Plan Your Visit

Many of our visitors ask for advice on local attractions, places to eat and possible lodging options.  In an effort to help visitors to the Preserve plan their trips, we collected links of online resources, as well as a partial list of locally available lodging.  Many local B&Bs have complete listings on Airbnb and or VRBO, we encourage you to take a look at these sites for more information, maps and photos.  Activities and lodging are arranged nearest to farthest from the Preserve.

General Information

Dixon Community Info and Events

Cultural Atlas of New Mexico

New Mexico Nomad

Espanola Chamber of Commerce 

Taos Chamber of Commerce

Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce

New Mexico Department of Tourism

To Do - Outdoors


 Orilla Verde 
Southern section of Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.  Visitor's Center:  Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center, 2873 SR 68, Pilar, NM 87531

New Mexico River Adventures 

New Wave Rafting

Big River Raft Trips

Puye Cliff Dwellings

Bandelier National Monument

To Do - Indoors

Classical Gas Museum – HWY 68, Embudo, 505-852-2995

Metier Gallery – 202 HWY 75, Dixon, 505-579-4111

Rift Gallery

Native Arts of the Rio Grande

Eateries

Michael’s Mini-mart – 1410 HWY 68, Velarde, 505-852-4769

Dixon Deli and Market

Zuly’s - 234 HWY 75, Dixon, 505-579-4001

Pilar Yacht Club
2884 State Highway 68, Pilar, NM 87571  Across from Rio Grande Gorge Visitor Center

NOSA Restaurant and Inn

Drinkeries

Black Mesa Winery

Vivac Winery

La Chiripada Winery 

Embudo Valley Vineyards

Blue Heron Brewing Company

Lodging

Cliff River Springs
Located on 1200 acres of beautiful high desert country just an hour north of Santa Fe & four miles from the Ojo Caliente spa, Cliff River Springs' 7 charming casitas feature full kitchens, private baths & outdoor patios. A large, clear spring-fed pond makes for delightful swimming. Hiking, birding, and photography opportunities abound. Stay 3 nights and your 4th night's free!

Enchantment Yurt Air Bnb
This beautifully appointed Colorado style yurt is on acreage that borders the Embudo River in Dixon, NM. Walk with your coffee to the river and meditate. Breakfast served each morning. Dixon is a lovely community known for its history, culture art. We have 3 Vineyards and a brewery within a few miles. There are many beautiful trails and river rafting.

Casita del Bosque
Enjoy the peace and quiet of a Northern New Mexico village while being only a stone’s throw away from a multitude of attractions and activities. Explore our beautiful canyons, rivers, mountains and unique communities in any direction from Lyden, NM.

NOSA Restaurant and Inn
Set in the scenic Ojo Caliente River Valley overlooking the majestic Jemez Mountains.  Located a scenic 38 miles from Santa Fe, 10 miles from the historic hot springs at Ojo Caliente and 20 miles from Georgia O'Keeffe's home in the village of Abiquiu.​

Partial funding for completion of this web page provided by the
County of Rio Arriba Lodger's Tax