Santa Fe, New Mexico

Introduction to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Santa Fe is located in Santa Fe County and is the capital of New Mexico. Santa Fe is situated in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The city is a major tourist area, especially the historic downtown which incudes the prominent Santa Fe Plaza. The town is well known as a primary center for museums as well as the arts, especially Canyon Road.

Interesting architecture and sculptures can be seen all over the town. The area is also well known for its beautiful scenery and active nightlife scene. Santa Fe is home to a vast amount of fairs, celebrations and festivals. Historic Native American ruins and a large number of American Indian pueblos are located in the area.

History

a large number of Pueblo Indian villages were established in the area from the years 1050 to 1150. Santa Fe was established in 1515 as the capital of Nuevo Mexico and recognized as a province of Spain. The city continued to serve as the capital for Spain until the Mexican War of Independence began in 1810. In 1824 the city was established as the capital of the Mexican territory known as Santa Fe de Nuevo Mexico.

In 1841 a military and trading group located in Austin Texas attempted to take charge of the Santa Fe Trail. The group known as the Santa Fe Expedition was easily defeated by Mexican soldiers. The government of the United States declared war with Mexico in 1846. The city was taken over by an American army and Santa Fe along with the entire New Mexico Territory was claimed by the United States. In 1848 the region officially became part of the United States due to the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

Transportation

The city is home to the Santa Fe Municipal Airport. The Santa Fe Trails provides numerous bus routes throughout the city. The Santa Fe Southern Railroad is primarily for tourists.

Museums

Santa Fe is home to numerous prominent museums. Most are situated downtown, however Museum Hill, located south of downtown also features some noteworthy locations.

  • New Mexico Museum of Art
  • Institute of American Indian Arts Museum
  • George O'Keeffe Museum
  • The History Museum
  • Site Santa Fe

Attractions

  • Santa Fe Plaza
  • Old Santa Fe Trail
  • Bandelier National Monument
  • Palace of the Governors
  • Cathedral Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi
  • New Mexico State Capital
  • Loretto Chapel
  • San Miguel Mission
  • Santuario de Guadalupe
  • Scottish Rite Temple
  • Pecos National Historical Park
  • Bataan Memorial Military Museum and Library

Outdoor Activities

Santa Fe is popular for a wide variety of outdoor activities including skiing in the Rocky Mountains, hiking, bicycle riding and fishing. The Santa Fe National Forest is a popular area for outdoor fun.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Santa Fe62,203$49,705
Espanola9,688$32,255
Los Alamos11,909$86,876

High Points

Santa Fe strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Mexico):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 3%Santa Fe Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 5%Santa Fe Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 8%Santa Fe Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 9%Santa Fe College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Santa Fe Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Santa Fe Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Santa Fe Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 15%Santa Fe People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Santa Fe Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Santa Fe Low Rate of Poverty


The listings in Santa Fe, New Mexico and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(12) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(7) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(5) Methadone Maintenance
(4) Methadone Detoxification
(18) Outpatient
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(12) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(9) Females
(8) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(11) Spanish Speaking
(6) Clients With Legal Issues
(5) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(5) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(2) Halfway House
(4) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(4) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(4) American Sign Language
(6) Males
(1) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(3) Gay and Lesbian
(2) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Residential Beds for Children



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Do you or someone you care about live in Santa Fe, New Mexico and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Santa Fe and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Santa Fe that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Santa Fe works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Santa Fe to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Rehabs, Short-term Addiction Recovery Facilities, Long-term Drug Treatment Centers, Inpatient Drug Treatment Centers, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Santa Fe. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Santa Fe will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Santa Fe, NM. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Santa Fe, NM., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Santa Fe will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Santa Fe, NM., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center in Santa Fe, NM. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Santa Fe. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Santa Fe, New Mexico Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 7 local Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We have also provided 13 additional Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Santa Fe:

Ayudantes Inc Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Life Link Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
New Mexico Treatment Services LLC Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Presbyterian Medical Services Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Recovery From Addictions Programs Inc Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Saint Vincent Hospital Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Santa Fe Recovery Center Santa Fe, NM
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Los Alamos Family Council Los Alamos, NM 21.0 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
ADAPT and Recover Los Alamos, NM 22.3 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Los Alamos Family Council Inc Los Alamos, NM 22.3 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE), Access to Recovery
Pueblo of San Felipe Algodones, NM 27.7 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
New Moon Lodge San Juan Pueblo, NM 28.8 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Prog Embudo, NM 39.2 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Five Sandoval Indian Pueblos Inc Bernalillo, NM 41.7 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
La Buena Vida Inc Bernalillo, NM 41.7 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Rio Grande Substance Abuse Cleveland, NM 42.3 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 50.4 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
University of New Mexico CASAA Albuquerque, NM 50.4 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Albuquerque Day Reporting Center Albuquerque, NM 50.5 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Mexico Treatment Services LLC Espanola, NM 50.8 miles from Santa Fe
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Some of the most common side effects of inhalant use include dizziness, slurred speech, lethargy, depressed reflexes, and stupor.

In 2005, past month use of any illegal drug, cigarettes, and alcohol was lower among teens aged 12 to 17 who reported that their parents always or sometimes engaged in monitoring behaviors than among teens whose parents "seldom" or "never" engaged in such behaviors. For example, the rate of past month use of any illegal drug was 8.1 percent for teens whose parents always or sometimes helped with homework compared with 17.4 percent among teens who indicated that their parents seldom or never helped. Rates for current cigarette smoking were 9.3 and 17.7 percent for the two groups of teens, respectively, and rates of past month alcohol use were 14.5 versus 27.2 percent.

Among teens aged 12 to 17, rates of current illegal drug use varied significantly by major racial/ethnic groups in 2004. The rate was highest among American Indian or Alaska Native teens (26.0 percent). Rates were 12.2 percent for teens reporting two or more races, 11.1 percent for white teens, 10.2 percent for Hispanic teens, 9.3 percent for black teens, and 6.0 percent for Asian teens.

Marijuana is made from the dried, shredded leaves, flowers, and other parts of a plant in the genus Cannabis.

Past 30 day illegal drug use in 2008 was higher among adults aged 18 or older with SPD (19.6 percent) than among adults without SPD (7.3 percent). Past 30 day use of illegal drugs other than marijuana in 2008 was higher among adults with SPD (12.3 percent) than among adults without SPD (2.9 percent).

The common side effects that are associated with Vicodin are another primary reason that many individuals refuse to take drugs prescribed for pain; there have been numerous reports of people who are allergic to codeine becoming violently shortly after taking Hydrocodone.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Santa Fe:

An Aa Group
Salvation Army
525 W Alameda St
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:00 PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Santa Fe, New Mexico as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Santa Fe, New Mexico. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
84%
3%
13%
Marijuana use in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
85%
15%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
83%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
3%
85%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
4%
89%
7%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
21%
51%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
10%
7%
1%
9%
6%
0%
55%
7%
3%
2%
Most common first drug experience in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
2%
2%
4%
3%
2%
12%
4%
10%
7%
24%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Santa Fe, New Mexico schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Santa Fe, New Mexico under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
6%
88%
6%
Have you ever gone to school in Santa Fe, New Mexico under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
76%
8%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Santa Fe, New Mexico?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
2%
3%
5%
2%
5%
15%
3%
9%
4%
25%
7%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
1%
20%
53%
26%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
49%
51%
Surveys updated monthly.

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