Official Santa Fe Visitors Guide 2024 by Visit Santa Fe

OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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Annual Events & Markets

Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes

Family Activities

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PATRICIA A. GRIFFIN

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Table of Contents

UNCOVER YOUR DIFFERENT

Playful guidance on what to pack and the lingo to master for a great visit to The City Different!

Plan 30

Santa Fe by the Seasons

Get Santa Fe Ready!

Top 16 Must Dos

Santa Fe Margarita Trail & Other Self-Guided Foodie Tours & Trails

Annual Events & Markets

Family Activities

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Day Trips from Santa Fe

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Weddings

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Meetings in Santa Fe

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Tips on Getting Here

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Calendar of Events

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New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary

WHAT’S SPECIAL IN 2024? | 10 2024 has arrived with new to-dos to share, including the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary.

Lodging Guide

Explore 8

Welcome to Santa Fe

What’s Special about Santa Fe in 2024?

Accolades

Culture of The City Different

Historic District Map of Santa Fe

Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes

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Map of Northern New Mexico 100th Burning of Zozobra

Discover

UNESCO Creative & Sister Cities

Día de los Muertos

100th Burning of Zozobra

History

Top 6 Neighborhoods of Santa Fe

Visual Arts

Performing Arts

Flamenco

Cuisine

Outdoor Adventures

Spa & Wellness

Shopping & the Santa Fe Marketplace

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CULTURE OF THE CITY DIFFERENT | 18 Immerse yourself in a culture born of many influences, beginning in 1050 when Natives established permanent communities on land that is now Santa Fe’s Plaza and downtown.

20th International Folk Art Market

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ANNUAL EVENTS & MARKETS | 78 Plan your visit during one of many unique events! /CityofSantaFe

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MUST DOS

The Official Santa Fe Visitors Guide is provided as a service by TOURISM Santa Fe 201 W. Marcy Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 800.777.2489 VisitSantaFe.com

MAYOR Alan Webber

MAYOR PRO TEMPORE Signe l. Lindell

CITY COUNCIL Jamie Cassutt, Alma Castro, Amanda Chavez, Pilar Faulkner, Lee Garcia, Michael J. Garcia, Signe I. Lindell, Carol Romero-Wirth

CITY MANAGER John Blair

OCCUPANCY TAX ADVISORY BOARD Rik Blyth (Chairman), Lutz Arnhold, Bonnie Bennett, Carlos Medina, Ray Sandoval

TOURISM SANTA FE Randy Randall, Executive Director David Carr, Director of Sales Ryan Dodge, Program and Events Manager Jordan Guenther, Director of Marketing Melanie Moore, Operations Manager

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Welcome

DISCOVER THE UNIQUENESS OF Dear Visitor,

The City Different

Welcome to Santa Fe! You’ll find this resource of great help in planning your stay. But caution: You’ll quickly learn that a single visit to what Condé Nast Traveler readers named one of the “Friendliest Cities in the US” is not enough!

Just what sets Santa Fe apart? It has a lot to do with our living history: We are the oldest state capital in the country, built on Native American Tewa land, still referred to as Ogha Po’oge (White Shell Water Place). Then, in 1610 the Spanish named the city “La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Franciso de Asís” or Santa Fe. This heritage of cultures has helped shape our now diverse and modern multicultural city, influencing our singular cuisine, art, culture, architecture, and spirit. This all takes place in an enchanting setting: Our 7,000-foot elevation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains offers countless options for outdoor recreation during our four distinct seasons. Nowhere is there a bluer or sunnier sky or a starrier night.

Of course, Santa Fe is a world-class arts capital, known for hosting the International Folk Art Market as well as Indian, Spanish, and Hispanic arts markets; more than 250 galleries and 20 museums; and vibrant performing arts seasons, including the summer Opera. The other events we host— celebrations of food and spirits, outdoor recreation, music, and more—offer something to entice every visitor. And our array of unique shops, hotels, spas, and restaurants creates an unmatched blend of charm and sophistication, as well as endless opportunities to get to know Santa Fe better. Whatever you do to explore and enjoy Santa Fe, I can promise you a memorable experience—one you couldn’t have anywhere else. We are dedicated to helping you travel safely and have the time of your life in our remarkably hospitable city. Again, welcome to Santa Fe!

Alan Webber | Mayor

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SANTA FE IN 2024

What’s Special about

Santa fe in 2024?

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2024 has arrived with new traditions to share in 414-year-old Santa Fe. Come experience a few!

Celebration of Native and Indigenous culture has always been a focal point of Santa Fe life, but 2024 brings some fresh experiences. May 2–5, the Southwestern Association for American Indian Arts launches its inaugural Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week (swaianativefashion.org), a dedicated showcase of Indigenous designers, artists, and runway models after 10 years of success with the Fashion Show event during Indian Market. August 15–18, enjoy another inaugural with first-of-its-kind Indigenous Art Fair Contemporary (iafcontemporary.com) at El Museo Cultural, where galleries will showcase their top artists. In its second year, the Santa Fe Indigenous Center presents Intertribal Powwow (santafeindigenouscenter.org), welcoming all to the Plaza for dancing, drumming, blessings, and more on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 14.

Another passionate aspect of life in Santa Fe is the arts. Cheers to the opening of Vladem Contemporary, New Mexico Museum of Art’s manifestation of a promise to deliver on its 1917 founding commitment to contemporary art and education programming. Born of a warehouse in the Railyard, Vladem Contemporary’s first exhibition Shadow and Light runs through April 2024. nmartmuseum.org/vladem-contemporary Also new to the Railyard is the International Folk Art Market, celebrating its 20th anniversary of inviting more than 150 master artists from 50+ countries to share their finest handmade folk art. Make plans to attend July 11–14. folkartmarket.org Nearby, check out the historic Santa Fe Depot, constructed in 1909 and recently restored to its original glory, serving as a visitors center and selling tickets and merchandise for the Sky Railway adventure train. Newish favorites coming back for their second and third years include: Art + Sol Winter Arts Festival (artsolsantafe.org, February 9–19), which showcases live symphony, song, chamber music, theater, chorus, and jazz; the month-long PrintSanta Fe festival in April, celebrating the 500-year-old tradition of ink on a surface; the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (sfinternationallitfest.org, May 20–23), where the literati share ideas through the written word; and Día de los Muertos (burnzozobra.com/dia, October 25–27), a Day of the Dead celebration on the Plaza with music, decorative ofrendas (altars), face-painting, a candlelit procession, and more. And since we’re soooo old and wise, you can bet we have a centennial to share: It’s the 100th Burning of Zozobra! Make plans (August 30) to send your woes up in smoke along with our resident monster of gloom. “Burn Him!” burnzozobra.com Finally, fly into the Santa Fe Regional Airport for great convenience! Improvements include: an additional terminal, an expanded baggage claim, and a more easily navigable parking lot. 10

ACCOLADES

SANTA FE TOPS

Travel Lists

ver the past year, Santa Fe has been honored to grab the attention of a variety of esteemed publications, their editors, and their readers. We are aware that the authenticity of our culture, history, architecture, cuisine, and our vast outdoor spaces arouses passion in visitors, and we work hard to ensure every guest has a remarkable experience.

Here are some of our favorites: Condé Nast Traveler …

chose Santa Fe as one of “The 24 Best Places to Go in 2024” AND their 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards ranked Santa Fe #2 on the list of “The Best Small Cities in the U.S.” and #6 on their roundup of “The 10 Friendliest Cities in the U.S.” As well, the magazine included Santa Fe in their list of the “23 Best US Cities to Spend Christmas.”

Cosmopolitan Magazine …

named Santa Fe #2 in the roundup of “40 of the Best Girls’ Trip Destinations in the U.S. to Book RTF Now.”

Food & Wine Magazine …

honored Santa Fe in their Global Tastemaker Awards on the list of “The 10 Best Cities for Neighborhood Restaurants in the U.S.”

Frommer’s …

chose Santa Fe as one of “Best Places to go in 2024.”

Good Housekeeping …

selected Santa Fe as a winner in the “2024 Best Family Travel Awards.”

Lonely Planet …

ranked Santa Fe on the publication’s list of “The Top 12 Places to Visit in the USA.”

Men’s Journal …

picked Santa Fe as one of the “9 Best Small Towns in America for Every Type of Traveler.”

Redbook Magazine …

honored Santa Fe as the “#4 Most Beautiful City in the World.”

Travel + Leisure Magazine …

ranked Santa Fe the #2 city on the list of readers’ “15 Favorite Cities in the United States 2023” and #21 on the list of “25 Favorite Cities in the World 2023.” The magazine also ranked Santa Fe #13 of the “25 Best Christmas Towns in the U.S.” visitsantafe.com |

UNESCO Creative & Sister Cities

Santa Fe’s T

Connections to Communities Beyond the Southwest

he City Different is not only designated a UNESCO Creative City, but is a Sister City to 10 international communities, aligned around the importance of preserving, furthering, and sharing rich cultural traditions and customs.

San Miguel de Allende, Mexico

What’s a UNESCO Creative City?

Santa Fe is! In fact, it’s the first Creative City designated in the United States by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Appointed in 2005 to the prolific Craft and Folk Art community, Santa Fe is now among 49 Creative Cities chosen by application to belong to this assembly of communities that are “driving innovation, investment, and prosperity in a range of arts and creativity.” And The City Different is living up to that promise: Not only are there hundreds of opportunities to experience and purchase art at world-renowned festivals, fiestas, and markets in Santa Fe, there are also scores of chances to buy pieces directly from local artists, like a Native potter, taught by generations of family indigenous to Santa Fe, or a Hispanic woodcarver, or a fine art painter with a penchant for landscapes, who works in a mountaintop studio. santafe.org/unesco-creative-cities-network

• Bukhara, Uzbekistan • Holguin, Cuba • Icheon, South Korea • Livingston, Zambia • Parral, Mexico • San Miguel de Allende, Mexico • Santa Fe de la Vega, Spain • Sorrento, Italy • Tsuyama, Japan • Zhangjiajie, China

What does The City Different and these cities have in common? They are Sister Cities, united through Sister City International, a program created at President Eisenhower’s 1956 White House conference on citizen diplomacy. The mission “to promote peace through mutual respect, understanding, and cooperation” creates bonds between people from different cities and cultures around the world. Santa Fe’s focus is on cultivating high-quality exchanges with its Sister Cities, one of which is a rich and longstanding student exchange program and another—an invitation for all 10 to attend the 20th annual International Folk Art Market, July 11–14!

Appointed Chair of the Santa Fe Sister Cities Committee, Carol Robertson-Lopez, says, “My message everywhere I go is about my deep love for my inclusive home city of Santa Fe, and I can confirm our openness to people around the world in part through this program’s footprint. The fact is the sun never sets on Santa Fe’s Sister Cities—eternal light connects us all!” santafenm.gov/tourism/sister-cities

Día de los Muertos

Celebrate

Día de los Muertos

Honor your ancestors during Santa Fe’s 3rd annual Day of the Dead festivities on the historic Plaza, October 25 & 26, 2024

n its third year, Día de los Muertos continues to offer a magical, emotional, and joyous chance to reconnect with and remember beloved ancestors, whose spirits some believe return to the world of the living for one day of the year to be with their families. The City Different’s celebration occurs over the course of three days with festivities for all to enjoy and reflects Santa Fe’s deep Mexican roots. Brought to you by the group that will present 2024’s 100th Burning of Zozobra, the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe fosters just the right vibe for pure enjoyment. As with so many important community and cultural events, Día de los Muertos 2024 is presented on the historic Santa Fe Plaza and at the Museum of International Folk Art.

Plan to be a part of the colorful celebration! • Groove to mariachi music and other live entertainment performed on the Santa Fe Bandstand, decorated with papeles picados (colorful cut paper designs). • Build your own or decorate an ofrenda (altar) intended to honor and remember deceased loved ones via photographs, artifacts, marigolds, and special foods. • Sample traditional Mexican cuisine and other tasty refreshments from a variety of food vendors. • Experiment with a flattering skeletal look at the free glow-in-the-dark face painting booths. • Snuggle up on a blanket/chairs with the family and watch the kid-friendly Walt Disney classic animation film Coco as dusk sets in. • Contemplate the ancient Aztec blessing broadcast to multiple ofrendas. • Rejoice at the Glow-in-the-Dark Candlelight Parade, led by traditional mojigangas, 8-foot Mexican puppets, and dance to the accompanying music. • Sunday, enjoy an afternoon of free activities at the Museum of International Folk Art, decorate calaveras de azucar (sugar skulls), sample Pan de Muerto (sweet bread), and bring a photo or memento to add to the community ofrenda.

DID YOU KNOW? History shows that the practice of honoring the dead for a period of time each year originated with the Indigenous Aztec peoples of Mexico. While adorning and burying their ancestors with food and precious objects, burning incense, and singing/dancing was likely an effort to appease the fearsome underworld gods, the act was not only moved to its current dates around the modern Halloween with arrival of the Spanish, but has since morphed quite significantly. Some threads do remain, however: We have the Aztecs to thank for the presence of marigolds, altars, and skeletal makeup and costumery at current Day of the Dead celebrations. 14

Discover

Zozobra

ired up to discover the best of The City Different? Meet Zozobra, a centerpiece of historic Santa Fe and a popular cultural event annually staged by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe on the Friday before Labor Day.

DISCOVER ZOZOBRA

100

Anniversary

Created by Will Shuster, one of a group of 1920s’ Santa Fe artists known as Los Cinco Pintores, the effigy known as both Zozobra and Old Man Gloom first burned as a 6-foot sculpture. In 1964, Shuster granted the trademark and rights to Zozobra, the original burning man, to the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe. Now a towering 50-foot functioning marionette that burns every year, viewed by spectators around the world, the iconic Zozobra is filled with thousands of paper “glooms,” woes contributed by visitors and locals.

Ways to get involved: GET ARTISTIC, August 25–27: The free ZozoFest and Zozobra Art Show will introduce Zozobra to the community with an opportunity to get one-of-a-kind Zozobra art, take selfies with Old Man Gloom photobombing in the background, and add glooms on paper or special tokens to burn with Santa Fe’s most infamous citizen. ENJOY A PERFORMANCE, August 29 & 31: Come see the new musical fable titled Zozobra: The Revenge, performed at The Lensic Performing Arts Center. Santa Fe’s own New York Times best-selling author, Douglas Preston, created the twisted tale’s libretto and music is composed by Joe Illick, former Artistic Director of the Fort Worth Opera. BURN HIM, August 30: This year marks the Burning of Zozobra’s Centennial and Kiwanis is going all out for an unforgettable event. The traditional pageant elements cherished by diehard fans for the past century—mariachi music, gloomies, torchbearers, the Fire Spirit, and New Mexico’s most amazing fireworks show—will be on display, along with some exciting surprise additions to this gala event.

DID YOU KNOW? Zozobra means anguish, anxiety, and gloom, which describe the real and symbolic aspects of this ritual, centered around a giant part-ghost, part-monster made of wood, wire, and cloth and filled with glooms. As the effigy burns, the woes and worries of the year burn away, too! The mission of the nonprofit Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, the keepers of Zozobra flame, is focused on supporting the needs of New Mexico’s underserved children. The Burning of Zozobra is the Club’s premier annual project and the event net proceeds are donated to area nonprofits that help make life better for kids. 15 visitsantafe.com |

CULTURE

immerse

yourself in ...

a place different from your hometown and daily lifestyle—a place different from anywhere you’ve ever been.

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a culture born of many influences, beginning in 1050 when Native Americans established permanent communities on land that is now Santa Fe’s Plaza and downtown.

a community that’s made a commitment to preserve and honor its heritage and historic character.

THE CITYDifferent!

What’s the story behind Santa Fe’s slogan,

CULTURE

The City Different? The Family Vacation Guide ranked Santa Fe as “the secondbest city in the US for culture. It is one of the most unique cities in the country...” “

Native American Artisans Portal Program

he City Different” is not just Santa Fe’s nickname or a recent slogan born of consultants brainstorming in a conference room with a whiteboard. The name has a rich and authentic history that signals a deep respect for the past and a sincere desire to manage the future with conscientious thought.

In the early 1900s, the “City Beautiful Movement” was sweeping the United States and all state capitals were invited to join. Advocates were convinced that improved urban planning and architecture more representative of their communities would attract and readily ensconce new residents and tourists. In Santa Fe, city officials embarked on a different approach with the realization that their hamlet in the Southwest was already beautiful, and naturally owned a unique and historic “Santa Fe Style” that just needed codifying. Departing from the norm, Santa Fe has been identified as “The City Different” ever since— it’s essentially a promise to itself and to every visitor that it will protect its history and do things differently.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

DID YOU KNOW? In 2009, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Santa Fe one of its Dozen Distinctive Destinations in America, citing the city’s individual architectural style, well-preserved historic districts and dedication to cultural conservation.

Join us for the 100th Burning of Zozobra, August 30, 2024!

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CULTURE

How Different is

The City Different?

s the oldest capital city in North America, Santa Fe is endlessly studied as an exemplar of Southwestern culture. Through centuries of trade and governance, it has evolved from a mix of Native American, Hispanic, Mexican, and Anglo cultures into an inclusive, dynamic multicultural destination that today attracts all types of people hungry for something different.

Native Peoples Within miles of The City Different are the Eight Northern Pueblos, each a sovereign nation with its own tribal council, its own customs, and its own form of reverence for the land.

Georgia O’Keeffe

Creativity From artist Georgia O’Keeffe, esteemed with her very own fine art museum to author and visionary George R. R. Martin, a master of immersive, experiential art, creative people intuitively sense that the freedom of expression is considered a right here, and encouraged in every way possible.

Pojoaque Pueblo Eagle Dancer

Landscape Santa Fe’s location at 7,000 feet in the foothills of the Southern Rocky Mountains at the juncture of the historic Camino Real and the Santa Fe Trail trade routes boasts a diverse terrain and a semiarid climate.

Fiesta de Santa Fe

Diverse Cultural Events Pueblo Feast Days, Fiesta de Santa Fe, Día de los Muertos, and other traditions have roots older than the United States, but newer traditions, such as Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return, the annual Burning of Zozobra, the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk, Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend, our Indian, Spanish, and Contemporary Hispanic Markets have become equally representative of and important to Santa Fe. 20

Dale Ball Trails

CULTURE Southwestern Wear Embracing your inner cowboy or cowgirl is highly encouraged—bring on the denim, turquoise jewelry, Western hats and boots, bolo ties, prairie skirts, and ponchos.

Rio Grande

Nature Lovers Paradise The award-winning clean air and 320+ days of sunshine add to solidifying this city as a gem for nature lovers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, and health devotees with hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, skiing, and snowboarding trails in and near the 1.6-million-acre Santa Fe National Forest. For fishing or boating, the legendary Rio Grande or the Rio Chama, both federally designated as Wild and Scenic Rivers are a great day trip.

Internationally Heralded Visual & Performing Arts Hub Experience our 250 galleries and 20 museums, the acclaimed Santa Fe Opera, our flamenco offerings, classical and chamber music festivals, and our art markets, including the International Folk Art, Spanish, Contemporary Hispanic, and Indian.

Santa Fe’s Capitol Building, the Roundhouse

Oldest & Highest Santa Fe is the second-oldest city and oldest and highest-elevation capital city in the United States, founded in 1610.

Santa Fe Opera

Culinary Mecca Santa Fe boasts dozens of award-winning chefs at more than 400 restaurants, mastering everything from traditional Northern New Mexican and Native cuisine to international fare. Foodies are also drawn to the many culinary happenings, including Restaurant Week, Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, and one of the country’s oldest Farmers’ Markets. And, of course, there’s our homegrown heat—our ubiquitous red and green chile.

Ski Santa Fe

Hometown Ski Resort Find the highest point in Santa Fe (12,075 feet at the top of the Millenium lift at Ski Santa Fe), just 16 miles from downtown, where there are 86 trails for the beginner to the advanced snow enthusiast, the snow is fluffy, and the lines are mercifully short!

Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta

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n 1912, as New Mexico became a state, Santa Fe released a style preservation plan. Though at that time many architectural looks had emerged due to the opening of the Santa Fe Trail and the advent of the railroad, Santa Fe desired an identifiable style that would be singularly unique. Drawing on its heritage and architectural roots, the city decided to fully embrace the PuebloSpanish architectural look that originated with the Pueblo Indians—the area’s First Peoples—in combination with the more linear Territorial style. Collectively, the styles were revived, and became known as the Santa Fe Style. Not only did the Santa Fe Style drive advertisements promoting the city as a distinctive tourist center of the Southwest throughout the early to mid-20th century, but it was the foundation of a Historic Styles Ordinance that still governs building regulations in The City Different’s five Historic Districts today.

Stephen B. Chambers Architect

Santa Fe Style?

The Oldest House

Pueblo-Spanish Style As the Spanish began to populate the Santa Fe area in the late 1660s, they adopted the look, design, and materials of the Pueblo Indians’ homes.

Stephen B. Chambers Architect

WHAT IS

Territorial Style During the early years of the American army’s occupation of Santa Fe beginning in 1846, carpenters added classically inspired details around the windows, portals, doors, and adopted brick coping along the parapets of more linear adobe- and timber-constructed buildings.

