A Tribute to Forest Fenn

Northern New Mexico is home to dozens of scenic byways with their own unique and gorgeous views. From the High Roads to Taos to the Enchanted Circle, each one will surely amaze and inspire you. Some of these drives also happen to be a great way to get to some of our favorite day trips from Santa Fe. Here are some of our favorites: The High Road to Taos This byway runs through and alongside many natural and cultural treasures, such as the … Read More

Is San Miguel Chapel really the oldest church in the United States? It’s hard to say for sure, of course, but if you accept its 1610 building date, it’s certainly in the running. San Miguel Chapel was, in fact, built around that time, by a group of Tlaxcalan Indians who came from Mexico with the first Spanish settlement party. They settled here, on the south bank of the Santa Fe River, in what is now known as Santa Fe’s oldest … Read More

Santa Fe Museums and Historic Sites play a special and unique role, as museums and historic sites are concerned.  In fact, it’s no wonder that Santa Fe’s Museums are internationally recognized for their place in preserving the extensive culture and history of New Mexico.  Maybe more than any other place on earth, Santa Fe has quite the task in preserving and telling the stories of New Mexico’s arts and histories. Santa Fe is often touted as a world class arts and … Read More