Taos, NM - 5 Acre Land, 35 Acre Land

TAOS
VACATION GUIDE 2011
NEW MEXICO
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Clockwise from top: Sunset from Lama Mountain by Gak Stonn. Matachines at Picurís (detail), oil on canvas by Gerald Nailor, courtesy of Millicent Rogers Museum.
San Francisco de Asis Church by Geraint Smith. Taos Ski Valley by Ken Gallard. Double rainbows over Taos Mountain by Geraint Smith.
Be transformed
by the land, light,
and legend
of Taos.
s a c r e d
p l a c e s
´ DE TAOS
TAOS PLAZA, EL CORAZON
TAOS MOUNTAIN
TAOS PUEBLO
SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS CHURCH
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL
AGNES MARTIN ROOM AT
HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART
BUDDHIST AND HINDU TEMPLES
HUNDREDS OF CHURCHES & MORADAS
NATURAL HOT SPRINGS
RIO GRANDE GORGE
VIEW FROM TAOS VALLEY OVERLOOK
MILES OF ACEQUIAS
ENDLESS OPEN SPACE AND SKIES
YOUR CREATIVE CENTER
EXPLORED WHILE IN TAOS
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RETURN TO SACRED PLACES. Find places that will touch your soul
and speak to your creative side. On well-traveled roads to historic
Taos Pueblo, by a colorful shrine tucked into an adobe wall, in the
hush of our mountains blanketed with fresh snow . . . you’ll find
yourself returning to what is important and essential to your being.
The Taos community embraces diversity and encourages creativity.
The Taos landscape inspires artists and challenges adventurists.
A visit to legendary Taos will reveal to you why “Taos” has become
synonymous with sacred, rejuvenating, and harmonious.
Learn more at TaosSacredPlaces.com.
Taos celebrates its sacred places throughout 2011. See taossacredplaces.com for details.
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From pueblo dances to
snowboarding–our distinct
culture spans 1000 years.
OUR CULTURE IS IN THE PATINA OF A CLAY POT and the gloss
of a ski. The Taos culture evolved as three groups—Native American,
Spanish, and Anglo—blended over the centuries. Taos Indians
established the valley as a center for trade. The Spanish dramatically
influenced architecture and agriculture, introducing the acequia system
still in use today. Over the last 200 years, creative luminaries arrived
and established our reputation for art. And in the 1950s, an entrepreneurial skier from Austria added “world-class ski resort” to the
list of reasons to visit. Today, Taos continues to be a destination
for visitors seeking natural beauty and a place to reconnect.
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Clockwise from top: Spring snow on adobe near Taos Plaza by Geraint Smith. Flamenco dancers perform on Taos Plaza during Fiestas weekend by Paula Valentine.
Turtle Dancers (detail), 1947, a painting by Lady Dorothy Brett courtesy of Millicent Rogers Museum. The annual Extreme Ski competition at Taos Ski Valley by Seth Bullington.
t a o s
t o d a y
POPULATION
Town: 6,532
County: 29,979
ARTS
Artists: about 30% of population!
Galleries: more than 80
Museums: 7
BUSINESSES
Banks: 4
Convention Centers: 4
Massage Therapists: 232
Restaurants: 156
COMMUNITY
Churches: 62
Grocery Stores: 10
Newspapers: 3
Nonprofit Organizations: 275
Radio Stations: 7
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Hike. Bike. Raft. Fish. Relax. Repeat.
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Clockwise from top: Mountain biking the West Rim Trail by Geraint Smith. Hiking in the Wild Rivers Recreation Area by Ken Gallard. Golfing at Angel Fire Resort.
Funyaking on the Rio Grande, courtesy of Big River Raft Trips. Llama trek on alpine trail, courtesy of Wild Earth Lllama Adventures.
Better plan to stay a few extra days.
SUMMER IN TAOS strikes the ideal balance
between warm sun and cool mountain air,
adrenaline-pumping outdoor adventure
and quiet shady places. The challenge
b e s t
b e t s
HORSEBACK RIDING
Pilar
Red River
Taos Pueblo
Taos Ski Valley
MOUNTAIN BIKING
Forest Road 438 and Trail 18
South Boundary Trail (24 miles)
West Rim Trail (9 miles)
RAFTING
The Pilar Racecourse,
Class II /III (5 miles)
Rio Chama, Class II (10 miles)
Taos Box, Class IV (17 miles)
MODERATE HIKING
Bull-of-the-Woods Trail (2 miles)
Devisadero Loop Trail (6 miles)
Williams Lake Trail (4 miles)
is deciding what to do! World-class rock
climbing, mountain biking, and hiking are
minutes away. Ride a horse or a hot air
balloon. Or, try llama trekking. More of
the wet and wild type? Run the rapids on
the Rio Grande and the famous Class IV
Taos Box. Try fly-fishing surrounded by
breathtaking scenery. In Taos, there are
no crowds and no waiting in line to access
our pristine wilderness areas.
STRENUOUS HIKING
Gold Hill (11 miles)
Wheeler Peak (14.4 miles)
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When the snow flies,
the number of reasons to visit Taos rises.
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Clockwise from top: Sangre de Cristo winter morning by Ron Weathers. Girls at play at Sipapu. Snowshoeing at Enchanted Forest Ski Area by Jeff Caven.
Snowboarding in Angel Fire’s Lowrider Park. Ice hockey at Taos Youth and Family Center. Patrick Larkin on Kachina Peak by Kevin Rebholtz.
b e s t
b e t s
DURING WINTER, OUR HIGHER ALTITUDES BECKON. Skiers the world
TAOS SKI VALLEY
Top-ranked ski school
over come to Taos Ski Valley for pure skiing under bluebird skies. The mountain
RED RIVER SKI AREA
Family-friendly, affordable
combines a relaxed atmosphere with terrain that varies from groomed runs
ANGEL FIRE RESORT
New Mexico’s only night skiing
to steep chutes and sheer pitches. Nearby, Red River Ski Area, Angel Fire
SIPAPU SKI & SUMMER RESORT
Kids’ choice for skiing
and winter fun
Resort, and Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort offer challenging runs, beginner hills,
and terrain parks. Each resort has a unique personality and all are family
ENCHANTED FOREST SKI AREA
Best snowshoeing
and cross country skiing
friendly. Looking for something more serene? Enchanted Forest Cross Country
TAOS YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER
Tops for ice skating and hockey;
indoor pool
and snowmobiling.
Ski Area offers miles of beautiful trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing,
U.S. HILL
Great sledding and inner tubing
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Explore a tapestry of villages.
TAOS IS A COLLECTION OF VILLAGES, each with its own
history, traditions, and personality. Taos Plaza and Taos Pueblo
are only part of the experience. Taos Ski Valley was founded
by ski legend Ernie Blake in the mid-fifties and today welcomes
skiers and riders in the winter, mountain bikers and classical
musicians in the summer. Historic “art villages” include Arroyo
Seco and Ranchos de Taos. The towns of Red River and Angel
Fire are both ski resorts and vibrant municipalities. A new age
of architecture lives in the Greater World Earthship Community.
Allow time to explore our towns and villages and discover
the soul of Taos.
TAOS SKI VALLEY
ARROYO SECO
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Clockwise from top: New Year’s Eve at Taos Ski Valley by Seth Bullington. Window shopping by Trond Myhr. The north buildings of Taos Pueblo with Taos Mountain by Gak Stonn.
Building a solar-powered earthship by Kirsten Jacobsen/Earthship Biostructures. Red River on July Fourth by Ron Weathers. Arroyo Seco Parade painting by Pat Woodall.
TAOS PUEBLO
v i l l a g e s
distance from Taos Plaza
ARROYO SECO 9 miles
COSTILLA / AMALIA 44 miles
GREATER WORLD EARTHSHIPS
12 miles
OJO CALIENTE 40 miles
PEÑASCO 25 miles
PICURÍS PUEBLO 29 miles
PILAR 16 miles
QUESTA 24 miles
RANCHOS DE TAOS 4 miles
RED RIVER 37 miles
TAOS PUEBLO 3 miles
TAOS SKI VALLEY 18 miles
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GREATER WORLD EARTHSHIP COMMUNITY
RED RIVER
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Art is alive in Taos.
THE ORIGINAL ART COLONY that inspired some
of the world’s most famous artists continues to be a
place where art thrives. Art is in everyone and around
every corner in Taos. It’s in our architecture and carried
through the air on a chord of music. Of course, you’ll
also find art at our many galleries, museums, and
seasonal art festivals. Visit the historic Harwood
Museum and stroll past galleries on Ledoux Street
where the Taos Society of Artists began. Then visit
the many galleries around town that feature worldrenowned artists and new talent for you to discover.
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Clockwise from top: Plein-air painter with Taos Mountain by Paula Valentine. Interior of E.I. Couse studio, much the same today as when the artist died in 1936,
by Tim Sutherland. Music at Angel Fire concert by Jean Lehman. Painter at TCA’s annual Quick Draw by Paula Valentine. Child at Harwood Museum art class by David Farmer.
Trying on Navajo jewelry by Paula Valentine.
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d i s t r i c t s
ARROYO SECO
Unique galleries, funky shops, dining
BENT STREET
Galleries, shops, restaurants
LEDOUX STREET
Artists’ alley, 2 museums, galleries
KIT CARSON ROAD
Museum, galleries, shops,
trading post
PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE
Art museum, galleries, shops
RANCHOS DE TAOS PLAZA
Trading post, antique stores,
galleries, cafe
SEVEN TAOS MUSEUMS
TAOS PLAZA
Shops, galleries, restaurants
TAOS PUEBLO
Artists’ studios, galleries
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When you visit Taos, save time for
EVERY VISIT TO TAOS IS SPECIAL. But when
you join in one of our community events, your
visit is that much more unique. With everything
we have going on throughout the year, from
TAOS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL, Taos Center for the Arts, Oct. 16
OKTOBERFEST, Angel Fire Resort Country Club, Oct. 16
TAOS MOUNTAIN BALLOON RALLY, Oct. 29-31
KENYA SAFARI ACROBATS, Taos Center for the Arts, Nov. 4
DIXON STUDIO TOUR, Nov. 6-7
theater performances and wine tastings to live
Winter 2010-2011
music and film festivals, you’re bound to catch
SKI SEASONS:
Taos Ski Valley, Nov. 25-Apr. 3
Red River Ski Area, Nov. 24-Mar. 23
Angel Fire Resort, Dec. 16-Mar. 27
Sipapu Ski Resort, Nov. 20-April 10
CALLING ALL FLAKES–PRE-WINTER CELEBRATION,
Angel Fire Resort, Nov. 13
YULETIDE IN TAOS, celebrating the holiday traditions
of Northern New Mexico, Nov. 25-Dec. 31
YULETIDE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Nov. 26-28
YULETIDE CAROLING & TREE LIGHTING, Taos Plaza, Dec. 3
TALPA CHRISTMAS ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Dec. 4-5
CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL & ICE SKATING EXHIBITION,
Taos Youth & Family Center, Dec. 11
LIGHTING LEDOUX STREET, Taos, Dec. 12
BREWMASTER’S FESTIVAL, Taos Ski Valley, Dec. 18
CHRISTMAS EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADES, most ski area resorts,
Dec. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE VESPERS, PROCESSION & LOS MATACHINES
DANCE, Picurís Pueblo, Dec. 24
CHRISTMAS EVE VESPERS, PROCESSION & BONFIRES,
Taos Pueblo, Dec. 24
DEER or LOS MATACHINES DANCE, Picurís Pueblo, Dec. 25
DEER or MATACHINE DANCE, Taos Pueblo, Dec. 25
LUMINARIA TOUR, Enchanted Forest X-Country Ski Area, Dec. 25
NEW YEAR’S EVE TORCHLIGHT PARADE & FIREWORKS,
most ski area resorts, Dec. 31
TURTLE DANCE, Taos Pueblo, Jan. 1
CEREMONIAL DANCE, Picurís Pueblo, Jan. 1
POLAR BEAR PLUNGE, Eagle Nest Lake, Jan. 1
KING’S DAY, BUFFALO or DEER DANCE, Taos Pueblo, Jan. 6
S.O.M.O.S. WINTER WRITER SERIES, Taos, every Friday,
Jan. 7-Feb. 25
FULL MOON HIKE & CAMPFIRE, Sipapu Ski Area, Jan. 16
POWDERKEG MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL, Angel Fire Resort, Jan. 21-30
WINTER WINE FESTIVAL, Taos & Taos Ski Valley, Jan. 26-29
at least one:
Fall 2010
T.A.O. STUDIO TOUR, throughout Taos area, Sept. 4-5 & Sept. 11-12
TAOS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL, Taos Ski Valley, Sept. 5
BAVARIAN WEEKEND BMW MOTORCYCLE RALLY,
Sipapu, Sept. 10-12
ENCHANTED CIRCLE CENTURY BIKE TOUR
& TOP OF THE WORLD MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE,
Red River, Sept. 11-12
PILAR STUDIO TOUR, Sept. 11-12
RIO COSTILLA VALLEY STUDIO TOUR, Costilla, Sept. 11-12
ASPENCADE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL, Red River, Sept. 17-19
OKTOBERFEST, Taos Ski Valley, Sept. 18
TALPA FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Talpa, Sept. 18-19
BLUE LAKE CELEBRATION, Taos Pueblo, Sept. 18
FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Taos Plaza, Sept. 18-19
TAOS FALL ARTS FESTIVAL, three major art shows, museum
& gallery openings, Sept. 24-Oct. 11
HIGH ROAD ART TOUR, from Chimayó to Peñasco, Sept. 18-19
& Sept. 25-26
TAOS QUICK DRAW & ART ROUND-UP, Taos Center for the Arts,
Sept. 25
TAOS TRADE FAIR, La Hacienda de los Martínez, Taos, Sept. 25-26
SAN GERONIMO DAYS, Taos Pueblo, Sept. 29-30
TAOS CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP 18TH SEASON,
Taos, Oct. 2010-June 2011
DAYS OF 1895–PIONEER DAYS, Red River, Oct. 1-3
TAOS WOOL FESTIVAL, Kit Carson Park, Oct. 2-3
OKTOBERFEST & MICROBREWERY FESTIVAL, Red River, Oct. 8-10
RED BULL FINAL DESCENT MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE, Angel Fire,
Oct. 9
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Above left to right: Taos Storytelling Festival by Steve Fox (S.O.M.O.S.). Taos Pueblo Powwow by Geraint Smith. Arroyo Seco 4th of July Parade by Tina Larkin. Mardi Gras in
the Mountains of Red River by Fritz Davis. Michael Hearne, Lynn Anderson, and Mentor Williams at Taos Plaza Live. Arlo Guthrie at Taos Center for the Arts. Desiree Apodaca,
2010 Taos Fiestas Queen by Carla Apodaca. Martin Luther King Day on the slopes at Taos Ski Valley. Children’s art program at the Harwood Museum of Art.
Taos County NM Area Code: 575
something special.
CHAMPIONSHIP SHOVEL RACES, Angel Fire Resort, Feb. 11-13
FEBRUARY FUN FEST, Sipapu Ski Resort, Feb. 19-21
SUBARU MASTER THE MOUNTAIN, Taos Ski Valley, Feb. 19-20
SOUNDSCAPES CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERTS, Taos,
March & May 2011 (TBA)
MARDI GRAS IN THE MOUNTAINS, Red River, March 3-8
SALOMON EXTREME FREERIDE CHAMPIONSHIPS,
Taos Ski Valley, March (TBA)
COYOTE CLASSIC ICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT, Taos Youth
& Family Center, March 12-14 & 19-21
CARDBOARD DERBY, Sipapu Ski Resort, March 19
ERNIE BLAKE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION & BEER FESTIVAL,
Taos Ski Valley, March 19-20
ARLO GUTHRIE’S JOURNEY ON TOUR, Taos Center for the Arts,
March 31-April 1
Spring 2011
EASTER EGG HUNT, Kit Carson Park, Taos, April 24
TAOS SPRING ARTS CELEBRATION, museum & gallery openings,
May 1-June 30
SANTA CRUZ FEAST DAY, Taos Pueblo, May 3
SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR, Kit Carson Park, Taos, May 6-8
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO HUNTING & FISHING
CONSERVATION EXPO, Red River, May 13-14
FOLK LIFE FESTIVAL, Millicent Rogers Museum, (TBA)
5K HALF-MARATHON & FUN RUN, Red River, May 20-21
MEMORIAL DAY MOTORCYCLE RALLY, Red River, May 27-30
MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES, Vietnam Veterans National
Memorial, Angel Fire, May 29-30
NEW MEXICO VETERANS HEALING FIELDS, Questa, May 29-30
Summer 2011
TAOS PLAZA LIVE, live music every Thursday night 6-8pm,
May 26-Sept. 8
RED RIVER CLASSIC CAR SHOW, June 3-5
RIVER & BREWS BLUES FEST, Red River, June 10-11
LAS FIESTAS DEL RIO COLORADO DE SAN ANTONIO, Questa,
June 11-12
FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL, Red River, June 18-19
TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL,
Taos & Taos Ski Valley, June 19-Aug. 7
SUMMER CHAIR LIFT RIDES:
Taos Ski Valley, June 23-Sept. 25
Red River, May 30-Sept. 5
Angel Fire, May 30-Sept. 5
ANNUAL RODEO DE TAOS, June 25-26
TAOS SOLAR MUSIC FESTIVAL, Kit Carson Park, Taos, June 25-26
S.O.M.O.S. SUMMER WRITER’S SERIES, Taos, every Friday,
July 1-Aug. 26
4TH OF JULY PARADES, Taos Ski Valley, Red River & Arroyo Seco
TAOS PUEBLO POWWOW, July 8-10
LAS FIESTAS DE TAOS, time-honored festival celebrating
Taos’ Hispanic culture, July 22-24
FRAZER MOUNTAIN BIKE MADNESS, Taos Ski Valley, July 23-24
LAS FIESTAS DE PEÑASCO, Peñasco, July 29-31
SAN LORENZO FEAST DAY, Picurís Pueblo, Aug. 9-10
MUSIC FESTIVAL & COOK-OFF, Red River, Aug. 18-20
MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE, Angel Fire & Taos, Aug. 19-Sept. 4
TAOS GARDEN & HOME TOUR, Taos area, Aug. 6
TAOS COUNTY FAIR, Aug. 19-21
GREEN CHILE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, Red River, Aug. 20
UP & OVER 10K TRAIL RUN, Taos Ski Valley, Aug. 20
TAOS AUTUMN RUN CAR SHOW, Kit Carson Park, Aug. 26-27
DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE;
CHECK ONLINE FOR
CURRENT INFORMATION.
TAOS PUEBLO CLOSURES Early February through mid-March 2011 and
end of August 2011. (Visit taospueblo.com for exact dates.)
TAOS & PICURÍS PUEBLOS CEREMONIALS All ceremonial events listed
are religious ceremonies. It is asked that you offer the same respect you
would in your church at home. NO photography is allowed. But you won’t
need pictures to remember your pueblo visit!
For more event information:
TAOS VISITOR CENTER
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TAOS PUEBLO 575.758.1028
TAOS SKI VALLEY 800.517.9816
ANGEL FIRE 800.633.7463
RED RIVER 877.754.1708
SIPAPU 800.587.2240
´ PUEBLO 575.587.2519
PICURIS
TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS
575.758.2052
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Day trip to entirely different worlds
and be back in Taos for dinner.
TAOS IS THE IDEAL HOME BASE
for exploring the mountains,
mesas, history, and cultures of
Northern New Mexico. You can
find details on day trips and
making the most of your time at
taosvacationguide.org. And stop
by Taos Visitor Center when you
arrive for maps and particulars
on each tour. Be prepared to
be wow’d!
RIO GRANDE GORGE BRIDGE
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ENCHANTED CIRCLE
Clockwise from top: Taos Valley with the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge by Chris Dahl-Bredine. El Santuario de Chimayo by Dan Monaghan, courtesy of New Mexico Tourism Department.
Riding the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad by Roger Hogan. The labyrinth at Adobe & Pines Inn by Adam Schallau. Vietnam Veterans National Memorial by Ron Weathers.
THE HIGH ROAD TO TAOS
f a v o r i t e
d a y t r i p s
CHURCHES OF NORTHERN
NEW MEXICO
CUMBRES & TOLTEC SCENIC
RAILROAD
ENCHANTED CIRCLE SCENIC
BYWAY
FIBER ARTS TRAIL
THE HIGH ROAD TO TAOS
LABYRINTHS OF NORTHERN
NEW MEXICO
NORTHERN PUEBLOS
AND BANDELIER
O’KEEFFE COUNTRY
VALLE VIDAL
WHITE SANDS NATIONAL PARK
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CHAMA VALLEY / CUMBRES & TOLTEC RR
LABYRINTH TOUR
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NORTHERN PUEBLOS
There are many paths
you can take in life.
We recommend
the scenic route.
GREAT SAND DUNES NATIONAL PARK
VALLE VIDAL
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Above top to bottom: Puye Cliff Dwellings. Great Sand Dunes National Park by Matt Inden/State of Colorado. Valle Vidal by Dai Baker/Coalition for the Valle Vidal.
TAOS
VACATION GUIDE
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Taos Business Directory
Taos County NM
Area Code: 575
Visitor
Information
Published by
Taos County Lodgers Association
PO Box 2938
Taos, New Mexico 87571
With grant support from
Taos County Lodgers Tax and
New Mexico Tourism Department
Designed and produced in Taos by
Webb Design, Inc.
Advertising info: 575.758.3447
Distribution info: 575.758.3447
Visitor info: 800.816.1516
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All photography copyright 2010
by these photographers:
Dai Baker, Burrell Brenneman, Seth Bullington,
Jeff Caven, Chris Dahl-Bredine, Fritz Davis,
Steve Fox, Ken Gallard, Roger Hogan,
Kirsten Jacobsen, Tina Larkin, Jean Lehman,
Dan Monaghan, Trond Myhr, Kevin Rebholtz,
Adam Schallau, Geraint Smith, Southern
Exposure, Gak Stonn, Tim Sutherland,
Paula Valentine, and Ron Weathers.
Additional photos courtesy
of Taos museums and businesses.
Printed in Canada on recycled stock
TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
Your Taos business information source
Visit us at our welcome center in Cabot Plaza
In Taos’ Historic District
The Voice of Business in Taos County
TAOS SKI VALLEY
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Taos Ski Valley is unlike other resorts
-adoption by early ski pioneers &
still family owned & operated.
• Lodging to suit all Budgets & Tastes
• Activities & events year round
• An array of dining options
• Village Stores
Visit taosskivalley.com to plan your next
vacation in Taos Ski Valley. Call 800.517.9816
108 Kit Carson Road, Suite F, Taos, NM 87571
751.8800
taoschamber.com, [email protected]
Other Regional Information
ALBUQUERQUE CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU 800.284.2282
CARSON NATIONAL FOREST 758.6200
TAOS PUEBLO
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Open April-October, 8am-4:30pm.
November-Mid-February, 8am-4pm.
Sundays, open at 8:30am.
Tentative schedule, call for info.
758.1028, taospueblo.com,
[email protected]
RED RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
800.348.6444
RIO GRANDE GORGE VISITOR CENTER
751.4899
SANTA FE CONVENTION
& VISITORS BUREAU 800.777.2489
TAOS SKI VALLEY CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE 800.517.9816
U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
758.8851
ON THE COVERS
Front cover: Taos Mountain Meadows by
Geraint Smith. Rio Grande Hispanic
“Playing Card” Blanket, circa 1880-1910,
courtesy of Millicent Rogers Museum collection.
Back cover, left to right: Tourist Town, Taos,
circa 1940 by Barbara Latham, courtesy of
Roswell Museum and Art Center. Gorge Reflection,
2003, woodblock print by Angie Coleman.
Untitled painting of Taos Pueblo, circa 1940 by
Albert Lujan, courtesy of Ed and Trudy Healy.
TAOS VISITOR CENTER
In-depth Taos information, including maps
& guides, wireless internet, souvenirs/art,
free parking & restrooms.
Intersection of Paseo del Pueblo Sur
(Hwy 68) & Canon
800.816.1516, 758.3873,
taosvacationguide.com/visitor-info-center
Plus TaosSacredPlaces.com,
Experiences, Maps & calendar of events.
An online visitor’s guide to
Taos and Northern New Mexico.
Learn about neighboring communities: art,
recreation, real estate, spas, tours, dining, events.
taoswebb.com
Real Estate
Real estate done
the RIGHT way.
Peter Fay, buyer’s agent,
is a merchant & realtor
who understands Taos.
Honest, prompt, works
within budget. Call today.
770.0457, thefayway.com
TAOS COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
1210-H Salazar Road. 758.7411. For a full list
of members, visit our website at taosmls.net
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Taos Business Directory
Annual Festivals
Local Tastes
Taos is a small town with a big
appetite for fine food. Here you
can choose a different cuisine for
each meal, offered by over 150
restaurants. If you plan to cook
for yourself, fresh, locally grown
produce and award-winning wine
selections are readily available.
Restaurants
ADOBE BAR Award winning margaritas
& nachos. Street side patio & free live
music nightly. 758.2233, adobebar.com
DOC MARTIN’S RESTAURANT
Innovative Southwestern cuisine.
Award winning wine lists & homemade
desserts. 758.1977, taosinn.com
at the HISTORIC TAOS INN
Best patio dining in Taos!
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner,
Sunday brunch.
Serving beer, wine
& vegetarian options.
Take-out & catering.
120 Bent Street,
758.5787
Eclectic menu, featuring fresh
& local ingredients.
Extensive selection of craft beers,
wine & premium tequila.
Patio dining overlooking Plaza.
Live music & happy hour.
11am-11pm daily, 758-8866,
thegorgebarandgrill.com
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Honest, creative, not fussy food for a good price
with great friendly service in a hip fun place.
Award winning breakfast, lunch & dinner.
106 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, 751.1350,
thefayway.com. Reservations: opentable.com
LOS VAQUEROS STEAKHOUSE at the Sagebrush
Inn Taos’ favorite steakhouse; steak, prime rib,
seafood, pasta, salad bar & Northern NM cuisine.
Full service bar with live music & dancing. 758.2254
LULA’S Homemade comfort with a contemporary
sensibility. Lunch, dinner, exquisite desserts. Wine,
beer. Mon.-Sat. 11am-8pm. Eat-in, Take-out.
2 blocks south of Plaza. 751.1280,lulastaos.com
OREGANO’S Homemade bread & pizza’s to
die for. As well as pasta’s, sandwiches & salads.
Join the locals & hang out with us. 1219 Paseo
del Pueblo Norte, 758.9720
TAOS WINTER WINE FESTIVAL
Taos Ski Valley, January,
skitaos.org/WINE_FESTIVAL
JUST DESSERTS EAT & SKI
Red River, February,
enchantedforestxc.com
FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
Red River, June,
redriver.org
GREEN CHILE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Red River, August,
redriver.org
BREWMASTERS FESTIVAL
Taos Ski Valley, December,
skitaos.org
Wineries
BLACK MESA WINERY
Velarde, NM, 800.852.6372
LA CHIRIPADA WINERY
Dixon, NM, 800.528.7801
Restaurant & Bar in Arroyo Seco
Wood-fired grill, American & Global cuisine,
full bar, package sales. Open for dinner
4:30pm daily. 470 State Hwy 150,
776.3333, sabrosotaos.com
STAKEOUT RESTAURANT Continental menu
with an Italian accent, specializing in steaks & seafood. Spectacular views & wine list. Open nightly,
5pm until closing. 758-2042, stakeoutrestaurant.com
TAOS PIZZA OUT BACK Voted “Best of Taos”
since 1999. Kids menu. Beer & wine. Patio
dining. Open daily at 11am. 712 Paseo del
Pueblo Norte, 758-3112, taospizzaoutback.com
TRADING POST CAFE‘ Local’s favorite restaurant
serving lunch & dinner in historic Ranchos de
Taos. International cuisine, fresh ingredients,
open kitchen. 758.5089, tradingpostcafe.com
LOS LUCEROS WINERY
Alcalde, NM, 505.852.1085
VIVAC WINERY
Embudo, NM, 505.579.4441
Farmers’ Markets
DIXON CO-OP FARMERS’ MARKET
Wednesdays – June-October, 215 Hwy 75
OJO CALIENTE FARMERS’ & RANCHERS’
MARKET Saturdays – mid-July to midSeptember, St. Mary’s Church parking lot
QUESTA FARMERS’ MARKET
Sundays – July-September, Questa Grocery
Store parking lot
TAOS FARMERS’ MARKET
Saturdays – May-October, Town Hall parking lot
RED WILLOW FARMERS’ MARKET
(TAOS PUEBLO) Wednesdays – July-October,
Education Center
TAOS MARKET
Sundays – June-September, Town Hall
parking lot
Above left to right: Taos Farmers’ Market by Janet Burns. La Hacienda de Martínez, by Anthony Richardson. The kitchen at Lambert's of Taos by Tina Larkin, Taos Restaurant Group.
Taos County NM Area Code: 575
Art & Culture
Museums
In Taos, a third of the population
is an artist of some sort. Creativity
is at the core of Taos culture. You’ll
find its presence in the shops,
museums, galleries, at concerts
and crafts fairs, and even on street
E.L. BLUMENSCHEIN HOME & MUSEUM
222 Ledoux Street, 758.0505,
taoshistoricmuseums.org
GOVERNOR BENT HOUSE
MUSEUM & GALLERY
117 Bent Street, 758.2376
HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART
238 Ledoux Street,
758.9826, harwoodmuseum.org
KIT CARSON HOME & MUSEUM
113 Kit Carson Road, 758.4945,
kitcarsonhome.com
corners throughout the town.
LA HACIENDA DE LOS MARTÍNEZ
Off Ranchitos Road, 758.1000,
taoshistoricmuseums.org
Galleries
MILLICENT ROGERS MUSEUM
1504 Millicent Rogers Road,
758.2462, millicentrogers.org
ANGIE COLEMAN STUDIO/GALLERY
Woodblock prints & paintings. Mon-Sat, 11-5,
207 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, 779.4658,
angiecolemanfinearts.com
TAOS ART MUSEUM & FECHIN HOUSE
227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte,
758.2690, taosartmuseum.org
SPIRIT RUNNER GALLERY Come visit a beautiful
gallery owned by artist Ouray Meyers. Ouray transcends the art of today with the art that made Taos
famous of yesterday. 758.1132, ouraymeyers.com
WALDEN FINE ART Featuring an eclectic mix
of quality work by many of the top artists in New
Mexico in a beautiful location on historic Kit Carson
Road. 758.4575, waldenfineart.com
WEAVING
SOUTHWEST
Hand-woven blankets & rugs;
weaving gallery. Yarns,
supplies, workshops.
106A Paseo del Pueblo Norte,
800.765.1272,
weavingsouthwest.com
Workshops
TAOS ART EXPERIENCES, LLC
We offer a refreshing alternative to art classes
& art workshops! 133 Bent Street 758-3911,
taosartexperiences.com
TAOS CLAY & LOGAN WANNAMAKER
POTTERY GALLERY Learn to throw on a potter’s
wheel, glaze pots made by local potters & fire
them raku. Entire excursion takes 2.5 hours, take
pots home that day! 575.770.4334, taosclay.com
TAOS INSTITUTE FOR GLASS ARTS
Explore your potential in glass. Beginning &
advanced workshops, local & national teachers.
A community access art glass center.
1021 Salazar Road. 613.6484, tiganm.org
ST. FRANCIS PLAZA
in Ranchos de Taos
Unusual shops & galleries
in historic buildings.
Two Graces Gallery & Curio Shop,
Chimayo Trading del Norte, R.B. Ravens Gallery,
Red Willow Art & Fibers,
Orr’s Trading Post & The Plaza Gallery.
Starr Interiors
117 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos NM
800.748.1756 Starr-Interiors.com
CHARLES COLLINS GALLERY Come visit the
gallery of the most awarded artist in the history
of the Taos Fall Arts Festival. McCarthy Plaza.
758.2309, charlescollinsgallery.com
PAT WOODALL FINE ART
Studio/Gallery & Southwest Framers
Legendary paintings in the colors of Taos.
207F Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
758.3320, patwoodall.com
MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF TAOS
Take home a bit of historic Taos from any of
our five museum stores. Each museum’s store
offers a unique selection of authentic gift
items from Taos & around the Southwest.
Jewelry, children’s toys, textiles, art books,
Native American arts. (See ad in Museums.)
TaosMuseums.org
MUSEUM ASSOCIATION OF TAOS
TAOS PUEBLO
SHOPS
Drums, pottery, jewelry,
paintings. Buy from the artists
themselves. Over 50 shops.
Open 8:30am-4:30pm.
758.1028, taospueblo.com,
[email protected]
Millicent Rogers Museum
1504 Millicent Rogers Road
Shopping Districts
The Harwood Museum of Art
238 Ledoux Street
TAOS PLAZA, El Corazon de Taos!
Taos Art Museum & Fechin House
227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
BENT STREET & JOHN DUNN SHOPS
Walking distance from Plaza.
E.L. Blumenschein Home & Museum
222 Ledoux Street
GUADALUPE PLAZA
Walking distance from Plaza.
La Hacienda de los Martínez
708 Hacienda Road
off Ranchitos Road
KIT CARSON ROAD
Walking distance from Plaza.
Buy a combo ticket for
all 5 Museums for $25.
TaosMuseums.org
LEDOUX STREET
Walking distance from Plaza..
PASEO DEL PUEBLO NORTE
Walking distance from Plaza.
RANCHOS DE TAOS 4 miles south of Plaza.
ARROYO SECO 7 miles north of Plaza.
Shopping
Youth Activities
VILLAGE OF
ARROYO SECO
Mix 200 years of history
with specialty shops,
art galleries, cafes & artists’
studios for a day of fun
7 miles NE of Taos Plaza.
visitseco.com
Stroll & Shop in the Heart of Historic Taos
ART IN MUSEUMS A free program for pre-schoolers
every Wednesday 11-11:30am (accompanied by an
adult). Each month, the program takes place in a
different Taos museum. Call for info: 758.9826, x105
HARWOOD MUSEUM Free children’s educational
program. Events & workshops all year-round –
dance, art, yoga, puppet shows, music. 758.9826,
x105, harwoodmuseum.org/kids.php
MILLICENT ROGERS MUSEUM Year-round art
program for children & parents. Immerse your
child in the foundations of Southwest art & let
their creativity soar. 758.2462, millicentrogers.org
20 of the Finest Shops in Taos
120 Bent Street • johndunnshops.com
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Summer Recreation
Can you name the five life zones
found in Taos? From Wheeler Peak
RED RIVER
Ride ‘em—bikes, horses, jeeps,
ATVs—or hike & fish in our
mountains. Stroll along Main
Street & enjoy shopping, live music
& great food. Many summer & fall
festivals. 35 miles north of Taos.
877.754.1708, RedRiver.org
at 13,160 feet to the rapids of the
Rio Grande, Taos County’s many
acres of wilderness land present
countless opportunities to naturelovers and adventurists alike.
Adventures, Ballooning
ALPACAS & STORE AT VICTORY RANCH Visit
largest alpaca working ranch of the SW. Tours at
11am, 1 & 3pm for petting & feeding. Yarns, clothing,
crafts. Mar 15-Dec 31. 387-2254, victoryranch.com
CIMARRONCITA HISTORIC RANCH RETREAT
Adventure vacations including private water fly-fishing
& all inclusive service at the heart of the Cimarron
Canyon. 866.376.2482, cimarroncita.com
SIPAPU SKI & SUMMER RESORT
Located just 20 miles southeast of Taos,
Sipapu offers FREE family adventures plus the
best deals around. Enjoy trout fishing steps
from your front door, world-class disc golf,
off-roading, hiking, whitewater sports,
star gazing & more. Campsites available.
800.587.2240, SipapuNM.com
Golf Courses
ANGEL FIRE RESORT
Come play our 18-hole PGA
Championship Golf Course.
Mountain Bike. Hike. Fish. Ride the
chairlift. Play tennis. Play disc golf.
Do it all. Or nothing at all. Just
relax & enjoy. 23 mi. from Taos.
angelfireresort.com,800.633.7463
TAOS COUNTRY CLUB
758.7300
VALLE ESCONDIDO
758.3475
Excursions
CUMBRES & TOLTEC
SCENIC RAILROAD
History, Scenery & Machinery.
Daily departures from Chama,
NM & Antonito, CO. Special
Trains for every occasion. May
to Oct. Visit cumbrestoltec.com
or call 1-888-CUMBRES.
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GEARING UP Taos premier bike shop since 1991.
Rentals, maps & info, great service. Vast selection of
bike clothes, shoes, gear, sunglasses & car racks. 129
Paseo del Pueblo Sur, 751.0365, gearingupbikes.com
LOS RIOS RIVER RUNNERS
NM’s oldest, most experienced rafting company.
From mild to wild, white-water for everyone.
800.544.1181, losriosriverrunners.com
Horseback Rides
Located in
Taos Ski Valley.
Come ride our gentle
horses with friendly
experienced guides.
Rides from 1 hour to All Day available.
Open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
888.259.8267, riograndestables.com
.
ESKE’S PARADISE BALLOONS Sunrise hot
air balloon flights over Rio Grande Gorge,
champagne brunch. FAA pilots flying the gorge
since 1991. 751.6098, taosballooning.com
PUEBLO BALLOON CO.
The premier balloon company
in Taos! Join us for Rio Grande
Gorge hot air balloon flights
every morning, year-round.
Champagne toast & brunch
included. FAA certified.
Pick-up at Taos area locations.
751.9877, puebloballoon.com
FAR FLUNG ADVENTURE
TOURS, INC.
Looking for thrilling whitewater, scenic float,
family adventure, 2-3 day wilderness camping
trip? Half-day, full-day trips also available.
“Putting people & rivers together since 1976.”
800.359.2627, 758.2628,
farflung.com, [email protected]
ROAD RUNNER TOURS
HORSE ADVENTURES
Outfitters -1 hour to full day
& overnights. Gold pan trips,
family reunions, chuck wagon
dinner rides, & sleigh rides.
Angel Fire, NM
377.6416, rtours.com
TAOS INDIAN HORSE RANCH New location.
Experience the scenic sacred Taos Mountain
foothills led by Taos Pueblo guide. Open daily
year-round, by appointment only. On Hwy 150,
turn on Piñon Road, 800.659.3210, 758.3212
Llama Treks
WILD EARTH
LLAMA ADVENTURES
“Take a Llama to Lunch!”
Day Hikes. Multi-Day Wilderness
Expeditions. Naturalist Guides.
Gourmet Meals. Mountains/Desert.
800.758.5262,
LlamaAdventures.com
Rafting & Biking
BIG RIVER RAFT TRIPS
World class white water rafting
trips on the Rio Grande. Mar.Sept. 7 days a week, trips at 9am
& 1pm. 15 miles south of Taos
your adventure begins. Where
you just show up & go rafting!
800.RIVER.GO, 758.9711,
bigriverrafts.com
COTTAM’S RIO GRANDE
RIVER TRIPS
Half & full day trips, whitewater
race course or scenic lower gorge
float. Try playful funyaks for an
individual challenge. Safety is our
priority. All guides CPR/First
Aid certified. 800.322.8267,
758.2822, cottamsoutdoor.com
NEW WAVE RAFTING CO
Join New Mexico’s pre-eminent
rafting outfitter, for the most summertime fun you can have! Full &
half-day trips on the Rio Grande.
Half-day Racecourse trips meet at
the river, 9am & 1pm. You participate by paddling. 800.984.1444;
505.579.0075, NewWaveRafting.com
TAOS CYCLERY Come to Taos Cyclery for all
your cycling needs. Sales, Service & Accessories
for Mountain, Road, BMX, Town & Kid’s bikes.
114 Dona Luz Street, 758-5551, taoscyclery.com
Packages
TAOS PILLOW PACKAGES
Lodging plus summer recreation & relaxation
packages in the Taos & Taos Ski Valley areas.
Choose from assorted recreation offers &
lodging from luxurious hotels to intimate Bed
& Breakfasts. Go online to find the perfect
vacation package for your time & budget.
TaosPillowPackages.com
Youth Activities
TOWN OF TAOS YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER
State-of-the art indoor swimming & water
slide, skateboard park, game room, year-round
skating facility featuring ice skating from
November through March.
Special events & activities year-round.
407 Paseo del Canon East (Hwy 64E.), Taos,
758.4160, taosyouth.org
Information Resources
AMIGOS BRAVOS
Information on Valle Vidal, river & stream
information. 758.3874, amigosbravos.org
CARSON NATIONAL FOREST
Maps, campgrounds, fishing lakes & streams, trail
information—hiking, ATV, mountain biking & horseback riding. 758.6200, www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson
NEW MEXICO DEPT. OF GAME & FISH
Hunting & fishing information; licenses & permits.
Birding information & locations. OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) information & permits.
505.476.8000, wildlife.state.nm.us/index.htm
U.S. BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Trail information, bird walks & guided hikes.
758.8851, blm.gov/nm/st/en.html
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Taos County NM Area Code: 575
Winter Recreation
Packages
TAOS PILLOW PACKAGES
Lodging + lift tickets + ski lessons
+ meals + expert advice =
the Best Taos Vacation Possible!
Go online to find the perfect vacation
package for your time & budget
requirements, winter or summer.
Each year 300+ inches of snow and
300+ days of sunshine combine to
make the Taos area an excellent
TaosPillowPackages.com
choice for a winter ski or ride
Ski & Outdoor Shops
vacation. Here there are times
one can ski in the morning, then
drive 20 miles for a round of golf
in the afternoon. That’s cool!
THE BEST DEALS IN THE ROCKIES
Home to New Mexico’s longest ski season,
Sipapu offers FREE slope-side lodging,
FREE lift tickets & FREE lesson packages.
Over 40 trails, 4 lifts & 2 terrain parks,
located 20 miles SE of Taos.
Ski Areas
For more information
or to get a great deal,
visit SipapuNM.com
SIPAPU SKI & SUMMER RESORT
Hwy 518, Route Box 29, Vadito, NM 87579
800.587.2240, SipapuNM.com
ADVENTURE SKI &
SNOWBOARD SHOP
Taos’ full service rental & repair shop.
Featuring K2, Salomon, Never
Summer & other top brands in skis,
boards, boots, poles, helmets, snowshoes, sleds, clothing & eyewear.
Two locations. 800.433.1321, 758.1167,
adventureskishops.com
Taos Ski Valley’s newest & only Ski-in / Ski-out
ski shop. Located at Edelweiss Lodge & Spa.
The best location to buy, rent & service your
equipment. 776.8380, alpinextreme.com
BOOT DOCTORS
Americas best bootfitters & full service ski shop.
Summer functional outdoor fashions & hiking
boots. 866.820.4441, 776.2489, bootdoctors.com
HIGH
PERFORMANCE
SKI AND BOARD
RENTAL
Skiing. Snowboarding. Cross-country.
If your family is into it, so are we.
With 72 trails, three terrain parks, night
skiing, & snow tubing, there’s enough here
to keep the family happy all week long.
Our comfortable resort & relaxed
atmosphere provide a warm welcome
for kids of all ages. 23 mi. from Taos.
angelfireresort.com
800.633.7463
ENCHANTED FOREST XC SKI & SNOWSHOE
AREA is New Mexico’s only full-service XC &
snowshoe area. 35k ski trails, 20k snowshoe,
5k for dogs. EnchantedForestXC.com, 754.6112
RED RIVER, SKI TOWN
OF THE SOUTHWEST
Slopes are walking distance
from Main Street’s shopping,
live music & great food. Easiest
place to learn to ski & ride.
Discounts & packages all season
long. Just 35 mi. north of Taos.
877.754.1708, RedRiver.org
Taos is unlike other resorts.
It’s mysticism comes from its rich heritage,
adoption by early ski pioneers, amazing
light & unique culture. It’s where worldrenowned mountaineers, haute cuisine,
creative artists & native peoples live in
harmony. A place of dramatic peaks, black
steeps, magical deeps & long cruisers.
Experience it yourself.
A proven leader in the ski industry
for more than 30 years.
Experience exceptional customer
service & competitive prices.
Four locations to serve you:
Taos Midtown, TSV on slope,
Angel Fire & Santa Fe.
800.322.8267
cottamsskishops.com
TAOS SKI VALLEY INC.
Book Your Adventure Now at skitaos.org
800.347.7414
Youth Activities
TOWN OF TAOS YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER
State-of-the art indoor swimming & water
slide, skateboard park, game room, year-round
skating facility featuring ice skating from
November through March.
Special events & activities year-round.
407 Paseo del Canon East (Hwy 64E.), Taos,
758.4160, taosyouth.org
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Experiences
Learn a new art form. Be transformed by music played under the
stars. Tour an adobe church handbuilt in 1810. Attend a community
Health & Wellness
Events & Festivals
AVEDA SALON MARJORIE Striving to nurture &
inspire our guests to look & feel their best, in a healing,
soothing & relaxing environment. Hair, facials, massage,
nails & waxing. 751.7246, salonmarjorie.com
NORTHSIDE HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER
Featuring finest yoga, power pump, spinning, aqua
fitness classes plus Cybex & Life Fitness equipment.
Only salt water pools & hot tub in town. Hrs. M-F 5am9pm, Sat. & Sun. 8am-8pm. Great childcare! 751.1242
celebration. Soak in natural hot
springs, then get a hot stone massage. Try something new in Taos!
Entertainment
Historic Hot Springs & restaurant,
yoga, hiking & biking.
Lodging packages available.
Less than an hour from Taos.
800.222.9162, ojospa.com
ADOBE BAR Award winning margaritas &
nachos. Street side patio & free live music
nightly. 758.2233, adobebar.com
THE ALLEY CANTINA NW corner Taos Plaza
The hot late night spot in Taos-Frommers.
Great homemade food-entertainment nightly.
11:30am-1:00am. 758.2121, alleycantina.com
TAOS CENTER
FOR THE ARTS
Taos Community Auditorium
Encore & Stables Galleries
Art in the Heart of Taos
133 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte
758.2052, tcataos.org
100%
Smoke
Free
Over 200 Hot Slots,
3-Card Poker & Blackjack!
Sun.-Wed., 8am-1am
Thurs.-Sat., 8am-2am
Take Taos Pueblo
entrances - go 1 mile.
888.WIN.TAOS (946.8267)
taosmountaincasino.com
RED RIVER COMMUNITY HOUSE
Over 400 FREE family-friendly activities each
summer, from youth to adults. Just north of Taos.
redrivercommunityhouse.org
TAOS PLAZA LIVE
Every Thursday evening, May 26-Sept. 8, 2011,
751.8800, taosplazalive.com
KTAO SOLAR CENTER
Live music concerts, 758.5826, ktao.com
TAOS COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM
Independent films and performing arts,
758.2052, tcataos.org
STORYTELLER CINEMA
Seven movie theatres, dolby digital sound,
758.9715
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Full menu of massage therapies &
treatments – free use of facilities day
of appointment. Hot tubs, steam room,
saunas, pools & mind/body classes.
111 Dona Ana Drive, 758.1980, taosspa.com
HONORING OUR CULTURE AND ALL
THINGS TAOS FOR GENERATIONS...
Thank you! ¡Gracias!
We invite you to celebrate
Las Fiestas de Taos
July 22 -24, 2011
TAOS FIESTA COUNCIL, INC.
fiestasdetaos.com
Local Hot Springs
BLACK ROCK HOT SPRINGS
Alongside Rio Grande in Arroyo Hondo.
MANBY HOT SPRINGS
Alongside Rio Grande in Arroyo Hondo.
Tours
ARTOURS / TAOS TRAVEL, LTD.
Custom group tours with emphasis on the arts.
115 La Posta Road, Suite C, Taos NM 87571,
800.582.9700, 758.4246, artoursltd.com
GERAINT SMITH PHOTOGRAPHY
Personalized Photo Tours,
Classes & Workshops
Full day-$300 pp, Half day-$175 pp.
Group discounts available.
505.501.4880,
[email protected],
geraintsmith.com/phototours
HISTORIC TAOS TROLLEY TOURS
Fully narrated 3 hours. Taos Pueblo Tour 1 hourstop, charter/step-on guide. Buy tickets at Taos
Plaza, 751.0366. More info at taostrolleytours.com
TAOS PUEBLO
TOURS
Learn about our history &
traditions with a custom
guided tour. Group rates
available. 758.1028,
taospueblo.com,
[email protected]
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MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE 28th Season.
Aug. 19–Sept. 4. Exhilarating chamber music.
Angel Fire, Taos, Raton & Las Vegas, 377.3233,
888.377.3300, musicfromangelfire.org
TAOS STORYTELLING FESTIVAL October 16.
Storytelling concerts, story swap, workshop &
more. Kids & adults. 877.758.7343, 758.0081,
somostaos.org, [email protected]
Annual Music Festivals
MUSIC FROM ANGEL FIRE
musicfromangelfire.org
TAOS CHAMBER MUSIC GROUP
taoschambermusicgroup.org
TAOS MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL
taosmountainmusicfestival.com
TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC
taosschoolofmusic.com
TAOS SOLAR MUSIC FESTIVAL
solarmusicfest.com
TAOS SOUNDSCAPES
taossoundscapes.com
Complete calendar of events on pages 14-15.
Library
TOWN OF TAOS PUBLIC LIBRARY Internet
access, audio/video offerings, programs, special Taos
reading sections, children’s events. Closed Sundays.
400 Camino de la Placita, 758.3063, taoslibrary.org
Taos County NM Area Code: 575
MABEL DODGE LUHAN HOUSE
A site for retreat-style meetings for the
human spirit. Maria Fortin, 240 Morada Lane,
800.846.0365, 751.9686, mabeldodgeluhan.com
Meetings
& Conferences
People have been gathering in Taos
for centuries. Today, conference
planners can choose from a dozen
venues, each with its own unique
ambiance and mix of amenities.
Groups delight in the abundance
of pre- and post-meeting activities
and the variety of affordable
lodging options. Best of all, Taos
RED RIVER CONFERENCE CENTER
Mountains of opportunity for business & pleasure!
16,000 sq. feet of space for conferences, weddings
& trade shows up to 700. Free Internet. On the
river in the center of town. 877.885.3885, RedRiver.org
TAOS CONVENTION CENTER
Four versatile rooms available for private
parties, meetings, trainings & social events.
Reasonable rates; potluck catering
in most rooms. Groups from 5-250.
Large hall includes patio space.
758.5792
[email protected]
TAOS SKI VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The mountains of Taos provide a relaxing & scenic
location for meetings, seminars, retreats, weddings
& reunions. 800.517.9816, taosskivalley.com
has 1.4 million spectacular acres
of “break-out” room!
