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

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

May 3 pack burro race 10am &
Art in the Park 9-3pm

June 21 adopt a Hwy cleanup 9am, meet at mm 33 on Hwy 14

July 4 Amigos Picnic (TBA)

July 26 Cerrillos History Hike meet at First and Main 10am-noon

Aug 30 Cerrillos Fiesta 10-3pm

Oct 4 Village Yard Sale 9-3pm

Last two weekends in Sept Turquoise Trail Studio Tour

Dec (TBA)  TTFD Christmas

In Rememberance

The town of Cerrillos is deeply saddened by the passing of John Frank White on February 5, 2025 and Daniel Tabor on January 23, 2025. Our heartfelt thoughts go out to his family.

Daniel Tabor was born on January 27, 1961, and passed away on January 23, 2025. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Francis Tabor, and his brothers, Isaac Tabor and Cecil Tabor, and his wife Teresa. He is survived by his daughter, Candace Rozzi (Daniel), and his grandchildren, Bobby (Sienna) and Shailyn (Ryan), as well as his sisters, Hazel and Betty Tabor, and his brothers, Jim, Bill, and Frank Tabor. Daniel is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. A skilled mechanic, Daniel was the person everyone called when they needed help. He was known for his smile and laughter. Daniel built many things, but his lasting legacy is the friendships he built with many people. Daniel will be deeply missed. We invite everyone who knew him to celebrate his life with his family and friends on February 28th at 11 a.m. at the Cerrillos Community Center. Please join us to eat and share stories.

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 granddaughters 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, 2025, at 1:00pm. a reception will follow at Christian Life, north building.