Fall in
  Santa Fe County

 

Santa Fe County is the place to be in the fall. Spectacular fall colors are dazzling under our crisp blue skies. Green chiles roasting along roadsides scent the pleasantly-cool fall air. The spectacular fall weather is crisp in the morning, warming in the afternoon and deliciously cooler most evenings. As the season progresses, piñon fires grace adobe kiva fireplaces in the evenings and the aromatic scent of the crackling wood assures you that you are “No Place Like Home!” You'll enjoy hiking among the golden mountain aspens, visiting ancient ruins or modern art galleries, mountain climbing, or rejuvenating in a luxury-spa resort. Local cuisine produces some of the finest green-chile stew at this time of year, or opt for haute-cuisine at the many four and five-star fine restaurants moments away. Fall in Santa Fe County is a fall you will always remember.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rejuvenate the Spirit of the Holidays: Celebrate in Santa Fe County

Santa Fe County, NM—Now more than ever, travelers are escaping the hustle and bustle of their busy everyday lives. This year, travelers in search of the perfect, relaxing holiday vacation will discover it in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.

Santa Fe County offers travelers an opportunity to rejuvenate the mind, body and spirit while experiencing the unique traditions and fascinating culture of the holidays in New Mexico. From skiing the slopes of the stunning Sangre de Cristo Mountains and then enjoying a soak or a massage in a world class spa, visitors find that Santa Fe County is a gift that keeps on giving. Admire works of some of the world's most recognized artists, celebrate the centuries old traditions of the holidays in New Mexico. Santa Fe County offers visitors the gift of rest, relaxation and the rejuvenation of the mind, body and spirit.       

Santa Fe County Holiday Calendar Of Events

November 26—Santa Fe Ski Area Opens

Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, Ski Santa Fe is fun for the whole family with runs offering various levels of difficulty including 20% beginner, 40% intermediate and 40% expert.



December 2–6—Santa Fe Film Festival

International cinema is the focus at the 9th Annual Santa Fe Film Festival. Film fans will have the opportunity to attend premiers and tributes of many award contending films and screen legends.

December 12–13—Winter Spanish Market

Showcasing artwork in the Spanish Colonial tradition by artisans from throughout New Mexico and southern Colorado, visitors to the Winter Spanish Market will find an array of unique holiday gifts including a special booth of work by children.

 

Christmas In Santa Fe County
Calendar Of Events

December 12—Buffalo Dance at Pojoaque and Tesuque Pueblos

The buffalo, a symbol of abundance, is a traditional celebration of thanksgiving. The hunter takes on the spirit of the buffalo he has hunted during the year, thanks the spirit of the animal and he asks for good luck for next year's hunt.


December 24—Farolito Walk

Christmas Eve in Santa Fe County twinkles with the light of thousands of tiny candles. The ancient neighborhoods are decorated with farolitos, little paper bags weighted with sand and lit with a candle. Farolitos light the way through the Santa Fe Plaza, Cross of the Martyrs and Canyon Road. Shops and galleries keep regular business hours until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve for those last minute shoppers.


Just beyond Santa Fe’s city limits lies an undiscovered world filled with Native American pueblos, Spanish villages, breath-taking mountains and dramatic mesas. It's a world where traditions live on, where artistic expression is a way of life and where beauty unfolds at each and every turn. It's Santa Fe County and it's waiting for you.
“Its No Place Like Home.”