Architect John Gaw Meem Arriving in 1920 for treatment of tuberculosis, engineer John Gaw Meem is the architect most celebrated for buildings designed in the Santa Fe Style.

DID YOU KNOW? One of the first projects in the 1912 plan was a portal for the Palace of the Governors. Located on the historic Plaza, it is the oldest continuously occupied government building in the country, built in 1610. 22

New Mexico Museum of Art

Santa Fe Style Generally, one-story rooms, contiguous inside a walled courtyard, designed with a contoured adobe (earth and straw) exterior, nichos (small arches carved into the walls), rounded kiva (chamber) fireplaces, covered portals (porches), and flat roofs, supported by timber vigas (beams).

Map by Colonel Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1846-47), sourced through The Historic Santa Fe Foundation

CULTURE

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DON GIOVANNI Mozart WORLD PREMIERE

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THE RIGHTEOUS Spears/Smith

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THE ELIXIR OF LOVE Donizetti

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Don Giovanni Illustration by Benedetto Cristofani

HISTORY

Santa Fe

is the oldest and highest-elevation state capital in the United States and its second-oldest city.

Welcome to the city that never lost its way.

HISTORY

1050

Tewa Peoples occupied the present-day downtown and Plaza areas as early as 1050, building settlements collectively named Ogha Po’oge (Tewa for White Shell Water Place) with ready access to the Santa Fe River.

1610

Santa Fe (Spanish for holy faith) was formally founded in 1610 by Spanish conquistador and appointed Governor-General Don Pedro de Peralta. The Spanish built the now-standing Palace of the Governors for colonial administration.

1680

For the next 70 years, Spanish inhabitants and Franciscan missionaries subjugated and converted the Indians they called Pueblo (meaning town or village in Spanish), an Indigenous population of 100,000 people with nine distinct languages. In 1680, the Peoples of 46 Pueblos joined forces in revolt, driving the Spanish colonists back to what is now the country of Mexico. Much of the city was burned in the uprising, and yet, the Palace of the Governors remained.

1692

Just 12 years later, appointed Governor of New Mexico Don Diego de Vargas reconquered the region and grew the city, establishing a lasting Spanish presence. Battered by raids and revolts from the surrounding Indigenous nations and intent on maintaining its empire in Santa Fe, the Spanish coexisted with the Pueblo Peoples.

Kateri Tekakwitha Native American Catholic Saint

1821–1846

In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and retained control of Santa Fe, designating it the capital of Nuevo Mexico. In 1822, William Becknell pioneered the 1,000-mile-long Santa Fe Trail and the area prospered, growing to become a popular destination for traders and trappers.

1846

During the Mexican-American war, the United States government conquered the city and claimed the entire state. Two years later, New Mexico became a territory of the United States through the Treaty of Hidalgo Guadalupe.

1912

New Mexico achieved statehood as the 47th state on January 6, 1912. Through centuries of trade and governance, Santa Fe has evolved from a mix of Native American, Hispanic, Mexican, and Anglo cultures into an inclusive, dynamic multicultural destination that today attracts all types of people hungry for something different, The City Different. And it lives up to its promise through its cuisine, architecture, art, and vibrant character.

Saint Francis of Assisi

DID YOU KNOW? Santa Fe is short for La Villa Real de la Santa Fé de San Francisco de Asís, which translated means The Royal Town of the Holy Faith of Saint Francis of Assisi. visitsantafe.com |

HISTORY

Condé Nast Traveler ranked Santa Fe among “The 24 Best Places to Go in 2024.”

GET TO KNOW

Santa Fe better through these historic sites

Historic Plaza

Built on the site of a Tewa settlement, the Plaza has always been the historic heart of Santa Fe, hosting everything from revolts and conquests to a bustling venue for local commerce and trading. Today, it is a National Historic Landmark where the city hosts many celebrations, including the post-Thanksgiving tree lighting ceremony, live music, Indigenous dance powwows, Pride parties, Markets, Fiestas, and a 4th of July Pancake Breakfast.

Palace of the Governors

At 414 years old, this one-story adobe edifice in Pueblo-Spanish style continues to have an illustrious life. The oldest public building in the continental United States, erected for the colonial government, is now home to the New Mexico History Museum. Shop for an authentic piece of art from the Native American Artisans Portal Program out front. nmhistorymuseum.org

Palace of the Governors

Santa Fe Railyard

In 1880, the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company pulled its first train into the Santa Fe depot, and a steady era of economic and social change ensued, until just after World War II with the advent of the interstate highway system and airlines. Today, it is a hub again with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express trains to and from Albuquerque and Sky Railway hosting passengers on adventurous entertainment trips between Santa Fe and Lamy. Visit the original depot (now a Visitors Center) and the historic Gross Kelly Warehouse for a taste of the past. railyardsantafe.com

Santa Fe Railyard

HISTORY

Map by Colonel Jeremy Francis Gilmer (1846-47), sourced through The Historic Santa Fe Foundation

DID YOU KNOW?

Historic Plaza

The Plaza that locals and visitors enjoy today looks much like the one founding Governor Pedro de Peralta designed more than four centuries ago. Most townships established by the Spanish Empire followed specific site plans called The Laws of the Indies that mandated, among other details, the flow of traffic and the function and placement of edifices.

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

Franciscan friars built the first church on this site at the time of the city’s founding in 1610. It was rebuilt in 1714, after the Pueblo Revolt, and named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Santa Fe. A few structural changes since, a small adobe chapel dedicated to Our Lady La Conquistadora remains, featuring a statue of the oldest representation of the Virgin Mary in the United States, brought from Spain in 1625. Open to the public weekdays, and always shining bright for selfies out front. cbsfa.org

San Miguel Chapel “The Oldest Church”

SPOTLIGHT

San Miguel Chapel

“The Oldest Church” was originally constructed in the early 1600s by Spanish-allied Indigenous Tlascalans from Mexico under the direction of Franciscan Padres in an area called Barrio de Analco (Nahuatl for other side of the river). The present adobe dates from 1710, and over the years, has hosted many memorials, vow renewals, lectures, concerts, and masses. Current owners and caretakers St. Michael’s High School and the Christian Brothers Foundation help support ongoing preservation efforts to ensure the adobe structure and its mission will last many more lifetimes. sanmiguelchapelsantafe.org

Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe friendsofhistorynm.org/walking-tours Immerse yourself in the landmarks and architecture, people and events that make Santa Fe different. Our guides are volunteers and the only ones trained under the auspices of the New Mexico History Museum. Two-hour daily, custom and groups tours available! visitsantafe.com |

HISTORY

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi

The Loretto Chapel and the Miraculous Staircase The Loretto Chapel’s namesake are the Sisters of Loretto who, in 1853, opened a school in The City Different. By 1878, they had completed the Gothic-Revival-style chapel, modeled after King Louis IX’s Sainte Chapelle in Paris. The glorious edifice remains a draw for the religious, the spiritual, and the curious with a mysterious spiral staircase, constructed between 1877 and 1881. Go see the two 360-degree turns with zero apparent means of support! Legend goes that the disappearing carpenter was St. Joseph, the Patron Saint of Carpenters himself. Today, the church is a private museum and a popular site for wedding ceremonies. lorettochapel.com

The Loretto Chapel’s Miraculous Staircase

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In 1943, Los Alamos laboratory director J. Robert Oppenheimer rented this Spanish hacienda to house the administrative center of the Manhattan Project under an assumed name. Today, you’ll have to look hard to find the plaque identifying its former notoriety, but it’s worth a hunt to reflect on what a difference several decades make. This top-secret location for welcoming and transferring scientists, engineers, and their families up to Los Alamos National Laboratory is now quite a public, vibrant place.

109 East Palace (circa 1943)

DID YOU KNOW? The first road established by Europeans in the now United States—El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro—follows portions of Interstate 25 today. “The Royal Highway” allowed for trade and cultural exchange between Mexico City and The City Different.

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Santa Fe by the Seasons

by the Seasons

Santa Fe

o matter the season, Santa Fe will always welcome and entertain you! Come for unique cultural events and traditions, signature Northern New Mexico cuisine, 320+ days of sunshine and clear, starry night skies. And so much more!

SPRING average highs in the low 50s; average lows in WINTER the mid 20s Late December, there can be

a dusting of snow downtown and fluffy inches of it gracing the Ski Santa Fe resort in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, just 16 miles from the Plaza. You’ll be thrilled to find out there are few lift lines. No worries if you are not a snow sports enthusiast—the sun is always shining and the streets are generally clear, beckoning you to shop, eat, and museum hop.

The holiday season is in full swing, with a host of traditions for you to embrace—among them, the beloved and spirited Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve, the Pueblo dances, and the New Year’s Eve Celebration on the Plaza. That festive scent in the air is burning piñon logs! Winter can be a quieter time to visit, but that means you’ll easily reserve a table at your favorite restaurant and more deeply enjoy the meaning of Santa Fe’s 20+ museums. It’s also a spectacular time of year to experience the city’s world-class performing arts at a variety of venues across The City Different. In particular, February 9–19, check out the 2nd annual Art + Sol Winter Performing Arts Festival, showcasing symphony, song, chamber music, theater, chorus, and jazz via collaborators Santa Fe Symphony, Performance Santa Fe, and Santa Fe Pro Musica at various venues, including The Lensic Performing Arts Center. 30

average highs in the low 70s; average lows in the low 40s

Late March, the aspens and cottonwoods start leafing and you’ll begin to see the cactus flowers bloom in reds, pinks, and yellows. As well, Santa Fe’s fruit trees—plum, apricot, apple—blossom and the forsythia and lilacs join in for colorful and fragrant orchestral display along the sidewalks, in the parks, and throughout the Santa Fe River, generally rushing with snow runoff from the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Despite the spring conditions, The City Different can still experience a late spring snowstorm or two, so pack your clothing layers, and know that most restaurants and hosted events do not expect your finest—better for you to be comfy.

Some are still skiing and snowboarding at Ski Santa Fe through the first weekend in April, while others are hiking among the budding cacti, and others are planting their backyard gardens. You can learn all about the resident flora at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden on Museum Hill. Pay a visit to the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market as nearby growers bring more fresh produce—early greens, baby carrots, asparagus, cherries, and peas. In that same Railyard District, shop locally at the Santa Fe Artists Market and the Railyard Artisan Market, and globally at El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe Mercado. In the spring, the locals are thrilled to welcome you into their galleries, retail shops, and restaurants. Also, discover a remarkable number of visual, performing, and literary arts opportunities, including the Santa Fe International Literary Festival (May 17–19), the Canyon Road Spring Art Festival (May 11), and some fantastic deals and specials on lodging and spa services.

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SUMMER

average highs in the high 80s; average lows in the mid 50s

Late June and very busy summer months bring days that never end! Be prepared with a brimmed hat, a full water bottle, sunscreen, and a raincoat. While Santa Fe’s semiarid climate and high-elevation sun can be an adjustment, summer is monsoon season and the city can receive up to 6 inches of rain. BUT the storms never last too long, routinely produce rainbows, and always cool you off!

With more visual and performing arts than you can imagine, including Santa Fe Indian Market, Spanish Market, Contemporary Hispanic Market, International Folk Art Market, the Santa Fe Opera, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Art Week, and free live music on the Plaza and in the Railyard, The City Different is your Southwestern hub for dynamic culture and tradition. You are bound to leave with multiple souvenirs, many of them memories of what you’ve experienced for the first time ever. Summer is also a great time of year to explore! If you love the outdoors, you likely know Santa Fe is located adjacent to 1.6 million acres of coniferous National Forest in the Southern Rocky Mountain chain at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The rivers and trails beckon with the promise of raft and kayak adventures, fishing, and hundreds of miles of single-track for hiking and biking. And stick around for Santa Fe’s unique tradition—the 100th Burning of Zozobra, resurrected anew each year to burn your woes away.

AUTUMN

average highs in the low 60s; average lows in the mid 30s

Late September, the aspens and cottonwoods are aglow everywhere you turn, so take advantage of the chance to hike one of Santa Fe’s many trails or ride a Ski Santa Fe chairlift into the golden treescape. Even though the sun is still quite warm, the days are cool and nights cooler, so bring a layer or two! Aside from the color and the weather, autumn is a brilliant time of year in The City Different with studio art tours throughout the region, a foodie’s dream come true in a celebration of both wine and chile called the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, weekends for rejoice and reflection with Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the 3rd annual Día de los Muertos, a good ol’ Harvest Festival, and the Canyon Road Arts District’s annual Paint & Sculpt Out. There’s also the 52nd annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta—stay in Santa Fe and hop on the convenient shuttle to and from for a hassle-free experience. Have we mentioned the roasted-chile-scented air? It’s intoxicating, so don’t miss out on Northern New Mexico cuisine, featuring the state’s chile nonpareil! Across the state, ’tis the season for restaurant owners and individuals alike to eagerly await the arrival of the autumn crop to replenish their troves. You can have your dishes with red, green or Christmas (both) chile. And you can take some home with you so you’ll always remember the taste of Santa Fe! visitsantafe.com |

Get santa Fe ready

GET SANTA FE

Ready!

Things are a little different in The City Different, starting with our elevation at 7,000 feet, our celebration of art and culture, and our diverse populous. Prepare for your visit with these insightful tips and helpful vernacular.

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BRING YOU

Curiosity for art, culture, and history

Openness

Santa Fe is a diverse multicultural community. We welcome you to embrace our expansive way of thinking.

We’re 414 years old as a capital city, but Tewa Indians occupied the area as early as 1050 in settlements known as Ogha Po’oge (Tewa for White Shell Water Place). Santa Fe continues to evolve, influenced over the years by diverse, creative, passionate, independently minded people. Come with a spirit to learn.

Budget for Native American art

Purchase an authentic piece of jewelry or pottery, a textile or painting directly from Native American artisans under the portal at the Palace of the Governors, via the many galleries, or at the annual Santa Fe Indian Market.

Be in the know about where to find 50 special 100% agave tequila margaritas made to order just for you! Or download the app!

Camera

Santa Fe is exceedingly photogenic! Capture The City Different’s bright blue skies and white puffy clouds, its mountainous vistas and deep red ristras.

Passion for original art

Shop one of our 250+ galleries and find a painting, a sculpture, or a photograph for your home.

Warm layers

You’re in the mountains now! Regardless of the season, the weather can get cool. 32

Margarita Trail Passport

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Comfortable walking shoes

Explore on foot. Some of the most enriching adventures are within walking distance of your lodging. Or consider a hike in the Santa Fe National Forest, just minutes from downtown.

Get santa fe ready

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BRING YOU

Best denim, turquoise jewelry, silver bangles, boots, and hat

Sunglasses

The City Different boasts 320+ days of sunshine a year, so affix those shades to your face!

Dress the part— you’ll fit right in with this getup!

Brimmed hat or cap

Santa Fe is not only sunny, but located at 7,000 feet. Don a fashionable lid (cowboy hat preferred) to protect yourself from those powerful ultraviolet rays.

Excitement for a custom cowboy hat and boots Take the Southwestern look home! Santa Fe is ready to accessorize you!

Sunscreen

Apply liberally! For every thousand feet of elevation, your exposure increases by 6 to 10 percent.

Lip balm with SPF

Our average humidity is 44%. That’s low, friends, so pucker up and butter up.

Water bottle

Hydrate! Your body loses water through respiration at high elevations twice as fast as at sea level.

Adventurous palate

Santa Fe’s culinary scene is a taste sensation and can involve a lot of chile, both green and red, as well as local craft spirits and beers. Come ready to try new flavors!

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HE T R E T S A M

LINGO Christmas

When asked, “Red, green, or Christmas?” at nearly every Santa Fe restaurant, consider answering, “Christmas, por favor!” and you’ll get to try the best of both.

Farolito

Spanish for little light or lantern, a farolito is a warm and welcoming glow found most often during the holidays lining roofs or walkways. And it’s the simplest design—a small paper bag containing a handful of sand and a lit votive candle.

Land of Enchantment

The reference dates to the early 1900s when a book titled The Land of Enchantment was published about the wonders and marvels of the Southwestern landscape. Beginning in 1941, every New Mexico license plate bore the slogan forevermore!

Ristra

Powder Day

That’s a cute way of saying, “It snowed A LOT, so get out and enjoy it!” Did you know that Ski Santa Fe, the 12,075-foot mountain, 16 miles from town, enjoys 225 inches of snowfall a year? Yup, and you can, too. With Santa Fe’s average humidity of 44%, just imagine how light and fluffy the snow is. Don’t miss out on a day of powpow! And forgive us for rarely having long lift lines!

It’s Spanish for string, but it’s so much more here in Santa Fe. You will see ristras strung with red chile pods all across The City Different, serving as an iconic and decorative symbol of welcome.

“Burn Him!”

It’s the 100th anniversary of Santa Fe’s original burning man Zozobra, a 50-foot-tall, storied marionette! Come celebrate August 30 as he’s built anew and stuffed with thousands of paper "glooms"—love letters, divorce papers, photos, speeding tickets, bad habits, hurt feelings—that go up in smoke as tens of thousands of locals and visitors chant, “Burn Him!” to rid the gloom from our lives for another year. 34

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TH MASTER

Sopaipilla

It is not a stretch to say that every culture has a version of this tasty treat. In Santa Fe, you’ll love this pillowy bread served with most New Mexican dishes. Sop up your chile or douse with honey.

Acclimation

Mañana-land

Remember you are at 7,000 feet in Santa Fe! Acclimatize—allow your body to adjust to the elevation by avoiding overexertion in your first 1 to 2 days, increase your water intake, and control your alcohol consumption. We want you to feel great!

Spanish for tomorrow, mañana in this instance means taking a moment to slow down, relax, and enjoy yourself—for there’s always tomorrow, and we hope you have lots of tomorrows while you are visiting.

Fiesta

A celebration of cuisine and culture! Think Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta, Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, Día de los Muertos, Fall Fiber Fiesta, Fiesta de Santa Fe, and more! Come fiesta with us!

Spicy marg

Rimmed with red chile or infused with jalapeño, the spicy marg is worth a sip even if you are fearful of a little heat. Find your fave along the Santa Fe Margarita Trail.

Biscochito

Our state cookie is so simply delicious—the spice (the fragrant and unique anise), the crunch, the buttery richness. You won’t have to look too hard to find one!

Breakfast burrito

Beware! The breakfast burrito—a soft, savory scrambled egg, melted cheese, hash browns or rough-cut roasted potatoes, your choice of bacon, sausage, or chorizo, pinto or black beans, red, green, or Christmas, wrapped in a fluffy warm tortilla—may spoil you for any other burrito ever again. Handheld or smothered, the breakfast burrito is always a delicious choice any time of day. visitsantafe.com |

MUST DOS

Santa Fe’s Top 16

Must Dos

Get the most out of your experience in Santa Fe!

Chile

New Mexico is internationally known for its outstanding red and green chile, grown 250 miles to Santa Fe’s south in the “Chile Capital of the World,” Hatch, New Mexico, and right in our backyard in Northern New Mexico. You must experience the spicy flavors during your visit to say you’ve truly been here! But don’t be afraid of the heat. Your restaurant server will gladly steer you right when you order New Mexican fare—we want you to fall in love with the flavors and keep coming back for more.

Events & Markets

Many of Santa Fe’s events and markets are long-time traditions, steeped in cultural importance, so to experience one is to begin to understand the soul of The City Different. Others are new, vibrant, and contemporary. Anchor your visit around one of our summer markets—International Folk Art or Indian, Spanish, and Contemporary Hispanic. Or be one in the chanting crowd at 2024’s 100th Burning of Zozobra, or celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend witnessing dance and drum performances on the Plaza, or sing festive songs with locals and visitors alike along the Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk. You can’t go wrong with the hundreds of large and small events to choose from! santafe.org/must-see-events

Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

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Flamenco

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Plan to be wowed by The City Different’s deep roots and broad offering of flamenco, the rich and centuries-old art for, that traces its local fame back to renowned dancer from Taos, MarÍa BenÍtez. In intimate cabaret settings and on celebrated stages, you’ll find yourself moved by intensely expressive, elaborately costumed dance, music, and singing performances, born in Spain and enduring in Santa Fe.

