The
Village of Jemez Springs is one of New Mexico's most enchanted
destinations! Nestled between stunning red rock mesas (remnants
of ancient lava flows over a million years old) the Village
is named for its famous mineral hot
springs.
Fissures in the earth allow water near the surface to contact
rock below that is heated by the magma underneath. The result
is a steady supply of hot springs that bubble up throughout
the Valley.
Jemez Springs is a great place to get away for the weekend,
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The Jemez Valley runs from an area just north of the Jemez
Pueblo up through to the Valles
Caldera preserve. Along this 66 mile stretch of National
Scenic Highway you'll find natural hot springs, great
fishing spots, endless hiking trails, and lovely camp sites.
For those looking for more modern comforts there are many
places to shop, dine and spend the night.
Over
3 million visitors pass through the area each year and it's
been repeatedly reviewed by Sunset
Magazine, the Santa
Fe New Mexican, and the Albuquerque
Journal.
Jemez Springs is an easy hour's
drive from either Albuquerque or Santa Fe. Only 45 minutes
from Los Alamos. It's a great place for people looking to get away for the day or weekend. Discover rest
and relaxation in the fresh mountain air.
 Lots of local flavor and activity centers around the Village
square. Check the calendar for
upcoming local events. You can also join our email
list to receive periodic announcements of upcoming events.
 Places as charming and down-to-earth as this are increasingly
hard to find these days. In 1995 Jemez Springs, New Mexico
was selected by the National Civic League as the official "All America City" in recognition
of its citizens' collective grass-roots efforts to improve
their quality of life.
Jemez area has a rich history. The remains of the old Jemez Pueblo of Guisiwa is preserved in the Jemez Springs Monument along with a Spanish mission dating from 1621. Some area residents can trace their heritage back to the old Spanish Land Grant Families. The Jemez
Pueblo continues the traditional ways of the Jemez Indians who inhabited the valley for many centuries. Much of the area is now a National Recreation Area administered by the U.S. Forest
Service. Recently, the government designated 97,000 acreas a Historic Trust. This area include the Valles
Caldera, one of the largest volcanic calderas in the world.
For a list of frequently asked questions please see our Visitor
Info page. We hope this website will serve as a useful
introduction to places to stay in the area, and things to see
and do during your visit.
Thank you for your interest in Jemez Springs, New Mexico!
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