Cerrillos New Mexico An Old West Town

This old town is located right off of The Turquoise Trail or Highway 14 between Santa Fe and Albuquerque. People have inhabited this area for hundreds of years. This area is known for mining or turquoise as well as a few other precious materials. There have been multiple movies filmed either in or around the town.
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[@cwb0051]

Oh, Wow, I Just Loved this Beautiful Old West Town, Id Stay afew days there, would be a Dream trip. Thanks for taking us along.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I don't think there was any place to stay that long but if that old hotel was operational it would be cool. Thanks for watching and coming along with us!

[@wendyjuk4035]

O my gosh,i could spend all day in that Museum,very interesting, pretty little town,love the old horse hitching post,thankyou Rhetty from across the pond UK.................

[@RhettyforHistory]

There was a lot to look at in that museum and the trading post had a lot to buy as well. We really enjoyed this little town. Thanks for watching!

[@tangie777uk]

WOW Rhetty, what a beautiful place, lovely time for you and your family, thank you so much for sharing

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's a great place to visit and we loved it. Thanks for watching and joining us!

[@TheGraveyardChannel]

I love seeing old west towns like this that are still occupied. And how cool that it was actually a filming location, too! You sure got good weather on this trip. Are you doing a daily vlog now?

[@RhettyforHistory]

No, not doing a daily vlog just a little extra for a little bit. It is the most I have ever put out like this. The weather was perfect when when we were there. The last day back it poured on us the whole way back.

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

I LOVE NEW MEXICO.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do too! I love the culture, history, art, architecture and svenic landscape. Thanks for watching Gladys!

[@christophercosby4224]

Me too, I lived in Farmington in the early 1980's. It really is the Land of Enchantment.

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Rhett, I love the wild west Clint Eastwood opening to this video,🤗 oh wow this is one of my favorite videos, there's a lot of of interesting things in there, awesome thanks so much for sharing Rhett.🤗☺️ I've never seen pine cones that big, happy Easter to you and your family. It's really beautiful there. The carvings are interesting.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah I tried to give it a good western feel with the music since some westerns had been filmed there. It really did feel like it was out of a western movie. I just had no idea at the time and cell service was horrible when we were in town so I couldn't look anything up.

[@jodysappington7008]

really enjoyed looking at every-thing in the museum....the carvings at church were nice..the three crosses....sure liked the video--great job

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jody! I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate you watching Jody!

[@mdnealy4097]

What an amazing store.I could spend hours looking around.

[@RhettyforHistory]

We did spend a lot of time in there. We bought some things but there we sure was a lot more we wanted. Thanks for watching!

[@russellmartinez757]

My Mom Mabel Telles grew up in this town with the Montoya family, she went to school here in the 40's. She lived in the oldest hose there across the street from the Church, She is still around and Lives in Wilmington Ca now. Every other year I always take her by there. She says she loves it here and still has friends here.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Its a quaint little town and what picturesque surrounding are. Thank you for watching and sharing about your mother being from there.

[@morayahp-c4343]

I live here in Santa Fe and never get tired of the town of Cerrillos and the trading post ... awesome video!!

[@RhettyforHistory]

It is a neat little town and trading post. We loved it! We love Santa Fe as well! Thanks for watching!

[@AmWestColl]

this is one of the best videos I've ever had the pleasure to watch! I absolutely LOVE these kind of old trading post places. I could spend several days here and never have a boring moment. Excellent video !

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Ron! I loved this old trading post. There were some things we purchased and some other things we wished we had. It has things for sale from top to bottom. Things you don't commonly see. I don't really run across these old trading posts like this anymore but I do love them. Thanks for watching!

[@mikelaughlin4789]

Great, really enjoyed that visit, amazing museum, seems it would take a lifetime to collect all that stuff.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah it would take awhile. I wondered if they gathered it out of abandoned homesteads and mines? I was amazed at how clean the museum was. That's a lot of dusting.

[@albertwaggoner3249]

thank you for yet another wonderful video. Was there about 30 years ago, or should say was through there. I can tell we missed out. Such an enjoyable visit you shared with all of us. Thanks again....

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're welcome. I bet that place has changed a lot in 30 years. Thanks for watching Albert!

[@brianquilty687]

Just before I watched this video, I watched game 7 of Vegas vs Sharks. What an amazing game. You must be very happy with the outcome.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes I am! I started editing a video when the Bruins and Toronto were playing. I was only halfway watching that one. But the Sharks game was even more aggravating. The editing ceased at the start of the game and i really couldn't continue in between periods. The last time period was unbelievable! I thought I was going to have a heart attack in the the OT!

