Category: SHOPPING

From powder days to bluebird afternoons, Northern New Mexico’s slopes call for gear that performs as beautifully as the scenery. These locally sourced picks will keep you warm, dry and smiling from first chair to après.

Just Point It Skis & Boards

Born on the steep slopes of Taos Ski Valley, these hand-built skis and boards by Ted and Nick Wolff blend bold design with high performance. Available at justpointit.com and select Taos retailers.

Tonia DeBellis Holli Jacket

An après-ski favorite — stylish warmth with a touch of luxury. Available at Boot Worx, Taos.

Turtle Fur Brain Shroud Beanie

Lightweight and helmet-friendly, this beanie wicks moisture while keeping ears warm. Available at Adventure Ski Shops, Taos.

Forsake Winter Boots

Waterproof, rugged and street-smart — ideal for après or winter walks. Available at Boot Worx, Taos.

Salomon Double Boa Ski Boots

Engineered for comfort and performance, fitted by expert bootfitters. Available at Winter Sports, Angel Fire.

Lange Shadow Ski Boot

Responsive all-mountain performance in a boot that fits like a glove. Available at All Seasons Sports, Red River.

Oakley Ski Goggles

High-definition lenses and superior fit deliver clear vision and comfort. Available at Boot Worx in Taos Ski Valley, Sitzmark Sports in Red River and Winter Sports in Angel Fire

Spy Goggles

Stylish, high-contrast lenses keep visibility sharp on bright alpine days. Available at Adventure Ski Shops, Taos.

POC Helmet

Industry-leading safety with sleek design and comfort. Available at Winter Sports, Angel Fire.

Hestra Gloves

Heirloom-quality leather gloves that offer warmth and dexterity in any weather. Available at Winter Sports, Angel Fire.

CamelBak Hydration Pack

Stay hydrated on the hill or trail with this lightweight essential. Available at Boot Worx, Taos.

Portland Solar Eclipse SPF 15 Lip Balm

Moisturizing and protective, made for high-altitude sun. Available at All Seasons Sports, Red River.

Where to Gear Up

Adventure Ski Shops

Taos | (575) 758-1167 | adventureskishop.com

Family-owned for more than 40 years, Adventure Ski Shops is Taos’s trusted hub for rentals, gear and apparel. Moises Martinez and his crew offer expert fittings, warm service and a full range of equipment for skiers and snowboarders of every level.

Boot Worx

103 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley | (575) 737-3537 | bigkahunabootdoctors.com

Formerly Big Kahunas, this legendary shop continues BootDoctors’ bootfitting tradition. Dick Stillson and his team specialize in precision fittings, quality apparel and personalized service at the base of Taos Ski Valley.

Just Point It

Taos | (505) 681-9555 | justpointit.com

Brothers Ted and Nick Wolff design adventure-inspired ski gear and apparel that celebrate the Taos lifestyle — bold, art-driven and proudly local. Their creations reflect the spirit of “just pointing it” toward adventure.

Mudd N Flood Mountain Shop

Taos | (575) 758-7654 | muddnflood.com

Since 1991, Elana Lombard and Chris Pieper have built this gear-filled favorite into a Taos institution. Stop in for expert advice, top outdoor brands, local insight — and maybe a taste of Elana’s goat cheese.

Winter Sports

10 N. Angel Fire Rd., Angel Fire | (575) 377-4499 | angelfireresort.com

Located at The Lodge, Winter Sports is Angel Fire’s premier full-service ski shop. Chris Schell’s team offers expert bootfitting, premium skis, demo rentals and stylish après-ski apparel.

All Seasons Sports

400 W. Main St., Red River | (575) 754-2308 | allseasonsrr.com

A Red River classic now run by Daniel Lamb, All Seasons Sports continues the family’s legacy of friendly service, reliable rentals and top gear for skiers and riders.

