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# Discover Taos

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- [Eagle Nest](https://discovertaos.com/eagle-nest-2/) - Set along the Enchanted Circle in neighboring Colfax County, laid-back Eagle Nest draws visitors with cool summer days, big-sky views and easy access to adventure. Perched beside Eagle Nest Lake in the Moreno Valley, it’s a great base camp for scenic drives, shopping, hiking and fishing. The warmer months are all about the outdoors: paddling
- [Taos](https://discovertaos.com/taos/) - There's always been something timeless about Taos: The light that invites artists to stay, the rhythm of life shaped by culture, land and community. Heading into the 2026 summer and fall seasons, Taos is also unmistakably in motion. Across town, a wave of change is unfolding: not replacing what makes Taos special, but deepening it.
- [Carved in Faith](https://discovertaos.com/carved-in-faith/) - The Santos of Millicent Rogers Museum By Ellen Miller-Goins Inside Millicent Rogers Museum, carved saints gaze quietly from gallery walls and display cases. Some appear stern; others, tender. Their painted robes glow in deep reds, blues and golds, their surfaces worn with the patina that comes from time, touch and devotion. Together, these bultos and
- [The Enduring Legacy of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo](https://discovertaos.com/the-enduring-legacy-of-deanna-autumn-leaf-suazo/) - Millicent Rogers Museum to host a tribute to promising Taos Pueblo artist By Rick Romancito The art of an emerging Taos Pueblo artist whose life was tragically cut short is on display in a tribute exhibition — "Honoring the Life and Work of DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo" — at the Millicent Rogers Museum. The artist
- [Secret Galleries of Taos](https://discovertaos.com/secret-galleries-of-taos/) - Some of the town's most remarkable art lives far beyond museums By Haven Lindsey In Taos, art is not always where you expect it. Yes, there are museums. Yes, there are galleries. But some of the most remarkable collections in town hide in places many visitors never think to look: hospital corridors, an active volunteer
- [5 truly Taos books](https://discovertaos.com/5-truly-taos-books/) - By Ellen Miller-Goins To understand Taos and Northern New Mexico, it helps to read it. At SOMOS, Taos' literary hub, Executive Director Jan Smith and Bookshop Curator Danielle Freeman have assembled a reading list that offers a layered portrait of the region. "Some are novels, some nonfiction, and some stories are accompanied buy photos," Smith
- [Turn it up this summer](https://discovertaos.com/turn-it-up-this-summer/) - Can’t-miss music experiences around Northern New Mexico By Ellen Miller-GOins From historic plazas to high-desert stages and mountain-town festivals, summer in Taos comes with a soundtrack. The 2026 season layers free concerts, destination festivals and world-class performances across Northern New Mexico — all within a day’s drive. Summer in Taos doesn’t unfold on a single
- [Walk through Taos](https://discovertaos.com/walk-through-taos/) - Shopping the heart of the Historic District By Ellen Miller-Goins In Taos, shopping isn’t something you rush through — it’s something you settle into. It unfolds slowly, one doorway at a time, blending art, culture and community into an experience that feels as layered as the landscape itself. Just north of Red Willow Park, magpie
- [Ranchos de Taos](https://discovertaos.com/ranchos-de-taos/) - Where history lives, breathes — and welcomes you in By Ellen Miller-goins There are place in Northern New Mexico where history is preserved. And then there is Ranchos de Taos — where history is still alive. Begin, as generations have, at the heart of it all: the San Francisco de Asís Mission Church. Rising from
- [Sleep Outside the Lines](https://discovertaos.com/sleep-outside-the-lines/) - Northern New Mexico's most unique Airbnb, VRBO and other rentals By Ellen Miller-Goins In Northern New Mexico, where landscape and creativity go hand in hand, where you stay can be just as memorable as what you do. Across Taos County and the surrounding region, a growing collection of short-term rentals offers something beyond the expected.
