Gayle and I returned to the Basilica as part of our Santa Fe Footprints walking tour. Our guide…read more(Terry) provided history of Bishop Lamy's work in Santa Fe, and with help from the Jewish Community at the time. That's why you'll see the Hebrew for God at the entrance to the Basilica. Apparently, the statue of Bishop Lamy was also an espionage meeting point during the Manhattan Project. There there's the La Conquistadora Chapel: the only surviving portion of an older church destroyed in the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. It houses a 30-inch wooden statue of the Virgin Mary brought from Spain in 1624, making it the oldest representation of the Blessed Virgin in the United States. At the entrance is the statue of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American canonized by the Catholic Church. Rather than traditional Mohawk attire, she is depicted in Native Pueblo style. And there's more, and something to discover for yourself as you wander in. Helpful docents were available just into the Church during our visit. There's also a pretty good gift shop just as you come in.

Beautiful basilica. I'm glad to see the tourists here and tried their best to be reverent here…read more Admission is free but donations are encouraged. They have a wonderful brochure that details the architecture features here. My family enjoyed our time of prayer and lighting the candles here.

After watching the movie on the miracle staircase probably 40 years ago we decided to visit the…read morestaircase in person at Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. The Chapel is a very close walking distance from the Santa Fe Plaza. The cost to enter was $5.00 general admission and $4.00 for seniors. Inside the Chapel beside the staircase there is a beautiful alter. We had a nice visit but 10 minutes is all you need to see everything. Will return.

This chapel charges a fee to enter, most likely because of the staircase. The chapel was…read moreovercrowded with people who weren't being very respectful and there was an automated message over the loudspeaker, which made it feel like this beautiful chapel was now a tourist trap. The staircase was pretty, but it wasn't anything to marvel at for longer than a few seconds. The only "neat" thing about it was that it was modeled after St. Etienne in Paris, which I have been to and loved. NOTE: They do have a great giftshop!

I have always loved really old churches and to go to the oldest church in the country was…read morewonderful. It doesn't take long to see it, but it's absolutely worth it to drop in. It's free.

This church is known to be one of the oldest churches in the area. The admission fee is $7 adults…read moreto get in. I was fine with it since this helps them pay for the church to do this tour service. Beautiful church, smaller crowd and I love how the tourists were reverent here.

Ten years later, I brought Bob, Laurie, and Gayle back to El Santuario De Chimayo and on a Sunday…read moremorning before area services. They sell small empty containers to fill with the Holy Dirt, but we left it at a dab or 2 on Bob's knee and Gayle's neck. So far, the hoped for miracle has not yet occurred. This time around there's a Visitor's Center that I don't remember from before. I stopped in and was greeted by a very friendly volunteer. They also had a bunch of religious art on sale by local folks, which were well done, but not really my style. The Main Sanctuary and the Side room (with the Holy Dirt) in back were what I remembered. The "dirt" found at the well (pocito) in the room is considered holy because in this spot, the crucifix of "Our Lord of Esquipulas" was found in 1810. All that being said, Laurie and Gayle remarked that the Spanish depiction of their Catholicism here was behaps too dark, somber, and bloody. I guess the portrayal of negative consequences does resonate with some folks.

Visiting the Santuario de Chimayo was a beautiful spiritual experience. You could see the beauty in…read morethis place where we were able to participate in daily mass outside and got a wedding anniversary blessing from Father there. There's a lot to see from the chapels, dirt room, museum, and gift shop. We came early so parking was ok but I can see this place get crowded easily. I will say there were places that asked us not to take photos so please be remember it is a place of prayer.

Can get very crowded as the church is very small and so the experience gets a little bit…read morefrustrating. You pay $5 to get in but there's no crowd control. I don't like to think bad about the situation but it seems they are only interested with the revenue and not think of the safety of the visitors.

Another beautiful historic church in downtown Santa Fe, The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the…read moreoldest catholic shrine in Santa Fe. Construction started at the end of 1700s and it was finished early 1800s. The adobe walls are beautiful and have been remodeled several times. If you walk or drive on Gudalaupe St, you won't miss this church at the intersection with Agua Fria. The actual sculpture of Guadalupe is so beautiful, it will get your attention. The Mission Revival style church is simple, not as fancy architectural wise as other ones in town but it fits the local vibe. They still hold masses here so that should be interesting to witness. Another small part of local history.

