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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

Jezebel Gallery

Jezebel Gallery

Tour Jezebel's Studio & Gallery on the Boardwalk. Organic forms as Modern Art, Craft and Furnishings.

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Java Junction Lodging

Java Junction Lodging

Our 2nd floor suite available nightly with private bath, full kitchen, Roku TV, Wi-Fi, a/c and balcony.

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The Mine Shaft Tavern and Cantina

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!…

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Lost Highway Art Gallery

Lost Highway Art Gallery

Lost Highway Art Gallery: Contemporary Art focused on the American West.

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Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo

Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo

We mine and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. Gift Shop, Collectibles, old Bottles, Rocks and Minerals. Featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come by & feed the…

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96.9FM KMRD

96.9FM KMRD

Independent, noncommercial, freeform community radio. Tune in at 96.9 FM or listen online

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Upcoming Event

Turquoise Trail Studio Tour

Weekends: Sept. 19-20 & Sept 26-27, 2026
Explore a marketplace of painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelers, and more on the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour.


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