Stops Along The Turquoise Trail

Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

A Santa Fe County Open Space Preserve. Open for Docent led tours only. Visit the Santa Fe County website.
http://www.santafecountynm.gov/open_space_and_trails_program

Tags: Cerrillos, Entertainment/Recreation, Tours, Educational, Outdoor

Photos of Ortiz Mountains Educational Preserve

You might also like to visit

Madrid Old Coal Town Museum - Ghost Town Museum! See mining relics, movies & more! Step onto Engine 769 & ring its bell. Apr-Oct Daily 11-4:30. Winter hours - Sat/Sun.

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

Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo - We mine and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. Gift Shop, Minerals, Bottles and Collectibles. Featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come by & feed the Animals". Mine tours available by advance reservation.

Sandia Peak Tramway - Ride the Tramway - 2.7 miles rising to 10,378 feet with an 11,000 square mile panoramic view.

Mortenson Silver & Saddles - A full service saddle & custom silver shop with a full array of Cowboy Collectibles. Open Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm.

Beer Creek Brewing Co. - Brewpub & Pizzeria. Beautiful outdoor dining space. Brewing Traditional styles of beer. Takeout available for food as well as growler fills and cans of beer. Monday: 5 pm to 9 pm Tuesday – Sunday: 11:30 am to 9 pm

New Mexico Public Lands Information Center - One-stop resource for outdoor recreation on State & Federal lands; maps, guidebooks, permits, free information.

Broken Saddle Riding Co. - Ride the Cerrillos Hills State Park. Silver & Turquoise Mines. Missouri Fox Trotters, Tennessee Walkers. Walk, Trot, Canter or Gallup. Small groups/private rides.

Sandia Peak Ski Area - In winter enjoy Snowboarding and downhill skiing. Six lifts. Certified snow-sports school and rentals available. Open Mid-December thru Mid-March.

Cerrillos Hills State Park - Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.