Let me start by saying I am a member of Blaze Christian Fellowship, and have been attending this…read morechurch for quite some time (over 5 years). I love this church! The pastors are awesome, and are without a doubt fully committed to preaching the Gospel in it's entirety. Their focus on theology is refreshing, to say the least. If you have kiddos, they have an awesome children's ministry with a staff that have a real heart for children! They break down the Gospel, and teach it to the kids at their level (I'm always blown away with how much Gospel application is taught! The understanding my 6 year old gets during Sunday school is incredible! He actually gets mad at us when we miss church. LOL!). There is a true sense of community at Blaze that extends far beyond the walls of the church building, a real sense that you are surrounded by people who actually care, and are willing to walk alongside you through your ups and downs, which brings me to my next point: Community Groups. Community groups are awesome! I can't understate how vital community groups have been to me, personally, in my walk with Jesus! However, this is a huge part of the church that is not experienced by attending a Sunday service. Unfortunately, many people will never understand how important community groups are. There is something special about getting together, sharing a meal, and discussing the sermon that was preached. It's encouraging and challenging. In closing, as a resident of Santa Fe, NM, I have witnessed and participated first hand in meeting needs in our community alongside the members and staff of Blaze. It's a great place to attend if you're looking for a Bible believing, Gospel-centered church that doesn't compromise the message to fit into any mold. PS - If you'd like to listen to a sermon or two before you actually attend, check out the website: www.blazeonline.org

I occasional travel to Santa Fe from Texas with friends. when there, we attend Grace Community…read moreChurch. I always look forward to it because i love the teaching and discipleship he brings in his message. Each time I come, I learn so much as well as being spiritually fed. Brother Jimmy is truly led by the Lord. Barbara from Texas.

My wife and I absolutely love this church. Pastor Jimmy Sandoval is a huge reason that Jesus Christ…read moreis in our lives today. It's a small community Church, with an average attendance of about 120 people. The music is great, and uplifting. I highly recommend this church to anyone looking.

The Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith gets its name from the City Different. When they say "the…read moreEpiscopal Church welcomes you"-they mean it, especially with Wednesday night Lenten soup suppers. They're a friendly congregation. It's one of Santa Fe's older Protestant churches, and goes for an English country church look that's different from the adobe which pervades the city. With its stones&stained glass windows, it's distinctive. A beautiful place with traditional, reverent Anglican worship.

Warm, traditional Anglican service, 75 minutes in length. Choir is very talented. Pastor wears…read morecowboy boots under his vestments. Love it!

As soon as we walked through the door we were greeted warmly. The facility has an excellent floor…read moreplan and gorgeous architecture. As the parent of an infant, I was delighted to find a fully stocked changing station with every size of diaper. As an out-of-town visitor, I found the website very informative and the worship very welcoming, affirming and comfortable. You will blend in just fine in almost any attire. If you're looking for an affirming congregation in the Santa Fe area, you'll certainly want to check the UCSF.

I was here in October 2016. Everyone was so friendly and I enjoyed the music, the message and the…read morespecial guest speaker. I'll be back eventually as I hope to relocate to Santa Fe in the next few years.

Freedom Church is non-denominational. If you are a non believer or just curious this is a great…read moreplace to learn. Mike Brake has a preaching teaching style that helps explain what the Bible is trying to say to you. Welcoming people and actually helping people with real life problems. I have learned more here in a few short years than I ever did at my traditional UMC. I need a teacher and Mike is just that.

This is a non denominational church that simply follows Jesus. The mission is to help people take…read moretheir next steps together in Christ. If you are uncertain about your faith, have previously walked away from faith, have doubts or questions, this is the church for you. If you are already a Jesus follower and want to be a part of a fun, energetic, and loving team to make a difference in Los Alamos and the world, then you will want to check this out. There is an excellent program for children under seven that will have them looking forward to coming back each week. The service features uplifting worship songs and really engaging, practical, relevant sermons for real life issues following Biblical principals that will enhance your life for the better. I have never looked forward so much to going to church on Sundays.