Our Members
Sita Jamieson Caddle
Santa Fe Discovery Walking Tours
www.santafediscoverywalkingtours.com
Sitasita108@hotmail.com
505-577-7645
Specialties: public waking tours, Santa Fe history, chocolate, architecture, interior design
Sita has lived in Santa Fe since 1979 and has developed a deep love for this amazing city. She offers daily historical walking tours with Discovery Walking Tours out of La Fonda Hotel. Her emphasis on the 3 cultures and how, in their long history of coming together, they have shaped the architecture, beauty and tourism of today. She also offers Chocolate tours as NM has a long history of chocolate and Santa Fe has some wonderful chocolatiers that will offer tastes as part of the tour. Her latest offering is a Historical Architecture and Interior design tour featuring many of Santa Fe's iconic buildings. She was trained by the History Museum and is also happy to do private tours that are geared towards peoples needs and interests.
Peter Camara
Camaratour
www.camaratour.com
info@camaratour.com
(505) 920-2774
The Journey. Elevated. private guiding, walking tours, customized programs, multi-day tours
Peter is a professional guide with 35 + years experience who has provided engaging cultural, historical, and educational tours on all seven continents. Calling Santa Fe home since 1998, Peter was drawn here by the deep richness of people, cultures, traditions, history, art, architecture, and cuisine. It is through this passion that Peter shares and showcases Santa Fe – weaving a true understanding of Santa Fe today from the past we have journeyed.
Join Peter on a historical walking tour or one of his enchanting day trips to areas of northern New Mexico that many visitors rarely see.
Karen Childers
Karen of Santa Fe
www.KarenChilders.com
Karen@KarenChilders.com
(505) 470-3399
Stroll through the magic of Santa Fe on a personal tour with Karen. She brings alive the colorful story and rich culture of our Historic Downtown!
Karen fell hopelessly, crazy-in-love with Santa Fe many years ago, and she believes every visitor here should feel the same! She leads personal walking tours that share an insider’s look into this spirited city. Karen’s tours explore Santa Fe’s fascinating history, legendary architecture, incredible beauty, and all the things that make our town so captivating!
Tracy A. Denardo
Pink Lady Custom Tours
www.pinkladytours.com
tracydenardo.sf@gmail.com
505-699-4147
Come on a walking tour of Santa Fe where your view of history may be transformed. See the “City Different” through its many treasures in a fun and interactive scavenger hunt. Great for kids! Meet a Native Pueblo family of potters in their own home and enjoy a traditional meal. Find yourself in another time at a Pueblo Feast Day. Let the drumbeat and singing resonate through your body and connect with a centuries-old tradition. Watch the colorful dances that express a oneness with Mother Earth and feast at a Native home.* I would love to create a custom tour geared to you and your group or family’s interests and passions in the Land of Enchantment where I “step-on” to your vehicle or bus. We are all connected. Let this be your opportunity to connect in fun, diverse, inspiring and transformative ways in this beautiful, special and unique land. *All Pueblo visits are step-on tours.
Forest Fene
Sacred Santa Fe & Taos
www.sacredsantafe.com
forestfene@yahoo.com
505-310-1362
Sacred Santa Fe & Taos are guided tours of the beautiful Santa Fe and Taos areas, led by former national park ranger and world traveler Forest Fene. All tours are private and unique according to guest desires and interests. Together we can explore the many sacred areas of northern New Mexico, which may include meditation, native ceremony (when available), connection with local culture, the arts, and cuisine of the area. Be ready for a powerful, informative, and transformative tour. Adventure tour possibilities include Chaco, Bandelier, Tent Rocks, Ghost Ranch, Taos, Chimayo, and a Wine and Culture Tour – plus hiking, biking, rafting, and horseback options. Come experience the passion and splendor of northern New Mexico.
Tom Gallegos
True New Mexico
www.truenewmexico.com
nmtourguide@gmail.com
505-577-2980
Join expert guide Tom Gallegos to experience Santa Fe and New Mexico’s native Pueblos, Spanish villages, and beautiful scenery. True New Mexico features the authentic places and people that make up our Land of Enchantment. Tom offers Sense of Place walking tours, guided hikes, step-on guided tours, and special outings with a variety of tour partners. With True New Mexico you’ll discover the best of our Land of Enchantment. Need a featured speaker or help in planning your visit? Let Tom help you make your visit a success. Tom is NM Safe Certified for COVID Safe Practices.
