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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
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.
The Mine Shaft Tavern and Cantina
Madrid's Historic Tavern with a deck overlooking town serving lunch & dinner with a full bar. Winner of the Santa Fe Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown!…
Talking Talons Thrift Store
Community goods are recycled, and sales support climate education, conservation, and leadership programs. Open Wednesday – Sunday.
San Marcos Cafe & Feed
Long established, well-reviewed country cafe serving Continental Cuisine and Classic New Mexico dishes. 8-2pm daily. Feed Store offers Pet supplies and…
96.9FM KMRD
Independent, noncommercial, freeform community radio. Tune in at 96.9 FM or listen online
Cerrillos Community Church
A Bible based Christian Fellowship. Visit our website CerrillosChurch.com for service times, places and to see ministries we support.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
Madrid Christmas Parade and Christmas Open House
Every full weekend December 5 through December 19, 2026The Madrid Christmas Parade along Hwy 14 is Saturday, Dec. 5 at 4PM. Madrid Christmas Open House highlights include activities and refreshments in many shops each weekend through Christmas.
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