Must-see shopping in Central New Mexico

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    Santa Fe Farmers Market

    Santa Fe

    Local produce, much of it heirloom and organic, is on sale at this spacious indoor-outdoor market, alongside homemade goodies, inexpensive food, natural…

  • Keshi

    Santa Fe

    If you don't have the opportunity to visit the Zuni Pueblo, you'll at least want to visit this exquisite gallery. Specializing in Zuni fetishes (tiny…

  • Centinela Traditional Arts

    Santa Fe Region

    This part-studio, part-cooperative gallery is run by seventh-generation weaver Irvin Trujillo and his wife Lisa. Irvin's work is displayed at the…

  • Blue Rain

    Santa Fe

    This large space in the Railyard district is the top gallery in town representing contemporary Native American and regional artists. There are generally…

  • Travel Bug

    Santa Fe

    One of the largest selections of travel books and maps you'll ever find; you can even print topo maps on demand, on waterproof paper. Local travelers,…

  • Steppin' Out

    Taos

    The staff is fantastic at this shoe store and women's clothing boutique, where there always seems to be a sale on a wide selection of its fashionable…

  • Santa Fe Flea Market

    Santa Fe Region

    Formerly the Tesuque Flea Market, the vendors at this outdoor market sell everything from high-quality rugs, turquoise jewelry and clothing to the best…

  • Oviedo Gallery

    Santa Fe Region

    The Oviedo family has been carving native woods since 1739. Today the Oviedo Gallery, which features the carvings, is housed in the centuries-old family…

  • Nambé Foundry Outlet

    Santa Fe

    Nambéware, a unique metal alloy that looks like silver without containing silver, lead or pewter, was developed near Nambé, north of Santa Fe, in 1951…

  • Morning Star Gallery

    Santa Fe

    This stunning gallery focuses on historic Plains Indian ephemera, with weavings, jewelry, beadwork, kachina dolls and even original ledger drawings just…

  • Rift Gallery

    Santa Fe Region

    Just up the road from the Blue Heron Brewing Co, this gallery showcases the work of Betsy Williams, a potter specializing in the Japanese Karatsu…

  • Nedra Matteucci Galleries

    Santa Fe

    Works by the Taos Society of Artists are on display at this top gallery, which shows the best work of Joseph Henry Sharp, Ernest Blumenschein and the rest…

  • Milagro Herbs

    Santa Fe

    Created by ethnobotanist Tomas Enos, Milagro Herbs' organic herb-based salves, essential oils, soaps and tinctures have acquired something of a cult…

  • Bien Mur Indian Market

    Central New Mexico

    This Native American–owned trading post sells crafts and souvenirs from all the region’s Native peoples. While it doesn't compare to buying directly from…

  • Sabinita López Ortiz shop

    Santa Fe Region

    Tiny Córdova is best known for its unpainted, austere santos (saint) carvings created by local masters such as George López, Jose Delores López and…

  • Seret & Sons

    Santa Fe

    Feel like you've stepped into an Asian or Arabian bazaar at this warehouse-like emporium of art and sculpture, overflowing with gorgeous Afghan rugs,…

  • Taos Drums

    Taos

    Touted as the world's largest selection of Native American drums, just south of town. All are handmade by masters from Taos Pueblo and covered with real…

  • Jackalope

    Santa Fe

    Essential pieces of Southwest decor – albeit largely imported from Mexico – can all be yours at this sprawling shop. Start with a cow skull like the ones…

  • El Rincón Trading Post

    Taos

    This shop dates back to the arrival of German trader Ralph Meyers in 1909. Even if you're not looking to buy anything, step into the dusty museum-like…

  • Seconds Ecostore

    Taos

    The pick of several artsy little boutiques in the John Dunn Shops, just north of the Plaza, this quirky store sells all kinds of cool recycled gifts, from…

  • Nathalie

    Santa Fe

    Come to this welcoming store for exquisite cowboy and cowgirl gear, including gemstone-studded gun holsters, handmade leather, denim couture and lingerie…

  • Kowboyz

    Santa Fe

    Secondhand shop selling everything you need to cowboy up. Shirts are a great deal; the amazing selection of boots, however, demands top dollar. Movie…

  • Adobe Gallery

    Santa Fe

    This gallery specializes in exquisite 20th-century ceramic pieces from the pueblo pottery renaissance, and also sells rugs, kachinas and other artifacts…

  • Shiprock

    Santa Fe

    In a 2nd-floor loft at the northeast corner of the Plaza, Shiprock has an extraordinary collection of Navajo rugs. Run by a fifth-generation Native…

  • Gerald Peters Gallery

    Santa Fe

    Owned by a local restaurant and real-estate tycoon, this gallery, two blocks from Canyon Rd, carries fine art by Southwestern masters including Nicolai…

  • Santisima

    Albuquerque

    Interesting folk-art gallery selling Day of the Dead artifacts and images, some imported from Mexico and some quirky variations by artists including owner…

  • Economos/Hampton Galleries

    Santa Fe

    Museums come here to purchase superlative ancient Native American art, pre-Columbian Mexican pieces and much, much more, crammed onto two huge floors…

  • Weasel and Fitz

    Central New Mexico

    Quirky sculptures and ornaments made from recycled household items; look especially for the customized vintage plates, featuring portraits transmogrified…

  • Garcia Street Books

    Santa Fe

    Scavengers are rewarded with excellent bargains as well as the town's best selection of art books, and rarities like the woodblock prints of Willard Clark.

  • Marc Navarro Gallery

    Santa Fe

    Collectors come here to find antique Spanish and Mexican silver jewelry, including pieces studded with onyx and amethysts, as well as contemporary pieces.

  • Op Cit Books

    Taos

    Taos' best bookstore carries a fine stock of regional fiction and nonfiction, plus maps and guides, and the friendly staff is always happy to advise.

  • LewAllen Galleries

    Santa Fe

    The most prominent modern contemporary art gallery in town, occupying three stories in the Railyard district, LewAllen also shows modernist masters.

  • Range West

    Central New Mexico

    Shoplifters be warned: these elegant water fountains, carved from monolithic granite chunks, are not the easiest items in the world to carry.

  • Stephen Kilborn's Studio

    Santa Fe Region

    The whimsically painted Southwestern-style pottery here puts the 'fun' into functional; sometimes there are great deals on 'factory' seconds.

  • High Road Art Gallery

    Santa Fe Region

    This cooperative art gallery displays a huge range of work by regional artists, from potters and painters to quilters and metalworkers.

  • Taos Mountain Outfitters

    Taos

    Huge store on the Plaza, selling or renting everything you need to get out and play. The helpful staff can supply hiking info and maps.

  • TAI Modern

    Santa Fe

    Featuring fine bamboo crafts by Japanese masters, along with work by Japanese photographers and textile arts from around the world.

  • Cordovas Handweaving Workshop

    Santa Fe Region

    Watch Harry, a friendly fourth-generation weaver, at work, in between browsing his beautiful blankets, placemats and rugs.

  • Collected Works

    Santa Fe

    Large bookstore close to the Plaza, with a good selection of regional fiction and nonfiction and a spacious coffee bar.

  • Silver Sun

    Albuquerque

    A reputable Old Town store specializing in natural American turquoise – stones as well as finished jewelry.

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