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Santa Fe: Essentials

Tuesday, December 20, 2005 |

WHAT'S GOING ON AROUND TOWN

Free on the street:
Santa Fe Reporter, sfreporter.com


At newsstands:
Journal Santa Fe, abqjournal.com
The Santa Fe New Mexican, santafenewmexican.com

TOURS

Santa Fe Detours
800/338-6877, 505/983-6565, sfdetours.com
Seasoned tour operators arrange raft, train, and horseback trips; hands-on classes in Pueblo cooking and pottery; as well as respectful excursions to Native American pueblos and historic ruins. Tours start at $10. Check online for events.

Santa Fe Southern Railway
888/989-8600, 505/986-8600, sfsr.com
Ride an old-time train 36 miles round trip from a 1908 depot in downtown Santa Fe to sleepy Lamy, a bustling railroad stop of the Wild West era. Seasonal events include Friday cocktail trips and Saturday barbecue bashes with campfire and cowboy songs. Yeehaw! From $28.

Palace of the Governors Downtown Walking Tour
505/476-5109, palaceofthegovernors.org
Museum docents offer an expert education on centuries of Santa Fe history. April-Oct., Mon.-Sat., 10:15 a.m., starting from the blue gate on the Lincoln Avenue side of the palace, the state's history museum. $10, kids under 17 free.

Museum of Fine Arts Downtown Walking Tour
505/476-5072, mfasantafe.org
Savvy guides focus on Santa Fe art and architectural history during downtown walking tours. April-Nov., Mon., 10 a.m., starting at the museum gift shop. $10.

NUMBERS TO KNOW

  • Museum of New Mexico Info Line
    505/827-6463, museumofnewmexico.org
  • Indian Pueblo Cultural Center
    505/843-7270 (in Albuquerque), indianpueblo.com
  • Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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