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The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque

Program No. 11005RJ
Learn the history and culture of northern New Mexico as you explore Native American sites, visit historic monuments and communities and experience the art colonies of Santa Fe and Taos.
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  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
  • The Best of New Mexico: Santa Fe, Taos and Albuquerque
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Length
8 days
Rating (4.98)
Activity Level
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2,199
Program
At a Glance
Duration
8 days
Program Begins
Albuquerque, NM
Program Concludes
Albuquerque, NM
Meals
17 ( 7B, 5L, 5D )
Activity Level
Explore the best that New Mexico has to offer: the cosmopolitan heart of Albuquerque, the state's largest city; the Old World charm of Santa Fe; and the frontier spirit of Taos. From history and culture to cuisine and the arts, compare and contrast these unique cities and see how they evolved into the jewels they are today.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Explore the renowned museums and art galleries that make northern New Mexico a mecca for both artists and collectors.
  • Visit Los Alamos and learn about the history of the Manhattan Project.
  • Explore Bandelier National Monument and enjoy a traditional meal hosted by a Pueblo family.
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Louie Hena
Louie Hena has been an activist in the field of revitalizing traditional Pueblo agriculture and protecting indigenous food and seed sovereignty. A member of the Tesuque and Zuni Pueblos in New Mexico, he is a renowned permaculture design consultant, Rio Grande and Rio Chama river guide, and an educator on traditional land management systems. He helped organize the Traditional Native American Farmer Association, the New Mexico Acequia Association and the Indigenous Food and Seed Sovereignty Alliance.
Please Note:
This expert may not be available for every date of the program
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Sheryl Russell
Sheryl Russell was born to a farming family in Kansas. At the University of Kansas, she studied education in theatre and English literature, followed by decades of work in retail and communications systems in Dallas, New York City, and the California Bay area. Sheryl felt that she had “come home" when she moved to Santa Fe. Here she found a cultural diversity, architectural style, and historic richness that supported the next 30 years of leading explorations and study of native Southwest cultures and their history.
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Jolene Catron
Jolene Catron, who leads groups in the Mountain West and National Parks, weaves a rich tapestry of indigenous heritage into the fabric of the area's history. She strives to foster understanding and appreciation for the profound cultural and environmental significance of the places she leads in. During the offseason you can find her driving her taxi, listening to music, and crocheting. She is a military veteran and a citizen of the Navajo Nation with family ties to the Pueblos of Zuni and Laguna.
Activity Level
Let's Go!
Walking up to four miles daily over varied terrain. Standing for up to two hours at a time. Getting on/off motorcoach multiple times a day. Elevations up to 7,500 feet.
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Sustainable Travel

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  • Peace of Mind

    We want your Road Scholar learning adventure to be something to look forward to—not worry about. That’s why we go to the ends of the earth to give you peace of mind, from the moment you enroll until the day you return home.

  • Assurance Plan

    Road Scholar's continued commitment to our participants and their well-being is exemplified whether participating on a program in the United States or on one of our International programs, every Road Scholar participant receives coverage under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan.

  • Want to Protect Your Investment?

    Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.