Exploring Chama, New Mexico
Nestled in the Southern Rockies in North Central New Mexico at just under 8,000ft, the Chama Valley is one of New Mexico’s best kept secrets. You’ll find that there are plenty of things to do in Chama, NM while you stay at our RV Park that will make your getaway all the more memorable.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
- Address: 500 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM
- Distance from us: 2.2 miles
Arguably the biggest attraction in town, the Chama, NM train excursions provided by the Cumbres & Toltec railroad offers you the opportunity to tour the landscape in style.
Led by an authentic, renovated 1880s steam locomotive, each car on the excursion will allow you to travel in comfort, as you go zigzagging across the landscape of the Southern Rockies. The railroad is 64 miles in length, making it the longest steam railroad of North America, as well as the highest in elevation.
Each excursion offers a variety of cars for you to travel in, with differing amounts of amenities. The Parlor and Deluxe cars are restored to their original Victorian glory, allowing you an experience that once only the affluent and wealthy enjoyed. There is also an open air gondola that provides unobstructed views for all passengers, no matter your class.
You can learn more about the excursions and amenities by visiting their website.
- Address: 2540 US-64 #84, Chama, NM
- Distance from us: 0.3 miles
Tierra Wools is one of the Chama, NM stores that is a shining example of quality local craftsmanship. The master weavers here only use locally sourced wool from the Rambouillet and Navajo-Churro breeds. You can find quality blankets, rugs, and yarn for sale.
Dedicated to keeping four centuries worth of traditions alive, the weavers at Tierra Wools do everything by hand, including the spinning and dyeing of their wool. The result is wool products that can last a lifetime.
For those interested in learning the craft and history of weaving, Tierra Wools offers a variety of courses, allowing you to learn how to spin, dye, and weave by hand. Check out their website for more details.
Carnivores Custom Meat Processing, LLC
- Address: 500 Terrace Ave, Chama, NM
- Distance from us: 2.6 miles
If you love crafting perfect dishes on a grill, you’ll find that this meat processing store is one of our best kept secrets in our mountain village.
Carnivores Custom Meat Processing, LLC works closely with the Chama Valley Meat Co., a local ranch that uses sustainable range management practices to raise premium, pasture-contained cattle and Tibetan Bison. The result is finely packaged 100% grass-fed and grass-finished steaks, sausages, and meat that will elevate your meals.
Another perk of Carnivores Custom is that they offer meat processing services for any game that you may hunt. Working within reasonable time frames for reasonable prices, this store can process your game and allow you to take it home vacuum-sealed.
We’ve put a link for both Carnivores Custom Meat Processing and Chama Valley Meat Co. below so you can learn more about the meat and the process.
Shopping in Chama, NM
Here in Chama, NM, there are plenty of local shops ready to greet you with small town charm and big shopping opportunities.
Don’t believe us? Just take a stroll down Terrace Ave and you’ll find all manner of shops selling a wide variety of goods. Whether it’s something to satisfy your sweet tooth or a gift to remember your vacation in the mountains, you’re sure to find it here in Chama.