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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).
2026 foliage 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 is usually first among the New Mexico destinations we track, with peak around October 7. Higher and more northern spots turn before lower and more southern ones.
Where is the latest fall color in New Mexico?
Santa Fe usually peaks last, around October 7. Santa Fe is well to the south of the state’s other destinations we track, which is part of why its color comes late.
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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