Courtesy/26-Mile Trail Sale Facebook
At its inception, the idea seemed a little far-fetched. A yard sale strung all along N.M. 4, from San Ysidro to La Cueva? Really? Well, turns out the idea was a pretty good one, and it’s not all that surprising if you consider how many yard/garage sales there are in the metro area every weekend.
So wouldn’t it be nice to have the same fun while driving along a beautiful – so pretty it is designated a National Scenic Byway – road in the mountains? A lot of yard sale aficionados think so, and the 26-Mile Trail Sale is now in its 11th year, and goes even beyond La Cueva.
The sale is Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 18-19. For the best shopping, plan your trip to cover the hours between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. As an added bonus, the fall colors are wonderful this time of year.
The event continues to improve upon itself, and there are quite a number of locations with multiple sellers. Some are on business property, some are on private property, and a real boon to folks who live well away from N.M. 4 and want to sell their things.
Vendors will be selling everything from the traditional yard sale treasures to handmade foods, crafts and pottery.
Seller Information (also available on the trail sale Facebook page):
The following businesses and property owners have offered their land as an area for groups to set up for sales. Please contact the location you are interested in prior to Trail Sale weekend. Many locations will be charging $10 per selling space:
- Aspen Ridge Alpacas, Thompson Ridge, Mickey, 575-829-3312
- Bree Baker, Jemez Corridor, 575-829-3816
- Columbine Pottery, San Ysidro, Shirley, 575-834-7490
- Jemez Springs Village Park, DickNelson39@aol.com
- Jemez Stage Stop, Jemez Springs, 575-829-3829
- Jemez Valley Community Center, Cañon, Stephanie, 575-834-7630
- La Cueva Automotive, Tania, lcautomotive@hotmail.com, 575-829-4451
- La Cueva Lodge, Heidi, 575-829-3300
- Laughing Lizard Plaza, Jemez Springs, Leone, 575- 829-3410
- Sun & Fire Pottery, Jemez Pueblo, 575-834-7717 or 505-220-5639
- Trail House Grocery & Deli, Cañon, 575-829-4098
- Walatowa Visitor Center, Jemez Pueblo, 575-834-7235
- Weekends, Jemez Springs, Weekends@windstream.net, 575-829-3095
It’s illegal to set up on Forest Service land, in fishing accesses, on highway right-of-ways or on property without the owner’s permission.
First-time sellers should make sure they have the proper supplies for a successful and enjoyable time:
Tables, garment racks, tape, packing material, a calculator, change and dollar bills, and a mirror if you are selling wearables. Also perhaps an electric source if you are selling appliances.
For yourself, sunscreen, shade, a comfortable chair, food and plenty of water. Don’t forget your sense of humor!
The 11th Annual 26-Mile Trail Sale is sponsored by the Jemez Valley Community Center and the Jemez Springs Lodger’s Tax Board.