Welcome to Cerrillos, New Mexico

The Best Village in New Mexico

Accessible from State Highway 14, commonly called the Turquoise Trail, Cerrillos is on the scenic road from Santa Fe to Albuquerque, closer to
Santa Fe.

While it was once seriously considered as the capitol of New Mexico, today Cerrillos, with its dirt streets, is a picturesque reminder of the Old West.

It is home to Black Bird Saloon, Broken Saddle Riding Co., Cerrillos Hills State Park, Cerrillos Station, Cerrillos Railhouse Guest Casitas and Casa Grande Trading Post, Mining Museum & Petting Zoo. There are several galleries and a Post Office. 

The Cerrillos Historical Society works to preserve the area history and family stories that include an extensive A-Z database on this website.

The Mining Museum contains artifacts from the Cerrillos Mining District and American Old West and examples of Cerrillos Turquoise are on display.

Movies filmed in Cerrillos include Nine Lives of Elfego Baca, Shootout, Young Guns, Outrageous Fortune, We’re the Millers and Dark Winds.

Upcoming Events

Tailoring Commercial Cannabis Regulations for Cerrillos
Wed. Feb 5, 6pm
State Park visitor center

Las Candelas Meeting
Sun. March 2, 2-4:30pm
State Park visitor center

Pack Burro Race
Sat. May 3, 10am
First & Main Street

In Rememberance

The Town of Cerrillos is deeply saddened by the passing of Frank White, Sr. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family.

Johnny Frank White, a resident of Los Cerrillos, NM, and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at the age of 89.

Johnny was a very hard worker. He was a miner, a welder, a carpentonto, yes, carpentonto. There weren't too many things he couldn’t do. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, horses and running cattle.

Johnny was preceded in his death by his parents, Johnny and Mimi White, wife Matilda White, daughter Donna White, son Guy White and brother Jack White.

Johnny is survived by daughter Dorian Romero (Eloy), son Frank White (Brianna), grand-daughter Amber Pinkerton (Andy), grandsons Frankie (Rudi) and Ty White, great grand-daughters Olivia and Natalie Pinkerton and great-grandson Angelo White; siblings, Alma Loyd, Robert White, Daniel White, Adam White, Mike Sandorskey, Harold Sandorskey, Joe Sandorskey, Betty Pendleton and Holly Danchy. Also surviving are many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

A ceremony will be held at the Santa Fe National Cemetery on Friday, February 14, at 1:00 pm. A reception will follow at Christian Life, north building.