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

Andrew Wice
Andrew Wice is a novelist who has lived in Madrid, New Mexico, since 2001.
http://www.andrewwice.com/
Major Landmarks
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The Mine Shaft Tavern
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Old Boarding House Mercantile
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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Tips
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.
There is everything but a start button! Bought and paid for. Can't play it.
Hi Kirsten - I can see this purchase on our end. You should be able to download the tour, but payment also hasn't been finalised yet. If the email I've sent you with a few possible easy fixes isn't useful, you won't be charged for the tour.