Spring is the time for the maximum getaway. The days are warm, the cottonwoods (los alamos) are turning vivid green, the fields are being planted on the pueblos and the arroyos are safest for hiking. The hot springs aren't crowded. Native American corn dances start in the spring. It’s a perfect time for trail rides on the red rock mesas. Chances are you'll only meet locals and have no problems with reservations.