Taos’ magical and healing havens

by Haven Lindsey

Taos is many things: art colony, ski town, and a historic crossroads of cultures. And that’s not all. For centuries Taos has also been a place of palpable, tangible spirit. The Sangre de Cristo mountains have long whispered to seekers, storytellers, and healers alike. Today, that call unfolds in both brick-and-mortar and online shops, where the mystical and the mundane co-author the story of a day, a weekend, or a lifetime in Taos, sharing coffee with friends, laughter that ripples through the canyons, and sunlight that playfully pirouettes across crystals.

Taos also holds space for heartache. Loss weaves itself into every community, and here, healing is met not with hurried fixes but with reverence. Grief is honored as a passage, a teacher, and even a source of unexpected beauty. In quiet rituals, shared stories, and the simple act of gathering, sorrow begins to soften, opening room for memory, meaning, and the slow return of light. One local metaphysical shop has recognize the need for more healing and is transitioning to grief-centered work.

Crone & Crow: Where wisdom perches and wonder flutters

Step into Crone & Crow on Civic Plaza Drive, and you feel the subtle shift. Dark purple walls cradle centuries of secrets. Velvet chairs invite you to linger as a whisper of herbs and candle smoke lingers in the air. An antique roll-top desk hints that you’ve entered a space that is part apothecary, part classroom, part sanctuary all timeless and alive.

Opened in 2025 by Malea Powell (a.k.a. “Auntie M”) and Nicole Trissell, with Naomi Gomez guiding the shop as general manager and tea mistress, Crone & Crow is more than a retail shop. It’s a doorway into community and spirit. “We’re here to encourage people to embrace their connection to the land, themselves, and the community,” Powell explains of the mystical space.

The name captures the shop’s soul: “Crone” honors ancestral wisdom, while “Crow” carries stories of the world. The shop, in essence, carries the tales of Taos’ land and people.

Shelves overflow with tarot decks, herbs, candles alongside whimsical and meaningful gifts, yet it’s the practitioners who animate the shop. Reiki, trauma-informed yoga, tarot readings, and intuitive guidance hum through midweek and weekend sessions, led by Karen Brown, Jack Holland, Linda Lauver, Powell, and Trissell. Workshops, moon circles, sabbats, and community gatherings make Crone & Crow a hearth for Taos’ magical energy.

Crone & Crow

108A Civic Plaza Drive, Taos (beside SOMOS)

Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 575-741-0209 | cronecrowtaos.com

Her Sacred Alchemy: Where roots take flight

Owned and operated by Nicole Scotto, a Board-Certified Nurse, Women’s Health Advocate and Sex Educator, as well as a home health and hospice nurse, Her Sacred Alchemy has transformed from a brick-and-mortar shop to an online sanctuary centered on grief, healing, and intentional living. Stay tuned to the website as this shop transforms into a deeper place of healing from loss. Her Sacred Alchemy | 917-532-5233 | hersacredalchemy.com

Empowering Alchemy: Healing in beeswax and vibration

Robyn O’Boyle’s work spans Shamanic Soul Recovery, sound healing, bodywork, and vibrational medicine. Her hand-poured beeswax candles are both art and medicine, reflecting decades of care and a path shaped by resilience. EmpoweringAlchemy.com | Etsy: BeeLuminousTaos

Native Roots: Honoring elders, healing communities

Though no longer a storefront, Native Roots thrives as a school of ancestral folk and herbal medicine, blending Indigenous, Celtic, Jewish, and other traditions. Classes emphasize reciprocity, humility, and community care, often offered by donation for tribally affiliated members. 914-400-7558 | nativerootsschool.com

In Taos, spirit is tangible, walking the streets with you, flickering in candlelight, and murmuring in the mountains. These shops don’t just sell tools and resources, they open portals, invite curiosity, and remind us that magic isn’t hidden, it’s just waiting to be noticed.

Curated curiosities on the Plaza

By Olivia Lewis

Two Graces has found a new home at 135 North Plaza in historic downtown Taos, but longtime fans know its roots run deep. For more than 20 years, owners Robert Cafazzo and Holly Sievers have transformed their shop into a curated trove of vintage Hopi Kachina dolls, Santos (retablos and bultos), Spanish Colonial furniture, rare books, and centuries-old curiosities.

