There’s a moment in Northern New Mexico — somewhere between the last cool mornings of spring and the golden hush of early fall — when everything feels open. This issue of Discover Taos is an invitation into that moment.
Summer here doesn’t stay in one place. It moves — from the Taos Plaza to the high country, from shaded patios to open desert skies — creating a season defined by curiosity and movement as much as destination.
You’ll find art everywhere, not just in museums but in the everyday spaces that shape life in Taos — a reflection of a place where creativity is part of the landscape itself. Music follows a similar path, unfolding across plazas, mesas and mountain towns, while food brings people together through farmers markets, roadside kitchens and long-standing local traditions.
Even where you stay becomes part of the experience — from desert Earthships to forest treehouses — each offering a different way to connect with the land.
What ties it all together is a sense of place — layered, lived-in and constantly evolving. So take your time. Wander a little. Stay longer than you planned. There’s no single way to experience Taos — only your way.
— Ellen Miller-Goins
