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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST F Santa Fe Opera
5 miles (8 km) N. of Santa Fe on Hwy
Practical Information 84/285. Tel (505) 986-5900; (800) 280-
334 Los Pinos Rd, 15 miles (24 km) 4654. Open late-Jun–Aug. 7
south of Santa Fe, off I-25. Tel (505) ∑ santafeopera.org
471-2261. Open Jun–Sep: 10am– Located just north of Santa Fe
4pm Wed–Sun for self-guided near the pueblo of Tesuque, the
tours; Apr, May, Oct: Mon–Fri for outdoor auditorium is the setting
guided tours only. Call ahead for for one of the finest summer opera The façade of the New Mexico State Capitol
reservations. & 7 8 0 =
∑ golondrinas.org companies in the world. It is with Puebloan sun motif
renowned for innovative productions,
which attract international stars. P New Mexico State Capitol
Sapello Mill A state-of-the-art electronic Old Santa Fe Trail & Paseo de Peralta.
and Sierra
Village system allows the audience to Tel (505) 986-4589. Open 7am–6pm
read translations of the libretti on Mon–Fri (also Memorial Day–Aug
the seats in front of them. 9am–5pm Sat and public hols). 8 by
Backstage tours are available in appointment. 7 ∑ nmlegis.gov
July and August. Visitors are Built to resemble the sun
advised to come prepared symbol of the Zia Pueblo
for Santa Fe’s changeable people, the circular State
weather with warm Capitol houses works by
clothing, umbrellas, rugs, New Mexican artists from
and waterproof gear. the Capitol Art Collection.
Paintings, photographs,
 Santa Fe Ski Area sculptures, furniture,
Hwy 475. Tel (505) 982- Buffalo sculpture at and weavings are
4429. Open late Nov–mid- State Capitol displayed on four
Mar: 9am–4pm daily; mid-Mar– levels. A highlight is
early Apr: 9:30am–4:30pm, weather Holly Hughes’ sculpture The
Sapello Mill permitting. & ∑ skisantafe.com Buffalo (1992), which uses
This 1870s water Just a 30-minute drive from paintbrushes and film for hair.
mill was moved central Santa Fe, the ski area sits
here from a New in a 12,000-ft- (3,660-m-) high P Santa Fe Railyard
Mexican village basin of the Sangre de Cristo Guadalupe St. n (505) 982-3373.
in 1972. Its mountains. The resort has 77 trails ∑ railyardsantafe.com
millstones still to suit skiers of every ability, from As well as serving as the
grind wheat beginners to experts, and snow- terminus for the exemplary Rail
into flour on boarding runs are also open. Runner light rail system that
festival days.
Check the website for the latest connects Santa Fe with
snow report. A lodge, equipment Albuquerque, 100 miles (161 km)
rentals, ski school, and childcare southwest, this lively urban park
are available, as are a variety of ski holds shops, galleries, and cafés,
packages. From late September and hosts an open-air Farmers’
to mid-October, chairlift rides Market on Saturdays (and on
(weekends, holidays and Balloon Tuesdays in summer). There is
Fiesta Week) offer splendid views also a performance space for
of the fall colors. special events and festivals.

KEY
1 Lookout Post
2 Truchas Mill
3 The Entertainment Platform
plays host to musicians and dancers
who perform shows of traditional
colonial music during festivals and
special events.
4 Pino House (office)
The Santa Fe Railyard district, a successful redevelopment of disused rail lands

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