stlm asked:


I’m heading to New Mexico for five days in June and will be visiting Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and would like some tips and feedback on what to do while there. Below is a list of possibilities that seem to be popular on a trip to this part of NM. Please let me know if you have any to add or if you disagree with any, or if you have any details/tips on one in particular. Thanks!

ALBUQUERQUE
-Sandia Peak Tramway (is there a best time of day for this?)
-Petroglyph National Monument
-Aquarium
-Acoma Pueblo (Sky City) and Laguna Pueblo on the way there
-Old Town
-Hot air balloon ride (Rainbow Ryders? any better companies?)

SANTA FE
-Plaza
-Palace of the Governors
-Loretto Chapel (staircase)
-Bandelier National Monument
-Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
-Rancho de los Golindrinas
-Chimayo
-Puye cliff dwellings (if these re-open soon)

TAOS
-High road to/from Taos
-Low road along the river to/from Taos
-Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
-San Francisco de Asis church