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News from Rancheros de Santa Fe Campground

While the snow is still covering the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains above us, down here the campground is coming back to life. The birds are busy building nests, and we're awaiting the tell-tale buzz of the hummingbird's return.

Gas prices? Tough economy? Don't worry! Because Santa Fe has so much to offer visitors, our guests would rather be sightseeing around town than driving all over the Southwest (see Helpful Links). Our newest attraction is the New Mexico History Museum.

We recently enhanced the coverage and speed of our FREE wireless internet service with multiple access points.

Our campers tell us that Rancheros de Santa Fe is like camping in a national forest, but with all the amenities. This is no asphalt parking lot!

We've taken a lot of measures to provide for a safe and enjoyable camping experience, while preserving our native plants and trees, and dark star-filled skies. We are an environmentally-friendly campground that voluntarily re-cycles wastewater for drip irrigation, as well as plastic and aluminum trash. View campground map.

This past season we made major upgrades to our wastewater treatment systems to recycle water for landscape irrigation and prevent groundwater contamination. Not that you'll see it, but it's nice to know it's there!

In September 2011 the World Health Organization ranked Santa Fe as one of the top-ten cities in the world for clean air!

Travel and Leisure magazine's 2010 America's Best Cities survey rated Santa Fe #1 cultural getaway and #1 for peace and quiet.

From The National Trust for Historic Preservation, January 2009: “Perched high in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico is unparalleled in its richness of history, arts and culture.  Signature adobe architecture and old world charm combine with culinary sophistication and a creative flair to make the city one of the country's most fascinating destinations.”

Eating well is a big part of life in New Mexico. Here is an guide to "Culinary Enchantment," including the Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail.

Some campground trivia:

• A segment of the Clint Eastwood movie Every Which Way But Loose was filmed at the campground in 1978.
• Early in the American Civil War, part of the Battle of Glorieta Pass was fought in Apache canyon, a mile south of the campground. You can see part of the battlefield from our hiking trail.
• The original Santa Fe Trail passed through the canyon behind the campground.
• We are located on Historic Route 66 (1926-1937), just a short scenic drive southeast from Old Town Santa Fe.  See our Directions page for details.

We look forward to seeing you. Happy trails!

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