“We tend to live with an item in our home until it’s time for it to go to the store, the store is an extension of our collections, the things we love,” Cafazzo says. “Most everything we bring into the shop has lived with us for a while because it’s all very special to us. While we live with items we also take the time to research more information about these objects.”

The couple began Two Graces in 2003 at the Ranchos de Taos Plaza, later moving to Barela Lane. When rent pressures forced another change, they considered going fully online but ultimately chose to remain near what Cafazzo calls the “heart of Taos.” Their new 1,200-square-foot location — more than double the size of their previous shop — offers room for a dedicated gallery. “One of our neighbors brought us flowers, all of our new neighbors have been overwhelmingly supportive.” Cafazzo says. “We feel really blessed.”

Treasures With Stories

Two Graces is filled with objects that feel lived-in and loved. Among the rarest items are the retablos of Northern New Mexico — Catholic devotional images painted on wood. “They’re old, from the 1700s,” Cafazzo says. “They’re rare and desirable, truly unique regional folk art. When you see collections of lots of them together, it’s amazing.” Retablos can cost thousands due to their rarity and desirability, they complete the look of a ‘Southwest-style’ home.

The collection closest to Cafazzo’s heart is that of the antique and vintage Hopi Kachina dolls. Two Graces houses a range of these carvings, some with headdresses, others simple brown-earth-colored ‘mudhead’ Kachinas. “I like when a doll has wear to it,” he says, pointing to one with paint rubbed away. “You can see this has been played with, where a little kid held it tight. That’s how you know somebody loved it and you can feel that love.”

Cafazzo is meticulous about research, dating items by materials and provenance — a cottonwood root carving helped him identify an 1889 piece, while a Fred Harvey label tied another to the 1920s. “Collectors want to know when something was made, and I give them a range of 20 years,” he says. “I’m also big on letting people know when something’s a fake. If you respect the work, you have to be honest.” Collecting, he emphasizes, isn’t about money but respect.

He also restores wooden objects such as santo carvings, WPA furniture, and Kachina dolls, skills he learned from others who were willing to teach him.

“You’re always on the lookout, if you have a good eye for stuff, you’re going to find something good,” Cafazzo says. “It works better to buy things you love.”

A Book Lover’s Haven

Books remain central to Two Graces. The gallery stocks out-of-print gems such as Taos Mosaic: A Portrait of a New Mexican Village by Claire Morrill and works by Frank Waters and Mabel Dodge Luhan. Cafazzo often sells volumes from his personal collection at prices friendlier than online listings.

“When we first started 22 years ago, I was told not to do books,” he says. “Books are one of our favorite things to have. People love to see books, Taos really needed a bookstore back on the plaza.”

Now that Two Graces has room for presenting art there will be ever revolving exhibitions of historic Taos artworks and the works of Cafazzo and Sievers.

More than a shop, Two Graces is a space for discovery. “We are striving to create vignettes and moments with special pieces in groupings and arrangements that will draw people in.”

Visitors are encouraged to linger, leaf through books, and hold history in their hands. Cafazzo and Sievers take turns at the counter, curating not just collections but connections. “Unless you’re sharing knowledge, it’s secret knowledge, which is going to get forgotten,” Cafazzo says. “If I share it with people, maybe they’ll remember and pass it on.”

Two Graces

135 North Plaza, Taos

Open daily, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

575-770-5580

twograces.com

Local fashionistas flaunt their faves

By Ellen Miller- Goins

In these playful, sunlit photo shoots that capture the spirit of Taos fashion, models Savannah Mae Cisneros and Ruthann McCarthy bring effortless charm and bold local style to life, highlighting standout looks from beloved local boutiques.