[@Specter1065]

That town was the setting for the movie "Young Guns" back in the late 80's. the Murphy Dolan sign was left on accidentally on purpose...Mary's bar is a great old bar, long ago I would stop in on my Saturday motorcycle ride to Santa Fe and have a beer in Mary's. It was a cash only establishment. The cats loved the customers. I can imagine long ago it being full of patrons and music...

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's interesting on Mary's. I didn't go in there. I've never seen a bar with cat's running everywhere.

[@BladeValant546]

Been here for a vacation and did some shots at the saloon awesome time capsule of a town.

[@Chevy120]

What a lovely old town. I’ve never been a big fan of adobe buildings, but these older ones are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your trip!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I've always loved them but I guess that's because that style has never been anywhere I have ever lived. I have lived in Texas where there were Spanish style homes though. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Chevy120]

The only ones I have seen where in Albuquerque, N.M. The old west ones really have extra character. I love your videos.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that you're enjoying them!

[@MsLadyportia]

I could seriously go crazy in that museum.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh it was a great one! It had stuff placed all over from the ceiling to the floor and everywhere in between. I was amazed at how clean it was because it sure seemed like it would be a lot of dusting.

[@Bigstooler0]

Great Napoleon Dynamite reference Rhetty...Treasure the time with your kids everyone, as he does.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching! We love Napoleon too!

[@TheMontoya09]

Ive been here before! definitely a cool place to check out. the turqousie is beautiful. bought a beautiful pendant made by the owners son. they also offer tours of the historic cerrillos mine

[@RhettyforHistory]

We really enjoyed our visit! It's certainly worth a stop. It was a nice surprise for us. Thank you for watching!

[@josem.santiago760]

Great video !

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Jose!

[@marypettyfer4640]

Very interesting thankyou 😊☺

[@RhettyforHistory]

I'm glad you enjoyed it an thank you for watching Mary!

[@yvonnepetty3400]

Thank you that was amazing never seen anything like it just wish i could have been there lucky you

[@RhettyforHistory]

It was a great town to visit. Thanks for watching and coming along with us.

[@ChristheShrinerdawg]

I love places like this!

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do too especially when you don't expect to find them. Thanks for watching my friend.

[@ToxicRRYT]

My mom lives there! This is such a great vid!

[@vickierichards3683]

Great Video Rhetty,,,,,:)

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Vickie! I appreciate you watching.

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

It's cool that you take your kid's to places like this! I like your style of videos. I watched them film Young Guns there one day. Most people don't know it but Tom Cruise was an "extra" In that film. They put a beard on him so you couldn't tell who he was. Haha

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yeah I didn't know he was an extra. That's interesting. Thanks for watching and filling us in on that.

[@Corgis175]

Think I saw this once before but it is so great, wanted to see it again

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you for watching this again!

[@dustysadventures]

And another great video. You're doing what I want to so bad. One of these days I'm driving through New Mexico and Arizona!

[@RhettyforHistory]

You should do it! There is so much to see out there and it's completely different!

[@dustysadventures]

@@RhettyforHistory I will. Hopefully next year I can take time off to do it.

[@sandystevens8040]

Great video 💦

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Sandy!

[@karen4you]

That is a great town. And the movie filming site! Our town had an idea to make it look more like 1900, taking out wooden awnings and fixing fronts of shops at a high price. But the backs are falling in. Takes a lot of money to keep things going. My town was not really improved by the slight facelift and when it rains and snows, walking not so nice. My original town looked a lot like that, why they didn't choose a western renovation I'll never know. Love how it looks there. That museum price was amazing and what variety of artifacts.

[@RhettyforHistory]

It's always sad to see those old towns crumbling like that but your town is certainly not alone in that. Seems to be happening all over America. Sometimes I find it so strange we build things and then people choose not to use them anymore. I know sometimes it's unavoidable as business goes and nothing else comes in. But many times it seems like they prefer to build a new place rather than use the old place. Every so often you'll see a city or town that uses the old buildings and it looks really cool.

[@dennismitchell5414]

Awesome town , I'd move there in a heartbeat , you should check out the town of Lincoln , New Mexico as well.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I do want to go down there and film in Lincoln. Lot of history there. Thank you for watching Dennis!

[@susiek.johnson3923]

Love this town 😍 Those momma goats are having twins or triplets, very common to be multiples.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I bet you are right on that Susie! Thank you for watching!

[@marypettyfer4640]

Hello there, oh wow I expect to see The Three Amigos. 😚

[@RhettyforHistory]

It would be a perfect area for those guys as well! Makes me wonder where that was filmed!

