Stops & Shops
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

Trail Rider Pizza
Proudly Celebrating 18 + years. East Mountain Strong. Gourmet Pizzas! Slices, Subs, Salads, Homemade desserts. Beer & Wine. Gluten Free, Vegan. Dine in…

Talking Talons Youth Leadership
To elevate youth and the community to become effective advocates and ethical stewards of themselves, wildlife, and the environment.
Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site
Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.

Enchanted Soul Art / Creatives’ Gallery & Shop
New Veteran Owned Art Gallery on Turquoise Trail. Group Exhibit of New Mexican & Native Art only. Small / Local Shop - for unique gifts, art supplies,…
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…

Museum of Encaustic Art
Features over 100 works in encaustic wax, fastest growing medium in the nation. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11-4pm. Closed January. Appt only February/March.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
CrawDaddy Blues Festival
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday May 18, 2025The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid holds its Annual CrawDaddy Blues Festival. Great lively Blues!
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