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New Mexico fall foliage
Among the 2 New Mexico destinations we currently track, both typically peak around October 7: Taos (6,970 ft) and Santa Fe (7,200 ft).
Based on a typical season
New Mexico fall foliage map
- Mostly green
- Starting to turn
- Moderate color
- Near peak
- Peak color
- Past peak
- Leaves down
Dots show the 2 New Mexico destinations we track, colored by today’s estimated stage. Select one for its forecast, or open the full foliage map to check any city or ZIP code.
Peak calendar
Bars show the typical best-viewing window for each destination. The dark mark is the typical peak. The last column shows today’s estimated status.
Trees behind the color
Common questions
When is peak fall foliage in New Mexico?
Among the 2 New Mexico destinations we currently track, both typically peak around October 7: Taos (6,970 ft) and Santa Fe (7,200 ft). Timing can shift by about a week in either direction depending on the weather.
Where does fall color peak first in New Mexico?
Taos and Santa Fe typically peak at about the same time, around October 7.
Where is the latest fall color in New Mexico?
Taos and Santa Fe typically peak at about the same time, around October 7, so there’s little difference in timing between them.
What trees give New Mexico its fall color?
The biggest contributors at the destinations we track include quaking aspen, narrowleaf cottonwood, and Gambel oak.
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