Paul Hillman
Mountain High Pedicab and Discovery Walking Tours
www.santafediscoverywalkingtours.com
pinyahillman@yahoo.com
973-796-8513
Specialties: Historic tours and customized tours—by foot or pedicab
Paul moved to Santa Fe from the New York City area in 2013, after spending 40 years as an art director in network TV. Captivated by the beauty, culture, arts, and long-sustained traditions of this high-desert mecca, he learned everything he could about its vibrancy and longed to share his findings with others. Paul leads historic pedicab and walking tours of the Plaza District rich with architectural details; ecological insights; natural attractions; lively anecdotes old and new; current events; dining recommendations; tips on everything from gallery treasures to tequila lore to vegan delights; and visits with local artisans, musicians, and shopkeepers. His tours typically last for 2 hours, though he is happy to design tours that meet individual needs and interests. Paul also offers cab service to the Railyard, Canyon Road, and many local restaurants and galleries.
Tommy Jackson and Christian Sommer
Yarrow Mountain Guides
www.yarrowmountainguides.com
info@yarrowmountainguides.com
707-709-6841
Yarrow Mountain Guides offers highly customized rock climbing tours for anyone from novices to experts. Whether you’re curious about a new experience, have climbed indoors or outdoors and want to increase your skills and knowledge, or are an experienced climber looking for a local professional to show you around, we can create a unique, personalized experience just for you! The uniquely enchanting landscape of northern New Mexico offers world-class climbing amidst its breathtaking canyons, mountains, and unparalleled vistas.
Brian Johnson
Less Traveled Trails
www.lesstraveledtrails.com
lesstraveledtrails@gmail.com
505-490-7033
Seek out the Less Traveled Trails of New Mexico’s backcountry with Brian Johnson as your trip organizer and guide. Brian’s specialty is organizing and leading overnight backpack trips of two days or more, with trail routes and campsites carefully chosen. There is an amazing variety of high country and high desert terrain to explore, such as Bandelier National Monument, Ghost Ranch, the Continental Divide Trail, and several National Forest wilderness areas. In addition to simply being in these incredible backcountry areas, Brian enjoys passing along stories on the rich history, culture, and natural resources. Brian has led outings in New Mexico since 1990 and is a certified Wilderness First Responder. Less Traveled Trails is authorized and insured for outings on public lands.
John Pen La Farge
Sleeping Dog Tours
penname@cybermesa.com
505-983-8377
A unique tour of the neighborhood I grew up in, the Eastside - Acequia Madre to The Camino to Canyon Road to Garcia Street to Acequia Madre. A tour of my childhood, my memories, who I knew, what happened, with a bit of history and architecture.
Georges and Sue Mally
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures
www.santafemountainadventures.com
sue@santafemountainadventures.com
505-988-4000
Specialties: guided day hikes, mountain biking adventures, 4x4 “Jeep” tours, cultural experiences, and customized multi-day outings in the Southwest.
Santa Fe Mountain Adventures is an outdoor adventure company offering private customized day hikes, mountain biking trips, 4X4 “Jeep” adventures in our Swiss Army vehicles (Pinzgauers), and scenic tours to Bandelier, Abiquiu, Chaco Canyon, Mesa Verde, and other magical destinations. We love sharing our knowledge of the Southwest and showing visitors the majestic landscapes of New Mexico. We will gladly design a memorable day trip, or a comprehensive multi-day excursion.
Additional languages: French, Russian, Bulgarian.
Melanie Moon
Moonfire Tours/Power Womyn Tours & Retreats
www.moonfiretours.com
www.moonfiretours.com/powerwomyntours
Info@moonfiretours.com
505-819-3643
Melanie Moon is the owner and tour guide for Moonfire Tours. She has guided professionally since Spring 2016. With her education in anthropology and her love of the outdoors, she is excited to guide first time or returning visitors on unique adventures combining culture, food, hiking, sightseeing, and experiential events. She also holds permits to guide in several locations throughout New Mexico, always practicing the principles of ethical use of public lands and “leave no trace”.