- [Amazing Places to Bed Down](https://discovertaos.com/amazing-places-to-bed-down/) - LUXX LODGE Glamping meets classic road trip camping. A new kind of campground has arrived in Ranchos de Taos. LUXX LODGE blends the nostalgia of the American road trip with modern glamping comforts, offering everything from RV hookups and tent camping sites to boutique lodge suites and futuristic tiny homes known as ‘space cabins.’ The
- [Sunsets, Views and Patios](https://discovertaos.com/sunsets-views-and-patios/) - Top 10 patios worth lingering on By Ellen Miller-Goins There's a certain moment in a Northern New Mexico summer evening — when the heat softens, the light turns honey gold and the mountains begin to glow — that feels like an invitation. Pull up a chair. Order another drink. Stay a little longer. In Taos and
- [Farm Fresh and Growing](https://discovertaos.com/farm-fresh-and-growing/) - Weekly gatherings offer food, music and connection across Northern New Mexico By Helen Rynaski Adios tasteless tomatoes picked unripe and trucked from afar. Thanks to the many Taos County farmers markets, you can choose a plump, juicy heirloom just plucked from the vine. You will also find a range of organic produce, meats, prepared foods,
- [Food Trucks and Trailers](https://discovertaos.com/food-trucks-and-trailers/) - By Ellen Miller-Goins Mary Jane's Home Cooking is one of those places. Operating out of a compact trailer along Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Mary Jane's has built a decades-long following on consistency alone. Breakfast burritos come tightly rolled and generously filled — eggs, potatoes, meat and chile layered in proportions that feel instinctive rather than
- [Three Hikes](https://discovertaos.com/three-hikes/) - By Cindy Brown From alpine meadows to rushing creeks, these Taos-area trails offer something for every kind of hiker. With so many choices near Taos, how do you decide where to hike? Here are three fantastic places that provide jumping-off points for easier family outings, as well as more challenging routes for experienced hikers. Columbine
- [Mountain Golf Meets Margaritas](https://discovertaos.com/mountain-golf-meets-margaritas/) - Three courses deliver scenery, challenge and a strong finish at the clubhouse By Jeans Pineda The most treacherous hole isn’t the par 5 with the dogleg or the bunker-guarded green — it’s the watering hole at the clubhouse, where one strong margarita or an ice-cold Michelob has you retelling how you saved double bogey with
- [Natural Healing in Northern New Mexico](https://discovertaos.com/natural-healing-in-northern-new-mexico/) - Taos herbalist Rob Hawley guides visitors and locals on wildcrafting herb walks By Cindy Brown Plant medicine is science, says Rob Hawley, co-founder of Taos Herb Company. The business has a storefront at 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite J, but Hawley also offers educational wildcrafting tours in nature several times a year. “Almost all
- [Finding Stride in the Sangres](https://discovertaos.com/finding-stride-in-the-sangres/) - Taos Trail Runners build community, one trail at a time By Ellen Miller-Goins On any given Wednesday evening in Taos, a small group gathers at a trailhead — sometimes near the Rio Grande Gorge, sometimes in the foothills above town, sometimes farther afield in the mountains. There’s no starting gun, no sign-in sheet and no
- [Hidden Highs](https://discovertaos.com/hidden-highs/) - Climbing, mountain biking reveal a different side of famed mountain. By Haven Lindsey Many people think of Taos Ski Valley as a winter-only playground. Powder days, chairlifts and après-ski come to mind long before summer adventures. But once the snow melts, the mountain reveals an entirely different personality filled with cliffside climbs, quiet forest trails
- [Taos Pueblo](https://discovertaos.com/taos-pueblo-2/) - At the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Taos Pueblo stands as one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America. The multi-storied adobe homes — built, maintained and replastered across generations — rise in terraced tiers beside the Rio Pueblo, reflecting a way of life that has endured for more than a
- [Picuris Pueblo](https://discovertaos.com/picuris-pueblo/) - Follow the high road into the Sangre de Cristo Mountains — N.M. 518 S to N.M. 75 W — and you’ll find Picuris Pueblo, known as “Pin, wel, ene,” tucked along the Rio Pueblo in what locals call the Hidden Valley. Like Taos Pueblo to the north, Picuris has been home to its people for