SAGEBRUSH CONFERENCE CENTER
• 18,000 sq. feet first-class meeting space
• 160 adjacent rooms & suites
• 18-hole golf club within 10 minutes
travel time
• Southwest ambiance
• On-site owner executive chef
• Business center with support
• Excellent references
• High speed internet
• Professional, friendly staff
• Your success is our success
• For a request for proposal see our web site
1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
For information call:
888.420.8267, 758.2254, sagebrushinn.com
[email protected]
450
24
Angladas Building
5,900
400
2
Best Western Kachina Lodge
5,000
440
0.3
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El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa
7,000
200
0.5
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700
25
0.3
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2,600
150
2.5
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Small to mid-sized groups, banquets
700
70
0
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Business meetings, weddings, private dinners
KTAO Solar Center
3,000
450
4.2
Mabel Dodge Luhan House
1,400
30
0.75
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Retreats, workshops
Quality Inn
2,400
100
2.8
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Business meetings, banquets
Red River Conference Center
16,000 700
38
Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center
12,000 800
3.1
Taos Community Auditorium
4,000
285
0.2
Taos Convention Center
7,300
250
0.1
Taos Country Club
1,200
200
5.9
Village of Taos Ski Valley
3,000+ 300
18
El Pueblo Lodge
Hotel Don Fernando de Taos
Hotel La Fonda de Taos
Catering Kitchen
Miles from Taos Plaza
3,200
Food Service on Site
Maximum Capacity
Angel Fire Country Club
Loading on Site
Sq. Ft. of Meeting Space
Meeting Facilities In & Around Taos
Weddings, executive retreats, reunions
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Visit taosvacationguide.org for more information about these businesses.
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Lodging
Lodging Around Taos County
Map Locator # ● Lodge ● (# units) ● Distance from Plaza, miles
Phone / Fax
Lodging
Type
1 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa (48 units) 40 mi. 800.222.9162
50 Los Baños Road, Ojo Caliente
505.583.2233 Resort
ojospa.com [email protected]
FAX 505.583.2045
800.587.2240
2 Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort (45 units) 20 mi.
5224 Hwy 518, Route Box 29, Vadito 87579
575.587.2240 Resort
SipapuNM.com [email protected]
FAX 575.587.1038
Rates
Amenities
$$$
W
$
W
Lodging In & Around Taos
3 Abominable SnowMansion Taos Hostel & Ski Lodge Inn (15-90 units) 9 mi. 575.776.8298
476 Hwy 150, Taos Ski Valley Road, Arroyo Seco
snowmansion.com [email protected]
4 Adobe & Pines Inn B&B (9 units) 4 mi.
PO Box 837, Ranchos de Taos 87557
adobepines.com [email protected]
5 American Artists Gallery House B&B (10 units) .9 mi.
132 Frontier Lane, Taos
taosbedandbreakfast.com [email protected]
6 Bed & Breakfast Inns of Taos (20 inns)
At various locations throughout Taos County
taos-bandb-inns.com
7 Budget Host Inn (26 units) 3 mi.
1798 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
taosbudgethost.com [email protected]
8 Burch Street Casitas (3 units) .1 mi.
310 Burch Street, Taos
casitasintaos.com [email protected]
9 Casa Benavides Historic Inn (38 units) 1/2 block
137 Kit Carson Road, Taos
taos-casabenavides.com [email protected]
10 Casa Gallina (3 units) 2 mi.
609 Callejon Road, Taos
casagallina.net [email protected]
11 Comfort Suites (60 units) 3 mi.
1500 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
taoshotels.com/comfortsuites [email protected]
12 Cottonwood Inn B&B (8 units) 6.8 mi.
#2, State Route 230, Taos
Taos-Cottonwood.com [email protected]
13 Dreamcatcher B&B (7 units) .5 mi.
416 La Lomita Road, Taos
dreambb.com [email protected]
800.723.8267
575.751.0947
FAX 575.758.8423
800.532.2041
575.758.4446
FAX 575.758.0497
Hostel
$
B&B
$$$
B&B
$$
See our website B&B
800.323.6009
575.758.2524
FAX 575.758.1989
$
575.737.9038 Condo
$$
800.552.1772 Historic
575.758.1772
Inn
FAX 575.758.5738
$$$
888.924.8267
575.751.1555
FAX 575.751.1991
800.324.7120
575.776.5826
888.758.0613
575.758.0613
575.613.4239
RV
$$ - $$$ Visit taos-bandb-inns.com.
Motel
575.758.2306
W
B&B
$$$
Motel
$$
B&B
$$$
B&B
$$
W
RV
Lodging Amenities Legend
Full breakfast
included
Continental
breakfast included
Indoor pool
Lounge / bar
Live entertainment
Meeting facilities
Outdoor pool
Spa /
health club
Jetted tub in
some rooms
Suites
Restaurants
Tennis
Rates Legend
$ = Economy (up to $75)
Average nightly rate, may vary seasonally.
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Hot tub
and/or sauna
Kitchen in
some rooms
Fireplace in
some rooms
No smoking
in all rooms
No smoking
in some rooms
Wi-Fi /
high-speed access
Daily
housekeeping
Wheelchair
accessible
Pets allowed
Green property
TV in rooms
Courtesy van
W Campgrounds
$$ = Moderate ($76 to $150)
Vacation
packages offered
$$$ = Premium ($151+)
RV Recreation
vehicle
Lodging In & Around Taos
Map Locator # ● Lodge ● (# units) ● Distance from Plaza, miles
14 El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & SpaTM (84 units) .4 mi.
317 Kit Carson Road, Taos
elmontesagrado.com [email protected]
15 El Pueblo Lodge (51 units) .3 mi.
412 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
elpueblolodge.com [email protected]
16 Hacienda del Sol B&B Inn (11 units) 1 mi.
109 Mabel Dodge Lane, Taos
taoshaciendadelsol.com [email protected]
17 Hampton Inn (71 units) 2.8 mi.
1515 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
hampton-inn.com/hi/taos
18 The Historic Taos Inn (44 units) 1 block
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
taosinn.com [email protected]
19 Hotel Don Fernando de Taos (124 units) 2.5 mi.
1005 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
donfernandodetaos.com [email protected]
20 Hotel La Fonda de Taos (25 units) 0 mi.
108 South Plaza, Taos
LaFondaTaos.com [email protected]
21 Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza (55 units) .2 mi.
233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
taosnet.com/IndianHillsInn [email protected]
22 Inn on La Loma Plaza (10 units) .3 mi.
315 Ranchitos Road, Taos
vacationtaos.com [email protected]
23 Inn on the Rio (12 units) 1.5 mi.
910 Kit Carson Road, Taos
innontherio.com [email protected]
24 La Posada de Taos (6 units) .1 mi.
309 Juanita Lane, Taos
laposadadetaos.com [email protected]
25 The Resort at Taos (67 units) .2 mi.
229 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos
greatpricedcondos.com/ta [email protected]
26 Quality Inn Taos (99 units) 2 mi.
1043 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
taoshotels.com/quality [email protected]
27 Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center (100 units) 3 mi.
1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos
sagebrushinn.com [email protected]
28 San Geronimo Lodge (18 units) 2 mi.
1101 Witt Road, Taos
SanGeronimoLodge.com [email protected]
29 Taos Lodging Vacation Casitas (15 units) .5 mi.
109 Brooks Street, Taos
taoslodging.com [email protected]
30 Taos Monte Bello RV Park (19 spaces) 6 mi.
24819 US Hwy 64 West, El Prado (Taos County)
taosmontebellorvpark.com [email protected]
Phone / Fax
Lodging
Type
800.828.TAOS
575.758.3502 Resort
FAX 575.737.2985
800.433.9612
575.758.8700 Hotel
FAX 575.758.7321
866.333.4459
575.758.0287 B&B
FAX 575.758.5895
575.737.5700
575.737.5701
800.826.7466
575.758.2233
FAX 575.758.5776
800.759.2736
575.758.4444
FAX 575.758.0055
800.833.2211
575.758.2211
FAX 575.758.8508
800.444.2346
575.758.4293
FAX 575.758.1702
800.530.3040
575.758.1717
FAX 575.751.0155
800.557.7199
575.758.7199
FAX 575.751.1816
800.645.4803
575.758.8164
FAX 575.751.4696
800.867.2095
575.751.3275
FAX 407.370.6350
888.638.8267
575.758.2200
FAX 575.758.9009
888.449.8267
575.758.2254
FAX 575.758.5077
800.894.4119
575.751.3776
FAX 575.751.1493
800.954.8267
575.751.1771
FAX 575.751.0397
Rates
Amenities
$$$
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$$$
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$$
Historic
Inn
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Historic
Inn
$$$
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B&B
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575.751.0774 RV Park
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Above left to right: Hotel La Fonda de Taos. Doc Martin’s Restaurant at Historic Taos Inn. Alpine Village Suites. Hotel Don Fernando de Taos. Premiere Properties. Sagebrush Inn.
