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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

Mad Reefer Dispensary

Mad Reefer Dispensary

Boutique dispensary with Madrid Grown cannabis. We sell medical, edibles, vapes, pre rolls and many fun items.

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Cerrillos Community Church

Cerrillos Community Church

A Bible based Christian Fellowship. Visit our website CerrillosChurch.com for service times, places and to see ministries we support.

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Ghost Town Trading Post

Ghost Town Trading Post

Unique Collection of SW Turquoise, Gaspeite, Sugilite, Larimar, Coral, etc. Navajo and Pueblo made. Clothing and Gifts.

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Origami in the Garden

Origami in the Garden

Private sculpture garden of artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. Artworks rotate annually on this outdoor walking trail. Open seasonally.

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Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site

Tijeras Pueblo Archaeological Site

Museum, self-guided interpretive trail, site tours, native garden, lectures, workshops, classroom visits, and presentations to community groups and schools.

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Cabra Coffee

Cabra Coffee

Specialty coffee & tea; scratch made pastries, burritos and chai.

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Upcoming Event

KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio

Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31
Independent, non-commercial, listener-supported, volunteer-run, freeform, community radio from Madrid, NM!
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