About Savannah

Savannah Mae Cisneros is a New Mexico native with deep roots in Taos, where her creative spirit and passion for fashion began to flourish. Since her teen years, Savannah has used style as a powerful form of self-expression. As a teen, she says, “I started putting outfits together and posing in my room taking pictures of myself when i was bored.” Inspired by childhood dreams of modeling, she finds joy in transforming herself like a video game character — each look telling a story. She loves experimenting with different looks and posing for photos that reflect her evolving identity. With a natural presence in front of the camera, Savannah is eager to explore opportunities in fashion, modeling and creative expression.

About Michelle’s Boutique

Michelle’s, a vibrant, woman-owned boutique located in the heart of downtown Taos, offers a carefully curated mix of clothing, jewelry and gifts. Specializing in fair-trade, handmade and locally crafted items, Michelle’s showcases one-of-a-kind treasures from both local and international artists. Founder Michelle McIntosh brings decades of fashion retail experience and a deep passion for style, individuality, and community. She’s known for creating a warm, welcoming space where every shopper feels seen and celebrated. Reflecting on the female body, Michelle says, “There are so many stores out there that only cater to one size demographic and I think that is unacceptable. Human beings are beautiful in every size they come in.”

136 Paseo del Pueblo Norte #D, Taos | 575-751-3450

About Ruthann

Taos native Ruthann McCarthy is a dedicated local business owner with deep roots in the community dating back to 1904. As part of the McCarthy family legacy, she has continued the tradition of service and stewardship through her work at Casa Benavides Inn, Legacy Café and the revitalization of McCarthy Plaza. A passionate community advocate, Ruthann founded the Taos Roundtable, a weekly gathering focused on preserving and supporting the heart of Taos. Known for her warmth, tenacity and commitment to honoring family heritage, Ruthann’s leadership continues to reflect the values instilled by generations of McCarthys who helped shape Taos.

About B.E.E.Spoke Boutique

B.E.E.Spoke Boutique and Art Café on Bent Street is a vibrant, woman-owned space offering its namesake, Basic Everyday Essentials, with European flair. Founded by Jenny Chapleau, the shop is rooted in sustainability, simplicity and style, featuring ethical brands like Nudie Jeans, local jewelry creations and upcycled flannel fashions. Inspired by Jenny’s time abroad, B.E.E.Spoke brings together organic cotton, bamboo basics and French touches like Colette mohair and linen. Beyond clothing, guests can sip locally roasted coffee or ceremonial matcha in the cozy art café, surrounded by works from Southwest artists. With community events, thoughtful gifts and a welcoming atmosphere, B.E.E.Spoke is both a stylish boutique and a warm, creative hub for locals and visitors alike.

132 Bent St, Taos | @thebeespoke132 | 971-222-8831

More Taos shops to sample:

Steppin’ Out

Steppin’ Out offers women’s shoes, clothing and accessories. Known for blending comfort with elegance, the boutique caters to those seeking stylish yet comfortable attire.

Steppin’ Out | John Dunn Shops, 120 Bent St., Ste. K, Taos | steppinout-taos.com | 575-758-4487

Clarke & Co. Menswear

A staple since 1987, Clarke & Co. specializes in contemporary men’s apparel and tailoring services, offering high-quality clothing and exceptional customer service.

Clarke & Co. Menswear | John Dunn House Shops, 120 Bent St., Ste. E | Instagram: @clarkeclothingtaos | 575-758-2696

MODA

MODA is a chic women’s boutique in Taos offering curated fashion, accessories, and gifts. As Clarke & Co.’s sister shop, it features top brands like Pendleton, Tori Richard, Kinross, and more—blending city style with mountain charm.

MODA | John Dunn Shops | 120-124 Bent St, Taos | 575-751-7255

Spotted Bear

Established in 2005, Spotted Bear is celebrated for its unique inventory and personalized customer service, making it a favored destination for both locals and visitors.

Spotted Bear | 127 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos | on Facebook | 575-758-3040

Aurora Folk Arts

Aurora Folk Arts is a treasure trove of antiques, art and unique gifts, including a selection of items reflecting the rich history of the Southwest, handmade textiles and sustainable self-care products.

