Santa Fe is known as the “city
different,” and for the most-part it is pretty different. But out in Santa Fe County,
nestled in the Cerillos hills, is a revived ghost town called Madrid that is
even more eclectic than the average Santa Fe. Down Turquoise Trail is a place where a unique mix
of bikers, hippies, and artist have populated the picturesque little streets,
and created a laid back culture hinging on enjoying the land’s beauty and history.
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| Madrid at night. Photo courtesy of Aljazeera. |
Madrid
has its fair share of galleries, featuring folk art and fine art, but the town
itself has turned into a piece of art throughout its revival. Houses that have been reclaimed
and painted in bright colors line the streets and large murals adorn some of
the walls of the businesses. It’s a great place to go for inspiration, since it
is possible to find material for art of your own in Madrid. There are a lot of
interesting places to take photographs with friends, or even just scenic shots.
There are also a lot of notably artistic signs in Madrid that give the town an
antiquated aesthetic. And finally, there
are festivals in Madrid year round, from bike rallies to Christmas parades.
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| A theater in Madrid. Photo courtesy of alamy.com. |
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