Welcome to the Turquoise Trail
The perfect day trip linking Santa Fe and Albuquerque!
Venture off the freeway and onto the Turquoise Trail National Scenic Byway, and you'll see what we mean. The Scenic and Historic Area encompasses 15,000 square miles in the heart of central New Mexico, linking Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The drive is approximately 50 miles along Highway 14. Enjoy a breathtaking view from atop Sandia Crest, then drive back into history through the mining towns of Golden, Madrid, and Cerrillos, now coming alive with art, crafts, theater, music, museums and restaurants.
Featured Stops & Shops
Talking Talons Thrift Store
A thrift store with a mission: goods are recycled and sales help support educational wildlife and nature programs for youth and the community. Open Wednesday…
Santa Fe Skies RV Park
(North of Cerrillos/Lone Butte) Scenic • "Big Rigs" • Clubhouse • Propane • Laundry • Pets Welcome. East of gas/convenience at 14/599 light.
Casa Grande Trading Post, Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum & Petting Zoo
We mine and sell rare Cerrillos Turquoise. Gift Shop, Collectibles, old Bottles, Rocks and Minerals. Featured on Antiques Roadshow. "Come by & feed the…
96.9FM KMRD
Independent, noncommercial, freeform community radio. Tune in at 96.9 FM or listen online
Cerrillos Hills State Park
Hike, bike or horseback ride scenic trails. Visit historic mine pits. Programs offered year-round.
Cerrillos Community Church
A Bible based Christian Fellowship. Visit our website CerrillosChurch.com for service times, places and to see ministries we support.
Construction Alert
Details about roadway construction on NM 14Upcoming Event
CrawDaddy Blues Festival
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday May 18, 2025The Mine Shaft Tavern in Madrid holds its Annual CrawDaddy Blues Festival. Great lively Blues!
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