Aurora Folk Arts | 16 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Ste. A, Taos | aurorafolkarts.com | 575-737-9766

Moxie Fair Trade & Handmade

Moxie offers a diverse range of fair trade and handmade items, including clothing, home decor and unique gifts, all sourced ethically to promote economic independence for artisans.

Moxie Fair Trade & Handmade | 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos | taosmoxie.com | 575-758-1256

By Ekin Balcıoğlu

If you follow the road out of Taos north, the valley begins to shift. Chamisa and sagebrush give way to cottonwoods and curves. You pass through open fields and old fences, then arrive in Arroyo Seco, a village that doesn’t announce itself but simply receives you.

It’s small, but it holds a lot — layers of story, layers of time. It’s a place where artists and ranchers, pilgrims and potters, seekers and stayers have all left their traces in adobe and woodsmoke.

When I landed here, I didn’t yet know I was arriving home. I had come with a dream to open a gallery for clay and textiles. I couldn’t expect how quickly I’d be folded into something larger.

Old Bones: Gallery for Clay and Textiles opened December in the building where Claireworks once stood. My creative partner in clay, Max Massey, and I filled the space with ceramics meant to be touched, used and passed down. Alongside them are hand-embroidered suzanis, traditional Central Asian textiles with intricate floral motifs, Turkish silks and woven pieces carefully gathered by my parents from villages across Anatolia. We’ve set aside a small corner for hammam textiles, peshtemals and robes that carry the scent of bathhouses and slow rituals.

Seco is a village built by hands. Laurel Taylor at Wilde.Ink block prints linen shawls and soft blankets in her studio. Sometimes I pass her in the morning, outside with her dye pots gently steaming in the cold, carefully dipping fabric into rich hues of indigo and rust, colors slowly blooming in the soft morning air.

Just beyond us, Santos y Mas is filled with carved saints and retablos, milagros, antiques, turquoise jewelry and treasures tucked gently among shelves. Patricia Reza’s warmth fills every corner, alongside colorful little postcards painted by her young granddaughter, joyful reminders of creativity passed softly from one generation to the next.

Logan Wannamaker’s work is shaped by the high desert: its earthy tones, spaciousness and quiet sense of balance. He fires with wood, soda and salt, allowing fire and time to leave their trace. His gallery just next door includes three working studios and features his own pieces and work by his apprentices, alongside functional ware and custom dish sets.

Rottenstone Pottery keeps its kilns burning as a landmark for wood-fired ceramics in the Southwest. Scott Rutherford, who has worked in clay here for decades, brings together both Japanese and American folk traditions, firing in massive groundhog and anagama kilns. His gallery features the work of dozens of regional artists and has become a steady anchor for clay in the region.

Across the street, in a building lightly scented with cedar and ink, Jack Leustig’s Fine Art New Mexico houses one of the largest collections of Southwest print art in the country. Known nationally for its museum-grade prints, the gallery is guided by Jack’s thoughtful presence and the meticulous eye of studio manager Liz Mercuri, whose care ensures each piece reflects their shared dedication to quality.

Nearby is Arroyo Seco Mercantile, a cabinet of curiosities brimming with vintage jewelry, rocks and minerals, toys, games, and gifts you didn’t know you were looking for. Each shelf feels thoughtfully curated by owner Jeanie Clinton, filled with charm and a touch of playful mischief.

A few buildings down, Taos Wools is full of color. Joe Barry hand-dyes yarns in small batches, many from churro sheep raised nearby. His daughter helps twist skeins and pack orders. There’s a rhythm to it: family and fiber, looped together.

More and more, Seco is becoming a magnet for artists, especially ceramicists. Between the kilns, studios, shared firings, and steady camaraderie, there’s a quiet sense that something is building here, a hub rooted not in trend but in tradition and deep making.

