Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast

06/13/2026

Irvin Trujillo finished a new weaving recently!
Irvin described the design in this piece representing making choices, that with everything in life is a choice must be made. Things are not always black or white, but there are often two choices at any given moment where you must decide: "you do or you don't". Which reminded us of the quote:
"Do or do not. There is no try." Yoda, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

You can find this piece here:
https://www.chimayoweavers.com/collections/irvin-trujillo/products/gaurdian-angels

06/13/2026

"August is a great time to be in Santa Fe, with pleasant weather in the low 80s and lots to do." That's some of what Travel + Leisure had to say about why Santa Fe is one of the "21 Perfect August Getaways for Every Type of Traveler"

Read more here: https://bit.ly/2Z86YXg

06/13/2026

26! Nina found 26 wildflower species in bloom today in the Cabin District!

Join long-time park volunteer and wildflower enthusiast Nina Thayer for her Weekly Wildflower Walk every Friday at 11:00 am through July 24. This gentle walk through the Cabin District will help visitors identify what's in bloom each week through peak wildflower season at Valles Caldera National Preserve.

This program begins on the front porch of the Volcano Discovery Center. Total distance will be approximately half a mile.

Photo description: Nina leads a small group on a wildflower walk in Valle Grande. (NPS/Irene Owsley)

06/08/2026

"I don't typically take the time to write reviews, but this charming bed and breakfast, Casa Escondida Bed & Breakfast in Chimayo, NM was simply too wonderful not to share!

We were lucky enough to stay in the Vista Room, and what a treat it was! The room itself was absolutely adorable — cozy, well-appointed, and immaculately kept. The highlight, however, was the gorgeous balcony, which offered plenty of space to relax and soak in the breathtaking starry night. The stargazing here is amazing! Being just far enough from the city, the night sky was absolutely stunning. Despite feeling like a peaceful retreat, you are still just minutes away from the historic and holy, El Santuario de Chimayó, making it just perfect.

Now let's talk breakfast — what an absolute delight! The chef personally stopped by our table to walk us through the thoughtful care and ingredients that went into crafting our morning meal. That personal touch made it so much more special and truly elevated the entire dining experience. I am very particular about my coffee, and I was genuinely and pleasantly surprised by how exceptional it was.

This B&B truly checked every box — charm, location, food, and hospitality. We will be back again on our next visit and will absolutely be booking the Vista Room!

Highly recommend to anyone visiting the Taos- Chimayó area!

Julie A., June 1, 2026"

Photo Credit: Vista Room Deck, Kate Stivers Productions

06/06/2026

Celebrate art, music, film, and community at Frida Fest 2026 in Santa Fe County! From June 26 to 28, venues across Santa Fe will come alive with colorful events inspired by the life and creative spirit of Frida Kahlo. Kick off the weekend with the opening reception at La Casa Sena on Friday, June 26 at 6:00 pm. Saturday programming begins at noon at Jean Cocteau Cinema, followed by the Scholarship Awards Gala at 5:00 pm. On Sunday, June 28, enjoy Cristina Kahlo’s talk at 4:00 pm, a paella and tapas reception from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, and the Frida Drag Show closing celebration from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. The Traveling Frida Bed will be featured throughout the celebration weekend.
Frida Fest is a cultural celebration to Benefit the Nacha Mendez Music scholarship for New Mexican Girls of Color.

Plan your inspiring cultural getaway and experience the vibrant energy of Frida Fest!
Find out more about this special weekend event and ticket information here: https://santafenmtrue.com/events/frida-fest

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06/03/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’ve been named the #1 Best Scenic Train Ride in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

THANK YOU to everyone who voted, shared, and supported us throughout the campaign. This recognition belongs to our passengers, staff, volunteers, supporters, and the communities that help keep our historic railroad moving forward.

From the towering peaks of the San Juan Mountains to 64 miles of unforgettable steam railroading history, we’re honored to share this experience with visitors from around the world.

Congratulations to the outstanding railroads recognized in this year’s Top 10 rankings:

https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-scenic-train-ride/

06/03/2026

WE. ARE. OPEN.

Wednesdays through Sunday.
9am-3pm.
June 3 through Nov 8.

We can't wait to see you all back on the Rancho.

06/03/2026

Plenty of spots are still available for this Friday's astrophotography workshop. Sign up soon!

With Valles Caldera National Preserve (an International Dark Sky Park) as an outdoor classroom, guest photographer Don Riddle will guide program participants through the basics of astrophotography. Learn how to adjust and optimize DSLR camera settings, select a shooting location, and, of course, shoot spectacular images of the night sky.

Register now: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=62C8669E-A621-0497-C149C418C1DCD22F.

Photo description: A starry night sky over Valle Grande. (NPS/Stan Ford)

05/29/2026