
Today the town is home to only about 300 residents, but has a bustling and funky main street where visitors can shop in over 40 shops for locally-made crafts, jewelry, clothing, pottery, hand-blown glass and art.
A favorite haunt (no pun intended, but the place is said to be haunted!) is the Mine Shaft Tavern, serving food (delicious green chile burgers), drink and live music to a varied clientele. It is a favorite pit stop of Harley riders on the weekends, as well as artists, musicians and visitors from all around the world. This restaurant probably captures the essence of Madrid better than anywhere else.
Also of interest are the Old Coal Mine Museum and the delightful Tinkertown Museum (24 miles further south), where you can see a miniature Old West Town and an animated Three Ring Circus.
(photos courtesy of Greg Uzmann, Hacienda Nicholas Innkeeper)