Seco isn’t curated. It isn’t polished. But it’s deeply lived-in. People come here looking for something: a bowl, a shawl, a moment. But what they find, if they’re paying attention, is a village made of intention. Of beauty shaped slowly. Of work done with care. Art here doesn’t shout. It rests in corners, hangs from pegs, sits warm in your hands.

There’s something about Seco that invites you to listen more closely: to the land, to the stories in the walls, to the shape of your own breath as it softens. And if you’re lucky, Arroyo Seco takes you in.

Discover Weird & Wonderful Treasures Around Taos

By Michael Tashji

Taos has long been known for its offbeat charm and individuality, with one-of-a-kind shops and galleries offering an unusual array of original works. Check out these exotic furnishings, offbeat art and apparel, and natural curiosities from local artists – and find out just how funky Taos can be.

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Starr Interiors celebrates 50th Year

By Virginia L. Clark

Now in its 50th year, Starr Inte-riors seems more vibrant than ever — if that’s possible. One of the oldest galleries in Taos, its uniquely beautiful courtyard accents the wraparound gal-lery rooms just north of Taos Plaza on Paseo del Pueblo Norte, seducing every passer-by into its welcoming embrace.

Continue reading “Susanna Starr’s Odyssey”

Buds, bowls and much more at Rocky Mountain Cannabis

By Emily Mendez

Continue reading “Winter Weed”

Yes, You Can Bring Your Taos Adventure Home with You

By Haven Lindsey

Continue reading “Bison Biz”

Recreational cannabis is booming in NM — here’s what’s on offer in Taos  

By David Lerner

Continue reading “Green Economy”

NM United and the Town of Taos team up on new soccer jerseys 

By Jeans Pineda

The Town of Taos Tourism and Marketing Department has partnered with New Mexico United on a project melding art, fashion and sports within and beyond the Taos community.

Continue reading “Turquoise Takeover”

Take a charmed shopping excursion in the heart of historic Taos

By Josephine Ashton

“The time has come,” the walrus said, “to talk of many things: of shoes and ships — and sealing wax — of cabbages and kings.” But then, bless his mathematician, logician, imaginative, 1832-1898 author’s heart, Lewis Carroll had never enjoyed a summer stroll through the John Dunn Shops in downtown Taos.  

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Find rare old-world treasures at Ranchos Antique Furnishings

By David Lerner

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Indigenous arts in the heart of Taos 

By Virginia Clark & Photos By Sam Joseph

Local, authentic indigenous art is alive and kicking up Native dust around Taos Plaza. The gallery owners are primarily Taos Pueblo tribal members, but they carry works from Taos Pueblo and many other First Nations’ artists.

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The centrally located John Dunn Shops have something for everyone

By Haven Lindsey & Photos by sam joseph

At the heart of Taos’ Historic District, enveloped in a canvas of trees, surrounded by landscaped flower gardens, with soft background music and welcoming places to sit, relax, absorb and repeat, the John Dunn Shops offer a quaint, pedestrian, pet-friendly experience as the answer to its more lively, vehicular-friendly neighbor, the Taos Plaza..

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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 

That’s because New Mexico legalized recreational adult-use cannabis in June 2021, and weed went on sale on April 1.

Continue reading “Toker Tourism”

Highlighting regional goods. When two rivers merge, it is called a confluence.

By Will Hooper 

Continue reading “Taos Ski Valley’s Confluence”

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.

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‘Taos Ski Valley’s renaissance

has delivered modern and thoughtful upgrades while retaining the area’s character and soul, and businesses.  like Cid’s and others reflect that ethos because they are locally owned, original and will be integrated into the community,’ said David Norden, CEO of Taos Ski Valley. 

IN TAOS SKI VALLEY

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Taos has the best places to find gifts for any person or occasion

By Celesa Lucien

If you have a busy schedule to include all the scenic and museum destinations of Taos, you will want to hit the best shops guaranteed to complete your shopping list. For items you may have forgotten or for things you did not expect to need or for loved ones that remained at home, here is a “get it or bust” list.

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