New Mexico Travel Forum

We're planning a return trip to NM that will probably have us in Santa Fe for 6 nights and Albuquerque for 3. We pretty much just flew in and out of Albuquerque last time so I'm doing a lot of reading about what to do while we're there - have decided for sure on Petroglyph NM, Sandia Tram, Acoma and a little R&R in Old Town and looking for more, if we can fit it in. What am I missing?

Was looking at booking the Clubhouse Inn as they have decent rates for big rooms, balconies (which we like) and are not too far from Old Town, museums, etc. but I read in another posting that Menual isn't a great area. How bad is it really? Any better suggestions?

No problem with an agenda for SF - will go back to Bandelier and Chaco for some hiking, an art cruise on Canyon Road, a day trip up to Taos, etc. Would be fun to hit some of the wineries I'm reading about in other posts! And I can't wait to do that drive over the mountains to Chaco again - that was a high point of the last trip!!!!

We'll be driving directly to SF the quick route, when we fly in, but would Turquoise Trail be a good route back to Albuquerque? We'll have time to putz a bit on that drive and we haven't been to Madrid yet.

Thanks for any advice ya'll might have for me!!!

On a visit to taos in 12/06 we visited a store that sold hats in teh back. the shopkeeper had an antique hat sizer so measure your head and was extremely knowledgeable about hat styles. We would like to make a special trip there to buy a hat but want to make sure that he's still there and that he's open this Wedmsday morning (our ONLY chance to get there). I can't find Hats in the the yeelow pages. Anyone know who I'm talking about? The front of the store sells something else but I can't remember what! Any leads? ASAP Thanks

Have booked this for my 2 girls.Is it ok and easy to get to downtown

I am planning a 3 day road trip to New Mexico from Houston,TX
What would be the best places to see?
I dont want to waste too much time travelling once I get to New Mexico.
What city do I visit?

I will be visiting Santa Fe in June but will not have a car. Are there any tours or other transportation going to Chama? I would love to take the scenic railroad there. Thanks for any info!

I will be traveling at the beginning of march and am wondering what the weather is like, where to go for fun, i will have a rental, like wine tasting, like easy hikes, like nature.

What is the suburban extended stay like?

Is walking alone going to be a problem for me?

Is there anyway to get to the caverns without renting a car (don't have licence)?

Thinking of seeing the Petroglyph Monument and was wondering if there's public transport that stops near the entrance and can I just waltz in? Also, is Sandia Peak easy to just walk from the Tram and putz around? Finally, does anyone know of any day tours from Albuquerque to Acoma or El Morro (can't really find any)?

We are planning a trip to White Sands and would like to stay at a nice place within an hour of White Sands.

i will be traveling to albuquerque alone for a weekend. i am not sure that i will have a rental so i want to know the best location to stay that is close to things.

do people do a lot of walking in abq or is it primarily a driving city?

i am staying at a holiday inn. which is better for me in terms of walking or taking public transportation to and fro? 10330 HOTEL AVE NE or 2500 MENAUL BOULEVARD?

thanks much!

jordyn

Almost all digital cameras have some video capability. Even cameras which are generally used only for still shots. Does this mean that only film cameras can be used and that all other cameras are prohibited on Acoma Sky City?

Recently transplanted from the NorthEast, we now live in Oklahoma City. We'd like our 2 children (8&9) to learn to ski. Where should we go? I've read about Angel Fire, Taos, and Red River, until I'm thoroughly confused. Please help - and thank you!

Is it worth going at chrstmas time? I mean is there alot more going on that would make it worth going then any other time of year?

I'll be traveling, to Santa Fe area, with four adults and four young people between 14 and 17 years old. I'm interested in a suite, or two, for a week in June 2008. What is available, at what cost? I've stayed at El Rey and loved it. I need info to make a decision.

Hello,
I am planning a January road trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio, Tx, passing pretty much straight along I-10 through Tucson, Las Cruces, and El Paso. Being a Los Angelean, I have no experience with winter weather, and what I would like to know is whether I could possibly encounter snow, closed roads, chains-only roads, etc., in this part of the country (I have no idea where it snows and where it doesn’t).

Additionally, I am planning a few trips off the interstate, which I assume is not very high-elevation, and if anyone can tell me whether these routes would involve high elevations and possible road closures in January, I would really appreciate it.

I realize no one can predict the weather, but my problem is that I have no idea if I am talking about areas where snow has never been seen, or if they are areas known for closures, etc. Any insight appreciated. Here are some roads I had in mind.

Highway US-60 going east out of Phoenix to Globe, AZ, then south on US-77 to Tucson.
Hwy 90 north out of Lordsburg, NM to Silver City, then back south to I-10 at Deming or east to I-25 near Truth or Consequences.

US-70 north out of Las Cruces to White Sands NM, then east on 82 to Carlsbad and down 285 to Pecos, TX.

Various side roads in the Texas hill country between San Antonio and Austin

Thanks!

Hey!

Some friends and I are in Albuquerque right now, but we're planning to spend the weekend in Santa Fe. I've not been there since I was a young girl and we're all from Boston. What is the best Halloween Party to go to, and what are the best fun bars for a young college crowd like ourselves? Nothing fancy/pretentious - just good times and good vibes. We'll be there sometime tomorrow until Monday afternoon.

We'd like to visit Madrid also - it doesn't look far from Santa Fe. Do any of you know if the little shops/galleries/boutiques are open on Sunday?