MUST DOS

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Galleries

The City Different is a unique destination of 250+ world-class galleries and a natural mecca for artists and an incubator for creativity. To fully experience the scene, don your walking shoes for a day along Canyon Road, a halfmile stretch featuring more than 100 galleries ensconced in charming adobe homes. Round out your exploration in the downtown Plaza and contemporary Railyard Arts District neighborhoods. You’ll be treated to all types of artwork, from the traditional to the abstract contemporary. santafe.org/galleries-and-studios

Meow Wolf

This is the original of Meow Wolf sites, where the intensely creative and intrepid artist collective began lighting imaginations aflame back in 2016. Immerse yourself and the fam in the interactive funhouse of 70+ connected rooms for a wild ride. meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe

Museums

Clustered in and around the Plaza and Museum Hill, more than 20 important institutions include works of Indian art and culture, Georgia O’Keeffe, international folk art, the history and art of New Mexico, Spanish Colonial originals, and more. Newer to the must-experience list are Vladem Contemporary, a second location for the New Mexico Museum of Art and SITE Santa Fe, a contemporary art museum, featuring everchanging installations by influential artists of today in a building that’s a piece of art in and of itself. santafe.org/museums

Courtesy of New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Tira Howard Photography

Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return

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Pojoaque Pueblo dancers on Feast Day

Native American Pueblos

New Mexico is home to 19 Pueblos, and eight are located just north of Santa Fe! You must plan to attend a Pueblo Feast Day or Tribal Celebration to witness ceremonial dances, sample traditional foods, and learn more about the customs and culture of the First Peoples. Just pay special attention to protocol, leave your camera in your pocket, and you are bound to have an enriching experience that will last a lifetime. santafe.org/pueblos

Northern New Mexico Cuisine

Santa Fe’s award-winning culinary scene is a must on your itinerary. Unique is our Northern New Mexican cuisine, neither Tex, nor Mex, but a blend of Hispanic and Pueblo influences. The hearty beans, fresh corn, spicy green and red chile sauces, and fluffy tortillas are only the beginning. You can plot your trip using the Santa Fe Dining Guide, our menu magazine or visit santafe.org/dine.

Outdoor Recreation

Santa Fe offers ample opportunities to hike, bike, fish, ski, boat, play golf, and explore ancient ruins. Located in the southern Rocky Mountain chain at the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, The City Different is a semiarid climate at the crossroads of grass and shrub lands, piñonjuniper woodlands, and 1.6 thousand acres of high mountain coniferous National Forest. Come experience our 320+ days of sunshine, four distinct seasons, brilliant blue skies, and some of the purest air in the world. santafe.org/outdoors Ski Santa Fe

Santa Fe Farmers’ Market

Going strong for more than 50 years, the award-winning Santa Fe Farmers’ Market in the burgeoning Railyard District is a must! The festive, positive atmosphere will give you a true community experience. Stroll down the brick promenade along the tracks among the more than 150 farmers and vendors selling their fresh produce and products. Musicians are playing, children are giggling and dancing, and people are happy to support their local farmers. Open Saturday mornings year-round and Tuesdays, May to December. santafefarmersmarket.com

MUST DOS

Santa Fe Margarita Trail

Choose from 50 of the best 100% agave margaritas in the world along the Santa Fe Margarita Trail. Enjoy margarita discounts, earn rewards, and learn the recipes at some of Santa Fe’s most popular restaurants and bars! Download the app or pick up a Passport at any TOURISM Santa Fe Visitors Center or participating restaurant/bar. Travel the Trail responsibly! santafemargaritatrail.com

Santa Fe Opera

Every July and August, revel in the extraordinary performances of international operatic superstars under a dazzling Santa Fe sky. Set in a peaceful and rugged high desert landscape, the venue is an architectural wonder and there’s not a bad seat in the house. Since 1957, newcomers and opera lovers alike return each year for world-class productions by America’s premier opera festival. santafeopera.org

Santa Fe Plaza

A National Historic Landmark, Santa Fe’s Plaza not only imparts stories of its deep past via its architecture and design, but it endures as the host for many of The City Different’s important cultural celebrations. Carve out a full day for the Plaza to enjoy museums, shops, restaurants, galleries, and historic buildings. And absolutely don’t miss the artwork in the Native American Artisans Portal Program at the Palace of the Governors.

Santa Fe Plaza

Sky Railway

Climb aboard a uniquely imagined adventure train, born of refurbished historic railcars. This is your ticket to a dozen different experiences along the tracks—cuisine, theater, flamenco, sunset serenades, jazz, craft beer and wine tasting, and more. Schedule your experiences before your arrival because you absolutely do not want to miss out. skyrailway.com

Sky Railway

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Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

Spas, Soaks, Massages

Time spent in The City Different is instantly restorative, but don’t miss the chance to relax in a uniquely Santa Fe way. Soak in a private tub at a Japanese-inspired bathhouse set high in the mountains or experience multiple spring-fed pools set on a pastoral 77-acre resort. Each offers a range of unique and rejuvenating body treatments. Or luxuriate at your hotel’s spa, bound to treat you well. santafe.org/spa-and-wellness

Workshops & Classes

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In the small city of Santa Fe, you’ll find thousands of creative people and artists prepared to share their crafts with you. Whether your interests lie in music, spirituality, photography, painting, sculpture, cuisine, glass-blowing, writing, or drawing, you will find instruction here. And The City Different is the perfect place to learn something new, amid kindred creative people in a peaceful high-elevation mountain setting. santafe.org/classes-and-workshops

Just a Few Local

Must Dos

Chant “Burn Him!” at the 100th Burning of Zozobra, August 30, 2024! Amble the Santa Fe Margarita Trail in search of 50 special margs! Buy chile ristras each year to adorn living spaces.

Add restaurants to a running list of the top places to go for the best chile. Ski in the morning and play golf in the afternoon. Experience the opera even if opera feels like an acquired taste. Reserve a budget—however modest—for the summer markets: International Folk Art, Indian, Contemporary Hispanic, and Spanish. Answer “Christmas!” to the question “Green or Red?” 40

Neighborhoods

Top 6 Neighborhoods

of Santa Fe

xplore historic architecture along quaint alleyways, contemporary retail and progressive public spaces, and emerging pockets for art, cuisine, and culture.

USA TODAY 10BEST ranked the Santa Fe Plaza #6 for “Best Public Square 2023.”

PLAZA AND DOWNTOWN

Spend some time in the original city center and the 414-year-old Plaza! Downtown Santa Fe is full of stories and classic architecture, much of which is now inhabited by eclectic restaurants, galleries, boutiques, bookstores, museums, and world-class hotels.

TOO GOOD TO MISS Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: The museum is a testament to the 20th century artist’s enchantment with Northern New Mexico, and Santa Fe’s with her. The collections include nearly 150 paintings, hundreds of works on paper, personal property, and a significant archive of documents and photographs. gokm.org IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Home to the largest collection (10,000 pieces) of contemporary Indigenous artworks in the world. iaia.edu/mocna New Mexico Museum of Art: Opened in 1917, the state’s first building dedicated to art is considered a masterpiece of Pueblo-Revival architecture. Of the more than 20,000 works of American and European art, there is a collection with an emphasis on artists working in the Southwest. nmartmuseum.org Palace of the Governors & New Mexico History Museum: At 414 years old, this one-story adobe edifice in Pueblo-Spanish style was the original seat of the colonial Spanish administration and now home to the New Mexico History Museum. Shop the Native American Artisans Portal Program. nmhistorymuseum.org The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Franciscan friars built the first church on this site at the time of the city’s founding in 1610. It was rebuilt in 1714, after the Pueblo Revolt, and named in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Santa Fe. Open to the public weekdays. cbsfa.org 42

The Loretto Chapel and the Miraculous Staircase: Named after the Sisters of Loretto who, in 1878, completed the Gothic-Revival-style chapel. The glorious edifice remains a draw for the religious, the spiritual, and the curious with a mysterious spiral staircase. Today, the church is a private museum and a popular site for wedding ceremonies. lorettochapel.com/staircase The Oldest Church and The Oldest House: In the Barrio De Analco Historic District, The Oldest Church was originally constructed in the early 1600s by Spanish-allied Indigenous Tlascalans from Mexico, but the present adobe dates from 1710. Across the street, tour The Oldest House, dating from the 1600s, and sheltering many people over the centuries. It’s now a museum and Indian Shop. sanmiguelchapelsantafe. org; oldesthousesantafe.com

The Plaza Café, Santa Fe’s oldest restaurant, has been serving highly acclaimed, authentic traditional dishes since 1905. Visit one of our two locations in Santa Fe, NM for a meal you’ll want to write home about.

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Neighborhoods

TOO GOOD TO MISS Acequia Madre House: Three generations of women—Eva Fényes, Leonora Scott Muse Curtin, and Leonora Frances Curtin Paloheimo—worked passionately for 100+ years to preserve the cultural heritage of New Mexico. One testament is the registered historic building Acequia Madre House, built in 1926. Tour it and the Fényes-Curtin-Paloheimo Archives and Collections by appointment only. womensinternationalstudycenter.org Art Events: Meet dozens of artists working in every imaginable medium as they demonstrate their creative processes at both May’s Spring Art Festival and October’s Paint & Sculpt Out. Also enjoy live music, food, and the beauty of the seasons. During July’s Art Week, tap into special exhibits and stroll on into multiple galleries welcoming you until 7 pm! visitcanyonroad.com

CANYON ROAD

Here you will find the highest density of galleries in the US (100+) and the heart of Santa Fe’s gallery scene along a half-mile, tree-lined pedestrianfriendly stretch. The charming adobe buildings host pieces ranging from contemporary to traditional, Western to Native American to abstract, created by artists from all over the world.

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Award-Winning Restaurants: There are more than 400 restaurants in Santa Fe, however you can find two award winners and the oldest on Canyon Road. Over its 30 years, Geronimo with its global eclectic menu holds many high honors, including a AAA Four Diamond Award. Or try The Compound, a contemporary American menu with Mediterranean influences, owned and operated by Chef Mark Kiffin, winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Southwest 2005. For a more casual vibe, try the Spanish tapas and a night of flamenco at El Farol, delighting patrons since 1835. Make reservations! santafe.org/dine

Acequia Madre House

Canyon Road Farolito Walk. Be a part of a holiday tradition years in the making! Stroll with a cast of caroling thousands on the Canyon Road Farolito Walk on Christmas Eve, December 24. The “little lanterns” light your way, and you are welcome to warm up around any small piñon bonfire and sing along with others. farolitowalk.com

SPOTLIGHT

The Historic Santa Fe Foundation: Here they preserve, protect, and promote the historic properties and diverse cultural heritage of Santa Fe. Thumb through images and archives, and meander the colorful garden, dating back to the 1890s. historicsantafe.org

Thomas-Carole Bowker Fine Art and Studios 121 Camino Escondido | tcbowkerfineart.com tcbowker4345@comcast.net | 505.670.9289 Thomas and Carole’s unique studios blend with their adjoining gallery, showcasing contemporary art and art inspired by northern New Mexico. Their fresh collection includes stone and mixed media sculpture, paintings, pastels, ceramics and designer jewelry. Located in the Canyon Road Arts District.

Neighborhoods

MUSEUM HILL

Home to four world-class museums, as well as the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Museum Hill is a must-experience and itself a public sculpture garden. And plan to enjoy lunch at Weldon’s Museum Hill Cafe.

TOO GOOD TO MISS Museum of Indian Arts & Culture: This museum is home to more than 70,000 artifacts of the Native Southwest, with a wide variety of paintings, sculptures, and textiles. Through June 2028, see the 600-piece exhibit from the collection titled Here, Now and Always. indianartsandculture.org Museum of International Folk Art: This familyfriendly collection of 130,000 objects, including toys and textiles from more than 100 countries, represents the largest international folk art collection in the world. Check out the full wing dedicated to miniature dioramas from the collection of architect and designer Alexander Girard. Through August 2024, see La Cartonería Mexicana or The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste. internationalfolkart.org Museum of Spanish Colonial Art: The Spanish Colonial Arts Society formed in 1925, and swiftly began amassing art, but only in 2002 did it open a museum, where visitors now will find scores of bultos, retablos, paintings, and fiber arts on display, all housed in a striking example of the Spanish Colonial architecture. spanishcolonial.org

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Santa Fe Botanical Garden: This more than 20-acre oasis teems with natural flora and fauna native to the Northern New Mexico landscape. Weave and wend your way through the xeric, orchard, and meadow gardens, as well as the piñon-juniper woodland area along paths embellished with sculpted works of art. In the summer, be sure to check out Shakespeare in the Garden and the Sunset Concert Series. santafebotanicalgarden.org

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GUIDES

Santa Fe, NM

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian: Founded in 1937 and born of a friendship between Mary Cabot Wheelwright and Hastiin Klah, an esteemed and influential Navajo singer, Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian has evolved to hold approximately 11,000 items of the Navajo, Rio Grande Pueblo, and other Native peoples of New Mexico. The exhibitions are housed in an eight-sided building, a nod to the traditional Hogan homes. Check out the Case Trading Post museum shop. wheelwright.org

Vigilante Guides vigilanteguides.com info@vigilanteguides.com | 505.336.1799 Santa Fe’s premier tour and experience company offering options for everyone. History, art, family, food, drink, and transportation. Public, private, or corporate options available. Come see what it’s like to “live like a local”! Contact us today! visitsantafe.com |

Neighborhoods

RAILYARD & GUADALUPE DISTRICTS

Contemporary lofts, galleries, and museums mark the neighboring Railyard, Baca Street, and Guadalupe districts into one evolving popular spot. SITE Santa Fe

TOO GOOD TO MISS Baca District: This renewed, former industrial area can be accessed via the charming and urban Acequia Trail at the end of Railyard Park. In a short mile, check out the bustling Baca Street District to enjoy shops, contemporary retail outlets, furniture showrooms, artist live-work spaces and galleries, glass blowing studios, and eateries. railyardsantafe.com/baca-district/ El Museo Mercado de Cultural: At this expansive center of Hispanic culture and learning, walk the gallery and exhibition space and perhaps catch an event at the 200-seat theater. And check out the weekend arts and culture market that supports 50+ vendors, inviting visitors to “travel through history and the world without leaving the Railyard.” elmuseocultural.org Local Artists Markets: Recognized internationally as a top art market in the United States, Santa Fe has a long tradition of also celebrating, supporting, and economizing local artists’ creative life and process. Come meet and buy fine arts and crafts from our local creators at the Santa Fe Artists Market, Saturdays, 9 am–2 pm and the Railyard Artisan Market, Sundays, 10 am–3 pm. railyardsantafe.com

SPOTLIGHT

New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary: A 2023 extension of the New Mexico Museum of Art, which, at its founding in 1917, aspired to be a destination for contemporary art in the American Southwest. Now, more than 100 years later, Vladem Contemporary, born of a former warehouse, promises to deliver on the original museum’s commitment. Go see Shadow and Light through April 2024. nmartmuseum.org/vladem-contemporary

New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary

Santa Fe Farmers’ Market/Railyard Park: The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market loosely started during the late 1960s and the early days of the farm-to-table movement. Today, you can purchase produce from more than 150 vendors on Saturdays year-round and Tuesdays May to December in the Railyard Plaza, which doubles as a hopping spot for live music in the summer. Follow the tracks to the South and you’ll soon reach 10acre Railyard Park, a great space to picnic or roam along the many trails in the community gardens. santafefarmersmarket.com; railyardpark.org SITE Santa Fe: You can’t miss the proud contemporary bow of SITE Santa Fe, established in 1995 to “connect the vibrant cultural life of Santa Fe and its diverse communities with the global art world.” Guest curators present year-round, groundbreaking local international exhibitions; educational and public programs celebrate and enrich New Mexico culture. Free admission. sitesantafe.org Sky Railway: Hop aboard the artfully refurbished rail cars entertaining passengers with adventures to and from the Lamy station. Be sure to check out the historic Santa Fe Depot, constructed in 1909 and recently restored to its original glory, where you can purchase your tickets and buy merchandise. skyrailway.com

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Neighborhoods

MIDTOWN & SILER RUFINA NEXUS

From industrial roots still visible today, the Siler Rufina Nexus has grown into a hub of art, theater, tech, and design. Burgeoning as a place to play night and day, this neighborhood is dynamic!

TOO GOOD TO MISS Beer & Great Bar Food: In addition to good suds, Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery makes some fun cocktails with their very own spirits and sport a food truck or two on their patio. Be sure to check out their live music scene! Same with Second Street Brewery’s Rufina Taproom, whose sister restaurant is in the Railyard. Another spot is Rowley’s Farmhouse, where they specialize in rustic farmhouse and sour ales. santafe.org/dine

Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return

Jackalope: Established in 1976, and one of only two like it, this vast open air marketplace of eclectic rugs, home decor, pottery, fountains, novelties, and more is worth a visit! Don’t miss Prairie Dog Glass, where you can create your very own glass art. jackalope.com

Prescott Studio

Performing Arts District: Teatro Paraguas (teatroparaguasnm.org) is on a mission to support community performing and literary arts with bilingual productions for and by adults and children at their 55-seat theater. At Wise Fool New Mexico’s (wisefoolnewmexico.org) community arts program, experience performances in the arts of circus, puppetry, and theater. You can also check out what’s on tap at the New Mexico Actors Lab and the International Shakespeare Center. Here’s a good roundup of the theaters in this Midtown neighborhood: theatresantafe.org/venues

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Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return: The original Meow Wolf is here! Absolutely experience this interactive 70+-room journey to discover just what happened to the Selig-Pastore family. Speaking of family, the Rainbow Rainbow Room hosts free arts & crafts hours for the kids. For the grownups, a great bar and fun concerts, too. meowwolf.com/visit/santa-fe

Prescott Studio: Visit Fredrick Prescott’s 5,000-square-foot gallery and 1.5-acre sculpture garden for a real treat. With a wildly colorful palette, Prescott creates monumental (some up to 10 feet tall) steel kinetic animal sculptures. You are free to look in awe! prescottstudio.com

Lena Street: This tucked-away maker neighborhood within a neighborhood is benevolently ruled by innovation, creativity, hipness in lofts and sustainable retail spaces. Find exquisite ceramics, plants, and curated art and artifacts from around the world and sate your tastebuds at various joints, offering onsite-roasted coffee, bento boxes, and bread. First Saturdays are a big, buzzy draw. lenastreetlofts.com

Jackalope

Neighborhoods

Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe

SOUTHSIDE

Find pockets of residential neighborhoods and grassy community parks amid outlet stores, national chains, lodging, and familyfriendly restaurants. The neighborhood’s main artery, Cerrillos Road, connects downtown Santa Fe to the Southside and beyond, linking the city to the artist communities of Cerrillos and Madrid on the Turquoise Trail.

TOO GOOD TO MISS Airport Road: Leading to the Santa Fe Regional Airport, serviced by American and United airlines, this is also an excellent spot if you seek some culinary variety. It’s teeming with food trucks (santafe.org/food-trucks) that purvey all manner of goodness, Mexican restaurants, and it’s home to the second location of El Paisano Supermarket (elpaisanosupermarkets.net), an edible museum, stocked with a variety of Latin American groceries, a full service carniceria, fresh, onsite-made tortillas, and homestyle tamales. During the fall, get your roasted green chile here. Craft Beer, Live Music, History, and Relaxation: Check out this nexus of activity at State Roads 599 and 14, aka Turquoise Trail. Take a tour or enjoy an event, June to October, at the 18th and 19th living history museum of El Rancho de las Golondrinas (golondrinas.org), then just down the road, a soak or a treatment at Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort (ojosparesorts.com), followed by a 10-minute drive to Santa Fe Brewing Company (santafebrewing.com) headquarters for some great bar food, craft beer, and a live concert. Genoveva Community Chavez Center: The City Different’s largest recreation center is a one-stop location for most indoor sports you can imagine. Ice skate, swim, lift weights, take fitness classes, play pickleball or racquetball or basketball. Stay fit while you are visiting! Day rates. santafenm.gov/community-services/ recreation 48

Rodeo de Santa Fe (June)

Play golf!: Santa Fe offers wonderful options for all players, be they novices or advanced with low handicaps. Two great courses grace the expansive Southside. Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe (linksdesantafe.com) is at the top of the must-play list with their 18-hole Championship Course or their legendary mini executive course called the “Great 28.” Another option is Santa Fe Country Club (santafecountryclub.com), a semi-private golf facility with an 18-hole championship golf course. Rodeo Grounds/Santa Fe County Fairgrounds: This vast area along Rodeo Road really hops. In June, consider the 75th Rodeo de Santa Fe (rodeodesantafe.org), which remains one of the top 60 PRCA rodeos in the nation, with nearly 500 contestants, including many world champion cowboys and cowgirls, and crowd-pleasing favorites, like mutton bustin’ and youth barrel racers. In August, consider the secondlargest LGBTQ event in Santa Fe, the 32nd Zia Regional Rodeo (nmgra.org), with its Wild Drag Race, or the Santa Fe County Fair (santafecountynm.gov/communityservices/fair), complete with 4-H and agricultural and floricultural entries. Santa Fe Place Mall: Time your visit for the June carnival or the live concert and fireworks display on the 4th of July. Otherwise, this is a perfect spot for some excellent department store and big brand shopping or the LiggettVille Adventure Center, where your kids can swing from the ropes and navigate an obstacle course in the air amid a food court. santafeplacemall.com

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VISUAL ARTS

Santa Fe is ranked #7 in a survey identifying “The 10 Best Cities in the World for Art Lovers.”

New Mexico

has long inspired creators near and far, and carries the international honor of being a UNESCO Creative City for its innovation, investment, and community in a range of arts and creativity. Come see our galleries, museums, art markets, and immersive arts installations to find out why!

