Sangre de Cristo Mountains Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
subrange of the Rocky Mountains New Mexico and Colorado in the United States
About Sangre de Cristo Mountains
The Sangre de Cristos are generally considered the southernmost range of theRocky Mountains, although some authorities consider the Rockies to include some of the lesser ranges of New Mexico (Sandias, Capitans, etc.). They rise nearly 8000 feet (2400 meters) above the Great Plains to the east and the Española Valley to the west, with a nearly uninterrupted ridge line that runs from the Colorado state line to near Santa Fe. This topographical barrier had important impacts on the settling of theSouthwestby "Anglos" arriving from the eastern United States, as it forced pioneers southward and thus into contact -- and sometimes conflict -- with both American Indian communities along the Rio Grande and Spanish colonial settlements at Santa Fe,Albuquerqueand other places. The mixing, and someti
Top Attractions in Sangre de Cristo Mountains
Explore the best things to see and do in Sangre de Cristo Mountains:
- ★Sipapu
- ★Ski Santa Fe
- ★Taos Ski Valley
Sangre de Cristo Mountains Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: