Whether you are a seasoned local, a returning visitor, or this is your first time discovering all that Taos has to offer…
By Haven Lindsey
we’ve got the scoop on the patio bars and the personalities that come with them.
Stars & Bars
Medium Rare
In search of a great steak ; Being neighbors with Texas, many may wonder what Northern New Mexico has to offer when it comes to perfectly cooked steak.
By Will Hooper
The area is no stranger to cattle. We sat down at three restaurants cooking up their interpretation of the perfect piece of meat, each as delicious as the next.
Rock Steady
Here we are, getting back to basics after all our worlds were interrupted by COVID-19. Now is the moment to get outside and reinvigorate a vital love of the outdoors.
By Jay Foley
There is no better way to reboot and return outside than joining one of America’s fastest growing sports, rock climbing!
Get In Gear
High-risk high-reward options for mountain biking in Taos County are vast.
by Jeans Pineda
Who is running the river this year?
In addition to the Racecourse, there are Rio Grande rafting trips offered on the more challenging.
Taos Box, as well as the mellow Orilla Verde; Also Rio Chama trips are also available.
Rio Grande River Rafting
Fun and rejuvenation for the spirit with the rapids coming fast and the spray up all around, there is little time to talk.
by Cindy Brown
Taos Goji Eco Lodge Retreat
For some people, the entrepreneurial spirit strikes when they see a need and decide to provide.
By Ellen Miller-Goins
Destination Taos
Pack your bags, hit the road and discover treasures near and far
By stephanie noll
Toker Tourism
Cruising around Taos, you might wonder if the skunk you smell is the black and white variety or one that’s decidedly greener.
By michael tashji
A pile of just-made pre-rolls sit in the production facility at Southwest Cannabis on Tuesday (March 22).
That’s because New Mexico legalized recreational adult-use cannabis in June 2021, and weed went on sale on April 1.
Taos Ski Valley’s Confluence
Highlighting regional goods. When two rivers merge, it is called a confluence.
By Will Hooper
Confluence Artisan Goods, one of the newest businesses to open at the Taos Ski Valley, provides local, regional, and generally artisan crafted goods to those hoping to bring home a piece of the Southwest.
Vintage Southwest
What comes to mind when you think of Vintage Taos style?
by Jocelyne Kizziar
If your answer is that it’s more of a feeling and an ode to an older way of life, then you are on the right track.
The Left Bank of the Rio Grande
Imagine your art classroom has walls of sheer, soaring red rock cliffs and a ceiling of blindingly blue Southwestern sky dotted with cottony clouds.
By dena miller
Rugs, Riches and Ray Trotter
Off the well-beaten path of popular Taos center sites, Ranchos de Taos is a must-see for visitors and locals alike.
by Jocelyne Kizziar
Gallery Boomtown
Like everywhere, Taos felt the impacts of the pandemic, but this spunky mountain town took the lemons handed to it and made a pitcher of the proverbial lemonade.
By dena miller
Breathtaking beauty
Enjoy winter fly-fishing in Northern New Mexico.
experience the stark, solitary beauty to being on a river in the winter.
By Tamra Testerman
The bigger animals native to our region are mostly in hibernation, most of the birds have migrated to warmer climes, there are fewer people on the roads and in the woods, and there is a breathtaking stillness not found any other time of year.
Winter stargazing
Our own galactic neighborhood
Don’t like skiing?
Here are five great alternatives to enjoy some winter adventure
By Ellen Miller-Goins
No doubt sitting by a crackling fire under a warm blanket is wonderful but if you choose this option, you are missing out on a truth: being outdoors in Northern New Mexico during the winter is magical, beautiful, exhilarating and … fun!
If you consider skiing or snow
Happy glamping
“Glamping” (glamorous camping)
By Ellen Miller-Goins
Camping in a lavishly appointed tent dates back at least to the 16th Century. Today, “glamping” can range from 5-star resorts to comfortable but rustic accommodations that are, at the very least, a step up from sleeping on the ground with nothing but a thin wall of nylon between you and the elements.
Be a cowboy again
Were you still playing cowboy in the backyard long after other kids had abandoned their six-shooters in favor of light sabers?
By Ellen Miller-Goins
You are in luck. You’ve come home. Northern New Mexico is home to many working ranches, and also features opportunities for playing cowboy on horseback — even in winter.
Winter hikes
With over 300 days of sunshine a year
Hiking is possible in and around Taos throughout the winter. Here are the top trails in and around the Enchanted Circle.
By cindy brown
Being in nature on a brisk day with the sun sparkling on fresh snowfall is good for the body and soul. Winter hiking requires a bit more gear, but with a little planning you can have a pleasant and safe trail experience. At lower elevations trails may be clear of snow, while those at higher elevations are likely to have snowier conditions. Be sure to check weather forecasts and consult local outfitters and other local resources as you plan your hike.