Yayoi Kusama’s Pumpkin at the New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary

VISUAL ARTS

GALLERIES

The City Different is a unique destination of 250+ world-class galleries! And there are three primary neighborhoods to explore. santafe.org/galleries-and-studios Canyon Road: A half-mile stretch brimming with more than 100 galleries in charming adobe homes, featuring sculpture, paintings, photography, pottery, and textiles. Enjoy boutiques and awardwinning restaurants, too. Downtown Plaza: Inviting galleries, shops, and restaurants surround the Plaza. Be sure to meet New Mexico’s Native American artisans, selling their authentic jewelry and art under the portal of the Palace of the Governors.

Museum Hill

Railyard Arts District: Home to many contemporary galleries that enliven industrial warehouse-style spaces and line bustling Guadalupe Street. All surround the must-go Santa Fe Farmers’ Market. The SFXL District: Make time for the expansive art scene South and West of downtown: the edgy and emerging Baca Street District, the tucked-away, hyper-creative Lena Street with a neighborhood feel, and the makers, shakers, and innovators of Rufina Street, including Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return.

Canyon Road

MUSEUMS

Explore 20+ museums, clustered in and around the downtown Plaza, the Railyard, and Museum Hill, representing our rich culture, our long history, and our dynamic, innovative interests. santafe.org/museums

Plaza

Georgia O’Keeffe Museum: Do not miss this

SPOTLIGHT multiroom tribute, gift shop, and education center dedicated to our iconic mid-century artist.

IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts: Home to the largest collection of contemporary Native art in the world, in connection with the Institute of American Indian Arts. New Mexico Museum of Art: You can’t miss the Pueblo-Revival architecture just off the Plaza, which, when it opened in 1917, represented the state’s first building dedicated to art. Palace of the Governors & New Mexico History Museum: In the original seat of the colonial Spanish administration, exhibitions span the history of Indigenous people, Spanish colonization, the Mexican Period, as well as travel and commerce on the legendary Santa Fe Trail.

SITE Santa Fe

Railyard

Explore the newly opened Vladem Contemporary, a second location for the New Mexico Museum of Art. SITE Santa Fe, a contemporary art space showcasing ever-changing installations by the emerging, influential artists, and El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe, devoted to exhibits, activities, and events that celebrate and promote local culture and traditions.

Museum Hill

Just a five-minute drive from downtown, you’ll find the majestic Museum Hill, with 360-degree views, boasting the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, the Museum of International Folk Art, the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. Fortify yourself with lunch at the Museum Hill Cafe and relax outside amid the sculptures and flora at nearby Santa Fe Botanical Garden. visitsantafe.com |

VISUAL ARTS

Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return

International Folk Art Market

IMMERSIVE ARTS

Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return: The original Meow Wolf is right here in The City Different’s innovative Siler Rufina Nexus neighborhood, thanks to the nimble Santa Fe-based arts collective of the same name impressing Game of Thrones’ creator George R.R. Martin with their creativity. Absolutely experience this interactive 70+-room journey to discover just what happened to the Selig-Pastore family. Speaking of family, the Rainbow Rainbow Room hosts free arts & crafts hours for the kids; For the grownups, a great bar and fun concerts, too. Sky Railway: And for another George R.R. Martin passion project is the newer, but just as popular imaginative adventure train offering cuisinerelated, theatrical, child-centered, environmental, astronomic experiences on rails.

LOCAL & REGIONAL ART MARKETS

SPOTLIGHT

While The City Different is a world-class city for art, our local artists and artisans are also creative powerhouses. For a taste, check out the Santa Fe Artists Market on Saturdays, and on Sundays, the Railyard Artisan Market—both held in the Railyard. And in May, July, and September, meet the local and regional makers at the Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild, held in downtown’s Cathedral Park.

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Santa Fe Indian Market

Summer Art Markets

A must! Santa Fe’s annual art markets—Traditional Spanish Market, Santa Fe Indian Market, and Contemporary Hispanic Market transform downtown into a lively labyrinth of pop-up tents, vendors, and patrons, drawing thousands of local, national, and international visitors. In the Railyard, the International Folk Art Market is a multi-day affair that showcases the work of 150 artists from 50+ countries, and includes their inspiring music and cuisine. And don’t miss the three Native Americanfocused August shows: Objects of Art & American Indian/Tribal Santa Fe, Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show, and the Indigenous Art Fair Contemporary. Daniel Quat 2882 Trades West Road, Studio H danielquatphoto.com | 505.982.7474

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VISUAL ARTS

Plan your trip around these major art events!

August

Year-round

New Mexico Capitol Art Collection nmcapitolart.com

Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show whitehawkshows.com

Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival santafejff.org

Indigenous Art Fair Contemporary iafcontemporary.com

February

102nd SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market swaia.org

The Santa Fe Film Festival santafefilmfestival.com

May

Santa Fe International Literary Festival sfinternationallitfest.org Native Treasures Art Market nmculture.org Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild artsandcraftsguild.org El Rito Studio Tour elritoartassociation.org

June

CURRENTS 2024 ART&TECH Festival currentsnewmedia.org

July

September

Santa Fe Fiesta Fine Arts & Crafts Market santafefiesta.org El Museo Cultural de Santa Fe Mercado elmuseocultural.org/winter-market Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild artsandcraftsguild.org Santa Fe Studio Tour sfestudioart.com Studio Tours in Pecos, Pojoaque, Taos, and Pecos

October

Santa Fe International Film Festival santafe.film Studio Tours in Abiquiú, Galisteo, Eldorado

International Folk Art Market folkartmarket.org Santa Fe Art Week santafeartweek.com Art Santa Fe artsantafe.com Traditional Spanish Market atriscoheritagefoundation.org Contemporary Hispanic Market contemporaryhispanicmarketinc.com Northern New Mexico Fine Arts and Crafts Guild artsandcraftsguild.org

SPOTLIGHT

Objects of Art Santa Fe objectsofartsantafe.com

November

Dixon Studio Tour dixonarts.org Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival recyclesantafe.org Review Santa Fe Photo Festival visitcenter.org Santa Fe Winter Indian Market swaia.org

December

Winter Spanish Market atriscoheritagefoundation.org Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts 1590 B Pacheco Street coeartscenter.org | 505.983.6372

The Coe Center explores and connects through experiencing the world’s Indigenous Arts. In this, we responsibly steward a diverse and eclectic collection of Indigenous Art that supports community narratives. Visit on the First Friday of each month or by appointment. visitsantafe.com |

Santa Fe

presents and entertains all year long with an extensive variety of performing arts.

Curtis Brown for the Santa Fe Opera

Performing Arts

Michael Sumuel (Escamillo) in Carmen at the Santa Fe Opera

Performing Arts

Venues

Built in 1931, the historic Lensic Performing Arts Center in the heart of downtown, just off the Plaza, hosts everything from the symphony to dance to movie nights. State-of-the-art production capabilities meet a classic vibe in this 800-capacity Spanish-Moorish-style theater. Other large performance venues include the 450-seat St. Francis Auditorium at the New Mexico Museum of Art, and the 400-seat James A. Little Theater on the New Mexico School for the Deaf campus.

The Lensic Performing Arts Center

Opera & More

Santa Fe Opera: Featuring stunning views, the open-air Santa Fe Opera presents worldclass performances in an architectural wonder of a building, set in a peaceful and rugged landscape. There’s not a bad seat in the house! Plan your trip for June through August to catch the annual performance season of international operatic superstars. Nationally renowned band concert performances show through September. santafeopera.org

Theater

Theatre Santa Fe has the lowdown on the 20-plus local theater companies, offering everything from Shakespeare to contemporary productions. And each summer, William Shakespeare’s prose and poetry come alive in the Santa Fe Botanical Garden’ s Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands amphitheater. theatresantafe.org; santafebotanicalgarden.org

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Circus Arts

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Wise Fool New Mexico: Throughout the year, the local circus troupe awes audiences with its socially conscious performances that include puppetry, theater and, of course, the circus arts. And, you, too, can learn to swing with the greatest of ease if you register for one of their classes. wisefoolnewmexico.org

Wise Fool New Mexico

DID YOU KNOW? Flamenco, the passionate, age-old dance form of illustrious pageantry and costume is authentically alive and five generations strong in Santa Fe. Experience it! Find out more on page 58. El Flamenco Cabaret

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Performing Arts

Live Music

Find something to groove to most every night of the week! Venues range from club scenes to intimate hotel bars to more grandiose spots like the Santa Fe Opera, The Lensic Performing Arts Center, and SITE Santa Fe.

June–August, Lensic 360 presents the Santa Fe Summer Scene (lensic360.org)—free, live music and family-friendly movies! Downtown Plaza: Join the locals for an evening series in the gazebo offering the best of local and national talent—from jazz to bluegrass to rock ’n’ roll. Railyard Plaza: Listen and dance while drinking and eating from one of the many food trucks or at one of the neighborhood’s restaurants or bars. Railyard Park: Bring the kids, a blanket, and a picnic for the family-friendly movie series at the grassy park. SWAN Park or Reunity Resources: These are true family-friendly, bring-your-picnic concert experiences. Other great summer events: • Santa Fe Botanical Garden: Sunset Concert Series in the amphitheater. • Abiquiú: Blossoms & Bones Ghost Ranch Music Festival, Ghost Ranch • Albuquerque & Santa Fe: New Mexico Jazz Festival, various venues • Los Alamos: Los Alamos Summer Concert Series, Ashley Pond Park • Taos: Taos Summer Music, Kit Carson Park

Classical, Orchestral, Chamber Music

There is no shortage of organizations presenting music in The City Different throughout the year! Internationally known musicians and vocalists grace Santa Fe stages. New Mexico Performing Arts Society nmpas.org Performance Santa Fe performancesantafe.org Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival santafechambermusic.com Santa Fe Desert Chorale desertchorale.org Santa Fe Pro Musica sfpromusica.org Santa Fe Symphony santafesymphony.org

SPOTLIGHT

Santa Fe Desert Chorale

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble sfwe.org Performance Santa Fe 300 Paseo de Peralta, Suite 102 performancesantafe.org | 505.984.8759 Performance Santa Fe brings the world’s best music, dance, and theater to iconic Santa Fe locations. The organization’s year-round live programming includes offerings for everyone—classical, jazz, ballet, world music, early music, spoken word, and more. Book online at PerformanceSantaFe.org.

Santa Fe CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL One of the most prestigious chamber music festivals in the world...the quality of the music is always top-notch.

—The New York Times

51ST SEASON I July 14–August 19, 2024

Leila Josefowicz Donald Runnicles Kirill Gerstein Dover Quartet

orty extraordinary concerts in July and August, performed by over 80 world-class artists from around the globe. Over 130 works spanning three centuries of genius, from Bach & Beethoven to Kaija Saariaho & Osvaldo Golijov.

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Join us.

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FLAMENCO

Capital Santa Fe Flamenco of the Southwest Experience the Passion, History, and Tradition in The City Different!

ithout question you ought to treat yourself to a flamenco performance during your visit to Santa Fe. Not only is the heritage of flamenco in The City Different five generations strong and counting, but there are numerous ways to experience it.

Vicente Romero and María Benítez

Many of New Mexico’s earliest flamenco artists hail from generations of old New Mexican families, including Santa Fe’s Vicente Romero, who traveled to Spain to study and tour professionally. He brought his knowledge home and in 1964 began performing nightly at an establishment called El Nido, in Tesuque, just a few miles north of Santa Fe. In 1969, Romero and dancer María Benítez, who had lived on Taos Pueblo (and had also studied in Spain) performed summer shows there, slowly building an audience for the palpable art form. In 1975, Benítez debuted at the Delacorte Theater during the New York Dance Festival and began dividing her time between Santa Fe, New York, and the world, which became a stage for her company María Benítez Teatro Flamenco. In Santa Fe, she founded the Institute for Spanish Arts with her Spanish husband Cecilio Benítez with the mission of imparting the depth of Spanish heritage as expressed through multiple expressions of art, including the flamenco tradition. Many of the professional dancers you see in Santa Fe were her students, which has contributed to Santa Fe being one of the top destinations in the United States to see flamenco outside of Spain. 58

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A little background:

DID YOU KNOW? The word duende in Spanish folklore means ghost or spirit and is often used when describing flamenco to try to explain the intoxicating force a performer exudes to draw in the audience.

Venues & Experiences

El Farol

FLAMENCO

elfarolsantafe.com/flamencodinnershow; 505.983.9912 Thurs–Sat, 6:30 pm dinner / 8–9 pm flamenco performance; special December holiday dates Reserve your spot for a one-of-a-kind prix-fixe dinner menu and then a flamenco show at the oldest (founded in 1835!) and most beloved bar in Santa Fe—El Farol. For 30 years, El Farol has invited talented musicians and dancers to their intimate and storied stage via the National Institute of Flamenco. Experience performances by Marisol Encinias, Joaquín Encinias, Vicente Griego, and the members of Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company. Acclaimed guests from Spain, such as Carmen Coy, Jesús Perona, and David “El Galli” also grace the stage.

El Flamenco Cabaret with Compañía Entreflamenco entreflamenco.com; 505.209.1302 Wed–Sun during four special seasons

Even with four robust seasons of flamenco performances at El Flamenco Cabaret, shows consistently sell out, so make reservations! The company Entreflamenco (a 2017 Santa Fe Mayor’s Arts Award winner) is led by 2022 NYC Bessie Award nominee Antonio Granjero (for his outstanding performance at The Joyce Theater), originally from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, and Estefanía Ramirez. The artistic duo own and operate El Flamenco Cabaret, Santa Fe’s only venue dedicated 100% to flamenco, where they direct, produce, and star in the headlining shows. In an intimate setting, savor à la carte Spanish cuisine and wines, while captivated by flamenco performances that feature and celebrate guest artists from Spain, including Juan Jose Alba.

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EmiArteFlamenco

emiarteflamenco.com; 505.660.9122 special performance runs in Summer, Fall, and in December Make plans to see native New Mexican La Emi and her company EmiArteFlamenco! Virtually born into flamenco, she was first exposed to the raw emotion of the art form while in utero. It was a family affair to attend the María Benítez Cabaret shows, where her father worked the box office. At the age of four, La Emi began taking classes with Benítez and as a high schooler began teaching for her. Since 2014, EmiArteFlamenco has spellbound audiences with a rotating cast of talented musicians and dancers of various genres from New Mexico and beyond, including singer Vicente Griego and his rumba Flamenca band, ReVóZo. La Emi collaborates with top choreographers to create her shows, including Eloy Aguilar from Granada and Gala Vivancos from Madrid, with whom she studies in Spain.

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a monthly performance by Pasión Flamenca. Singer/dancer Nicolasa Chávez is Serenata Flamenca on the historic adventure train Sky Railway. (skyrailway.com/#adventures; 844.743.3759)

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special performance appearances at Teatro Paraguas and long-running El Rancho de las Golondrinas festivals by Compañia Chuscales y Mina Fajardo (minafajardo.com; 505.310.5455)

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summer performance on Santa Fe stages by Albuquerque-based company Casa Flamenca, whose directors are dancer Carmen Montes “La Chispa” from Mexico, and guitarist virtuoso Juani de la Isla, from Cádiz, Spain (casaflamenca.org; 505.247.0622) visitsantafe.com |

CUISINE

Santa Fe was honored in the Food & Wine Magazine Global Tastemaker Awards on the list of “The 10 Best Cities for Neighborhood Restaurants in the U.S.”

Santa Fe’s

culinary scene is a gastronomic epicenter in the Southwest with hundreds of one-of-a-kind, locally owned restaurants to choose from. Come dine with us!

CUISINE

How should I answer the question “Red, green or Christmas?”

We take the question “Red, green or Christmas?” very seriously, in large part because chile production has a significant impact on New Mexico’s economy. In 2022, New Mexico produced 53,300 tons chile, with an estimated value of $46.2 million, making it the top cash crop in the state. Most of the magic happens 250 miles to Santa Fe’s south in the “Chile Capital of the World,” Hatch, New Mexico. Heat may be what determines your selection, but neither red nor green is consistently hotter. Ask your server which option packs the most punch. “Christmas” means a combination of green and red, perfect for those seeking the best of both worlds.

What makes a chile red or green, and how are they processed?

It’s all about timing: Red chiles are simply green chiles that have remained on the vine longer and ripened fully. However, once picked, the green chile is typically roasted as a fresh whole chile, then peeled, and served diced, while red chile is dried and processed into a powder, then cooked into a thick roux-based sauce.

Chile as an ingredient

Try green chile everything—stews, mac ‘n’ cheese, cheeseburgers, and all manner of sweets, like apple pie. Find red chile powder in pumpkin soup, jelly, infused in dark chocolate, or on the rim of a Santa Fe Margarita Trail margarita!

Eat it like a local

Chile is a staple! Come autumn, most households purchase their roasted green for the year, and store and stack it in individual bags in their freezer. And you can find their savory powdered red in the cupboard, marked mild, medium, or hot. Take some home as a spicy reminder of your visit!

What is Northern New Mexican cuisine?

Neither Tex, nor Mex, the cuisine is a blend of Hispanic and Pueblo influences. The hearty beans, fresh corn, spicy green and red chile sauces, and fluffy tortillas are only the beginning. Think tacos, tamales, posole, enchiladas, chile rellenos, sopaipilla, pan dulce, fajitas, stews. You can find these dishes and more at nearly all restaurants in Santa Fe.

DID YOU KNOW? Car owners have their choice of three standard license plates styles. The newest on the block is the chile plate, which won America’s Best License Plate Award for 2017. The turquoise centennial plate won in 2011. visitsantafe.com |

CUISINE

SANTA FE’S

Chefs & Restaurants Sazón ranked at #6, Geronimo at #11 and Sassella at #13 in the 2023 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice list of “Best Fine Dining Restaurants in the United States.”

Sazón

eyond red and green chile, you can sample modern fusion options and diverse cuisine from around the globe, including Japanese, Indian, African, French, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, South American, Mediterranean, Spanish, and more. You can also find classic steakhouses, cozy brew and gastro pubs, eateries specializing in mouthwatering BBQ, fresh seafood, and delicious dining options for vegetarian, vegan, and glutenfree eaters. Additionally, Santa Fe is home to the only AAA Four Diamond restaurants in the state of New Mexico—Geronimo on Canyon Road, Terra at the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado, Sazón near the Plaza, and Sassella next to the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. The City Different also boasts several chefs who have been nominated for the James Beard “Best Chef: Southwest” awards, with Chef/Owner Mark Kiffin of the Compound Restaurant (in 2005) and Chef/Owner Fernando Olea of Sazón (in 2022) receiving top honors. Truly all of our chefs are artists and integral members of our community, heralded for their talent and service. See them at work with a ticket to one of the events at September’s Santa Fe Wine & Chile, where 50 chefs and 90 wineries pair their expert flavors for thousands of attendees.

Geronimo

To plan your culinary journey, pick up a copy of our Dining Guide at any of our Visitors Centers or check out santafe.org/dine.

CUISINE

Farm to

Chef

Dine out in The City Different to enjoy farm-fresh, local food!

griculture continues to play a large role in New Mexico’s economy. In fact, it is the state’s third-largest industry with the Census of Agriculture reporting 25,044 farms in the Land of Enchantment. Many of those are successful niche farms within 100 miles or fewer of Santa Fe, and you could be lucky enough to try their produce. A longstanding tradition, the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market loosely started during the late 1960s and the early days of the farm-to-table movement. Today, you can purchase produce from more than 150 vendors on Tuesdays and Saturdays at a permanent location in the Railyard Plaza. Among the thousands of Farmers’ Market goers are many of The City Different’s award-winning chefs, who have a favorite farmer for each ingredient on their menus. Some chefs have formed deeper relationships, collaborating on grow and harvest plans to ensure not only the sustainability of the farm, but the promise of their restaurant’s brand as a destination for ethically and locally sourced, fresh food.

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If local food is a priority for you, definitely visit the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market and do a little bit of research to determine if the restaurant you’ve booked has a farm relationship!

Santa Fe Farmers Market 1607 Paseo de Peralta santafefarmersmarket.com | 505.983.4098 Explore the acclaimed Santa Fe Farmers’ Market, a top-tier farmers’ market in the nation, where you’ll find Northern New Mexico’s finest produce and goods. Visit us in the Railyard District every Saturday year-round and Tuesdays May to December. Don’t miss our Café and Gift Shop! visitsantafe.com |

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Self-Guided Foodie

o you identify as a gastronome, a gourmand, or a gourmet? Or are you just generally hungry?! However you ID, you are in the right place as Santa Fe hosts more than 400 restaurants from the casual to the exquisite.

Breakfast Burrito Tour

Santa Fe is arguably the birthplace of the breakfast burrito—a combo of soft, savory scrambled egg, melted cheese, hash browns or rough-cut roasted papas (potatoes), your choice of bacon, sausage, chorizo or calabacitas, pinto or black beans, red, green, or Christmas chile, all wrapped in a fluffy, warm tortilla. Handheld or smothered, the breakfast burrito is always the right choice for a satisfying meal at any time of day.

