Santa Fe has a very dry, high desert climate with intense sunlight. On average, the city experiences more than 300 sunny days per year.Santa Fe averages only 14 inches of rain annually. Snow season occurs from November through April, with an average of 32 inches of snow in town and up to 300 inches in […]

Taos is glorious scenery, but Santa Fe is pretty scenic too, and as the state capitol, is much larger with more things to do. For girls of their ages, the History Museum and the Folk Art Museum will be a good fit, as will Rancho de las Golondrinas. Is Taos worth visiting? The diversity of […]

Rattlesnakes. The Santa Fe area is home to three rattlesnakes: western diamondback, prairie and ridgenose.The ridgenose rattlesnake is a threatened species in New Mexico. Rattlesnakes are also known as pit vipers, due to their facial pits. Where are rattlesnakes in New Mexico? The black-tailed rattlesnake (Crotalus molossus) is distributed in southwestern and central New Mexico. […]

As you drive south from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, take time to visit these 10 stops that make the Turquoise Trail such a rich road trip. Casa Grande Trading Post, Petting Zoo and Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum. Cerrillos Hills State Park. Cerrillos Station. Turquoise Trail Sculpture Garden. Mine Shaft Tavern. What is halfway between Albuquerque […]

A coat, long sleeve shirts, thermal layers, and pants are all must-haves. Of course, regardless of the season you visit, we recommend packing some nice clothing if you want to explore the upscale restaurant and culture scene at night (Santa Fe Opera and art galleries). Also, try not to overpack shoes and socks. What should […]

Santa Fe is a great eating town and one which offers the unique flavors of Northern New Mexico not easily found outside the region. There are wonderful restaurants in every price point and I’ve been fortunate to eat in most of them. What food is Santa Fe known for? You’ll find Native American fry bread-style […]

New Mexico Guided Elk Hunts in. the Santa Fe National Forest / Valles Caldera. The Santa Fe National Forest is 1.6 million acres of public land.offers fully guided elk hunts in Game Management Units 5B, 6A and 6C and also in the Valles Caldera National Hunting Preserve. Where are elk found in New Mexico? Some […]

Very reliable and fuel efficient This car has been so reliable and has had very little service work other than regular maintenance that we have bought a new Hyundai Santa Fe. What is amazing is that the car is still going strong after sixteen years. Rating breakdown (out of 5): Comfort 5.0. Are 2004 Hyundai […]

Summary: Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe vehicles. The Side Curtain Air Bag (SCAB) mounting bolts may interfere with and damage the air bags during deployment. Tip: Recalls don’t affect every vehicle of the same year, make and model. Which Hyundai Santa Fe is being recalled? The Details. Vehicles recalled: […]

The month with the most snowfall in Santa Fe, New Mexico, is December when snow falls for 7.9 days and typically aggregates up to 5.71″ (145mm) of snow. Does Santa Fe get snow in December? The average sliding 31-day snowfall during December in Santa Fe is gradually increasing, starting the month at 2.7 inches, when […]

The Santa Fe rainy season is generally July through August when thunderstorms quickly come through in the afternoon. Santa Fe averages only 14 inches of rain annually. Snow season occurs from November through April, with an average of 32 inches of snow in town and up to 300 inches in the ski areas. What are […]

So here are the must-see events and activities in The City Different during the month of October! Harvest Festival. Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Santa Fe Studio Tour. Abiquiu Studio Tour. Santa Fe Century. Galisteo Studio Tour. Santa Fe Indigenous Peoples Day Weekend Celebration. Santa Fe Independent Film Festival. Is October a good time to visit […]

Santa Fe is in the 9th percentile for safety, meaning 91% of cities are safer and 9% of cities are more dangerous. This analysis applies to Santa Fe’s proper boundaries only. See the table on nearby places below for nearby cities. The rate of crime in Santa Fe is 66.35 per 1,000 residents during a […]

Rattlesnakes. The Santa Fe area is home to three rattlesnakes: western diamondback, prairie and ridgenose.The ridgenose rattlesnake is a threatened species in New Mexico. Rattlesnakes are also known as pit vipers, due to their facial pits. Are there a lot of rattlesnakes in New Mexico? The western diamondback rattlesnake (Crotalus atrox) is found throughout much […]

Albuquerque International Airport. Santa Fe is located in north central New Mexico in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (the southern most section of the Rocky Mountains) at an altitude of 7,000 feet. Ten major air carriers have regularly scheduled flights into the Albuquerque International Airport, a one hour drive from Santa Fe. […]