[@ericlozen9631]

That museum was pretty cool; treasures from the old wild west. I kept hearing Clint Eastwood Spaghetti Western musical scores playing in my head. Llamas and Camels share the same genealogy. I rode one (Camel) when I was in Cario Egypt. It really intimidated me because of the noises it made and it's size. I wasn't going to but the old famous saying of "When In Rome.. " motivated me to just do it! =)

[@RhettyforHistory]

I loved that museum. They had all sorts of stuff in there for sale. Too much to show on a video. I regret not buying one of those old west cartridges. I meant to and then got distracted by the museum and the kids wanting to feed the animals. Camels are an interesting creature. It feels so weird riding on them when you get up and down. I rode on some in the middle east. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ericlozen9631]

@@RhettyforHistory Awesome ~ Someone that I know whom also rode a Camel 😂. I thought that you were going to say that you went back to that town to make some purchases but got distracted because you got caught up feeding that over pregnant goat.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I did get distracted by all of that. There was so much to look at in there and I was thinking when we were done with the museum and feeding that I would by some stuff and then I just forgot about it.

[@michelecox5241]

Thank you for correct pronunciation! ❤ yes, I live nearby. Native New Mexician. FYI, 100 years in NM is not really old... 😊

[@paulstan9828]

Ha!!! He wouldn’t eat out of the other pan. So funny.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That llama was so funny! I don't know if they are all stubborn like that or not?

[@joseleswopes4396]

We call Geodes Thunder Eggs ‼️ You should have hit the Turquoise Trail💯

[@RhettyforHistory]

I believe I was on the turquoise trail with some of the town's I hit. I have never heard the term Thunder Eggs before. Thank you for watching!

[@lesd9783]

Amazing! Thanks a whole bunch for showing us all the history in that beautiful area of New Mexico. Area that I want to take a weekend trip to explore at some time and since you've already done it, just makes me want to go even more. Thanks again for the hard work and time which you have invested in for all of us!

[@RhettyforHistory]

New Mexico really is a beautiful area of the country! There is a lot more there to see and do. I appreciate you coming along on the adventures my friend.

[@paulstan9828]

That store would be fun to go through

[@RhettyforHistory]

It really was a neat little town!

[@drv9744]

Love the "Napoleon Dynamite" reference! "C'mon Tina"

[@RhettyforHistory]

That'svsuchba great movie! Thanks for watching!

[@drv9744]

@@RhettyforHistory It is a joy to watch your adventures! Livin' the dream...history and traveling to old west destinations! Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your calm demeanor makes it even more pleasant as you describe what you are seeing. Thanks again!

[@RhettyforHistory]

@@drv9744 I work full time but I enjoy seeing and learning what all is around me. Thank you so much for being a part of it.

[@edwinleyba7510]

That poor goat she looks miserable. Nice video my grandfather had a wood stove like that in his house hated going to his house in the summer hot 40 miles from Santa Fa 20 miles Espanola up in the mountains. Nice video

[@RhettyforHistory]

Oh he was basically in that same area. I remember I had a great ant that had one. It was great in the winter with it but the summer was miserable and she didn't have air conditioning. You're right about that goat looking miserable. I felt sorry for her. Thanks for watching!

[@blackbartlaborro7882]

If you ever find yourself out around Reno Nevada I highly recommend Virginia City, that is if you’ve never been nor haven’t heard of itby chance.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I have heard of it and I would love to go there. I have numerous places that I'd love to go out west. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wordslinger9356]

Cherish the simple pleasures ..... in 100 years, Cerrillos will be an Amazon fulfillment Center.

[@Brandewey]

very cool :) i was gonna tell you about the young guns movie location. the town was called Lincoln. so are yall still on the road or are you back home yet? if your still on the road are you going into arizona? keep up the fun adventures :D hugs and love :)

[@RhettyforHistory]

We are back home but we definitely plan on going back thru at some point. Hopefully this year. There is still so much more to see! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johnpierce2095]

my question is, did they bring all the dirt in there to cover the paved road, or was there no paved road during fliming

[@RhettyforHistory]

It could have been either. Some of the town still has dirt roads so I would lean towards it was paved later. Thank you for watching!

[@maryp7694]

The New Mexico "Cross" you referred to is the state symbol it's called a Zia Sun symbol . It is a Native American symbol that represents the four seasons, the four directions. Four winds and Four sacred obligations.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Mary. I appreciate the extra information that I did not know.

[@gladysrodriguez5498]

Mary P I LOVE IT. IN NEW MEXICO I WAS HAPPY. THE FAMILY MOVED TO FLORIDA. NEW MEXICO IS WARMEST. I WANT COME BACK AND ENJOY THE MONTAINS.