Tours & Trails Take yourself on one of our culinary tours!

santafe.org/self-guided-tours Coffee Lovers Tour

Santa Fe is known for its chile, but our coffee is pretty remarkable, too, with many shops roasting their own beans for a signature strength and flavor. The Tour will guide you to some engaging locals’ hangouts all over town where you can relax and absorb the scene.

Food Truck Tour

In Santa Fe, the demand is high for a super-tasty on-the-go repast, so good thing there are dozens of food trucks open year-round! Think pupusas, sushi, hoagies, falafel, po’boys, tacos, burritos, roasted plantains, beignets, calabacitas, pizza, green chile cheese burgers, barbecue brisket sandwiches, baby back pork ribs, rugelachs, rolled ice cream, frybread. Oh, and a whole truck for the vegan oriented. This casual meal could be your most delicious.

Craft Beer & Spirits Tour

Jump on this inspired itinerary to various breweries, beer halls, tasting rooms, and distilleries where Santa Feans take their beer and spirits craft quite seriously! For the sudsy side, try hop-filled IPAs, opaque stouts, hard kombuchas or the local cideries’ variety of fruit-derived fermentations from sweet to dry. For the harder stuff, there’s Tumbleroot’s High Desert Gin, Santa Fe Spirits’ Silver Coyote Pure Malt Whiskey, and As Above So Below’s Ritual Vodka. And if you prefer bubbles, don’t miss the New Mexico-based Gruet Winery’s tasting room, which serves Pinot Noir and Chardonnay-based sparkling wines with roots originating from Gilbert Gruet’s Champagne house in Bethon, France.

The Chocolate Trail

This rich and sweetly flavored route connects Santa Fe’s world-class artisan chocolatiers, who offer everything from traditional cacao drinks to hand-rolled truffles and hand-dipped chocolates accented with piñon nuts and chile. The Chocolate Maven Bakery, Kakawa Chocolate House, Señor Murphy Candymaker, Sweet Santa Fe, and The Chocolate Smith look forward to welcoming you! 64

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“Kentucky has its bourbon. Napa Valley has wine. And, Santa Fe has margaritas —darn good ones, too.” —Forbes Magazine

Santa Fe Margarita Trail

Gracias to José Cuervo, who reportedly introduced tequila to New Mexico at the turn of the 20th century, Santa Fe has grown into a mecca for the delicious cocktail. Taste 50 of the best margaritas in the world at Santa Fe’s most popular bars and restaurants. Track your progress with the paper Passport or the app and earn rewards, like T-shirts, an invitation into the Margarita Society, a Margarita Bartender Kit, and many more surprises! santafemargaritatrail.com visitsantafe.com |

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Culinary Events January

New Mexico Brewers’ Guild Winter Brew Samples the suds brought to you by breweries from around the state. nmbeer.org Souper Bowl Vote on the best soups from local chefs. Fundraiser to help alleviate hunger. thefooddepot.org/souper-bowl

February

Santa Fe Restaurant Week 75 participating restaurants invite you to feast on prix-fixe meals at a fraction of the cost. santafe.restaurantweeknm.com

June

New Mexico Cocktail Week A competition featuring celebrated chefs and signature cocktails by renowned mixologists. nmcocktailweek.com

July

Santa Fe Wine Festival Sample handmade New Mexican wines from 20 vintners around the state. golondrinas.org

August

Santa Fe Beer & Food Festival Local grub and suds purveyors bring their best, plus live music, arts & crafts, and family activities. golondrinas.org

Calendar USA TODAY ranked the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta #7 on the 10Best list for Best Wine Festival (2023).

Culinary Attractions Santa Fe Farmers’ Market One of the oldest, largest, and most successful growers’ markets in the US. More than 150 farmers and producers. santafefarmersmarket.com Las Cosas Cooking School The motto here is “We cook for fun!” Try their popular and eclectic classes inside the Las Cosas kitchen and specialty foods kitchen shoppe. lascosascooking.com Santa Fe School of Cooking Learn the foods of the Southwest through handson and demo-based classes in a state-of-the-art kitchen and dining room. Shop the Market for ingredients and cookware, and join a Restaurant Walking Tour. santafeschoolofcooking.com

September

Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown Chefs compete to make the best green chile cheeseburger. You taste and vote! ediblesmackdown.com

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Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta A week of events celebrating Santa Fe restaurants and exquisite wines from around the world. Don’t miss Chile Friday, featuring our spicy state tradition, and the Grand Tasting! santafewineandchile.org

Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta

Sazón 221 Shelby St sazonsantafe.com | 505.983.8604 Fine Dining from Chef Fernando Olea, winner of the James Beard Award: Best Chef Southwest 2022. Join us at Sazón for the award-winning wine list, outstanding service and creative menu for a dining experience like none other!

1050 Paseo de Peralta 851 W San Mateo www.kakawachocolates.com

Explore 50 of Santa Fe’s finest margaritas

Voted “Best of Santa Fe” for 20 Years American Comfort Food Live Music Daily Award Winning Catering Private Parties 24 Brews on Tap Extensive Tequila and Whisky Menu

Open Lunch & Dinner seven days a week. Download the Margarita Trail app or pick up a paper Passport at one of our Visitors Centers for $3 and start earning stamps for rewards.

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OUTDOORS

Outdoor ADVentures

Discover The City Different’s

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ocated in the southern Rocky Mountain chain at 7,000 feet, Santa Fe is a semiarid climate at the crossroads of grass and shrub lands, piñonjuniper woodlands, and 1.6 million acres of coniferous National Forest. With the towering Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the east, the Rio Grande Valley to the south and west, and the Jemez Mountains for your sunsets, enthusiasts can often ski, bike, hike, fish, golf, and paddle, all in the same week!

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SNOWSPORTS Ski & Snowboard

Ski Santa Fe: Located just 16 miles from the heart of downtown, Ski Santa Fe offers some of the finest slopes in the Southwest, some of the fluffiest snow, and the shortest lift lines. With a base elevation of 10,350 feet and a peak elevation of 12,075 feet, Ski Santa Fe offers expansive vistas of all the beauty that is Northern New Mexico, plus terrain for every skill level with 86 trails. The rental shop is well equipped, as is the on-site retail shop. Choose from two eateries with outdoor decks for soaking in the rays while refueling with delicious regional dishes.

Winsor Trail: Park at Ski Santa Fe and access miles of wilderness trails. Norski Loop: Try the two miles of groomed trail designated for the cross-country skier only.

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Snowshoe & Cross Country Ski

Aspen Vista Trail: Explore the out-and-back trail, which is wide and has a gradual grade, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. Hyde Memorial State Park: Fun with kiddos of any age and located halfway between downtown and Ski Santa Fe, this area sports a sledding and tubing hill sure to put a smile on the young thrill-seeker.

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HIKE

From foothills to mountain peaks, Santa Fe County has more than 300 miles of hiking trails. Dale Ball Trails: 24 miles of hiking with access points throughout the foothill neighborhoods east of downtown, including the popular Sierra del Norte parking lot. Find handy maps at trail junctions. Dale Ball

Chamisa Trail: just a 15-minute drive from downtown delivers National Forest access and the ponderosa pines and aspens that come with it. You may feel the altitude on this trail, but it’s a gradual grade and offers the option of a loop. Aspen Vista Trail: a great gradual trail any time of year, but in fall, bathe in the golden aspens and catch views of the whole valley aglow. It’s about 6.5 miles to the top, but an easy out and back for turning around at any point. Atalaya Mountain: To access the numerous trails, your best bet is to park in the lot at the entrance to St. John’s College. Plot your course using the trailhead map.

Aspen Vista Trail

Bandelier National Monument

Cerrillos Hills State Park: Travel the Turquoise Trail just 16 miles from Santa Fe. Enjoy five miles of gently sloping trails with views of the Sandia, Ortiz, Jemez, and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges, and learn about the former mines that populated the area.

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BIKE

The number of bike shops and tour guides in Santa Fe should suggest it’s a wholly embraced activity. santafe.org/outdoors/biking

Road Cycling

Hyde Park Road to Ski Santa Fe: Take a 16-mile one-way spin up to a peak elevation of 10,350 feet. Turquoise Trail: Choose your distance for great views on your way to the mining towns of Cerrillos or Madrid.

Mountain Biking

Easy: Rail Trail: With a rugged-ish mountain bike, enjoy the 17-ish-mile out-and-back, part asphalt and part dirt, along the Atchinson, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. If you ride the length, you’ll end up in Lamy, but you can turn around at any point. Great for families. Easy to Moderate: Galisteo Basin Preserve: Just 14 miles from Santa Fe, with views of the Ortiz Mountains, explore more than 40 miles of trails through sandstone, grasslands, and arroyos. Trail maps at most junctures. Park in any lot for different access points. Great for hiking, too. La Tierra Trails: An expanse of 25 miles of trails, pump tracks, and jump courses that were once part of the 31,000-acre Buckman Ranch. Choose from three trailheads, each offering different access to the same great network. Nice for walking, too.

Singletracks Mountain Bike News rated The City Different #7 in the Top 10 Mountain Bike Destinations in North America.

Moderate to Difficult: Glorieta Adventure Camps: just 22 miles from Santa Fe, offers public access to 20 miles of trails. Roll along through aspen stands, pine forests, and granite canyons with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Glorieta Baldy. Park at the Baptist Bypass Trailhead. Good for hiking, too. Difficult: Winsor Trail: For higher-elevation, more technical rides, hop on the Blue Bus shuttle to trailheads along Hyde Park Road, concluding at Ski Santa Fe. The lengthy and varied holds a big draw for the more experienced rider.

Aspen Vista Trail

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FISH

Fishing the lakes, streams, and rivers of Northern New Mexico is rewarding. The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish regularly stocks many of these waters with hatchery rainbow trout, supplementing resident populations of brown and brook trout and, in certain stillwaters, lake trout and kokanee salmon. New Mexico is blessed with two species of native trout—the Rio Grande cutthroat trout in the north, and the Gila trout in the south. Consider yourself fortunate to catch either one of these species, as they are becoming increasingly rare. Whether in the conifer-forested Pecos River near Santa Fe or the red sandstone country around the Rio Chama, New Mexico’s designated Special Trout Waters offer no end of fishing adventures. Bisecting the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument, the Wild and Scenic section of the Rio Grande promises a spectacular hike, wildlife viewing opportunities and, of course, excellent fishing. The Red River, which joins the Rio Grande midway through the monument, is an unforgettable option as well. Another spot along the Rio Grande to consider is the Orilla Verde Recreation Area, just 50 miles north of Santa Fe. Farther afield is the San Juan River, a tailwater flowing out of Navajo Dam, which makes for fairly consistent year-round temperatures and great year-round fishing in beautiful desert canyon scenery. Monastery Lake is a perfect family fishing destination. Cowles Ponds, about 15 miles up the Pecos Canyon, is designated for children under the age of 12. Plenty of local fishing services are available to guide you to waters fitting your taste and skill level.

LAND OF ENCHANTMENT GUIDES

L ET’ S G O F ISHING! Enjoy a day on the water  All fishing gear provided Guided fly fishing trips on public land and private ranches (505) 629-5688  www.loeflyfishing.com 1297 Bishop’s Lodge Road, Santa Fe, NM 87506

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PADDLE & BOAT

You’ll be amazed by all of the paddling and rafting opportunities within a short drive of Santa Fe. Tubing is a blast as well, particularly on a few-mile stretch of the Rio Grande from the Taos Junction bridge to the town of Pilar or on a stretch of the Rio Chama below the Abiquiú dam, where a whitewater wave feature sees dozens of kayakers. The Rio Grande and Rio Chama offer paddlers a diverse selection of half-day, full-day, and multi-day trips, ranging from mellow Class I to technical Class IV rapids sure to put even the most experienced paddler to the test. Farther afield is the San Juan River, where you can float from the bottom of the Navajo Lake about 115 miles across far northwestern New Mexico on Class I to II water. Or enjoy the lake itself for motorized boats, canoers, kayakers, water skiers, and sailors. Abiquiú Lake and Storrie Lake also welcome a variety of craft.

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There are plenty of local guiding companies to put you on the stretch of water most suited to your interests.

Southwest Safaris PO Box 945, 87504 info@southwestsafaris.com southwestsafaris.com 505.988.4246 800.842.4246 7 days, 8-6 local, year-round MasterCard, Visa, AmEx

Navajo Lake

Southwest Safaris offer everything from local scenic flights to full-day air/land adventure explorations. See the Great American Southwest, from the colorful allures of New Mexico’s world-famous Land of Enchantment to the overwhelming geologic fantasia of the Grand Canyon. Exhilarating flightseeing/backcountry exploration. Experience the awe!

OUTDOOR Adventures

GOLF

Santa Fe offers wonderful options for all players, be they novices or advanced with low handicaps. Enjoy award-winning and 3rd-party-endorsed 9and 18-hole courses and the distant views of the Sangre de Cristos as you walk or ride. Or hone your skills at a driving range, a putting area, a bunker facility, or chipping greens. Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe, just eight miles west of downtown, offers a mini executive course called the Great 28, which Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked #3 on a list of “Top 5 Big Little Courses” in the United States. Also designed by Baxter Spann is their 18-hole Championship Course that hosted Golf Life. Enjoy a fun cafe and bar with a patio overlooking the course, a full pro shop, driving range, short game practice area, and two putting greens. linksdesantafe.com Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe

Courses within easy driving distance from Santa Fe: Santa Clara Pueblo’s Black Mesa Golf Club, designed by Baxter Spann, is an 18-hole course ranked among America’s top 50 by Golf Magazine. Enjoy a majestic desert golf experience on rolling fairways extending through mountainous valleys and dramatic sandstone ridges. Amenities include a full pro shop, driving range, short game practice area, and two putting greens. golfblackmesa.com

Black Mesa Golf Course

Pueblo of Pojoaque’s Towa Golf Course sports three independent nine-hole courses. Named “Best Golf Resort in North America” as well as “New Mexico’s Best Golf Hotel” by the World Golf Awards, Towa was designed jointly by 20-time PGA winner Hale Irwin and noted golf course designer and landscape architect William Phillips. hiltonbuffalothunder.com/golf Pueblo de Cochiti Golf Course is an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. public golf course located on Cochiti Lake. Amenities include a full-service pro shop, chipping and putting areas, and a scenic driving range. Stick around after the game to grab a bite to eat at the Stone Kiva Bar and Grill and take in the views. cochitigolfclub.com The Santa Fe Country Club is a semi-private golf facility on the Southside, open to the public. The 18-hole Championship Course invites players of all skill levels to enjoy the wide fairway and park-like feel. Check out the full-service pro shop to learn more about the PGA staff, available for lessons, or practice your long game on the beautiful driving range, or your short game on the chipping and putting areas. santafecountryclub.com

Towa Golf Course

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Annual Events &

Markets

ith Santa Fe’s long history, unique mix of cultures, and boundless creativity, we host dozens of events, markets, fiestas, and festivals each year. Check out the calendar on page 112 for even more!

CUISINE DINE WELL, BUT NOT BREAK THE BANK? Make several

reservations to experience all The City Different has to offer during Santa Fe Restaurant Week (nmrestaurantweek.com, March) or try the Santa Fe Farmers’ Market Institute’s Local Harvest to Restaurant Celebration (localharvestrestaurantcelebration.com, September) in its second year, featured at a couple dozen restaurants whose chefs source weekly from the market.

LOVE WINE, SPIRITS, AND CRAFT BEER? You’ve come to the right

place—did you know that New Mexico is the oldest grape-growing region in the United States? Come try New Mexico wines at the Santa Fe Wine Festival, presented by El Rancho de las Golondrinas (golondrinas.org, July) or domestic and international wines paired with local cuisine at the Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta (santafewineandchile.org, September). If cocktails and beer are more your vibe, Santa Fe’s got you with New Mexico Cocktail Week & Taco Wars (nmcocktailweek.com, June) and El Rancho de las Golondrinas’ Santa Fe Beer and Food Festival, (golondrinas.org, August).

OUTDOORS ARE YOU ACTIVE AND A BIT COMPETITIVE? Sign up for the Santa Fe Century Ride (santafecentury.com, May), a scenic course that highlights the landscape of Northern New Mexico. Or the Santa Fe International Half Marathon (santafehalfmarathon.com, September), whose rolling course takes you along the Rail Trail.

UP FOR A BIT OF THE WESTERN IN SOUTHWESTERN? Santa

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Fe hosts two rodeos at the grounds. The long-running Rodeo de Santa Fe (rodeodesantafe.org, June) boasts action-packed performances of top PRCA rodeo athletes and top PRCA rodeo entertainment. And the Zia Regional Rodeo (nmgra.org/rodeo, August) presents breakaway calf roping, team roping, barrel racing, flag race, pole bending, and the rough stock events of bull riding and steer riding. Check out at least one!

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Traditional Spanish Market atriscoheritagefoundation.org/the-spanish-market 505.873.6035 The Traditional Spanish Market in Santa Fe, NM annually celebrates Hispanic Heritage with art, music, and culture. Showcasing Spanish and Mexican folk art, it’s a unique immersion into rich heritage, shaping New Mexico and communities since early Spanish settlement.

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CULTURE/HISTORY

anta Fe’s culture is born of many influences, beginning in 1050 when Native Americans established permanent communities on land that is now its Plaza and downtown. With the Spanish arrival, Santa Fe was founded and became a Southwestern hub, attracting over the centuries all manner of travelers and settlers.

LOVE HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIFE? Check out El Rancho de las Golondrinas (golondrinas.org), the 200-acre “Ranch of the Swallows,” now an 18th and 19th century living history museum located on the Camino Real via a handful of fun and educational festivals, April–October.

PASSIONATE ABOUT NATIVE & INDIGENOUS CULTURES? Consider a day trip to one of the Eight Northern Pueblos to experience a Pueblo Feast Day, dance or seasonal celebrations (indianpueblo.org). Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend (santafe.org/ indigenouspeoplesday) is in its 8th year over the long weekend in October to celebrate the citizens and cultures of the 23 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos in New Mexico with a powwow, award-winning dancing, drumming, and singing on the Plaza.

OTHER UNIQUE SANTA FE EVENTS: Celebrating our diverse and multicultural population are Santa Fe PRIDE (hrasantafe.org, June) in its 31st year, partying throughout the month and culminating in a Parade, July’s Traditional Spanish Market and its December Winter Spanish Market (atriscoheritagefoundation.org/ the-spanish-market), as well as July’s Contemporary Hispanic Market (contemporaryhispanicmarket.org). Kick off your Labor Day weekend by shouting “BURN HIM!” with 70,000 locals and visitors at the 100th Burning of Zozobra (burnzozobra.com, August), where the 50-foot-tall mythical monster of gloom is burned along with our woes in a highly choreographed performance. Then, take part in the longest continuously running celebration in the US—Fiesta de Santa Fe, celebrating Spanish heritage (santafefiesta.org, September), including arts and crafts. Honor all of our fellow ancestors during Día de los Muertos (santafe.org/dia-de-muertos, October) with festive mariachi music and boleros. Enjoy signature Mexican foods, brightly colored masks, decorative skulls, and hundreds of marigolds! Come Christmas Eve, stroll with thousands among the lights and amid the merriment on the Canyon Road Farolito Walk (farolitowalk.com) and stay a little longer for the city’s New Year’s Eve on the Plaza celebration (santafe.org/nye)! visitsantafe.com |

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PERFORMING ARTS

hether you’re longing for free live music, an elaborately orchestrated opera or a celebration of the cinematic arts, Santa Fe has you covered with world-class talent on our stages.

PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL PERFORMING ARTS?

Experience this collaborative effort in its second year: Art + Sol Winter Arts Festival (artsolsantafe.org, February) showcases the best of symphony, song, chamber music, theater, chorus, dance, comedy, and jazz at venues across The City Different.

LOVER OF CLASSICAL, ORCHESTRAL, AND CHAMBER MUSIC?

See internationally known musicians and vocalists during the seasons presented by the following arts organizations: New Mexico Performing Arts Society nmpas.org, year-round Performance Santa Fe performancesantafe.org, July–May Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival santafechambermusic.com, July & August Santa Fe Desert Chorale desertchorale.org, July & August, December Santa Fe Pro Musica sfpromusica.org, November–April Santa Fe Symphony santafesymphony.org, September–May Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble sfwe.org, December & April

A CINEPHILE?

Major festivals each present award-winning films, networking opportunities, panels, and workshops. Santa Fe Film Festival (santafefilmfestival.com, February) Santa Fe International Film Festival (santafe.film, October)

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Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival (santafejff.org, year-round)

Santa Fe Studio Arts Collective sfestudioart.com info@santafestudiotour.com Explore the richness and diversity that our local studio artists have to offer ... Visit Santa Fe during our Annual Studio Tour in September or go behind studio walls year round and meet local artists by appointment! More information on our website or email us.

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DIG IT LIVE?

Lensic 360’s Summer Scene (lensic360.org) presents FREE outdoor music performances and movies on the historic downtown Plaza, in the Railyard, at SWAN Park, and Reunity Resources. New Mexico Jazz Festival (lensic.org/new-mexico-jazz-festival, September) brings jazz greats from near and far to stages in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

GOT A FUNNY BONE?