Angelisa Murray
Heritage Inspirations, LLC
heritageinspirations.com
info@heritageinspirations.com
888-344-8687
Join Heritage Inspirations on our all-inclusive authentically-curated guided tours that dive deep into the vibrant heritage. Our tours illuminate the incredible people, cultural sites and traditions, magnificent landscapes and natural wonders. With more than twenty plus itineraries across Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos regions and beyond, you can choose from an active outdoor expedition, an e-bike tour, a specially curated walking tour, a unique culinary experience, or a roving glamping adventure; either way you’re guaranteed to find a travel program that thoughtfully anticipates your needs and feeds your soul. Our trips are designed as a woven tapestry of storytelling, adventure, spice and unveiling the back roads and topography in the different destinations you are touring with us. We look forward to hosting you on your New Mexico experience!
Ken Ortolon
Old Santa Fe Walking Tours
www.oldsantafewalkingtours.com
kenortolon@gmail.com
505-569-9613
Ken Ortolon is a former journalist who has a passion for history, particularly the history of the American Southwest. His interest in New Mexico history was sparked in the 1980s when his wife began making frequent trips to Santa Fe on buying trips for her art gallery, which specialized in Native American art and jewelry. Ken enjoys sharing his knowledge of the centuries-old city of Santa Fe and the people who have lived here—Native American, Spanish, Mexican and American. Ken also has extensive knowledge about the notorious outlaw, Billy the Kid, and is available to lead tours focusing on Billy’s life in Santa Fe and New Mexico.
Ana Pacheco
Santa Fe Revisited
www.historyinsantafe.com
anapachecosf@gmail.com
505-474-2800
The history of this country would not be complete without the story of Santa Fe. This in depth, three-hour tour, provides four centuries of history in Santa Fe, the oldest capital city in the nation. The tour is led by Ana Pacheco, the former City Historian of Santa Fe and the author of eight books on Santa Fe and New Mexico history. Pacheco is a true local, her family settled in Santa Fe in 1692. Don Gaspar Avenue and Ortiz and Pacheco streets are all named for her family. Tour highlights include the history of New Mexico’s nineteen Indian Pueblos, Santa Fe’s Japanese internment camp, Sunmount Sanatorium, the American Civil War in New Mexico, the National Cemetery and Spirituality in Santa Fe, the City of Holy Faith.
Garrett Peck
Garrett Peck Walking Tours
garrettpeck.com
garrettcpeck@gmail.com
571-243-1113
Garrett first visited Santa Fe in 1998 and fell in love with the city and its culture – along with Willa Cather’s 1927 novel “Death Comes for the Archbishop.” Garrett has been a tour guide since 2006 and has published eight books about American history. He leads walking tours that include Prohibition in Santa Fe, the historic Railyard, and of course a tour of his favorite author and LGBTQ+ icon, Willa Cather.
Garrett loves not just talking about history, but creating conversations about what history means to us. He loves to create customized experiences for guests, whether in the city or out in New Mexico’s stunning landscapes. Join one of his scheduled tours – or arrange a private tour.
Additional language: German
Scott Renbarger
Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing
www.outspire.com
gohiking@outspire.com
505-660-0394
Specialties: geology, natural history, hiking, snowshoeing
If you would like to add an outdoor adventure to your visit to Santa Fe, Outspire Hiking and Snowshoeing, and guide Scott Renbarger, will help you choose a outing appropriate to your individual interests, your physical abilities, and your personal schedule. We can hike mountain trails in beautiful Santa Fe National Forest, explore the rugged canyon country along the Rio Grande, or walk the spectacular overlooks of Bandelier National Monument. In season, snowshoeing lets us enjoy the winter forest. And if you have a special interest in geology or natural history, we can customize a special walk for you!
