TAOS WOOLS

In the picturesque village of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, Taos Wools is a vibrant hub for fiber enthusiasts and artisans. This charming shop offers a rich selection of locally sourced wool and yarn, reflecting the region’s deep-rooted tradition of sheep farming and textile arts. Visitors are greeted by a colorful array of hand-dyed skeins and natural fibers, perfect for knitting, weaving, and other crafts. Taos Wool also hosts workshops and classes, fostering a community of creativity and skill-sharing. The shop specializes in Churro and other sheep’s wools in limited batches of natural and hand-dyed yarns.

Owned and operated by Joe Berry, the shop embodies the spirit of northern New Mexico’s artistic heritage and commitment to sustainable practices, and is an essential shop to the heart of the community.

Touch up. //  taoswools.com

HOUSER RASPBERRY RANCH

Cradled in the lower Mora Valley, Houser Raspberry Ranch (formerly known as La Cueva Farm) is the passion project of Phil and Theresa Houser—the new owners of this cherished early fall destination for raspberry picking, a tradition for generations of Northern New Mexico families.
Visitors to the ranch can also purchase dessert treats with fresh raspberries from the adjacent La Cueva café and browse the couple’s new leather and jewelry shop across the road. Imagine: Rows upon rows of fresh raspberries the size of your thumb to pick, take home, and incorporate into your grandmother’s pie recipe. They hope to have a new crop of raspberries available for guests this season.

Pick ‘em. // facebook.com/lacuevafarm/

SANTA FE BUG & REPTILE MUSEUM
Santa Fe, New Mexico

Fostering a connection between visitors and the natural world, this museum offers hands-on experiences and exhibits of unusual creatures, fossils, artifacts, and more. Founded in 2013 as the Harrell House, the organization has grown to serve more than 70,000 visitors. It features over a hundred live bug, reptile, and creature exhibits, where visitors are offered an opportunity to touch and interact with live specimens to help people have a better understanding of the environment.  Visit the Santa Fe Bug and Reptile Museum located at The Fashion Outlets near the intersection of I-25 and Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 10AM-6PM.

Bug out. // bugandreptile.org

TIERRA WOOLS
Chama, New Mexico

In the village of Los Ojos near Chama, nestled along the riverbanks of the Chama River, Tierra Wools presides as a guardian and storyteller of the Rio Grande weaving tradition. Beyond being a workshop, it serves as a tapestry of heritage—a cooperative where weavers, spinners, and sheep growers unite their hands and hearts. Within its walls, the gentle hum of wooden looms reverberates as local artisans transform wool from nearby flocks into intricately textured rugs, blankets, and tapestries. Skeins of hand-dyed yarn, vibrant with both natural and commercial pigments, adorn the gallery and shop, accompanied by craft kits, books, and tools for purchase. Sign up for a class in spinning, dyeing, and weaving to engage in the craft.

Weave Traditions: // handweavers.com/