Like the rest of northern New Mexico, the Sangres are a good place to look for folk art. The arts and crafts of this region generally have a character more Hispanic in nature than the American Indian work done at the pueblos in the valley. Exception for Picuris Pueblo, which produces micaceous pottery similar to that from the better-known potters at Taos Pueblo. Three of the characteristic forms, most of which can be found in regional shops, are:
Chimayo blankets
Textiles superficially similar to navajo rugs but woven by descendants of spanish settlers and much less complex; $50 will buy a good example. weavers of the cordova family are considered particularly proficient, and their work can be a little more expensive, but you get what you pay for.
Metalwork
Particularly tinwork
Wood carvings
Notable among the latter are the uniquely new mexican figurines known as santos -- representations of saints of the catholic church, which dominates religious practice in the small towns of the area. a good santo can cost $500 or more. there are several other styles of woodwork, with "ortega" and "lopez" carvings having a good reputation.
A few of the small towns also have galleries with "Anglo" art of various types, while Taos and Santa Fe are world-famous for their shopping opportunities in this genre.