Entertainment in New Mexico

Truly something for everyone in your family!

This is a beautiful area: rich in heritage from three cultures, filled with museums and blessed with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. The sites below will give you a feel for the uniqueness of New Mexico.

Recreation

• New Mexico State Parks
• Bed and Breakfast's in New Mexico A nice way to both travel and get a feel for the traditions of old New Mexico.
• Star Hill Inn We have wonderfully clear nights, and this inn lets you take advantage of them. Rental telescopes and instructions for those like me who don't know what they are looking for -- or at!
• Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta Simply one of the most lovely events you will ever see! Reserve your motel room early.
• Ski Conditions at NM Ski Resorts
• Ski Santa Fe The Santa Fe Ski area plus places to stay.
• Angel Fire Resort Info on skiing and other activities at the resort between Santa Fe and Taos.
• Taos 'Umbrella' Site Accommodations, river rafting, art and much more about this fascinating town in northern New Mexico.
• NM Guides Association A list of certified tour guides in the state.

Museums

• The Museum of Natural History One of the finest 'small' museums you will ever see. It also has a Dynamax Theater.
• Museum 'Umbrella' Site Rio Grande Zoo, Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Gardens, Albuquerque Museum and the Explora Science Center and Children's Museum.
• The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center The finest way I have found to get a good understanding of the many pueblos in the area: their rich traditions and current conditions.
• Las Golondrinas A 200-acre 'living' Spanish Colonial History Museum between Albuquerque and Santa Fe. They have a harvest festival each year about the same time as the Balloon Fiesta.
• National Hispanic Cultural Center A recent and wonderful addition to the list of outstanding museums in the area.

Performing Arts

• Albuquerque Performing Arts Directory An excellent way to get a sense of all that Albuquerque and the region have to offer -- and there is a lot!
• ABQ Arts A monthly news magazine of the arts.
• New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
• Santa Fe Opera World-class opera under the stars.
• Chamber Music Albuquerque Eleven concerts each season featuring chamber ensembles from around the world.
• Albuquerque Youth Symphony An exceptional music program for school-aged children with public performances.