Fortunate for all that CloudTop Comedy Festival (cloudtopcomedy.com, May) has a great sense of humor and presents the best local and national comedic artists on topics ranging from nervy to goofy to just plain funny.

LIKE IT OPERATIC?

It’s a compact and rich summer season each year for the Santa Fe Opera (santafeopera.org, June– August) presenting internationally known operatic superstars at an architectural wonder of a venue.

THEATER BUFF?

Several theater companies in town present productions throughout the year, ranging from Shakespeare in the Garden (santafebotanicalgarden.org, July & August), to classics in small venues, to plays written by locals and performed at historic houses. For a grasp of all, visit theatresantafe.org.

LOVE THE LITERATI?

The 3rd annual Santa Fe International Literary Festival (sfinternationallitfest.org, May) is your chance to hear from and see world-renowned authors and thinkers, including some beloved locals.

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VISUAL ARTS

anta Fe carries the international honor of being a UNESCO Creative City. Come see our 250+ galleries, 20+ museums, art markets, and immersive arts installations to find out why!

COMPELLED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NATIVE ART? Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week (swaianativefashion.org, May) in its first year features Indigenous designers at a Fashion Symposia, a soirée, and runway days. Native Treasures (museumfoundation.org/nativetreasures), Memorial Day weekend, featuring museumquality works. Santa Fe Indian Market (swaia.org, August) in its 102nd year with the largest and most prestigious intertribal art market in the world and Winter Indian Market in November. Free Indian Market (freeindianmarket.org, August) features 600 Native artists in Federal Park. Objects of Art & American Indian/Tribal, Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show, and Indigenous Art Fair Contemporary (objectsofartshows.com, August) for a collection of American Indian and international tribal art not found anywhere else in the world.

DESIRE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART SCENE IN SANTA FE?

Plan your visit during Santa Fe Art Week (santafe.org/artweek, July), where you can experience more than 100 happenings at some of Santa Fe’s most popular galleries. Equally compelling is the broader Art Santa Fe (redwoodartgroup.com/art-santa-fe, July). Also, don’t miss Canyon Road’s Spring Art Festival (May) and October’s Paint & Sculpt Out (visitcanyonroad.com).

INTRIGUED BY THE FUTURE OF ART? We have an event for you—CURRENTS 2024 ART&TECH

Festival (currentsnewmedia.org, June) offers immersive and expansive art experiences in new media for all ages.

ADORE FOLK ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD? Don’t miss the 20th Santa Fe International Folk Art Market (folkartmarket.org, July), where approximately 150+ master artists from more than 50 countries travel with their artwork to this vast and colorful bazaar.

LOVE TO UPCYCLE? Check out the country’s largest and oldest recycled art market, Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival (recyclesantafe.org, November).

SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS? September through November, show the local and regional Santa Fe artists some love (santafe.org/blog/post/shop-local-artists-artisans) at their individual markets. A not to miss is the Santa Fe Studio Tour (sfestudioart.com) in its 16th year. Also, juried local artisans present works at New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild (artsandcraftsguild.org, summer). 82

August in Santa Fe is Indigenous Time

Santa Fe celebrates Indigenous Art like no other place in the world! It is the number one destination for U.S. and Canadian Indigenous Art. This summer discover the best in Historic material to Cutting Edge Contemporary! Three Objects of Art Shows, SWAIA Indian Market with leading Indigenous Artists, Gallery Openings and Events, Museum Exhibitions, SITE SANTA FE, Coe Center, and other Nonprofit Organizations all come together to present the world of Indigenous Art like no other time or place!!

Explore the Whitehawk Antique Indian & Ethnographic Art Show Santa Fe and Objects of Art

American Indian/Tribal Santa Fe shows, and for the first time Indigenous Art Fair Contemporary, a gallery show featuring recognized contemporary Indigenous artists from the U.S, and Canada.

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PUEBLOS, NATIONs, and TRIbES

Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes Experience at least one to learn more about our nation’s First Peoples

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PUEBLOS, NATIONs, and TRIbES

n New Mexico, there are four Native American Tribes and Nations, and 19 established Pueblos, eight of which are between a 15- and 75-minute drive north of Santa Fe. That’s a total of 23 Pueblos, Nations, and Tribes! Natives inhabited New Mexico long before Spanish contact in the 1500s. When Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate began colonizing the state in 1558, he and others referred to the Native American settlements as Pueblos, the Spanish word for town or village. When Catholic missionaries arrived in the early 1600s, they renamed Pueblos with saints’ names, built churches, and introduced Feast Days to celebrate the patron saints of Pueblo Catholic Missions.

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Feast Days

Picurís Pueblo Joy Rice

Today, you can find some Feast Days open to the public, and this is a prime opportunity for you to experience the full expression of any Pueblo. Feast Days are celebratory occasions when tribal members come together to honor their ancient Pueblo traditions and heritage. Each begins with a Catholic Mass and includes traditional dances and ceremonies that tell different stories. Many relate to seasonal cycles, bringing rain and an abundant harvest. In addition to arts and crafts and cultural activities, Pueblo families prepare a variety of stews, traditional dishes, breads and desserts to share with their guests. indianpueblo.org/feast-days

Santa Fe Indian Market on the Plaza

There are many other seasonal celebrations and special events: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day bring traditional dances, and a torchlight parade or Los Matachines dance-drama.

DID YOU KNOW? The Tewa language is spoken at the Nambé, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Ohkay Owingeh, Santa Clara, and Tesuque pueblos. Towa is spoken at Taos and Tiwa at Picuris. There are many language instruction programs in regional schools designed to introduce children to and give them support in their Native tongue.

Ohkay Owingeh Matachines dancers on Feast Day visitsantafe.com |

PUEBLOS, NATIONs, and TRIbES

Eight Northern Pueblos

Nambé (Nanbé Ówingeh), Ohkay Owingeh (formerly San Juan), Picurís, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, Santa Clara, Taos, and Tesuque.

Before any visit, call to confirm if the Pueblo is Pueblos South of Santa Fe open to the public at Acoma, Cochiti, Isleta, Jemez, Kewa, Laguna, San Felipe, Sandia, that time. Familiarize Santa Ana, Zia, Zuni yourself with Pueblo visitor etiquette and New Mexico Tribes & Nations fully abide by and respect it. Fort Sill Apache, Jicarilla Apache Nation, Mescalero Apache, Navajo Nation

EIGHT NORTHERN PUEBLOS Nambé Pueblo

Place of the Rounded Earth nambepueblo.org, 505.455.4410

Picurís Pueblo

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For Those Who Paint picurispueblo.org, 505.587.2519

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Highlights • A cultural, religious, economic, and social nexus, beginning in the 14th century • Camp at the Nambé Pueblo Recreation Area (fee) • Hike and picnic in Nambé Falls; fish and swim in Nambé Lake (fee) • Arrange a guided tour to walk the looped trail around the buffalo herd, established in 1994

Highlights • On the National Register of Historic Places • The state’s smallest Pueblo tribe • Hand-restored, 200-year-old adobe San Lorenzo de Picurís Mission Church • Museum, buffalo herd, trout-stocked Pu-Na Lake with picnic areas • Self-guided tour of archeological sites

Artwork micaceous Nambé polychrome pottery, traditional textiles, woven belts, beadwork

Artwork beadwork, pottery, weaving

Events Feast Days & Dances on January 6; Easter; July 4—Nambé Falls Independence Day Celebration; October 4; December 24 and 25

Pojoaque Pueblo

Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo Place of the Strong People ohkay.org, 505.852.4400

Events Feast Days & Dances on January 1 and 6; February 2; June 13; August 9 and 10; December 24, 25, 28

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Water Drinking Place pojoaquepueblo.org, 505.455.4500

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Highlights • Formerly San Juan Pueblo, returned to its original name in 2005 • One of the largest Tewa-speaking Pueblos with a language program • San Juan Bautista Parish, a neo-Gothic style church, ceremonial kivas, and adobe houses OkeOweenge Crafts Cooperative carries the work of artists from the Eight Northern Pueblos Fishing by permit at San Juan Lakes • Area petroglyphs are at least 10 millennia old

Highlights • Population of approximately 2,700 • At Poeh Cultural Center & Museum: traditional arts of Tewa-speaking Pueblos, exhibitions and artist demonstrations • Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino • Programs centered on bison, youth hoop dancing, health & wellness • Hosts traditional Indian dances on weekends • Visitor Center and largest Indian arts and crafts shop in Northern New Mexico

Artwork lustrous redware pottery, weaving, paintings

Artwork pottery, sand paintings, rugs, kachinas, embroidery, beadwork, sculpture

Events Feast Days & Dances on January 1; February first or second weekend; June 13 and 24; December 24 and 25; December 26 and 28 86

Events Feast Days & Dances on July 28; December 11 and 12

PUEBLOS, NATIONs, and TRIbES

Santa Clara Pueblo dancers on Feast Day

San Ildefonso Pueblo Where Water Cuts Down Through sanipueblo.org, 505.455.2273

Taos Pueblo

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Highlights • On the National Register of Historic Places • Known for black-on-black pottery first created by the late Maria Martinez and husband Julian • Central plaza, adobe buildings, ceremonial kivas, replica of mission period church • Visitor Center, Fishing lake Artwork pottery, jewelry, moccasins, weavings, carvings, paintings Events Feast Days & Dances on January 22 and 23; December 24 and 25

Santa Clara Pueblo Valley of the Wild Roses or Singing Water Village 505.753.7326

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Highlights • Home of well-known potters Anita Suazo and Margaret Tafoya • Historic section with adobe houses surrounding two main plazas, two ceremonial kivas, and a church • Guided tour of ancient 740-room Puye Cliff Dwellings • On the National Register of Historic Places • Black Canyon Golf Course and Santa Claran Casino Resort Artwork polished black and red pottery, baskets Events Feast Days & Dances on June 13 and August 12

Place of Red Willows taospueblo.com, 575.758.1028

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Artwork silver jewelry, mica-flecked pottery, moccasins, boots, drums, paintings, crafts, sculpture Events Feast Days & Dances on January 1 and 6; May 3; June 13 and 24, July second weekend annual powwow; July 25 and 26; September 30; December 24 and 25

Tesuque Pueblo

Village of the Narrow Place of the Cottonwood Trees tesuquepueblo.org, 505.983.2667

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Highlights • In its present location since 1200 CE • On the National Register of Historic Places • Arts and crafts shops at the Pueblo • Tesuque Casino (adjacent to the Santa Fe Opera) • 70 acres of farmland and 750 fruit trees Artwork silverwork, traditional clothing, pottery, paintings, sculpture Events Feast Days & Dances in June first Saturday; November 12; December 24 and 25 visitsantafe.com |

PUEBLOS, NATIONs, and TRIbES

Pojoaque Pueblo Comanche dancer on Feast Day

Other Ways to Learn About Native American Culture Bandelier National Monument nps.gov/band Chaco Culture National Historic Park nps.gov/chcu Indian Pueblo Cultural Center indianpueblo.org Institute of American Indian Arts iaia.edu IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts iaia.edu/mocna Poeh Museum and Cultural Center

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture indianartsandculture.org Poeh Museum and Cultural Center poehcenter.org Puye Cliff Dwellings puyecliffdwellings.com Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts coeartscenter.org

Bandelier National Monument

School for Advanced Research sarweb.org Southwestern Association for Indian Arts swaia.org Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian wheelwright.org DID YOU KNOW? Each tribe is a sovereign nation with its own history, rules, regulations, language, governing structure, customs, crafts, events, and both political and religious leaders.

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NAVIGATE A LIFE WITH

LESS WATER

anta Fe’s Certified Waterwise program is a truly unique and nationally recognized initiative that visitors to this enchanting city should be aware of while in town. Designed to promote water conservation, sustainability and environmental consciousness, this program represents Santa Fe’s commitment to preserving its most precious resource and reaching its aim to be the most sustainable City in the country. These 120+ certified businesses are leaders in the community, going above and beyond to conserve water. From restaurants to hotels, shopping centers to coffee shops, each of these establishments has implemented innovative water-saving techniques and practices, saving millions of gallons of this precious resource. They are not just businesses; they are environmental stewards. Santa Fe’s commitment to water conservation aligns with its high desert location, where water is a scarce and invaluable resource. By showcasing these Certified Waterwise establishments, the city inspires locals and tourists alike to make responsible choices in their daily lives. Visiting these businesses is more than just a transaction; it’s a chance to engage with and support those actively striving to make a difference. You’ll find here a genuine commitment to sustainability that is both refreshing and inspiring. In Santa Fe, the Certified Waterwise Businesses embody the spirit of environmental responsibility. They offer a unique experience that allows you to enjoy the City’s offerings while knowing you are contributing to a more sustainable future, one drop at a time. It’s a journey that not only enriches your visit but leaves a lasting impact on the planet.

Look for the Certified Waterwise Badge in the window!

SPA & Wellness

Spa & Wellness

Renew your mind, body, and soul in The City Different!

SOAK YOUR BONES IN HEALING WATER Soothe your muscles after hiking, skiing, or cycling in The City Different. Discover what Northern New Mexico’s Indigenous peoples have long known: a soak in natural mineral hot springs has a magical power to heal and rejuvenate. Ten Thousand Waves, Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort, Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort, and Jemez Hot Springs offer communal and private soaking options, and all are within easy, scenic driving distance. Or check with your local lodging—many have spa and sauna services onsite. santafe.org/spa

Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort

TREAT YOURSELF TO SOME BODYWORK

The Spa at Loretto There’s no quicker way to relax than with a body treatment. Choose from a rich menu of options: shiatsu, salt glow, craniosacral, smudging ceremonies, CBD body wraps, chakra balancing, acupuncture, deep tissue work, float and infrared sauna therapies, aromatherapy, Japanese, Himalayan, Swedish, and Ayurvedic techniques. Santa Fe is home to dozens of private practice therapists, as well as skilled practitioners at resorts and hotels with in-house spas. santafe.org/spa-and-wellness

SPA & Wellness

Travel + Leisure Magazine ranked resort Ten Thousand Waves, #2 on the 2022 World’s Best Awards list of the “15 Best Destination Spas in the United States.”

Ten Thousand Waves

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

TRY A MOVEMENT CLASS

SPOTLIGHT

Ojo Santa Fe is #13 on the Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards list of “Top 20 Destination Spa Resorts in the United States.”

After an active day trip, or a sporty day out on the trail, stretch and invigorate your limbs at one of The City Different’s many yoga and dance studios. From beginner to advanced, vinyasa to kundalini to ashtanga, Nia to Pilates, cardio to hip-hop, Santa Fe offers a range of classes throughout the day taught by highly accredited instructors. santafe.org/fitness

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SPA & Wellness

Santa Fe National Forest

CONTEMPLATE & MEDITATE

SPOTLIGHT

Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort

Long recognized as a place of spiritual awareness and awakening, The City Different offers multiple guided experiences for getting in touch with your thoughts—you can find meditation and healing retreats and workshops in a variety of disciplines and practices year-round. Or just amble up to a mountain perch for expansive, azure sky vistas or find a spot to sit in the fragrant piñon trees and breathe deeply—inner peace awaits you in the landscapes of Northern New Mexico! santafe.org/spirituality

The Chi Center for Wisdom Healing Qigong 40 Camino Vista Clara Galisteo | 505.470.1620 This beautiful 150-acre resort in Galisteo features breathtaking views of New Mexico’s landscape and offers healing energies as mind and spirit connect. Seasonal healing Qigong retreats, community events, vacation suites, and group rentals available. Visit chicenter.com for more information.

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FAMILY ACtivities

FamilY ACtIVITIES in Make family memories in the oldest state capital in the United States—The City Different!

Santa Fe

ACTIVE & ATHLETIC

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

Bicentennial Pool and Alto Park: SWIM in the new 25 yard pool with a slide, kiddie pool, and play features. Afterwards, don’t miss the adjacent playground or the grassy, shady fields. Summers only. Genoveva Community Chavez Center: ICE SKATE the rink. Rentals available. Snack bar. Or SWIM in the lazy river, slide the froggy and spiral features, and loop ‘round the toilet bowl in the Leisure Pool. LiggettVille: SWING from the ropes and navigate an obstacle course in the air amid a food court in the Santa Fe Place Mall. Playgrounds and recreation centers: ENJOY tennis, basketball, swimming: Ft. Marcy Complex and Park/ Mager’s Field, Frenchy’s Field, Monsignor Patrick Smith Park, Railyard Park, Salvador Perez Park, Ragle Park, and SWAN Park. Santa Fe Climbing Center: CLIMB the walls. Beginners welcome. Rentals and instruction available. Santa Fe Fuegos: CHEER ON our professional baseball team when they play at home in Ft. Marcy Park’s Mager’s Field. Meet mascot Pepper, a loveable dragon. Snacks and refreshments. Summers only. Skateboard at the parks: CHECK OUT DeVargas Park or General Franklin E. Miles Park. Need some schooling? Try Skate School. Rockin’ Rollers Event Arena: ROLLERSKATE to great tunes in an alien-themed, brightly lit, mirrored rink. Rentals and snacks. The Alley Lanes: BOWL, billiard, dart, and bocce, and try your skill at arcade games. Great food, too!

Railyard Park

FAMILY ACtivities

Bandelier National Monument: EXPLORE petroglyphs, home dwellings in rock cliffs, and standing walls for evidence of Ancestral Pueblo people from 1150 CE to 1550 CE.

Ski Santa Fe

Santa Fe Mountain Adventures

Outdoorsy & environmental

Hyde Memorial State Park or Black Canyon Campground: SLED, HIKE, CAMP just minutes from downtown. La Tierra Trails: BIKE 25 miles of dirt trails, designed for all levels enjoyment. Three trailheads and maps at every juncture. Marty Sanchez Links de Santa Fe: GOLF the 9-hole Great 28! Rental carts and clubs. Equally great cafe. Or enjoy one of the other fun courses in the area. Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area: TRAIPSE through a river canyon to see the cascading falls, or paddle and picnic on the lake. Puye Cliff Dwellings: TOUR the volcanic rock of the Pajarito Plateau, the ancestral land of the Santa Claran People. Look for petroglyphs! Randall Davey Audubon Center: PICNIC & PLAY amid 190 species of birds. Spot other wildlife, along nature walks, in the shaded picnic areas. Don’t miss the Nature Discovery Area, including a treehouse and a seed library. Rio Grande or the Rio Chama: RAFT with a number of guide outfits. Santa Fe Botanical Garden: WALK and gaze at local flora and enjoy special event programming, like outdoor concerts and Shakespearean plays. Santa Fe Canyon Preserve: HIKE an easy 1.3-mile loop in a 525-acre oasis. Look for fossils, evidence of beavers, and the old stone dam. Interpretive signs throughout. Santa Fe Ski: SKI and BOARD just 16 miles from downtown with terrain for all levels. Rentals and instruction. Two cafes. Zero lift lines. The Reel Life or Desert Angler: FISH the nearby waters with guidance and equipment from these local outfitters. visitsantafe.com |

FAMILY ACtivities

Art Classes: MAKE art, draw, paint, blow glass, solder glass, throw or form pottery at Dragonfly Art Studio, Prairie Dog Glass, TLC Stained Glass Studio or Paseo Pottery. Bee Hive Books: READ and shop at this bookstore for kids! Check for storytimes.

Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return

Museum of International Folk Art Museum

Artsy & historic

Cross of the Martyrs: WALK the ½-mile rising paved path, just off the Plaza, for Santa Fe’s history and views. El Rancho de las Golondrinas: EXPLORE the history of the area at the living 18th and 19th century history museum. Interactive exhibits, festivals, June–October. MEANDER their sister spot, Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve. Lensic360 Summer Scene concert series: DANCE and picnic with the community during the summer on the historic Plaza, in the Railyard, at Reunity Resources, and SWAN Park. Libraries: VISIT Santa Fe’s community gathering spots on the Plaza, on the Southside, and in Midtown to read books or attend a kid-focused activity or talk. Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return: DISCOVER the immersive exhibit of more than 70 interactive rooms. Don’t miss the Rainbow Rainbow room, for arts and crafts—admission is gratis! Museums: TOUR one of The City Different’s 20+ museums and ask about kid-friendly approaches to the exhibitions. National Dance Institute New Mexico: SEE dance performances featuring local kids. Pandemonium Productions: ENJOY musical theater featuring local kids at seasonal performances. Prescott Sculpture Gallery & Studio: SEE monumental steel wind-driven animal sculpture outdoors.

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Wise Fool New Mexico: FLY like an acrobat, soar on the trapeze, take gymnastic classes or watch the airborne, athletic performances.

