The Madrid and Cerrillos Area (Santa Fe: how much, living, restaurant)

[tito]

They promote Madrid as a artsy town and being an artist myself, I was seriously considering moving there. Of course, I wouldn't have moved if I had not seen the town with my own eyes and approved it. I'll be doing the Turquoise Trail in a couple of weeks and I'll make a point in stopping at Madrid and look around and see if I agree with what has been said.

[Towanda]

My impression of Madrid? It's a fun place, and I can understand why artists might be intrigued with the thought of living there, but I am not an artist and I would choose to visit and not live there.

Been going there for years ..... back when it was truly a ghost town and then as it grew into the fun and funky place it is today.

[nmguy]

Can anyone recommend a good place for lunch in Madrid?

Thanks in advance for any help.

[nicky1097]

The Mine Shaft!?!?
Pretty much all there is right?

[Hunter Wold]

Just saw a movie "Wild Hogs" filmed in Madrid.
Looked up Madrid sounds like a interesting place..Will have to check it out.

Those looking for a "Artist" type town might check this one out..

Is it a pretty good town?

HW

[Devin Bent]

Cute little arty-tourist type town, but small. Used to be a mining town, even had a minor league baseball team, then a ghost town, now making a comeback. But very close to Santa Fe for the necessities of life.

[Towanda]

I have to agree with Devin on this.

Cute town, fun to visit, but really just a tourist town.

[New Mexico]

Hello, Does anyone know the pros and cons of living in Madrid , N.M.

[hoppybunn]

Honestly it depends on what kind of community you are looking for. I think it would help us if you would post what you want!

[GregW]

Never been there but have read a lot of good and some bad things about it. Seems to be where all the hippies dropped out to.