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Branding Iron
Branding Iron welcomes you from May to October and offers the comforts of home delivered with exceptional hospitality. Join us for our season reopening community event on Sunday, May 17, from 1-3 pm.
Rooms
See AllKing Room King bed, air-conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, alarm clock, wifi, and en-suite bathroom.Double Queen Double queen beds, air-conditioning, cable TV, a coffee-maker, wifi, and an en-suite bathroom.Double Queen ADA Double queen beds w/ ADA access, air-conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, alarm clock, wifi, and en-suite bathroom.Triple Queen Triple queen beds, air-conditioning, cable TV, coffee maker, alarm clock, wifi, and en-suite bathroom.
About Us
Read MoreNestled in the Rio Chama valley at the Southern tip of the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range, Branding Iron welcomes you from May to October and offers the comforts of home delivered with exceptional hospitality. From our unrivaled location, hear the engineer’s whistle announcing the arrival and departure of trains from the historic Chama Depot on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. Live the adventure of America’s longest and highest narrow gauge railroad and then explore the magnificent and diverse beauty of Northern New Mexico. Locations as varied as the Continental Divide, the wilds of Carson National Forest, and the serenity of Heron and El Vado Lake State Parks await you and keep folks returning to Branding Iron year after year. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Join us for our season reopening Community Open House on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 1-3 pm. Enjoy live music by Ruben & Miguel, complimentary food and drinks, and local artist vendors. Are you a local vendor who would like to participate? Visit https://forms.gle/aVYP696LPRtQe5tB8 to submit a request.
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Attractions
See AllCumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad traverses 64 miles between Chama, NM, and Antonito, CO. It crosses the borders of Colorado and New Mexico 11 times as it chugs its way up and over the 10,015-foot-high Cumbres Pass. Runs May through October. Visit www.cumbrestoltec.comHunting and Fishing Areas near Chama in New Mexico and Colorado. Visit: www.wildlife.state.nm.uswww.wildlife.state.co.usTierra Wools Come visit Tierra Wools to witness Rio Grande weaving heritage live on through the generations. Visit our workshop and gallery to watch local weavers hand weave on Rio Grande Style looms, learn about natural and commercial hand-dye processes, and see locally grown yarns and fibers spun into yarn. Shop for a one of a kind hand-woven masterpiece or prepare to make your own with our wide array of weaving and knitting yarns, craft kits, books, weaving and knitting equipment, and more. www.handweavers.com