Exploratory & adventurous

FAMILY ACtivities

Cowgirl BBQ’s Kiddy Korral: EAT where the kids use their imaginations in an enclosed playground while the adults enjoy refreshments and catch up. Treat the family to an Ice Cream Baked Potato. Discover Santa Fe: FOLLOW scavenger hunting clues via your phone to learn more about The City Different. Eight Northern Pueblos: TRAVEL to another culture via a tour or Feast Day and Dance at a living Native American community and village, most within an hour’s drive of Santa Fe. About 90 minutes from Santa Fe is Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and National Historic Landmark, where the multi-storied adobe buildings have been continuously inhabited for more than 1,000 years. See page 84. Los Alamos: VISIT for a dose of recent history at the Bradbury Science Museum, the Los Alamos History Museum, or the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitors Center. Great for its natural surroundings, too. New Mexico Wildlife Center: MEET live Ambassador Animals, like birds of prey, turtle, rattlesnake, gray fox, and bobcat at the where veterinarians treat orphaned and injured animals from across the state. Santa Fe Children’s Museum: PLAY all day long at the water table, LEGO station, terrarium, pirate ship, fairy village, and so much more. Sky Railway: RIDE the rails on themed entertainment and adventure trains. Pablo the Dragon’s Holiday Train is fun for all.

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Violet Crown Cinema or Jean Cocteau Cinema: CATCH a movie in one of these intimate theaters with great food and indoor/outdoor space on the Railyard.

Santa Fe Children’s Museum

New Mexico Wildlife Center Newmexicowildlifecenter.org 505.753.9505 Visit New Mexico Wildlife Center, the premier destination for learning about native wildlife! Enjoy seeing over 25 Ambassador Animals up close along the Wildlife Walk. Join our staff for a unique viewing experience during daily Animal Encounters. See you soon! visitsantafe.com |

SHOPPING

Shop in

The City Different

Take a piece of Santa Fe home with you.

iscover one-of-a-kind items on your shopping odyssey into exquisite locally owned and independent boutiques and charming stores housed in historic buildings. If art is your obsession, remember that Santa Fe is one of the largest art markets in the United States—shop at our 250+ galleries and our dozen art festivals.

Turquoise and silver jewelry

Whether you’re looking for fashion or furniture, rugs or hats, cowboy boots or concho belts, salsa, or silver and turquoise jewelry, you’ll be rewarded in this shopper’s paradise of Southwest specialties and wonders from around the world. santafe.org/shopping

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Traditional tribal and contemporary art

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An ingenious way to purchase local treasures when you live afar

hile a trip to Santa Fe is the ideal way to experience the charm and authenticity of The City Different, it’s not always a possibility. Visit the Santa Fe Marketplace online platform, brimming with unique products from local Santa Fe artists and retailers, including apparel and accessories, art, collectibles, books, food and beverages, sports and outdoors, home décor and garden, and more. Check out all the great products at santafemarketplace.com.

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DAY TRIPS From Santa Fe

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EXPLORE MORE OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO TO ENRICH YOUR SANTA FE STAY anta Fe will keep you captivated for days, however, a day trip here and there from your base in The City Different can make for an inspiring excursion.

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Eight Northern Pueblos’ Feast Days

Pueblo of Pojoaque Comanche Dancers

A rare glimpse into a sacred culture It is a privilege to attend a Pueblo Feast Day, which represents a time for community members to honor and preserve their cultural traditions. The day begins with a mass at the Pueblo’s onsite church, and then the various dances begin with members young and old dressed in traditional regalia. Enter the open door of any home to feast on traditional stews and breads and peruse onsite arts and crafts. Bear in mind that these sacred ceremonial days are integral to a Pueblo’s ongoing cultural integrity, and you must abide by any protocols, one being that photography is not permitted. Call ahead to confirm. indianpueblo.org/feast-days

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El Rancho de las Golondrinas

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Art Studio Tours

An experiential tour of 18th- and 19th-century New Mexico A wonderful spot for the entire family, El Rancho de las Golondrinas (Ranch of the Swallows) is a living history museum located on 200 acres in a rural farming valley. The museum, once an important paraje (stopping place) along the Camino Real (Royal Road) from Mexico City is dedicated to providing authentic experiences of the history and culture of 18th and 19th century New Mexico. For a nominal entry fee, participate in a dozen heritage-related events April–October. golondrinas.org

Support the artisans of Northern New Mexico Spring, summer, and fall, you can find a handful of nearby Northern New Mexico communities, including Taos, Abiquiú, Dixon, Pecos, Eldorado, and Galisteo hosting seasonal art studio tour events. Artists open their workspaces, offering a rare glimpse of their creative habitat. Beyond supporting artists directly, these festivals present the perfect excuse for exploring more of the natural beauty that is Northern New Mexico. Some Santa Fe artists welcome you year-round with advance notice. Or schedule your trip during the October Santa Fe Studio Tours. santafe.org/artist-studios 100

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A small village for history buffs and nature enthusiasts Start your day at the Pecos National HIstorical Park and try the Ancestral Sites Trail for a good overview. From there, venture to Frankie’s at the Casanova for some authentic Northern New Mexican lunch, and then drive up into the Pecos Wilderness Area for some hiking along the river. A favorite is the 5.5-mile out-and-back Cave Creek Trail, so named for the caves at the turnaround. Another hiking or biking option are the 20 miles of single track trails managed by Glorieta Adventure Camps, which you can access via the Baptist Bypass Trailhead just off Highway 25. nps.gov

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Pecos National Historical Park

Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area

An natural oasis for walking, picnicking, fishing, and light boating Owned by the Pueblo of Nambé, this recreational beauty of a site is home to a spectacular lake for kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing and a waterfall. Bring your sturdy shoes for the ¼-mile waterfall hike and expect to get wet as you’re winding your way through the canyon to the lowest pool). Nominal entry fee. Take care as you drive along the unpaved road from Highway NM-503/High Road. nambepueblo.org

Nambé Falls & Lake Recreation Area

Los Alamos

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A history and science lover’s day Take a self-guided film tour of Oppenheimer sites related to the Manhattan Project’s historical development of the Atomic Bomb during World War II using an interactive map or handy brochure. Or explore the city as gateway to three National Parks, including Bandelier National Monument and Valles Caldera National Preserve. Consider a stop at the Bradbury Science Museum and the Pajarito Environmental Education Center, perfect for kids with interactive exhibits, hosted hikes, and planetarium shows! visitlosalamos.org

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Turquoise Trail: Cerrillos & Madrid

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A historic drive through mining country Head out on Highway 14 or Turquoise Trail to the artist communities of Cerrillos and Madrid for a perfectly quaint and quirky experience. In Cerrillos, learn about the region’s history of mining at the Casa Grande Trading Post, also fun for artifacts, relics, gems—and a petting zoo! On the way to Madrid, you shouldn’t miss the Allan Houser Sculpture Park & Gallery (reserve ahead), where you can get up close to 70 monumental works by the Chiricahua Apache artist. Then round out your jaunt down the road by touring the shops along Madrid’s only street and refresh yourself at its watering hole, the Mine Shaft Tavern, known for live music. turquoisetrail.org

Black Bird Saloon Cerrillos

Puye Cliff Dwellings

Experience the ancient ancestral home of the Santa Clara People Walk among the ancient cliff and cave dwellings made of volcanic rock and tufa stone, once occupied by Pueblo Indians from the 900s to 1580 AD. For the best access, take advantage of the mesa top and cliffside tours to gain a better understanding of this early Pueblo architecture. Also explore a restored 1930s Harvey House bed and breakfast (built by railroad hospitality magnate Fred Harvey), the only one ever constructed on Indian land. puyecliffdwellings.com

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High Road to Taos

A drive featuring cultural and scenic stops On the scenic route that winds through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, consider stops at Chimayó, a town known for generations of legendary weavers and for El Santuario de Chimayó. Enjoy lunch at Rancho de Chimayó or Sugar Nymphs Bistro in Peñasco. Once in Taos, amble through the shops on lively Bent Street and take a spin around the Plaza. From here, tour the Taos Pueblo and consider a diversion up to the village of Arroyo Seco, full of fun shops, and beyond to Taos Ski Valley, where you can ride lifts even in the summer. Drive the Low Road (NM-68) back to Santa Fe, along the Rio Grande, stopping along the way in the artisan village of Dixon or at any number of roadside farm stands.

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Taos Pueblo

Sky Railway

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A train trip with a high entertainment quotient Choose your entertainment adventure on the historic rail between the Santa Fe and Lamy depots. From theatrical performances to musical acts, great food, and drink, your options on Sky Railway are bound to captivate while you enjoy the experience of rolling through a beautiful open landscape with distant mountain views. skyrailway.com

DAY TRIPS From Santa Fe

Abiquiú

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Abiquiú

An awe-inspiring tour of natural beauty Discover the iconic rock formations of Abiquiú, once home to Georgia O’Keeffe! Schedule a tour of her in-town home in advance through the Visitors Center, March– November. Walk among the many vistas she painted at Ghost Ranch Education & Retreat Center before heading to Abiquiú Dam & Lake Recreation Area for a refreshing dip. Roam the white rock formations of Plaza Blanca or tour the Monastery of Christ in the Desert along the Rio Chama. A stop at the Bodes General Store is a must for lunch, supplies, or a souvenir.

Las Vegas

Equal doses history and adventure Once the largest community in the Southwest due to the railroad, Las Vegas is a history buff’s dream with 900 buildings on the Historic Registry and two beautifully restored historic hotels—the Plaza Hotel (circa 1882) and the Castañeda (circa 1898, a Fred Harvey Hotel). Bridge Street offers some great shopping, Storrie Lake some fun fishing or canoeing, nearby Hermit’s Peak some excellent hiking, and on the way, check out that castle (a former resort) you can see from the road—it houses United World College.

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Bandelier National Monument

Natural Hot Springs

Soaking for the adventurous There is no shortage of amazing hot spring resorts in Northern New Mexico, but the more adventurous may prefer a naturally occurring, free-to-the-public hot spring. Just outside of Jemez Springs lie the San Antonio Hot Springs, a trio of crystal-clear pools that offer a pleasantly heated soak after a solid drive or hike in. Another good option in the area is Spence Hot Springs. Near Taos, in the town of Arroyo Hondo, the intrepid make the short hike into Black Rock Hot Springs, which sits shimmering on the Rio Grande. These two pools are clothing optional. You may need to be patient for your chance to take a dip, so it’s fortunate that the river is a beautiful spot for waiting.

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Wandering Wheatleys

Bandelier National Monument

Actively absorb some ancient history Meander the ancient cliffside dwellings within Bandelier National Monument, including the main Pueblo Loop Trail and its 850-year-old Ancestral Pueblo metropolis. Popular stops include Big Kiva and Alcove House, a large recess resting 140 feet above the floor of Frijoles Canyon accessed by climbing four wooden ladders. Breathtaking views and a reconstructed kiva offer a taste of what life was like in this historic high-rise. And don’t miss the Tsankawi Trail, along a narrow mesa of solidified volcanic ash. nps.gov/band

San Antonio Hot Springs

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Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad

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Ride the historic rails from Antonito, CO or Chama, NM It’s a National Historic Landmark and the longest (64 miles), the highest (10,015 feet), and the most authentic steam railroad in North America, June–October. Climb aboard the steam train that crosses the Colorado and New Mexico borders 11 times as it zigzags along canyon walls, burrows through tunnels, and rolls over the 137-foot Cascade Trestle. Enjoy forests, high plains, and rocky gorges and don’t be surprised to see wildlife along the way. cumbrestoltec.com

Northern New Mexico’s Wineries

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A handful of small, independent wineries Did you know New Mexico is home to the oldest wine-growing region in the nation? We’re talking as far back as 1629, 50 years before the first vines were planted in California. Today there are more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms across the state, many of which are just a short day trip away from Santa Fe. Consider starting with a Méthode Champenoise sparkling wine at the Gruet Winery Tasting Room in Santa Fe, crafted with grapes grown principally in New Mexico. You can taste the legacy! Palate sufficiently whetted, build a fun afternoon itinerary of tastings as you wind your way north toward Taos and into the majestic Rio Grande canyon, where the grapes love the soil. nmwine.com

Albuquerque

A Southwestern urban experience If you can’t time your visit around the city’s Balloon Fiesta, when 500+ balloons ascend daily into our clear blue skies, be sure to check out the Balloon Museum instead. Definitely add a stop to Old Town (founded in 1706), the city’s cultural center, for numerous museums and more than 100 shops, galleries, and restaurants, including the food hall at Sawmill Market. And no visit to Albuquerque is complete without a trip to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, a gateway to understanding the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico via a museum and exhibition galleries. Other important spots include the National Hispanic Cultural Center and the Biopark, which encompasses a zoo, a beach along the Rio Grande, a botanic garden, and an aquarium. A day within itself is a scheduled ride on the Sandia Tram, affording you an 11,000 square mile panoramic view and lunch at the delicious Ten 3 restaurant (named for its location at 10,378 feet in elevation!). visitalbuquerque.org

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KiMo Theater in Albuquerque

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HOME OF OPPENHEIMER

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Weddings

Say “YES!” & “I DO!” & “I’m in love with you!” in The City Different.

lan a surprise proposal, your wedding day, or a renewal of your marriage—The City Different has the unique ingredients for an unforgettable time!

Cultural Charm

As the oldest state capital in the United States, Santa Fe holds stories and secrets that will pique your curiosity for years to come. The hotels, restaurants, and spas evoke the past with Pueblo-Spanish and Territorial-style architecture balanced by exquisitely tasteful contemporary accents.

Distinctive Cuisine

Weave our Northern New Mexico culinary scene into your big plans. The signature spicy, savory flavors will remind you you’re in The City Different, and enliven your palate. Choose from countless restaurants, helmed by famous, award-winning chefs, including the 2022 Best Chef of the Southwest, James Beard Award winner Fernando Olea of Sázon or 2005’s winner Mark Kiffin of The Compound Restaurant.

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Diverse Activities

La Fonda on the Plaza

All photos on this page: Caitlin Elizabeth LLC

Options for mountain recreation abound at 7,000 feet and higher. Or you and your wedding party can relax at a hot springs resort and amble the many shops around the Plaza and the Railyard. If you love a good buzz, get everyone on the Margarita Trail for some surprising takes on the age-old margarita. Round out the weekend by taking advantage of a $30 CulturePass for admission to 8 New Mexico state museums and 7 historic sites. Or spend the day perusing the 100+ galleries on Canyon Road and the handful in the Railyard’s contemporary scene.

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In 2023, Redbook Magazine selected Santa Fe as the #4 most beautiful city in the world.

Plan your event at a Gothic-Revival church like The Loretto Chapel on the historic Plaza, or on the erstwhile property of Santa Fe’s first Archbishop, Jean Baptiste Lamy at the awardwinning Bishop’s Lodge, or at a historic stone lodge in the Santa Fe National Forest.

Natural Mountainous Backdrop

A river runs through the heart of The City Different, which sits in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Ample trees and flowers grace every neighborhood, and the air is clean. Santa Fe is a wonderfully natural setting for your big moment.

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Enchanting Venues

Neptune Event Space

Restorative Hotels, Resorts & Spas

In downtown Santa Fe, find a variety of historic hotels, each uniquely designed in the Santa Fe Style with the utmost comfort and luxury, many showcasing custom onsite spas. Or just minutes outside of town, be enchanted by a handful of expansive resorts in pastoral settings, offering not only exotic spa services, but opportunities to luxuriate in outdoor hot springs year-round.

SPOTLIGHT

320+ days of sunshine a year mean warm, happy days and photo-worthy sunsets from your hotel patio or a mountaintop. And the small city size means our skies are clear and dark enough to show off the exquisite distant jewels of the night.

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Sunshiney Days, Starry Nights

New Mexico Museum of Art

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Your conference attendance will be your best yet!

ne of the best ways to ensure good attendance at your meeting or convention is to hold it somewhere people are eager to visit. Santa Fe, full of rich culture and centuries of history, is just that place. Attendees can find small city charm and spirit, historic properties, world-class cuisine, and unparalleled museums and galleries.

Men’s Journal Magazine ranked Santa Fe in the “Top 9 Best Small Towns in America for Every Traveler.”

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It’s walkable! Downtown Santa Fe offers 2,000 rooms within walking distance of the historic Plaza and the Santa Fe Community Convention Center.

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It’s historic! Stroll through 400+ years of history and culture during conference breaks and days off.

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It’s world class! Attendees can experience the finest hotels, restaurants, art galleries, museums, performances, and shops.

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It’s fun for the spouse or the whole family! Great destination with endless activities in and around town. Your attendees will love a few extra days before or after the conference.

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It’s unique! Host your reception at a private gallery or museum, and even in the original Meow Wolf’s The House of Eternal Return. Local catering companies serve gourmet cuisine.

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It’s customizable! Convenient individual hotels can accommodate group meetings of up to 500 people.

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Getting here is easy! Fly into the Santa Fe Regional Airport via a direct ﬂight or connections from Dallas-Fort Worth, Phoenix, and Denver. Or try the Albuquerque International Sunport, less than an hour away and a beautiful drive. Convenient transfers available.

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SPOTLIGHT

For more information, such as 3-D views of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center, and contact details for the TOURISM Santa Fe sales team, visit meetdifferent.org, or call our Sales Department at 800.984.9984.

Drury Plaza Hotel 828 Paseo de Peralta druryplazasantafe.com 505.424.2175 A historic renovation, the Drury Plaza Hotel features private terraces and premium suites steps from the Plaza. Enjoy free amenities including hot breakfast, 5:30 Kickback® with dinnertime snacks and drinks, Wi-Fi and rooftop pool. Kitchen + Bar open late nightly. visitsantafe.com |

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The City Different is easily accessible by plane, car, or rail. And once you’ve arrived, you may want to stay forever! BY AIR: Santa Fe Regional Airport

Fly directly into the Santa Fe Regional Airport (flysantafe.com) from Dallas-Fort Worth and Phoenix via American Airlines and Denver via United Airlines. Convenient and minutes from town. Watch for new flights as our renovated airport attracts more direct connections. *WE RECOMMEND GROUND TRANSPORTATION RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE.* Getting into The City Different: Rentals onsite: Avis or Hertz; offsite: Advantage or Budget Ride-hailing: Uber or Lyft Taxis: • Good to Go Taxi (505.753.0022, goodtogotaxinm.com) • Northern NM Taxi Service (505.423.0364, newmexicotransportationservices.net) • Sherpa Ride (505.507.5356) Private car services: • Certified Airport Transportation, AV Travel Co. (505.577.1961, certifiedcarservices.com) • New Mexico Black Car Service (505.316.1100, newmexicoblackcar.com) • Private Car Service (505.660.3227, privatecarsf.com) • RoadRunneR (505.424.3367, rideroadrunner.com) • Santa Fe Limo (505.848.9999, santafelimo.com) • Santa Fe Valet and Limousine (505.424.2171, accentnewmexico.com) • World Travel Management (505.913.9627, wtmllc.com) Private and charter flight services via Santa Fe Regional Airport are available through The Jet Center at Santa Fe Regional Airport (505.780.4455, jetcentersf.com) and Signature Flight Support (505.471.2525, signatureflight.com/locations/sf). Albuquerque International Sunport The Albuquerque International Sunport (abqsunport.com) is approximately 55 easy highway miles from Santa Fe. Getting to The City Different from the Albuquerque International Sunport: Reserve a car with one of 10 car rental agencies onsite. Reserve a seat: Groome Transportation shuttle bus (505.474.5696, • groometransportation.com) • ABQ Express (505.850.3880, abqexpressshuttle.rural-transit.com) • Corazon Concierge for ADA-compliant transportation (800.762.7058, corazonconcierge.com) • Star Limo (505.848.9999, 505starlimo.com)

BY RAIL: If you have time to travel, nothing beats crossing the country by train.

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or group charter from the train depot into town in advance through RoadRunneR (505.424.3367, rideroadrunner.com). Or, from Albuquerque, relax on the scenic journey north via the New Mexico Rail Runner Express (riometro.org) commuter rail, which offers ADA-compliant accommodations.

GETTING AROUND TOWN

While a vehicle might be essential for seeing what greater Northern New Mexico offers, it is not a necessity when spending time in Santa Fe. Much of The City Different is accessible by foot, though road, mountain, and electric bicycle rentals are also available from multiple local retailers. Need to pop over to Guadalupe Street from the Plaza? In the downtown area, hail a Santa Fe Pedicab (505.577.5056, santafepedicabs.com) and let your “chauffeur” do the pedaling.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Santa Fe Trails (505.955.2001, santafenm.gov/route_maps_and_ schedules) offers multiple and farther-reaching city routes for a nominal fee. RTD Blue Bus (ncrtd.org). The #255 Mountain Trail route provides hikers, bikers, and winter sports enthusiasts access to the Santa Fe National Forest, Ski Santa Fe, and other areas.

IN-PERSON INFO

TOURISM Santa Fe offers a variety of resources for visitors to The City Different at 4 convenient Visitors Center locations. (AND don’t forget to pick up a copy of your Santa Fe Margarita Trail passport at any location!) • • • •

Plaza at Paso de Luz, 66 East San Francisco Street Water Street Parking Lot, 100 East Water Street Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 West Marcy Street Santa Fe Depot, 410 South Guadalupe Street

MEDICAL FACILITIES

We hope you feel great while you’re here, but if you need medical assistance, Santa Fe’s professionals can take care of you.

