Madrid, Census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico.
Located at an elevation of 1,835 meters, Madrid stands along New Mexico State Road 14, between cedar-covered mountains and open valleys.
The settlement began as a coal mining operation in 1835, when the Cerrillos Coal Bank attracted workers following the arrival of the New Mexico railroad.
The former mining settlement transformed into an art community, featuring numerous galleries, studios, and the Coal Mine Museum displaying local heritage.
Madrid maintains 167 housing units, with 111 owner-occupied residences and a median home value of 428,378 dollars as of 2024.
The Oscar Huber Ballpark in Madrid earned recognition as the first baseball field with artificial lighting west of the Mississippi River.
Location: Santa Fe County
Elevation above the sea: 1,835 m
GPS coordinates: 35.40556,-106.15444
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:50
New Mexico combines natural formations and historical sites. The region includes caves, desert landscapes, volcanic areas, pueblo settlements, and military forts. The territory features geological structures, archaeological sites, hot springs, and museums.
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Sandia Mountains
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Penitentiary of New Mexico
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Sandia Cave
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El Rancho de las Golondrinas
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Paolo Soleri Amphitheater
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San Lazaro archaeological site
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Budaghers
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Santa Fe Rail Trail
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Tinkertown Museum
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Our Lady of Light Community Center
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The Screen
32.1 km
American Vaudeville Museum
30.4 km
Apache Canyon Railroad Bridge
29.6 km
San Antonito Church and Cemetery
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Connor Hall
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The Santa Fe Reptile and Bug Museum
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Tanos Formation
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Jardín botánico de Santa Fe
21.2 km
Dillon Hall
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Leonora Curtin Wetland Preserve
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The Legal Tender
26.2 km
Pflueger building
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Lamy Well #2
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Becoming Human
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