Nestled in the Rio Chama valley at the Southern tip of the spectacular Rocky Mountain Range, the Branding Iron Motel welcomes you from May to October and offers the comforts of home delivered with exceptional Southwestern 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, the serenity of Heron and El Vado Lake State Parks await you and keep folks returning to the Branding Iron year after year.
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, the serenity of Heron and El Vado Lake State Parks await you and keep folks returning to the Branding Iron year after year.
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Whether you spend your days in Chama exploring the beauty of Northern New Mexico or riding the rails of the Cumbres & Toltec, you'll want to "come home" to relax in a clean and spacious room.
Each of our 39 guest rooms is meticulously cleaned and maintained and offers amenities such as cable TV with HBO, coffee maker, alarm clock, and free local phone calls.
At the Branding Iron, you'll find the comforts of home and generously proportioned rooms with full, queen or king sized beds to ensure a most restful night.
Each of our 39 guest rooms is meticulously cleaned and maintained and offers amenities such as cable TV with HBO, coffee maker, alarm clock, and free local phone calls.
At the Branding Iron, you'll find the comforts of home and generously proportioned rooms with full, queen or king sized beds to ensure a most restful night.
Surrounded by the beauty of Northern New Mexico and central to many area attractions, the Branding Iron provides a perfect location from which to base your tour or event.
We have been home to groups both large and small seeking an idyllic location for their event.
Our proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has made us a regular itinerary stop for touring train enthusiasts but our exterior corridors and ample paved parking have also made us a favorite of vintage car and motorcycle tours over the years.
We have been home to groups both large and small seeking an idyllic location for their event.
Our proximity to the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad has made us a regular itinerary stop for touring train enthusiasts but our exterior corridors and ample paved parking have also made us a favorite of vintage car and motorcycle tours over the years.
The Branding Iron Motel is located at 1511 West Main Street (State Highway 17) in beautiful Chama, New Mexico, off of U.S. Highway 64/84.
We are just 0.7 of a mile south of the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad depot.
Driving distance from other destinations: we are 48 miles east of Pagosa Springs, CO, 98 miles west of Taos, NM and 109 miles north of Santa Fe.
We are just 0.7 of a mile south of the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad depot.
Driving distance from other destinations: we are 48 miles east of Pagosa Springs, CO, 98 miles west of Taos, NM and 109 miles north of Santa Fe.
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