SPOTLIGHT

Two hospitals: Christus St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, 455 Michael’s Drive (505.913.5287, • christushealth.org) • Presbyterian Santa Fe Medical Center, 4801 Beckner Road (505.772.1234, santa-fe-medical-center.phs.org) Many urgent care facilities: • Railyard Urgent Care, 831 S St. Francis Drive (505.501.7791, railyardurgentcare.com) • Ultimed Urgent Medical Center, 707 Paseo de Peralta (505.989.8707, ultimed.com) • Presbyterian Urgent Care, 454 St. Michael’s Drive (505.303.5000, phs.org/doctors-services/services-centers/urgent-care)

Santa Fe Vacation Rentals 417 East Palace Avenue santafevacationrentals.com | 505.982.3966 Accommodating guests from all over the world for the past 30 years! A local, full service property management company offering vacation rentals, 30-day furnished rentals, and long-term (12 month) unfurnished rentals. visitsantafe.com |

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MUSEUM CALENDAR Georgia O’Keeffe Museum | okeeffemuseum.org

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O’Keeffe Collections. A series of galleries organized by theme to offer a deeper understanding of O’Keeffe’s art, life, and times.

IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts | iaia.edu/iaia-museum-of-contemporary-native-arts Permanent and rotating exhibits, including The Stories We Carry through September 29, 2025.

Museum of Encaustic Art | moeart.org Permanent and rotating exhibits, which include 124 pieces of encaustic/wax artwork.

Museum of Indian Arts & Culture | indianartsandculture.org Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Here, Now and Always through July 2, 2028.

Museum of International Folk Art | moifa.org Permanent and rotating exhibits, including La Cartonería Mexicana / The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste through June 30, 2024.

Museum of Spanish Colonial Art | spanishcolonial.org Permanent and rotating exhibits.

New Mexico History Museum / Palace of the Governors | nmhistorymuseum.org Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Setting the Standard: The Fred Harvey Company and Its Legacy through December 2024.

New Mexico Museum of Art (on the Plaza) | nmartmuseum.org/vladem-contemporary Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Ways of Seeing: Four Photographic Selections through July 7.

New Mexico Museum of Art Vladem Contemporary | nmartmuseum.org Permanent and rotating exhibits, including Shadow and Light through April 28.

SITE Santa Fe | sitesantafe.org Permanent and rotating exhibits.

Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian | wheelwright.org Permanent and rotating exhibits.

LIVE PERFORMANCE SEASONS

Visit organization websites for performance seasons.

New Mexico Performing Arts Society | nmpas.org through June 7: Committed to working with young New Mexican performers to present great works, including the Annual New Mexico Bach Society Concert on May 10.

Performance Santa Fe | performancesantafe.org through May 2: An array of performing arts and educational programs. Events throughout the year, including the jazz of Kenny Barron & Regina Carter on April 3.

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Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival | santafechambermusic.com July 14–August 19: Celebrated chamber music stars in extraordinary concerts, including the Handel’s Water Music on August 17.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale | desertchorale.org July 14–August 3; December 13–22 Experience the beauty and power of world-class choral music with 24 top-tier professional singers.

Santa Fe Opera | santafeopera.org June 28–August 24: World-class opera in an open-air setting. La Traviata, Don Giovanni, The Righteous, Der Rosenkavalier, The Elixir of Love

Santa Fe Pro Musica | santafepromusica.com through April 28, Classical music programs presented in historic Santa Fe venues, including The Mechanisms of Music-Making, February 25.

Santa Fe Summer Scene on the Plaza and the Railyard | lensic360.org June–September: Free movies and live music on the downtown Plaza, in the Railyard, at Reunity Resources, and SWAN Park, featuring popular flicks and national and local musicians.

The Santa Fe Symphony | santafesymphony.org through May 19, Symphonic and choral music with world-renowned guest performers, presenting great works, including Italian Nights on March 17.

MAJOR EVENTS

DATES AS OF GUIDE PUBLICATION. ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Visit indianpueblo.org for Feast Days’ and celebrations’ info.

JANUARY January 1 Transfer of Canes to new Pueblo tribal officials. Dances at most Pueblos, including Taos (Turtle Dance), Picuris, Ohkay Owingeh (Cloud of Basket Dance).

January 6 Three King’s Day celebration honoring new Pueblo tribal officials. Most Pueblos open to the public with various dances, including Picuris, Nambé (Buffalo, Deer, Antelope), and Taos (Deer & Buffalo). January 22 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Vespers with Firelight Dances and procession. January 23 San Ildefonso Pueblo: Annual Feast Day. Buffalo, Comanche, and Deer Dances. January 26 WinterBrew 2024 | nmbeer.org | Sip cold-weather faves from statewide breweries. January 27 Souper Bowl | thefooddepot.org/souper-bowl

Help alleviate hunger by voting on the best local restaurant soups.

FEBRUARY First or second weekend Ohkay Owingeh Deer Dances. February 2 Candelaria Day Celebration with dances at Picuris Pueblo. February 2-11 Santa Fe Film Festival | santafefilmfestival.com An extensive program of films, panels, workshops, and parties at various venues. February 9-19 Art + Sol Winter Arts Festival | artsolsantafe.org

Showcases symphony, song, chamber music, theater, chorus, and jazz in venues across The City Different.

February 8-24 Santa Fe Classic Theater

The Reduced Shakespeare Company presents The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised) (Again)

February 9-19 Santa Fe Restaurant Week | santafe.restaurantweeknm.com

Participating restaurants invite you to feast on prix-fixe meals at a fraction of the cost. visitsantafe.com |

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MARCH Santa Fe Farmers’ Market | santafefarmersmarket.com Shop local produce and dried goods. Every Saturday and Tuesdays May–December.

APRIL Easter weekend and Sunday Pueblo Dances | indianpueblo.org

Various dances at most Pueblos, including Nambé (Bow & Arrow Dance). PrintSantaFe | printsantafe.org A month-long printmaking celebration in the Land of Enchantment.

MAY May 2-5 Santa Fe Indigenous Fashion Week | swaianativefashion.org Native North American designers and artists present their work. May 3 Santa Cruz Feast Day: Blessing of the Fields, foot races, and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. May 9–11 CloudTop Comedy Festival | cloudtopcomedy.com Headlines, rising stars, and local favorites make everyone laugh on various Santa Fe stages. May 11 Canyon Road Spring Art Festival | Art exhibits, receptions, and a live auction.

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May 17–19 Santa Fe International Literary Festival | sfinternationallitfest.org A lineup of some of the world’s most accomplished storytellers. May 17–19 Santa Fe Century | santafecentury.com 20-, 50-, and 100-mile bike rides. May 25–26 Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival | nativetreasures.org The museum-quality work of 200 Native artists is shown and sold.

May 25–27 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media.

El Rito Studio Tour | elritoartassociation.org/studio-tour 30 artists, some using traditional techniques, such as backstrap loom weaving, painting with local pigments, tin stamping, and woodcarving.

JUNE First Saturday: Blessing of the Fields and Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo.

June 1–8 New Mexico Cocktail Week | nmcocktailweek.com

Enjoy seminars and signature events, along with high-quality cocktail experiences at participating local bars and restaurants.

June 13 St. Anthony Feast Day: Events at Taos (Corn Dance), Ohkay Owingeh (Corn Dance), Santa Clara (Comanche Dance), Picurís (children’s footrace).

June 14–23 CURRENTS 2024 ART&TECH Festival

| currentsnewmedia.org Interactive installations, VR environments, robotics, and more.

June 19–22 Rodeo de Santa Fe Pro Rodeo | rodeodesantafe.com June 24 St. John the Baptist Feast Day: Ohkay Owingeh Annual Feast Day, Taos Pueblo Corn Dance. June 29 31st Anniversary of PRIDE Santa Fe on the Plaza | hrasantafe.org

Celebrate the unique, diverse, supportive, artistic community that is Santa Fe with a month of events. Spring Festival, Featuring Herb & Lavender | golondrinas.org Experience traditional ranch activities, like sheep shearing, wool dyeing, spinning, and weaving.

JULY July 4 Pancakes on the Plaza | pancakesontheplaza.com | It’s a tasty tradition. Second weekend Annual Taos Pueblo Powwow. 114

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JULY (continued) July 11–14 International Folk Art Market | folkartmarket.org A global gathering featuring the work of master folk artists. July 12–14 Art Santa Fe | artsantafe.com

International contemporary art fair. Galleries from around the world showcase contemporary art.

July 13 & 14 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media.

July 13–19 Santa Fe Art Week | santafe.org/artweek Art events and experiences across the city.

July 25 Santiago Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. July 26 St. Anne Feast Day: Corn Dance at Taos Pueblo. July 28 Peoples’ Day: Summer Feast Day and various dances at Pojoaque Pueblo. July 27 & 28 Traditional Spanish Market | atriscoheritagefoundation.org/the-spanish-market Oldest and largest juried Spanish Market in the United States. July 27 & 28 Contemporary Hispanic Market | contemporaryhispanicmarketinc.com Showcase for Hispanic artists working outside the colonial traditions.

¡Viva México! Fiesta | golondrinas.org Celebrate the music, arts, crafts, and food of Santa Fe’s neighbor to the south. Santa Fe Wine Festival | golondrinas.org Sample New Mexico wines and buy directly from vintners.

AUGUST August 2 Persingula Feast Day: Annual Feast Day and Corn Dance at Jemez Pueblo. August 9 San Lorenzo Vespers & Sunset Dances at Picurís Pueblo. August 10 Anniversary of the Pueblo Revolt of 1680: Picurís Pueblo Annual Feast Day with a ceremonial foot race, pole climb, and traditional dances.

August 12 Santa Clara Feast Day: Buffalo, Harvest, or Corn Dance at Santa Clara Pueblo. August 9–12 Whitehawk Annual Antique & Ethnographic Art Shows | whitehawkshows.com Exhibitors of antique Indian and ethnographic art.

August 8–11 Objects of Art & American Indian/Tribal | objectsofartsantafe.com More than 70 exhibitors show contemporary and historic art. August 15–18 Indigenous Art Fair Contemporary | iafcontemporary.com 30 to 40 galleries will showcase their top artists. August 16 -18 SWAIA Santa Fe Indian Market | swaia.org

Largest Native American arts market in the world held on and around the Santa Fe Plaza.

August 23–25 ZozoFest | burnzozobra.com/zozofest/

The free annual ZozoFest & Zozobra Art Show is a first look at Zozobra 2024 in his centennial year.

August 24 Mono Mundo World | nmdancecoalition.org/events In its 28th year, Mono Mundo is a free dance festival on the Plaza. August 23–25 Zia Regional Rodeo | nmgra.org Fostering the Western lifestyle within the gay community. August 30 100th Burning of Zozobra | burnzozobra.com

Zozobra, a giant puppet stuffed with paper on which people have written all of the ills of the past year, is torched in the night as thousands in the crowd cheer and watch their woes burn away. Santa Fe Food & Beer Festival | golondrinas.org Explore the foods of New Mexico. visitsantafe.com |

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SEPTEMBER August 31–September 2 Santa Fe Fiestas Fine Art & Crafts Market | Artists and craftspeople fill booths around the Plaza with their wares.

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August 31–September 8 Fiesta de Santa Fe | santafefiesta.org

The oldest continuously celebrated community event in the nation features food, music, parades, and religious celebrations.

September 7 Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown | ediblesmackdown.com Local chefs compete to make the best burger. September 21 & 22 Northern New Mexico Fine Arts & Crafts Guild | artsandcraftsguild.org Juried arts and crafts show celebrating a variety of media. September 25–29 Santa Fe Wine & Chile Fiesta | santafewineandchile.org Food and wine events, cooking classes, and guest chef demos.

September 30 San Geronimo Feast Day: Art fair, ceremonial foot race, and pole climb at Taos Pueblo. Fiesta de los Niños | golondrinas.org Featuring the best of the best of what las Golondrinas offers. Santa Fe Renaissance Faire | golondrinas.org Costumed revelry and Celtic games, medieval villages, Spanish kings and queens, and more. Santa Fe Studio Tour | sfestudioart.com Artists open their studios to the public for viewing and shopping. Taos Studio Tour | taosartistorg.org More than 30 artists open their studios for you to see their work and query them about their methods. Turquoise Trail Tour | turquoisetrailstudiotour.com More than 50 painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, glass artists, and jewelers from the communities of Cerrillos, Madrid, Lone Butte, Sandia Park, and Cedar Crest unite in the name of art. High Road Artisans Studio Tour | highroadnewmexico.com 40 different studio and gallery stops along an autumnal drive through Land Grant villages and rural countryside. Eldorado Arts Studio Tour | eldoradoarts.org Visit nearly 75 artist studios for an impressive range of work.

OCTOBER October 4 St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day Nambé Pueblo Annual Feast Day, with Buffalo, Elk, and Deer Dances. October 5–13 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta | balloonfiesta.com The largest balloon gathering on earth. Take the shuttle from Santa Fe!

October 12–14 Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples’ Day Weekend | santafe.org/indigenouspeoplesday A celebration of the citizens and cultures of the 23 Tribes, Nations, and Pueblos in New Mexico. October 23–27 Santa Fe International Film Festival | santafe.film Films, panels, and parties and more than 300 hours of programming and 100 visiting filmmakers. October 25–27 3rd Annual Día de los Muertos | burnzozobra.com/dia/

Day of the Dead celebration on the historic Santa Fe Plaza with music, decorative ofrendas, face-painting, and a parade. Historic Canyon Road Paint & Sculpt Out | visitcanyonroad.com More than 150 artists create art en plein air on Canyon Road. Harvest Festival | golondrinas.org Fall and the harvest season at El Rancho de las Golondrinas. Galisteo Studio Tour | galisteostudiotour.org Galisteo artists open their studios to visitors when the cottonwoods turn gold. 116

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OCTOBER (continued) Pecos Studio Tour | pecosstudiotour.com Breathe in the fresh rural mountain air and take your time visiting with artists in their workspaces. Abiquiú Studio Tour | abiquiustudiotour.org The tour of more than 25 studio stops and 80 artists in oil paintings, Spanish colonial furniture, fiber art, pottery, and more, takes you through the village of Abiquiú and the surrounding Chama River Valley.

NOVEMBER November 7-10 Recycle Santa Fe Art Festival | recyclesantafe.org Family-friendly event that brings together artists who transform discarded materials into art! November 12 San Diego Feast Day

Various dances at Tesuque Pueblo and Jemez Pueblo.

November 28 Ski Santa Fe opens | skisantafe.com

Ski season begins on Thanksgiving Day if the snow is sufficient.

November 29 Annual Holiday Lighting | santafenm.gov Lighting event at the Plaza, with music by local artists. SWAIA Winter Indian Market | swaia.org Native American-made arts and crafts show. Review Santa Fe Photo Symposium | visitcenter.org Juried portfolio review conference. Dixon Studio Tour | dixonarts.org Decades old, this tour spans the talented community and occurs during the celebrated time of the golden cottonwood. Contemporary Clay Fair | contemporaryclayfair.com More than 30 regional artists sell their fine pottery and unique clay art, an array both functional and whimsical.

DECEMBER December 1 3rd Annual Canyon Road Fireside Artist Chat | visitcanyonroad.com Artists at participating galleries chat about their work.

December 11 Vespers, Procession, and Dances at Pojoaque Pueblo. December 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe Feast Day. Pojoaque Pueblo Annual Feast Day, Mass, and various dances.

December 24 Canyon Road Farolito Walk | visitcanyonroad.com Glowing farolitos light up Canyon Road beginning at dusk.

December 24 Dances, including Matachines, at most Pueblos, as well as midnight mass and bonfires. December 25–31 Christmas Day through New Year’s Dances at many Pueblos. December 26 Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh. December 26 Corn Dance at Santo Domingo Pueblo. December 28 Holy Innocents Day with Children’s Dances at Picurís Pueblo and Turtle Dance at Ohkay Owingeh.

December 31 New Year’s Eve on the Plaza | santafe.org/nye

Ring in the new year with bonfires, hot chocolate, and a countdown to midnight. Christmas at the Palace | nmhistorymuseum.org A free, family-friendly evening with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Palace of the Governors. Las Posadas | nmhistorymuseum.org A pageant re-creating the Holy Family’s search for shelter winds through the Plaza. Winter Spanish Market | atriscoheritagefoundation.org More than 100 adult and youth artists show their traditional work of Spanish Colonial New Mexico. visitsantafe.com |

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Fire Safety in New Mexico A campfire can be one of the best parts of camping, or provide necessary warmth to hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts. Just don’t forget your responsibility to maintain and extinguish it to prevent wildfires. Remember, if it’s too hot to touch, it’s too hot to leave.

CAMPGROUNDS Bandelier National Monument—Juniper Campground (small groups) Los Alamos | 505-672-3861 ext. 0 | nps.gov/band north on NM 84/285 to Pojoaque, west on Route 502 to NM 4 Bandelier National Monument—Ponderosa Campground (large groups) Los Alamos | 505-672-3861 ext. 0 | nps.gov/band | open mid-April to late October north on NM 84/285 to Pojoaque, west on Route 502 to NM 4 Hyde Memorial State Park 740 Hyde Park Road | 505-983-7175 | emnrd.state.nm.us/spd | 8 miles northeast on NM 475 Los Sueños de Santa Fe RV Park & Campground 3574 Cerrillos Rd | 505-473-1949 | lossuenosrv.com | 3 miles northeast of I-25, exit 278 N Pinon RV Park 13 Los Pinos Rd | 505-471-9288 | pinonrvpark.com | S on I-25, exit 271 Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground 736 Old Las Vegas Highway | 505-466-3482 | rancheros.com | north on I-25, exit 290 Roadrunner RV Park 55 Ogo Wii Road | 505-455-2626 | roadrunnerrvparknm.com north on NM 84/285 12 miles Santa Fe KOA 934 Old Las Vegas Highway | 505-466-1419, 800-562-1514 | koa.com | open March 1 to November 1 north on I-25, exit 290 or 294 Santa Fe National Forest—Aspen Basin Hyde Park Rd | 505-438-5300 | fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe | 12 miles north on Hyde Park Rd Santa Fe National Forest—Big Tesuque Hyde Park Rd | 505-438-5300 | fs.usda.gov/recarea/santafe | 11 miles north on Hyde Park Rd Santa Fe Skies RV Park 14 Browncastle Ranch | 505-473-5946 | 877-565-0451 | santafeskiesrvpark.com south on I-25, exit 276, at the end of NM 599 Trailer Ranch RV Resort and 55+ Community 3471 Cerrillos Rd | 505-471-9970 | trailerranch.com | south on I-25, exit 278

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A guide to our wonderful advertisers—local businesses that make Santa Fe great! August in Santa Fe is Indigenous Time 83 A Well Born Guide / Have Ph.D., Will Travel 28 Barbara Meikle Art Studio 41 Caitlin Elizabeth Photography 107 Certified Waterwise Businesses 89 Cowgirl BBQ 67 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 8 Cutlery of Santa Fe 3 Daniel Quat Photography 52 Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe 109 Eldorado Hotel & Spa 7 El Rancho de las Golondrinas 29 FS2 Supply Co. 46 Gallery Wild 1 Georgia O’Keeffe Museum Inside Back Cover Groome Transportation 105 High Desert Healthcare & Massage 93 Hotel Santa Fe, The Hacienda & Spa 9 Inn and Spa at Loretto 7 International Folk Art Market 29 Inn on the Alameda 41 Jeannine Kim MYSTIC 91 Kakawa Chocolate House 67 La Fonda on the Plaza 5 Land of Enchantment Guides 75 Las Palomas 9 Los Alamos County 105 Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return Back Cover New Mexico Magazine 131 New Mexico Wildlife Center 97 Ojo Santa Fe Spa Resort 93 Performance Santa Fe 56 Plaza Café Downtown 43 Plaza Café Southside 49 Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts 53 Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi 2 Santa Fe Artists Market 13 Santa Fe Botanical Garden 75 Santa Fe Farmers Market 63 Santa Fe Fiesta, Inc. 29 Santa Fe Opera 23 Santa Fe Railyard Community Corporation 75 Santa Fe Vacation Rentals 111 Santa Fe Stoneworks 3 Santa Fe Studio Tour 80 Sazón 66 Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival 57 Ski Santa Fe Inside Front Cover Sky Railway 16, 17 Southwest Safaris 76 The Chi Center 92 Thomas-Carole Bowker Fine Art and Studios 44 Traditional Spanish Market 78 Vigilante Guides 45 Villas de Santa Fe 41 Walking Tours of Historic Downtown Santa Fe 27

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Learn more about Museum sites and offerings at gokm.org 505-946-1000 | contact@gokm.org Images: 1.)Maria Chabot. Georgia O’Keeffe Hitching a Ride to Abiquiu with Maurice Grosser, 1944. Gelatin silver print. Maria Chabot Archive. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Gift of Maria Chabot. © Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. [RC.2001.2.140e] 2.) Alfred Stieglitz. Georgia O’Keeffe - After Return from New Mexico, 1929. Gelatin silver print, 3 1/16 x 4 5/8 inches. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum. Gift of the Georgia O’Keeffe Foundation. [2003.1.15]

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