal
Location for both bituminous and anthracite coal
