I visited the COOLEST town today - Madrid, New
Mexico. Madrid is located about 25 miles
south of Santa Fe along the scenic Turquoise Trail. It is nestled in a narrow canyon in the Ortiz
Mountains. Once a historic coal mining town and ghost town, Madrid is now an
artist community with over 40 shops and galleries, several restaurants, and a museum.
I loved this town and it's friendly, unique people. I was so glad I visited here.
Common sight in New Mexico - dust storms!
This was a pretty area along the Turquoise Trail.
Pretty view of the mountains.
I like the "Old Goat Road."
They are very, very dog-friendly. They LOVE their dogs here.
There were the coolest buildings that were shops,
restaurants, etc. I loved the old buildings.
This was once a mining town.
Love it -- and it runs!
A friend recommended this place to eat,
The Hollar. I really didn't know what to expect, and was pleasantly surprised. They didn't have much of a vegetarian menu, but they did have a tempeh and fruit salad plate. When it came, it was beautiful - like a work of art. And, was SO delicious. My friend had a burrito with AMAZING sweet potato fries. I was glad we ate here!
The tempeh was SO good!
LOTS of food. You do NOT come away hungry!
