Albuquerque
International Balloon Fiesta - In October, the New
Mexico skies are painted as hundreds of balloons lift off from
Albuquerque's Balloon Fiesta Park for nine day. The beauty of
the mass ascension in the early mornings is a powerful and unforgetable
experience.
Albuquerque Biological
Park - At the Albuquerque Biological Park enjoy the Albuquerque
Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, and the Rio Grande Zoo.
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of
Commerce - The Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce is
one of the largest Hispanic chambers of commerce in the United States.
Albuquerque Museum -
Enjoy the Albuquerque Museum exhibits focusing on art, history and culture
of the Southwest.
Broken
Saddle Riding Company -
Enjoy horseback riding on scenic trails overlooking historic Cerrillos.
Center for Contemporary
Arts
Cerrillos Hills Historic
Park -
Hiking trails near historic mine shafts.
Hacienda
Dona Andrea de Santa Fe B&B - a wedding facility
in the Cerrillos Hills
Galisteo Inn -
A restaurant and inn located in the quaint village of Galisteo.
Gathering
of Nations Pow Wow - At North America's largest
annual pow wow enjoy arts and crafts show, Indian Trader's Market,
Miss Indian World contest, music, dance and native foods.
Historic Railway rides
Indian
Pueblo Cultural Center - The Indian Pueblo
Cultural center and museum in Albuquerque celebrates the heritage
of New Mexico's Pueblos along with a restaurant and shops with
online merchandising.
Madrid
Cultural Projects - Local cultural organization
Turquoise
Trail Association - This once booming coal mining town
south of Santa Fe is world famous for its Christmas displays. Madrid
was a ghost town until the early 70s when artists and craftspersons
turned it into a thriving art community.
Town
of Cerrillos History and Information
This village has been the site for many Hollywood movies.
The Historic Turquoise Trail
This national scenic byway travels through the old mining towns of Golden,
Madrid and Cerrillos, with spectacular views.
Cibola
National Forest
Near Heaven Lodging there is wonderful hiking and biking.
Java Junction - Coffee,
pastries, gifts, t-shirts, hats and bed and breakfast suite on the main street
in the heart of Madrid.
El Rancho de las Golondrinas - A
Spanish Colonial living history museum along the old Camino Real in La Cienega
outside Santa Fe.
Georgia O'Keeffe Museum - This
Santa Fe museum showcases a large collection of Georgia O'Keeffe's art.
GO Magazine - Travel magazine.
La Fiesta de Santa Fe - Official
Web page of the Santa Fe Fiesta Council, organizers of the fiesta, including
a history of the long-standing celebration. This is one of the top events in
Santa Fe. The others are the Annual Film Festival, Indian Market and Spanish
Market.
New Mexico Magazine -
What is happening in the state .
New
Mexico Mountain Bike Adventures -
Walking Tours, Bike Tours, Historical Tours.
New Mexico Tourism - Great places to visit in New Mexico.
Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Course -
This is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the southwest.
Wheelwright Museum of the American
Indian - A traditional Navajo hooghan was the inspiration
for the design of this Santa Fe museum featuring some of the best of Indian
art.
Museum of International Folk Art -
World reknown folk art museum.
Santa
Fe Botanical Gardens -
Hike on docent led trails in Ortiz mountain education preserve.
Santa Fe ski basin -
A great place for skiing in the winter, hiking in the summer, and seeing
the aspens change in the fall.
Sandia Peak-skiing -
See the world's longest tramway, enjoy mountain biking or just the
incredible view.
Site Santa Fe - a
contemporary arts museumSanta Fe - A Historical View
Santa Fe Children's
Museum - Kid friendly museum, featuring fun and engaging
hands-on changing exhibits in the arts and sciences.
Santa Fe Opera -
Founded in 1957, the company has presented more than 1,500 performances
of some 120 operas. Enjoy a tailgait dinner before the performance.
Santa Fe Indian Market -
The world's largest marketplace for Indian arts, hosted every August on
the plaza in Santa Fe.
Spanish Market -
The Spanish Colonial Arts Society's Annual Traditional Spanish Market
in Santa Fe celebrates the rich Hispanic culture of Northern New Mexico.
This is the oldest and largest exhibition of traditional colonial art
in the United States. Concurrently, you will find the Contemporary Hispanic
Market featuring Hispanic artists creating contemporary art.
Maxwell Museum of Anthropology -
The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico in
Albuquerque has outstanding archaeological, ethnological, archival, photo
and skeletal collections.
Zaplin Lampert Gallery - The gallery features
a superior collection of traditional New Mexican furniture, southwestern
weavings, and a select group of contemporary painters and sculptors.
Other Links of Interest
www.santafe.com - Santa
Fe New Mexico Online Magazine
Darlene McElroy -
Web design and packaging
Bruce McIntosh -
Photography and web design
Madrid
Casita Lodging - Bed and Breakfast in Madrid, New Mexico