[@danielc5205]

Young Guns came out in '88, but it seems like it was yesterday.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes, You're right about that. So much has changed in that time.

[@russcarroll1648]

I used to go to Mary's. Bar.

[@patrickprince5734]

Go to chloride, New Mexico it is a really nice ghost town in sierra county

[@RhettyforHistory]

I haven't been there or even heard of it but it sounds like a place I need to go to! Thank you for watching and suggesting it.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

So make sure you go down town and check it out, with the best Mexican food.

[@RhettyforHistory]

We did have some New Mexican style American food which was good but we missed out on the New Mexican Mexican food. The one day we set aside to try it we had been wandering and found ourselves in the middle of the siesta time. That is something I didn't know they did there as they do not in Texas and I don't remember in AZ either.

[@paulstan9828]

That sure is s quiet little town.

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes it was. I imagine it could be busier on the weekends though. It was a great one to visit though. Thanks for watching Paul!

[@michaelsalazar5092]

is this stuff for sale?

[@joseleswopes4396]

Smokie the Bear was found in Lincoln NM 💯

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thanks for helping out on that. I would love to do a story on him sometime.

[@marypettyfer4640]

I thought the same it just looks like that although I'm older 😂😂so I was picturing John Wayne or Lee Van Cleef 😂😂😂

[@RhettyforHistory]

You're right it does look like something they could be in! Perfect John Wayne movie setting!

[@janicemetzger6338]

A coupla John Wayne films were actually shot there as well as down the road a bit just off Cerrillos Rd (Hwy 14) in Rancho Alegre (Eaves Movie Ranch) as well as other locations within the vicinity.

[@RhettyforHistory]

I did not bnb knowvabout that ranch until Sarah discovered b.c itbthe last day. We will definitely be going bnb back for a tour of that ranch. It's unbelievable how many films they have captured there!

[@nadiazahroon6573]

This looks a lot like the oldest home in L.A. County located in down town Los Angeles. Built at least 150 years ago.

[@isabellelaval7294]

I think it's called the Pico building

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's interesting. I didn't know about that. The oldest home in the U.S. is in Sante Fe. It's somewhere around 600 years old. You would think something like that would be on the east coast but it's not. Fascinating how old stuff is there. They also have the oldest church in America.

[@nadiazahroon6573]

RhettyforFun 600 year old homes in England are common. Not here. Was it built by Native Americans or Hispanic Missionaries?

[@desiyoung9611]

Trading post has jewelry made with Cerrillos turquoise.

[@RhettyforHistory]

That trading post was awesome! My girls got some of that jewelry there.

[@CarlosRomero-kh5yx]

I grew up there but seems the hippies and the gringos have taken over. What a shame, it used to such a peaceful village, Sincerely, Carlos Romero...

[@RhettyforHistory]

This still seemed nice and peaceful. But Madrid has probably really changed a lot. Thank you for watching.

[@CarlosRomero-kh5yx]

@@RhettyforHistory ...part of Road Hogs was filmed there. Tim Allen, John Travolta even Peter Honda, Ray Liotta, and a few others I can't recall. But I'm sure it has grown. I remember drinking at the Mineshaft Tavern when I was very young, underage as a matter of fact...thanks for the chat...Ahó...

[@RhettyforHistory]

Yes I have a video on Madrid too. I was disappointed you couldn't eat in the restaurant that had in the movie.

[@CarlosRomero-kh5yx]

@@RhettyforHistory if I remember correctly, that was like a small general store back in the late 60s early 70s...

[@Bigstooler0]

"Ohh..Amtrack..."

[@kevinkingsecesh]

I want the spittoon

[@marypettyfer4640]

Your girls are lovely 😊☺

[@RhettyforHistory]

Thank you Mary!🙂

[@kevinkingsecesh]

I want to break in the opera house

[@peggylee5855]

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[@DenitaArnold]

Laid back llama

[@RhettyforHistory]

He/she really was!

[@sandystevens8040]

I love it lovely place 💦💦

[@RhettyforHistory]

This really was a nice little town to visit. Thank you for watching Sandy!

[@sandystevens8040]

I would love to see all that your wife picked up along sphere I call it a healing stick I would like one that long a great video 💦💦

[@RhettyforHistory]

We actually didn't get much in this town. The girls got some rocks, we paid for the museum tour and then food for the animals. Thank you for watching Sandy!

[@joseleswopes4396]

There is nothing there 👍 NM has gone to pot 💯

[@RhettyforHistory]

The whole state?