Jerry Rightman
lasdosbks@aol.com
505-989-7853
I moved to Santa Fe in 1993 and I have been guiding tours since 1995. I was a docent at the New Mexico Museum of Art for 15 years and I have been a docent at the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum for over 20 years. For over 15 years I have been a lecturer for Road Scholars of New Mexico; these lectures cover a variety of subjects including Georgia O’Keeffe, the early artists of New Mexico, and the architecture and history of Santa Fe. I offer 1 to 1 1/2 hour powerpoint presentations on the above subjects as well as historical walking tours of Santa Fe, tours to O’Keeffe Country, and step on guiding services in Santa Fe.
Elaine Ritchel
Santa Fe Art Tours
www.santafearttours.com
elaine@santafearttours.com
Call/text: 505-985-5298
Specialties: art, art galleries and museums, local artists, culture, multi-day tours
Explore Santa Fe’s art museums, galleries, and famous Canyon Road with art historian and museum educator Elaine Ritchel. At Santa Fe Art Tours, we’ve reenergized the museum and gallery-going experience with tours that invite you to look at art in a new way while whisking you through Santa Fe's charming neighborhoods, hidden courtyards, off-the-beaten path art venues, and landmark museums and galleries. Family tours, customized tours, and artist studio visits are also available. We offer a fun and fresh approach to learning about art.
Christian Saiia
Afternoons with Christian
www.afternoonswithchristian.com
christian.saiia@icloud.com
505-629-3538
Join Christian for a fun and informative walk through thousands of years of history and adventure! Native culture, Spanish and Mexican influences, and the pioneering spirit all blend together in an intoxicating mixture that is Santa Fe. A fresh cup of coffee and perhaps a new perspective, Christian will lead lively talks on many historical and cultural topics at various cafes around Santa Fe. See you on the Old Santa Fe Trail!
Additional language: Italian
Nat Shipman
Tours U Design
www.toursudesign.com
nat@toursudesign.com
(505) 660-3363
I am Nat Shipman, a lifelong resident of Santa Fe. This amazing area has been my backyard, playground, and classroom all my life. I have extensive knowledge of the amazing history, and fascinating cultural mosaic, I have dissected Northern New Mexico exploring all the funky back roads discovering amazing hidden places. I would be honored to help create a tour whether your interest be history, cultures, archeology, geology, photography, or outdoor adventures like hiking or biking.
Monique Shoustra and Tom Ribe
Great Southwest Adventures, Inc.
www.swadventures.com
toursw@gmail.com
505-455-2700
Join Great SW Adventures and enhance your visit to New Mexico. An outing with one of our expert guides provides insights into the origins of Santa Fe’s architecture, art, food and culture. Visit ancestral and contemporary native communities to see first-hand the influences of their culture on today’s vibrant art community. Learn about the Spanish influence as well as later settlers from a variety of backgrounds who’ve shaped New Mexico – including fur trappers, gold seekers, explorers, artists, tuberculosis patients, archeologists, writers, physicists, women who escaped the rigidity of eastern culture and other seekers of a different lifestyle. Dive into the natural history of the region and its rich geologic past of uplifts and volcanic eruptions, inland seas and dinosaur filled swamps, which have created the natural beauty that is integral to New Mexico’s identity as the “Land of Enchantment.” We are able to arrange excursions for individuals, and groups of any size.
Additional language: Dutch
Jerard Vigil
Vigilante Guides
www.vigilanteguides.com
info@vigilanteguides.com
(505) 336-1799
Jerard Vigil, 12th generation New Mexican started Vigilante Guides really to help people see what it’s like to “live like a local”. We are caretakers and we believe in creating high level, quality, valuable experiences for all. We offer a variety of public and private/custom tour options that are fun, affordable, informative, and accessible. As a multi-generational New Mexican, it is our duty to be stewards of our history and where we come from and share all the amazing things that Santa Fe and New Mexico has to offer. From our long lasting history and culture, art and architecture, food and drink, and of course the beautiful outdoors, we uncover and enjoy it all. So join us on your next trip to Santa Fe so we can show you the Vigilante experience on one of our many experience/tour options.
Deborah and Elmer Torres
Passport to Pueblo Country
www.passporttopueblocountry.com
info@passporttopueblocountry.com
(505) 301-3956