9 Labyrinths to Visit in New Mexico

New Mexico is home to over 100 labyrinths. I have selected 9 of the best that are accessible to the public and worth a visit from around the state. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder. Fun Fact: New Mexico is also the location of the very first Labyrinth Conference by The Labyrinth Society in 1995 !


Why visit a Labyrinth ?

Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…


9 Labyrinths to Visit in New Mexico


1. St. Paul Lutheran Church Labyrinth

St. Paul Lutheran Church Labyrinth - Albuquerque, NM

Photo courtesy St. Paul Lutheran Church, Albuquerque, NM, stpaulabq.org

An 8 circuit medieval labyrinth made from bricks/pavers that is located in the church garden in the southeast part of the campus. Learn more about the labyrinth on the church website.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Address:
1100 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102


2. New Life Presbyterian Church Labyrinth

This Chartres replica 11 circuit labyrinth is open to the public from dawn to dusk and made from rocks and cobblestones. To learn more, the church has an entire page dedicated to the labyrinth.

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Address:

5540 Eubank Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87111


3. Casa de Sol y Sombra Labyrinth

This is a left handed 7 circuit labyrinth made from rocks located on the corner of South Mesquite and Soledad Avenue. It was designed by Faith Hutson and installed in 2005. Here is a street level view where you can see the gate to enter.

Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Address:

706 B South Mesquite St
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001



4/5. Unitarian Universalist Westside Congregation Labyrinths

A set of 2 labyrinths are on the churches campus. The first is a classical 9 circuit Chakra-vyuha with a spiral center while the second is a 7 circuit Man in the Maze style labyrinth. Check out the church labyrinth’s page to learn more about them. Also check the home page to see the church calendar where I found planned labyrinth walks each month.

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Address:
1650 Abrazo Rd.
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124

6. Museum of International Folk Art Labyrinth

This 7 circuit contemporary labyrinth is open during museum hours, so please plan your visit on the museum website. Located in the courtyard between the parking lot and the museum. View a 3D photo from the center taken from the center of the labyrinth !

Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico

Address:
706 Camino Lejo
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505

7. Episcopal Church In Navajoland Labyrinth

This medieval style labyrinth was made with local rocks and is located just north of the church. The labyrinth features a stone cross in the center.

Location: Farmington, New Mexico

Address:

1271 Mission Avenue
Farmington, New Mexico 87401


8. A Park Above Labyrinth

I had to include this labyrinth because it is part of an inclusive park designed for people with special needs and disabilities. The 3 circuit labyrinth made from concrete and bricks is at the north end of the park has extra wide pathways to fit wheelchairs. The center of the labyrinth has 4 butterfly inspired benches. Check out a 3D map view of the labyrinth.

Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Address:

2441 Westside Ct. NE
Rio Rancho, New Mexico 87124

9. Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Park

A 7 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made of concrete with stain/paint. This labyrinth is owned and maintained by CAPPED, Inc., a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization and you can learn about the labyrinth on their website.

Location: Alamogordo, New Mexico

Address:

7440 US Hwy 54/70
Alamogordo, New Mexico 88310

BONUS: Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths

This location in Glenwood is run by Cordelia Rose, a labyrinth maker and yoga teacher. It features multiple labyrinths, including ones designed for horses. It is the perfect place to view a satellite image of. Visit the website to plan a visit.


5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH

  1. Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.

  2. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.

  3. Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.

  4. Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.

  5. Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.



5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING

I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.

  1. Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN

  2. Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN

  3. Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN

  4. Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN

  5. Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN


If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:

  1. Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.

  2. Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress

  3. Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation


I am a maze artist but I have never made any mazes from New Mexico. If you have suggestions - drop me a note. Otherwise here are some mazes of famous buildings:

Taj Mahal Maze

The Louvre Maze

Templo de Sangre de Cristo Maze

Sydney Opera House Maze

Please Hold (2020) Movie Review

Please Hold (2020) IMDB AMZN

Please Hold (2020) movie poster

What drew me to this movie was the poster. Clearly there is a maze on the floor of the hallway the person is in and I wanted to see why. Well after watching this short film I understand. In a near future, drones do police work and prison is automated, run by a corporation. One day our main character is self-arrested by a drone and taken to prison. He does not know why and cannot find a human to speak to about his case. Things get very Black Mirror in this short, because everything you see happen is not far off from where we could be in a few years. This film has a great premise and is wonderfully made. I suggest you find it and watch it !

The maze ? Well that represents the bureaucracy of the situation.

I give it a 7.6/10.