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Even though we feel fly fishing and hiking are what’s best about Northern New Mexico, we realize that there are some other pretty neat things to do and see while you are in the area. Below are a few ideas and links of interest, listed by area. Click on the links to go to their websites for more information. Have fun!

Santa Fe

Santa Fe Indian Market: Every August, the Santa Fe Indian Market brings over a thousand gifted Native American artists together with visitors and collectors to Santa Fe’s downtown Plaza.
http://swaia.org

Traditional Spanish Market: This summer market takes place in late July on Santa Fe’s downtown Plaza and features handmade traditional arts by over 200 local Hispanic artists as well as continuous live music and dance, art demonstrations and regional foods.
http://www.spanishmarket.org

Rodeo de Santa Fe: From barrel racing to bareback and bull riding, this rodeo, held in late June, has it all. This rodeo has been winning the hearts of cowboys and fans ever since it began in 1949.
http://www.rodeodesantafe.org

Santa Fe Wine Festival: Enjoy a glass of great New Mexico wine at this annual festival in early July. Live music and good food as well.
http://santafewinefestival.com

Santa Fe Fiesta and the Burning of Zozobra: In early September, the Santa Fe fiesta begins with the Burning of Zozobra, 49-foot tall marionette, and fireworks at Fort Marcy Park. This marks the beginning of the week-long Fiesta, filled with music, dance, food, the Children's Pet Parade, religious ceremonies and more.
http://www.santafefiesta.org

Santa Fe Film Festival: In early December this five-day film festival showcases more than 200 films of every type and style imaginable.
http://santafefilmfestival.com

Native American Culture: There are 19 pueblos here in New Mexico; the Eight Northern Pueblos are located north of Santa Fe. The Pueblos open up their respective Feast Days to the public where visitors can view the reverent dances and songs offered on those days. On this site, go to “19 Pueblos” and then “Feast Days” for dates. You can also contact individual Pueblos directly.
http://www.indianpueblo.org

Tesuque Flea Market: Located just north of Santa Fe, the flea market is open most of the year and has over 500 vendors during peak season. A fun place to shop for gifts from local artists as well as vendors from all over the world.
http://www.tesuquepueblofleamarket.com

Santa Fe Museums: There are over a dozen wonderful museums in Santa Fe. The link below has a great list and description of most of them.
http://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Museums

The Wildlife Center: Located north of Santa Fe in Arroyo Seco, The Wildlife Center takes in and rehabilitates injured wild animals from all over New Mexico. They have public tours where one can see and learn about the animals they have helped.
http://www.thewildlifecenter.org

Taos

Taos Solar Music Festival: Experience great music, interactive alternative energy displays and exquisite views at the annual Taos Solar Music Festival in Kit Carson Park in downtown Taos. It happens at the end of June.
http://www.solarmusicfest.com

Fiesta de Taos: This event at the end of July is comprised of four fiestas, all of which celebrate Taos' unique ethnic heritage. Parades, music, dance, and other performances occur throughout the three-day fiesta.
http://fiestasdetaos.com

Taos Pow-Wow: The pow-wow features singing and dancing contests, along with a number of other traditional Native American activities. This event is put on by the Taos Pueblo in July.
http://www.taospueblopowwow.com

Music from Angel Fire: Music from Angel Fire brings extraordinary chamber music to the magnificent Northern New Mexico mountain communities of Angel Fire, Taos, Raton and Las Vegas. End of August – beginning of September.
http://musicfromangelfire.org

The Millicent Rogers Museum: The museum has a vast collection of Southwestern and Hispanic art and artifacts, including Navajo and Pueblo jewelry, textiles, pottery, and basketry. The museum is in a superb setting, with spectacular views.
http://millicentrogers.org

The Harwood Museum of Art: This museum has a rich collection of artwork that spans the history of the Taos artist colony. The museum's collections include over 1700 pieces of art and its photographic archives hold over 17,000 images.
http://harwoodmuseum.org

La Hacienda de los Martinez: La Hacienda is one of the few northern New Mexico style, late Spanish Colonial period "Great Houses" remaining in the American Southwest. Its twenty-one rooms surrounding two courtyards provide the visitor with a rare glimpse of the rugged frontier life of the early 1800’s.
http://taosmuseums.org/hac_martinez.php

Albuquerque

The International Balloon Fiesta: In early October, more than one million visitors come to Albuquerque to witness spectacular dawn skylines as 1,000 balloons color the sky during mass ascensions. The fiesta features special shape balloons, flying competitions and the always popular nighttime "Glowdeo."
http://www.balloonfiesta.com

The New Mexico State Fair: This is the largest state fair in the nation. There are Professional Rodeo Association performances, concerts, a midway and the exhibit halls are packed with the finest arts, crafts and livestock that New Mexico has to offer. Mid-September.
http://www.exponm.com/fair

The Indian Pueblo Culture Center: The Indian Pueblo Culture Center is owned and operated by the 19 Pueblo Tribes of New Mexico. Art and craft workshops, various Indian ceremonies and many special celebrations and events are planned throughout the year. It has museums, galleries and gift shops. The website covers all the New Mexico Pueblos as well.
http://www.indianpueblo.org

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