A Look At The Funky-Arty-Farty-Party Town of Madrid, New Mexico

Madrid is a census-designated place in Santa Fe County, New Mexico, United States. It is part of the Santa Fe, New Mexico Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 149 at the 2000 census and 204 in 2010. Today, Madrid has become an artists' community with galleries lining New Mexico State Road 14 (the Turquoise Trail). It retains remnants of its history with the Mineshaft Tavern and the Coal Mine Museum.
In the opening scene of Breaking Bad ("Ozymandias"), Walter White takes a break after his first methamphetamine cook to call his wife, Skyler, to suggest the family do something the show's creator (Vince Gilligan) says he and his girlfriend did, "head up to Turquoise Trail and stop at Tinkertown, maybe grab some lunch in Madrid".

[@aver3029]

Been there many times since I was a kid. In the 60s it was a remote "ghost town" and the old Engine always gave me the spooks. Mine Shaft Tavern is a must-do and the locals are friendly and quite the artsy-old hippie folks. Don't know when that happened but I've always enjoyed Madrid and its quirkiness. Folk Singer Burl Ives used to live not far away on the Turquoise Trail some years back. It's small, meandering wilderness highway goes right through town and into Santa Fe-a great scenic drive through scrub desert.

[@HindyShemot]

Amazing content! Thanx for sharing! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@TravelTime4k]

Beautiful sharing excellent keep it up 👍 😊🤩😂

[@kimiastewart6293]

This is awesome! I live in Santa Fe and I just filmed here earlier today Great vibe

[@aulia_NM]

Maggie's Diner at 6:52 was built as a facade for the movie Wild Hogs.

[@user-Sam-of-the-woods]

Cool place. Motorcycle noise is irritating. Great video!! Thanks.

[@Katnip452]

It’s a fun town- great stop to buy a trinket and a snack.

[@swsunsetseeker7285]

Watched it again since I'm interested in visiting. It's just a shopping stop, I think. I absolutely detest loud Harley noise. Even though I first rode a motorcycle when I was 13 years old..... At some point, the sounds of nature and silence become more valuable....

[@dawsonkevin5666]

I guess it is kinda off topic but does anyone know a good place to watch newly released series online ?

[@Awake2Evil]

People don't like being on camera in public do they

[@swsunsetseeker7285]

Harley revving ruined the peace. Thanks for the warning video

[@MichaelJirochVisualArtist]

It is by no means a “quiet” town. The motorcyclist appear to be the lifeblood of the town.

[@dtlastraightahead2133]

first time there was 89' winter it's more trendy now but still not what Taos turned into there are or were some pretty down trodden neighborhoods not far from there stark contrast

[@ishdelville]

Hi ! like an indie movie

[@760bjc]

The mask will always remind me of how fucking stupid humans can be.... but good vid tho..