Hacienda del Sol B&B Inn. Taos Lodging Vacation Casitas.
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Lodging
Vacation Rentals
Map Locator # ● Lodge ● (# locations)
31 Kokopelli: Real Estate & Property Mgmt. (21 locations)
413-E Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos (office)
www.kokoproperty.com [email protected]
32 Premiere Properties Vacation Rentals (115 locations)
1423 Couse Street, Taos (office)
taosvacationhomes.com [email protected]
33 Taos Getaway LLC (25 locations)
PO Box 2792, Taos 87571
taosgetaway.com [email protected]
Phone / Fax
800.480.7150
575.758-7150
FAX 575.758-3639
800.987.8423
575.758.1811
FAX 575.751.4321
575.776.3196
575.586.1433
FAX 575.776.3209
Lodging In Taos Ski Valley
Map Locator # ● Lodge ● (# units)
Phone / Fax
Lodging
Type
Rates
Private
Homes
$$$
Private
Homes
$$$
Private
Homes
$$$
Lodging
Type
Amenities
Rates
Amenities
34 Alpine Village Suites (31 units)
800.576.2666
100 Thunderbird Road, Taos Ski Valley
575.776.8540 Hotel
alpine-suites.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.8542
800.446.8267
35 Amizette Inn B&B & Restaurant (10 units)
PO Box 756, Taos Ski Valley 87525
575.776.2451 B&B
amizetteinn.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.2326
36 The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant (4 units)
PO Box 653, Taos Ski Valley 87525
575.776.8020 Hotel
thebavarian.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.5301
888.884.5723
37 Columbine Inn & Conference Center (20 units)
1288 Hwy 150 (Ski Valley Road), Taos Ski Valley
575.776.5723
Inn
columbineinntaos.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.1326
800.458.8754
38 Edelweiss Lodge & Spa (31 units)
106 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley
575.737.6900 Condo
edelweisslodgeandspa.com [email protected] FAX 575.737.6995
800.776.2346
39 Powderhorn Suites & Condominiums (16 units)
PO Box 69, Taos Ski Valley 87525
575.776.2341 Hotel
taospowderhorn.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.2341
888.306.4135
40 St. Bernard Condominiums (12 units)
PO Box 676, Taos Ski Valley 87525
575.776.8506 Condo
stbernardtaos.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.5790
800.523.3954
41 Sierra del Sol Condominiums (32 units)
PO Box 84, Taos Ski Valley 87525
575.776.2981 Condo
sierrataos.com [email protected]
FAX 575.776.2347
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25 Interstate Highway
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NEWMEXICO
64 U.S. Highway
68
TAOS
State Highway
Carson National Forest
● Sites & Recreation
Taos County
Unpaved Roads
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Taos County NM Area Code: 575
Getting to Taos.
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Distance to Taos mi.
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Dallas
Denver
Durango
El Paso
Houston
Los Angeles
Lubbock
Oklahoma City
Phoenix
Santa Fe
Tulsa
Vail/Breckenridge
135
302
682
300
208
400
911
950
350
558
568
72
720
270
LEADVILLE
CRESTED BUTTE
hrs.
2:30
5:00
11:00
4:30
3:30
6:30
15:00
15:00
6:30
8:15
8:30
1:30
11:00
4:00
f a c t s
DENVER
COLORADO SPRINGS
25
50
FORT GARLAND
WALSENBURG
DURANGO ALAMOSA
160
Colorado
Utah
285 159
64
Arizona
64
522
TAOS
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES
Town: January 40°/ 10°
July 87°/ 50°
Taos Ski Valley: January 34°/ 5°
July 78°/ 41°
ANNUAL SUNSHINE
300 days
ANNUAL SNOWFALL
Town: 35 inches
Taos Ski Valley: 305 inches
COUNTY WILDERNESS AREA
1.4 million acres
LIFE ZONES
Upper Sonoran, Transition,
Mixed Coniferous, Alpine,
Sub-Alpine
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64
TRES PIEDRAS
40
17
518
OKLAHOMA CITY
AMARILLO
25
40
ALBUQUERQUE CLINES CORNERS
60
PHOENIX
Kansas
Oklahoma
87
285
SANTA FE
64
56
68
44
27
60
LUBBOCK
DALLAS
10
25
285
20
EL PASO
19
Mexico
POPULATION
Town: 6,532
County: 29,979
ELEVATION
Town: 6,967 feet
Taos Ski Valley base: 9,207 feet
Wheeler Peak: 13,161 feet
70
BRECKENRIDGE
TELLURIDE
TUCSON
f a s t
76
COPPER
VAIL MTN.
10
Texas
10
AUSTIN
Getting Here
FROM ALBUQUERQUE
Driving Directions: Take I-25 north towards
Santa Fe. Just south of Santa Fe, take NM
599 (Relief Route) until it merges with US 84
/ 285 North. Continue north on US 84 to
Española. Take NM 68 North to Taos. 2-1/2
hours driving time (135 miles).
are required via phone or website. Connects
with Santa Fe Airport and New Mexico Rail
Runner. ADA compliant. Bike, ski, and snowboard racks. To confirm service times and
fares for your visit, call 751.4459 or visit
TaosExpress.com. Free Taos Chile Line
connections.
Albuquerque Sunport (ABQ) is the nearest
international airport to Taos, 135 miles to
the south. All major car rentals are available.
North Central New Mexico Regional
Transit is a weekday commuter bus service
between Santa Fe, Española, Taos, and
Questa that runs Monday through Friday.
866.206.0754, www.ncrtd.org
Shuttle services between Albuquerque
and Taos:
Dream Limousine De Taos 751.3551
Faust’s Transportation, Inc. 758.3410
Morning Star Express 377.2507
Twin Hearts Express 751.1201
New Mexico Rail Runner, a light rail
service between Albuquerque and Santa Fe,
was launched in 2008. Onboard Wi-Fi and
bike racks. Free shuttle service between
Albuquerque Sunport and the Railrunner
Sunport station is available Monday through
Friday. Call or go online to find schedule
and fares for your visit. 866.795.RAIL,
nmrailrunner.com
FROM SANTA FE
Driving Directions: Take US 84 / 285 North
to Española. Take NM 68 North to Taos.
1-1/2 hours driving time (72 miles).
Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF)
offers limited commercial flights from Dallas
and Los Angeles through American Eagle.
The Taos Express is a nonstop weekend
bus service between Santa Fe and Taos,
sponsored by the Town of Taos. Reservations
FROM DENVER
Driving Directions: Take I-25 south to
Walsenburg; go west on US 160 to Fort
Garland; go south on CO 159 / NM 522 to
Taos. Check road conditions in the winter.
4-1/2 hours driving time (300 miles).
Denver International Airport (DIA) is 300
miles north of Taos.
Colorado Springs Airport (COS) is 210 miles
north of Taos. All major car rentals are available at both facilities.
IN TAOS
The Chile Line shuttle runs several times
daily—to Taos Ski Valley in the winter and
within the Town of Taos year-round. 751.4459,
taosgov.com. (Click on Transportation.)
Enterprise, car rental. 737.0514
Taos Regional Airport 5800-foot runway,
75-foot width, 7094-foot elevation, U-122.8,
AWOS 132.975, RCO 122.25, FPO 128.8,
100LL, Jet-A hanger available. Taos Aviation
Services (FBO) 737.9790, Airport Manager
758.4995
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N Raft and ride. Tackle the Rio Grande,
then horseback ride in the mountains. page 6
N Ski, snowshoe, or snowmobile
by the light of the full moon. page 8
N Photograph 200-year-old adobe churches. page 3
N Witness a Pueblo ceremonial dance. page 14
N Love pottery? Take a class and throw a pot. page 21
N Take a llama to lunch! page 6
N Step back in time on the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad. page 17
N Ski and ride at local terrain and skateboard parks. page 22-23
N Find your niche in the local music scene. page 24
N Hunt for local art and jewelry treasures. page 12
Speak to a Taos expert at 800.816.1516
or visit TaosVacationGuide.org
Scan for all the
reasons to visit Taos.
Taos Visitor Center
Sometimes visitors are told Taos is a great day trip (and it is!),
but guests at our Visitor Center often comment, “There’s so
much to do in Taos, we wish we’d planned on more time!”
Here are a few reasons why:
1139 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, New Mexico 87571
Taos. So many reasons to stay awhile.