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When the first explorers from Spain “discovered” Taos in 1540, the valley had of course already been occupied for centuries. In search of the mythical “Cities of Gold,” these early explorers were dazzled by Taos Pueblo and perhaps even assumed they had succeeded because of the way the micaceous clay used for mudding the buildings glittered in sunlight. Other explorers have come this way: seeking fortune, seeking adventure, seeking an artistic mecca where the free expression of ideas was …
The multicultural, contemporary Taos we know today dates back to August 29, 1540 when Capitan Hernando Alvarado arrived in the Taos Valley for the first time. Today, three cultures exist side by side, and Taos’ history is dotted with so many illustrious names.
What’s the greatest invention from the 20th century? Personal computers, cellphone, digital cameras, GPS, and Google might spring to mind, but for some of us, few innovations beat the joys of …
Every museum in Taos is a showcase, every day. Visitors have only to decide how to plan their days. Several of these curators of Northern New Mexico arts and culture also frequently plan special …
Skiing has a long and storied history. But how did it make its way to New Mexico? According to stories handed down by pioneers, skiing came to Northern New Mexico in the late 1800s, when mail …
Through summer, Northern New Mexico carries a few different scents on its winds: roasting chile, a whiff of ponderosa and, of course, sagebrush, its woody aroma swelling like a tide after monsoon …
Dr. Colin Nicholls, who teaches astronomy, physics and math at the University of New Mexico's Taos Campus, never tires of Northern New Mexican nighttime skies, and he frequently joins fellow members …
Shopping with Taos Mountain as a backdrop is about much more than finding treasures. In addition to galleries, boutiques reflect Taos’ vibrant art scene with both established and emerging artisans …
Savvy visitors the world over often make a visit to a museum store one of the “can’t-miss” stops on their cultural itinerary. Whether a huge iconic institution like the Met, the Louvre or the …
It's easy in the Land of Mañana and the serene landscapes of Northern New Mexico to whisk away worries. Add a stay with spa services and you’ll leave feeling rejuvenated. Spas are not just about …
It’s a balmy morning as Asha Hickerson trims a bouquet of lilies and roses outside of Maharasha, one of the newest businesses to open in Taos’ McCarthy Plaza. She pauses her cutting to lead the …
Perhaps nothing elevated the singer-songwriter more than Bob Dylan winning the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature “for having created new poetic expressions within the great American song tradition.” …
Despite what some folks may think, you don’t need a passport to come to New Mexico. You don’t have to convert your dollars into pesos and you don’t have to speak fluent Spanish. That said, you …
It's the season of slow cooking, no matter your kitchen’s home address. Stews lethargically simmer; soups marry flavors in dreamy broths; roasts redolent of onion and garlic emerge from ovens ready …
Nestled in the heart of Taos Ski Valley, dining becomes an adventure as vibrant as the slopes themselves. Sometimes a hastily made on-the-go breakfast at home just won’t do. You also may not have …
OK, maybe he's not the very last ski bum. But self-professed powder hound Craig Stagg has led a lifestyle that's increasingly uncommon and difficult to maintain, and from which there is no …
The slow months of winter bring plenty of ways to go fast: downhill skiing, snowmobiling and even ice skating. But there are other ways to enjoy winter in the outdoors at a slower speed so you can …
It can be a bit … unsettling, the first time you hear the ice groaning, thumping and cracking like gunfire under your feet on Eagle Nest Lake. When it starts warming and the sounds intensify, more …
I am a youngster, having skied for 65 years. But I come from a good skiing background. My mother, Louise Trigg, who learned to ski in the 1930s at Tres Ritos, near where Sipapu is now, skied most of …
Few experiences can beat the thrill of snowmobiling to scenic places and fewer people enjoy that experience more than Alan "Big Al" Johnson who owns and operates AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness …
A popular 86-mile loop of scenic roadway meanders through the beautiful Southern Rocky Mountains, connecting the charming small towns and villages that comprise the greater Enchanted Circle community. The following is a peek at what lies ahead for you during this magical trip through the Sangre de Cristo range.