Thanks :-)

Hi, I posted on here a few weeks ago about Modular Homes built by a company called Falcon Ridge and just wanted to give an update for anyone who cares. I went out to the are to check out some houses before I move out there and saw one of these houses. I checked out one of these houses and absolutely loved it. I couldn't tell a difference between it and the rest of the houses that I saw that were site built. Anyways, if you are looking for a new house then I suggest you at least give modular homes a look if they are available in the area.

We traveled on the Turquoise Trail and came across a Trading Post that I believe was located in Madrid. They had the most AMAZING Native American pottery and rugs I have ever seen. Much of it belonged to the owner and was not for sale. Can you tell me the name of it, if you know, and can they be located via internet? I have a couple of questions about a great pot I bought there and would like to try to find more by the same artist. Thank you for your help.
GG

Hi everybody! Hubby and I are planning a 5-day trip from Denton, TX (just north of Dallas) to Albuquerque/Jemez Springs/Santa Fe.

1) Friday, drive from Denton to Albuquerque and spend the night. We probably will not be up to a lot of sightseeing after the drive--dinner, maybe check out Old Town or ride the Sandia Peak tram, and then to bed.
2) For Saturday, drive up to Jemez Springs--sightsee, spend the night.
3) For Sunday, day hike in the Jemez Springs area and spend another night.
4) For Monday, drive down to Santa Fe and sightsee, and spend the night.
5) Tuesday, head back home to Denton.

I've found a few places to stay in the Jemez Springs area, but I haven't made reservations yet. Does anyone have any recommendations for day hikes in the Jemez Mountains? Any other points of interest or things that we absolutely MUST do while we're in the area?

We're in our 50s. Not into chain hotels or restaurants. We love to explore, love the quirky/off-beat, love the outdoors. If hubby had his way, we'd spend the entire trip backpacking, but I'm a little too scared of bears!

Hoping to hear some good suggestions from y'all!!

Hello

Living in France, planning a trip (by car) with my wife in summer 2008 in the USA, I'd like to visit Bisti Badlands among others fabulous spots in your marvellous country.
Could you please help me, and answer to these questions :
- Where is it exactly (I know it's south of Farmington) : where can I find a map ? (web ?)
- Does anyone know this place and tell me about it (how much time to visit, things to do (or not !), how to "feel" it...
- We'll be coming from Flagstaff, then Gallup, then Bisti, then Chinle : I know it's a very long trip to do in one day, but do you think we can make it ?

Thank you so much to all !
Philippe

So I am finally going to the annual Roswell Alienfest this summer. Have any of you been yet? Any of you planning on going this year and wanna make a mini VT meet out of it????

Nanonano
:)

Hi!

I'm going on a road trip from Los Angeles to Dallas along the 10 freeway. Can you recommend any good restaurants for me to stop by for lunch or dinner? I'm especially interested in eating regional foods.

Thanks in advance!!
Rebecca

I'm planning to do roadtrip with a friend and I want to know popular destinations in New Mexico that less than 5 hour drive from Dallas. Also, are there scenic routes from Texas to NM?

I was planning to go Santa Fe and Albuquerque but its 10 hours away.

Can anyone help us?

Thanks

Hello all!
My boyfriend and I are moving to ABQ in September with our two dogs, beagle and pitt mix. We want to rent a house that allows dogs with a fenced yard, within a reasonable price range, yet close to UNM and nob hill area. is this realistic? are there particular neighborhoods where the landlords are more welcomign to pets? thanks!

Well, it's been more than a month since the last question was posted in our New Mexico forum .... and I think that's just TOO LONG! Any locals want to get up at the crack of dawn on Sunday morning to go ballooning? A friend/pilot is planning on going up, and nice, helpful folks are always appreciate. Come on ...... join in! Crewing is a blast :)

Does anyone know if this is a good hotel for a one night stay? How is the location? It seems to have good reviews on another travel board but I can't find anything on this site. Thanks.

My husband and I are planning a trip to Las Cruces and the surrounding areas this spring. We currently reside in the northern part of Pa. Our visit is for a vacation and also to look over the area in thoughts of relocating there sometime in the next several years. I am somewhatdisappointed by some of the comments that I have read on this web site about the area from rich retirees moving to the area and real estate has inflated as a result. Also the temps go to 115? I live in a small town now, which we really like. I don't need all that "fluffy" night life stuff, did it all when we was young. Oh, also that if one is not mexican, you could feel out of place. We visited the northern part of new mexico 25 years ago, and at that time we really liked it, but it appears to be getting overcrowed there, too. We want quiet, healthy, warm and peaceful. Perhaps you all might have a better recommendation. We are average americans, husband retired, me still working. Would most likely rent a house or apartment till we get our bearings then consider purchasing a property. Pa has high taxes which is killling us. ANy help is appreciated. Rosie

We're thinking of Wintering in Las Cruces next year.
Are there any adult communities that offer apartment, townhouse, studio rentals on a monthly basis that are completely furnished?
Possibly with weekly housekeeping?
Thanks,
Ron

My husband and I are moving to Albuquerque this summer and are looking for a desirable place to live. To us that means walking/biking distance, 20 minutes or so, to:

-restaurants, health food and coffee shops, live music
-dog friendly, maybe a park
-preferably in an established area that's fairly safe - rather than the burbs

I know this is probably asking too much...

We will be working close to downtown and think that the east side would be better due to commuting. It seems online that the health food stores are all located on the east side of the river, is this true?

Any information would be greatly appreciated!!

A bunch of friends (about 20-30) will be gathering in Santa Fe in May. We are all staying at different places but want to find someplace that is informal where we can sit and talk/eat/drink in groups for a couple of hours. I was imagining like a big backyard or garden setting. any ideas?