Events Along The Turquoise Trail

The following list of events are occurring along The Turquoise Trail. Please use the contact information provided for each if you have additional questions. If you would like to have your Turquoise Trail event included in the list below, please contact Patricia Brown by phone (505) 438-3008 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Cerrillos Hills State Park Events

Visit the Park's website to see all their upcoming events

Mine Shaft Tavern Events

Visit the Tavern's website to see all their upcoming events

KMRD 96.9 FM Madrid Community Radio

Everyday between Jan 1 - Dec 31
Listeners in Madrid, Cerrillos and the surrounding area can tune their radio dials to 96.9 FM to hear the station. If you’re outside of our broadcast range, simply visit our Listen page to tune-in online. KMRD broadcasts 64 live programs every week, curated and hosted by more than 70 DJs from the Madrid, Cerrillos, and 87010 community. KMRD is volunteer-run and supported by you, our listeners.

http://kmrd.fm or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Studio Request Line (505) 473-9696

Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series

Every 4th Saturday Jan 24 - Nov 28 11am - 12:30 pm
Come hear the story of the Mother Road in a year long, monthly speaker series. Each speaker has a different perspective on our shared history. Sponsored by the ABQ Historical Society, East Mountain Historical Society, Historic ABQ Inc., and Los Ranchos Historical Society.

Route 66 Centennial Speaker Series
East Mountain Public Library
487 NM-333, Tijeras, NM 87059
Every 4th Saturday at 11am-12:30pm

Jan 24 Rerouting Route 66 through New Mexico
Feb 28 North Fourth Street - ABQ's original Route 66
Mar 28 Route 66 New Mexico in Pictures
Apr 25 Chinese Merchants of ABQ's Route 66
May 23 New Mexican life along the mother road in Los Ranchos
Jun 27 Route 66 Connected: A photo-ethnographic exploration of contemporary Route 66 in New Mexico
Jul 25 The Italian's Pathway to Prosperity on ABQ's Route 66
Aug 22 The Civil War on Route 66
Sep 26 Motels on Route 66/Central Ave in Albuquerque
Oct 24 Tijeras Canyon: 5 Miles of Road & Hundreds of Stories
Nov 28 The KiMo Theatre: Fact and Folklore

East Mountain Historical Society UPCOMING EVENTS
https://eastmountainhistory.org/eventsEast Mountain History Events

Cerrillos Amigo’s ~ Art in the Park & Annual Pack Burro Race

Saturday, May 2, 2026
Amigos’ Art in the Park and annual Turquoise Trail Pack Burro Race - Join us in the village of Cerrillos for a fun day featuring local art vendors, live music and bake sale combined with the annual Turquoise Trail pack burro race. Enjoy a presentation by the New Mexico Wildlife Center. Held along with the annual Pack Burro Race. Support our annual fundraiser for the Park. The artists are set up on the grounds of the State Park visitor center from 9am-3pm.

The Pack Burro Race with 60 teams will start at 10am on First Street. Racers and their burros run a 3 or 6 mile course in the state park. This is a timed event with an awards ceremony afterwards.

For more information on the pack burro race - https://www.nmpackburros.com/

CrawDaddy Blues Festival

Saturday, May 16-17, 2026
Mine Shaft Tavern is pleased to announce that we will be hosting the Annual CrawDaddy Blues Fest. The event will be held May 16 and May 17. Gates open at noon. Great live music featuring 21 bands. Fresh Boiled Crawfish & Cajun specialties!

Tickets will also be available at The Mine Shaft Tavern. More information at
http://www.CrawDaddyBluesFest.com
Parking & a shuttle will be available on the north end of town.

The Mine Shaft Tavern
Madrid, NM 87010
(505)473-0743
TheMineShaftTavern.com


Memorial Day Softball Game

Monday, May 25, 2024
CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY at the Oscar Huber Memorial Ballpark in Madrid, New Mexico. The annual softball game between the Madrid Miners and the East Mountain Rif Raf begins at noon. There were be Frito pies, soft drinks & peanuts for sale at the refreshment stand. COME AND CHEER ON THE MADRID MINERS AND HAVE A GOOD TIME.

Game starts promptly at 12:00 PM
Free Parking

Madrid 4th of July Parade

July 4th at noon
Hometown 4th of July parade down Main Street in Madrid, New Mexico.

Cerrillos History Hike

Saturday, July 26, 2026
Todd Brown from the Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum and member of the Cerrillos Historical Society will lead a guided walk through the town of Cerrillos on Saturday, July 26th from 10-noon. Discover the many layers of history from the prehistoric to the 21st century. Meet at First & Main Street. Bring a hat, water and walking shoes.

For more information Todd Brown (505) 438-3008
Visit http://www.cerrillosnewmexico.com


Turquoise Trail Studio Tour

Weekends: Sept. 19-20 & Sept 26-27, 2026
Join us for the Turquoise Trail Studio Tour on September 19-20 & September 26-27, where world-class art meets rugged adventure along the stunning Scenic Byway of the Turquoise Trail. This unique event invites you to explore historic mining towns and breathtaking landscapes while visiting talented artists in their natural habitats.

Discover a vibrant marketplace featuring painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, glass artists, jewelers, and more. Launched in 2021 as a response to the Covid shutdown, this tour revitalizes the connection between artists and the community, celebrating the spirit and beauty of Northern New Mexico that has inspired generations, including renowned figures like Georgia O’Keeffe and Allan Houser.

The Turquoise Trail Association, formed in 2005, has helped preserve this artistic legacy, rooted in the traditions of the Native American artists of the San Marcos Pueblo. Experience the cerulean skies, red rock formations, and the rich cultural heritage that make this region a haven for creativity.

During the last two weekends of September, visit artists from Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Madrid, and Cedar Crest as they open their studio and gallery doors. Engage with them, observe live demonstrations, and collect a diverse array of eclectic artwork. Don’t miss this opportunity for an unforgettable adventure filled with art and inspiration!

Artists from Santa Fe, Cerrillos, Madrid, and Cedar Crest will have their studio and gallery doors open for your visit. Come see our beautiful landscape, meet the artists, observe demos, and collect our diverse and eclectic artwork. This is a studio tour of adventure!

For more information visit https://www.turquoisetrailstudiotour.com



Cerrillos Town Wide Yard Sale

Saturday. Oct 3, 2026
Annual town-wide yard sale from 9-3pm.
Antiques, Collectibles, household, tools and what-not on all streets in town. Set up for residents only. Information on Cerrillos, New Mexico http://www.CerrillosNewMexico.com

Madrid Christmas Parade and Christmas Open House

Every full weekend December 5 through December 19, 2026
"This year Madrid is turning up the lights." The holiday events begin at 4PM, Saturday, December 7th, with the famous Christmas Parade. There is overflow parking at the ballpark with shuttle rides including stagecoach rides certain days. After the parade numerous shops will stay open until 7PM every Saturday evening. A QR Code will be available at http://visitmadridnm.com to install a GPS guided walking tour by store introduction and tag lines. The events continue Sunday, December 6th, with live music produced by Joe West and Lori Ottino and special guests. The music events will continue three more weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) through December 19th and there will also be ornament making workshops for children. Entertainment 'on the streets' will include New Mexico favorite bands, The Clan Tinker Circus, and Cati Lord Carolers. All this will take place with beautiful new Christmas lights throughout the village. For a full schedule go to https://visitmadridnm.com.