Discover Churches of Northern New Mexico
June 6
$200
***THIS TRIP IS SOLD OUT***
To be added to a waiting list, contact Elaine Richardson.
Join us on June 6, 2025 for an adventure steeped in history and beauty as we tour some of New Mexico’s great architectural works of art. During this exciting trip to visit Northern New Mexico you will learn about its historic, and culturally-rich churches from our very own Andrew Connors with a stop for lunch at the beautiful Rancho de Chimayó. The tour bus will depart from the Albuquerque Museum parking lot at 8:30 AM and return at approximately 6:00 PM. Space is limited. You must register no later than April 11.
San José de Gracia Church, Las Trampas
Built between 1760 and 1766, the San Jose de Gracia Church is the hallmark of Las Trampas. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1970, the church is acclaimed as a model of the adobe architecture found throughout the state and one of the best-preserved examples of Spanish Colonial churches found in New Mexico and it’s the only Spanish Colonial building left intact within the Las Trampas Historic District.
Holy Cross Catholic Church, Santa Cruz
Once one of the largest, most impressive adobe mission churches in New Mexico, the Holy Cross Catholic Church was built in 1733 after the original chapel used by Spanish settlers was destroyed due to flooding by the nearby river. The present-day structure was completed in 1748. In addition to its impressive architecture, the inside of the church contains beautiful examples of Spanish Colonial art, including one of the earliest Spanish Colonial artworks painted by Fray Andres Garcia between 1765 and 1768. Today, the church is an active house of worship and one of Northern New Mexico’s largest surviving adobe churches from the Spanish Colonial period.
Lunch at Rancho de Chimayó
Chimayo, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo foothills of the Rocky Mountains, is known not only for its miraculous Santuario but also for its unique sought after red chile. Over the past 50 years, the restaurant became famous for its signature dishes of spicy guacamole, hand rolled tamales, blue corn enchiladas, carne adovada and chile rellenos.
Santuario de Chimayó and Santo Niño Chapel, Chimayó
In the village of Chimayó along the High Road to Taos is El Santuario de Chimayó, a cherished national historic landmark and one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the United States. The sanctuary receives about 300,000 visitors per year — thousands during Holy Week alone as people make their way to the church as a demonstration of their faith.
San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church, Córdova
San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church is a mission of Holy Family Parish in nearby Chimayó. Mass is celebrated at San Antonio only a few times a year, including on the feast day of Saint Anthony de Padua in June and during Holy Week. The church houses retablos and numerous bultos (carvings of saints) by José Rafael Aragón (1795-1862), a famous New Mexico santero (carver). A major project in 2021 – 2022 cleaned, repaired and preserved the artwork of the church. The project was organized by Nuevo México Profundo and brought together master santeros Victor Goler, Felix Lopez and Jerry Sandoval.
This trip is available exclusively for members of the Albuquerque Museum Foundation. BECOME A MEMBER TODAY!
The trip is organized by our partner ALL WORLD TRAVEL.
