Central New Mexico
Long known as Santo Domingo Pueblo, but more commonly called Kewa Pueblo, this conservative, non-gaming community, poised halfway between Albuquerque and…
Must-see attractions in Central New Mexico
Albuquerque
Both these traditional agricultural areas near the Rio Grande are characterized by open spaces, small ranches, farms, and acequias (irrigation ditches…
Santa Fe Region
Tucked inconspicuously below the High Road, just west of the junction of Hwy 76 and Hwy 75, Picuris Pueblo was once among the largest and most powerful…
Santa Fe Region
Thanks perhaps to its isolated location (or inspirational geology), Nambé Pueblo has long been a spiritual center for the Tewa-speaking tribes, a…
Santa Fe Region
Santa Clara Pueblo itself, just a mile southwest of Española along Hwy 30, springs to life in summer for the Harvest and Blue Corn Dances on Santa Clara…
Albuquerque
When Spanish colonists established this village in 1710, Tewa Indians had already been growing crops here for a thousand years. These days, the hills…
Santa Fe
This Hispanic cultural center hosts art exhibitions, theater performances, classes, lectures and, most interestingly, a winter market (www…
Santa Fe Region
The site of a 15th-century 700-room pueblo, Poshuouinge (Village above the Muddy River) today is little more than prairie dog burrows and earthen mounds…
Central New Mexico
Isleta Pueblo is best known for its church. Built in 1613, the San Augustin Mission has been in constant use since 1692. A few plaza shops sell local…
Central New Mexico
About 13 miles north of Albuquerque, this pueblo was established around 1300 AD. Thanks to the wealth it has generated from Sandia Casino, it has…
Santa Fe
Interspersed with art installations, these small gardens at Museum Hill are currently made up of two sections: the landscaped area, where you'll find some…
Santa Fe Region
As you drive through Embudo, your eye will inevitably be caught by the array of ancient gas pumps and Route 66 paraphernalia outside Classical Gas. What’s…
Casa Grande Trading Post & Petting Zoo
Central New Mexico
Inside this roadside trading post, five rooms comprise a turquoise mining museum, which is packed tight with Chinese art, pioneer-era tools, prehistoric…
Santa Fe
Billing itself as the oldest house in the United States, this two-room adobe building is said to date – in a much altered form – from c 1646. While…
Santa Fe
Sure to be a hit with younger kids, who will get a kick out of spotting live scorpions, tarantulas and other creepy-crawlies (some of which you can touch)…
Central New Mexico
The community of Eagle Nest sits at the edge of a 2400-acre lake that’s filled with pike. Motorboat rentals are available at Eagle Nest Marina. You can…
Santa Fe Region
Built in 1928 to serve as the dining hall for the local boys' school, Fuller Lodge, alongside the historical museum, was purchased by the US government…
Santa Fe Region
Muslims worship at this adobe mosque that welcomes visitors. From Hwy 84, take Hwy 554 (southeast of Abiquiú) towards El Rito, cross the Rio Chama, take…
Albuquerque
This winery in the Los Ranchos area of the North Valley often serves as a wedding venue. At any other time, you can drop in for a $10 wine tasting. Check…
Santa Fe Region
Surrounded by red rock and high-desert terrain, Abiquiú Lake & Dam is a beautiful swimming spot. Facilities are managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers…
Santa Fe
Up the road to the ski area, this small park is a popular spot for hiking, camping ($10 to $14) and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter…
Santa Fe Region
The ruined stone pueblo at Jemez Historic Site dates back 500 years; it was originally known as Giusewa. The remains of the San José de los Jemez Mission…
Santa Fe Region
Stop in at Ponderosa Valley Winery for a glass or bottle of late-harvest Riesling or Pinot Noir. Free tastings.
Santa Fe Region
Nine miles north of Santa Fe along Hwy 84/285 is Tesuque Pueblo, whose members played an important role in the Pueblo Revolt of 1680, and later suffered…
Central New Mexico
Although the conservative San Felipe Pueblo does not encourage visitors for most of the year, outsiders are welcome at the spectacular San Felipe Feast…
Santa Fe Region
Generally not open to the public, this Buddhist monastery holds once-a-month weekend retreats ($100).
