Explorer's Guide Santa Fe & Taos (9th Edition) (Explorer's Complete) by Sharon Niederman

Author:Sharon Niederman [Niederman, Sharon]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Countryman Press
Published: 2017-04-11T04:00:00+00:00

Galleries

Turner Carroll Gallery (505-986-9800; 725 Canyon Rd.). A fresh, distinct aesthetic characterizes the well-selected, sometimes startling work displayed here, much from Eastern Europe. International contemporary art by daring, museum-bound artists. In business 25 years.

Waxlander Art Gallery and Sculpture Garden (505-984-2202; 622 Canyon Rd.). A strong sense of color characterizes the largely sculptural work of the 10 or so New Mexico contemporary artists featured in a 150-year-old adobe. Absolutely delightful.

Morning Star Gallery (505-982-8187; 513 Canyon Rd.). One of Santa Fe’s most reputable dealers in antique Indian art: pottery, weavings, clothing, basketry, blankets, kachina dolls, and more. Collectors come hither.

Nuart Gallery (505-988-3888; 670 Canyon Rd.). Contemporary abstract and figurative work, including the exquisite, dreamy magical realism of Alexandra Eldridge. The best of the best from around the world.

Gerald Peters Gallery (505-954-5700; 1011 Paseo de Peralta). This international gallery features classic western and Taos Society of Artists as well as contemporary paintings, sculpture, and photography. Peters is known for his O’Keeffes. Think of a fine museum where everything is for sale. Worth a visit in any event.

Adobe Gallery (505-955-0550; 221 Canyon Rd.). Art of the Southwest Indian. Classic pottery, painting, and more by the very best. Quintessence of Canyon Road charm and quality.

Outdoors

Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary (505-983-4609; nm.audubon.org; 1800 Upper Canyon Rd., Santa Fe, NM 87504; trails open Mon.–Sat. 8 AM–4 PM; nature store/visitors center open Mon.–Sat. 10 AM–4 PM; $5 house tours 2 PM every Fri., free bird walks at 8 AM Sat.; $2 trails, $1 children under 12; gift shop and Nature Center bookstore open 1–4 PM). One of the few historic homes in Santa Fe open to the public, the Randall Davey Center is a state office, an environmental education center, and a National Audubon Society wildlife refuge. Set on 135 acres at the mouth of the Santa Fe River Canyon, the home of musician and artist Randall Davey is listed in national, state, and city registers of historical and cultural buildings. What is now the house was the original mill; the acequia behind it served both as irrigation ditch and millrace. The house features massive beamed ceilings and 16-inch-thick stone walls covered by plaster.

Randall Davey moved to Santa Fe in 1920. His innovative works are exhibited throughout the house and his adjacent studio. The center is also a good introduction to local flora and fauna. Trails wind through natural vegetation of piñon, juniper, and ponderosa pine, and there is a large meadow. The area is rich in bird life and home to black bears, mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, raccoons, and mule deer. The center offers an extensive schedule of bird walks, natural history workshops, home tours, and children’s programs. There’s also a fine picnic area.

Trailheads for the Dale Ball and Dorothy Stuart Trail Systems, managed by Santa Fe Conservation Trust (505-989-7019; www.sfct.org), are barely a 5-minute drive from downtown. These extensive urban trails through the Santa Fe foothills are perfect for when I need a quick, easy hike, especially around sunset. With beautiful city and mountain views at an elevation of 7,000 to 7,500 feet, enjoy these trails for biking as well as hiking.

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