Madrid (New Mexico) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States
About Madrid (New Mexico)
The town's name is stressed on the first syllable. Madrid, New Mexico was founded as a coal-miningcommunity in the 19th century, and was a major supplier of coal for the U.S. Government and for the Santa Fe Railroad. Madrid flourished into the 1930s, with a large Independence Day parade, a Christmas display which attracted visitors from all over the state, and the first lighted stadium in the Southwest. The town declined with the falloff in coal usage until the mines were closed in the 1950s; Madrid never became a true ghost town (it was never completely abandoned), but by 1970 its population had dropped to 30. However, starting in the 1970s, the area became a magnet for creative artists. Madrid is now a small but thriving art colony numbering 200 or more.
Top Attractions in Madrid (New Mexico)
Explore the best things to see and do in Madrid (New Mexico):
- ★Old Coal Mine Museum
Where to Eat in Madrid (New Mexico)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Mamma Lisa's Ghost Town Kitchen
- 🍴The Mine Shaft Tavern
Where to Stay in Madrid (New Mexico)
- 🏨Hacienda Doña Andrea de Santa Fe
Madrid (New Mexico) Travel Guide Sections
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