Oral History Tour of Madrid, NM: The Town Too High To Die

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Oral History Tour of Madrid, NM: The Town Too High To Die

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Madrid, New Mexico audio tour: Oral History Tour of Madrid, NM: The Town Too High To Die
This is a 1.1mi walking tour
It takes an average of 120 mins to complete.
Madrid, New Mexico
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About the Tour

Madrid produced the coal that both built the Bomb and inspired Walt Disney. Abandoned for years, it was reborn as a thriving artistic community. This Oral History lets you hear Madrid's stories, told by the people who lived them.

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Industrial Revolution Modern History Neighbourhoods Local Legends

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Andrew Wice

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Andrew Wice is a novelist, screenwriter and audio producer. His journalism has most recently appeared in "El Palacio Magazine" and "New Mexico Magazine." Andrew Wice is also the producer of the esteemed Madrid Film Festival, which showcases the best short films made in New Mexico every year. He married his longtime girlfriend Charlie in September of 2025.

Preview Location

Location 5

Boardwalk

This boardwalk was the location of the original company stores, where the miners’ families had to buy all their goods using scrip. Happily, these days cash and cards are accepted instead.

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Major Landmarks

  • The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina

  • Ghost Town Trading Post/Lodging

  • Oscar Huber Memorial Ball Park

  • Old Boarding House Mercantile

  • Java Junction

  • Refinery 14

  • Shugarman's Little Shop

  • Connie's Photo Park

  • Johnsons Of Madrid Galleries of Fine and Fiber Art

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Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    2846 NM-14, Madrid, NM 87010, USA
  2. Total distance
    2km
  3. Final location
    2846 NM-14, Madrid, NM 87010, USA
  4. Distance back to start location
    36.27m

Directions to Starting Point

The starting point is the entrance of the Mine Shaft Tavern, located at the bend of the road in Highway 14. Look for the stone steps outside the double doors of the main bar.

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Places to stop along the way

The Old Coal Town Museum, Java Junction, the Hollar Restaurant, numerous unique galleries and shops

Best time of day

This tour can be taken at any time, but most shops and galleries in town are open from 10-5 daily.

Precautions

There are no proper sidewalks in Madrid -- you'll be walking along a roadway.

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