- [Red River](https://discovertaos.com/red-river-2/) - Red River is a picturesque mountain town where a mile-long Main Street is lined with shops, restaurants, motels, lodges and a brewery/distillery, all set against a backdrop of cool alpine air and bright blue skies. At 8,750 feet, the former mining community offers a refreshing escape and easy access to the outdoors. Come for adventure
- [Arroyo Seco](https://discovertaos.com/arroyo-seco-2/) - The village of Arroyo Seco sits just north of Taos along NM 150 — the scenic road to Taos Ski Valley — and serves as a creative, easygoing basecamp between town and the mountains. Its character comes through in its walkable main street, where locally owned shops, galleries and eateries reflect the area’s long-standing artistic
- [Angel Fire](https://discovertaos.com/angel-fire-2/) - Set in the wide-open Moreno Valley, Angel Fire is a high-country retreat where cool summer days and crisp mountain evenings define the experience. Surrounded by alpine peaks and forested trails, the village blends laid-back charm with year-round adventure. From May 15 through Nov. 1, Angel Fire Resort’s summer offerings include lift-served biking, scenic chairlift rides
- [Taos Ski Valley](https://discovertaos.com/taos-ski-valley-2/) - Adventure seekers can follow NM 150 up the scenic Rio Hondo canyon to its end, where the Village of Taos Ski Valley offers a cool, high-alpine basecamp near Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico. At more than 9,000 feet, this walkable mountain village is an ideal place to beat the heat and launch
- [Questa](https://discovertaos.com/questa-2/) - About 30 minutes north of Taos, Questa serves as the quieter northern gateway to the Enchanted Circle, where NM-38 meets NM-522 and access opens to both the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and the high country of the Carson National Forest. Long shaped by its mining history, Questa is known for its strong sense
- [Enchanted Circle Communities](https://discovertaos.com/enchanted-circle-communities/) - Follow the scenic 86-mile loop through Northern New Mexico’s high country, where snow-capped peaks, forests, and valleys link a constellation of small towns and villages. This circle of communities — from ancient Taos Pueblo and creative Arroyo Seco to alpine Taos Ski Valley, western-spirited Red River, and welcoming Angel Fire — celebrates the history, beauty,
- [Taos Pueblo](https://discovertaos.com/taos-pueblo-3/) - Ancient walls, living culture, sacred spirit Perched at 7,200 feet on the edge of Taos, the Red Willow People have called this sacred landscape home for well over a millennium. Taos Pueblo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in the United States, honored as both a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World
- [Taos Ski Valley](https://discovertaos.com/taos-ski-valley-3/) - Big terrain, alpine spirit, legendary legacy At the end of NM 150, the Village of Taos Ski Valley welcomes adventure-seekers with big-mountain terrain and small-village charm, all under the shadow of Wheeler Peak. Founded in the 1950s by Swiss-German ski pioneer Ernie Blake, the resort remains fiercely independent while celebrating 70 years of legendary skiing.
- [Arroyo Seco](https://discovertaos.com/arroyo-seco-3/) - Art-filled streets, timeless history, village soul Welcome to Arroyo Seco — the luminous village at the base of El Salto Mountain that whispers “pause awhile.” Nestled between Taos and Taos Ski Valley along NM 150, it carries 200 years of history. Its adobe storefronts house a surprising mix of galleries, cafés, and boutiques. Shoppers can
- [Red River](https://discovertaos.com/red-river-3/) - Western vibe, snowy slopes, festive nights Red River’s western charm and snowy peaks make it the quintessential mountain playground. Once a gold and silver mining boomtown, today this mile-long community welcomes winter visitors with an easygoing vibe, big adventure, and genuine hospitality. The Red River Ski & Summer Area sits right in the heart of
- [Angel Fire](https://discovertaos.com/angel-fire-3/) - Sunset glow, mountain thrills, small-town charm Angel Fire, east of Taos, lives up to its name. The Moache Utes, who once gazed at the fiery glow of sunsets on Agua Fría Peak, called it the “fire of the gods.” Today, that glow shines on a village known for big-mountain adventure and small-town charm. Angel Fire
- [Eagle Nest](https://discovertaos.com/eagle-nest-3/) - High valley views, frozen lakes, mountain quiet Perched at 8,300 feet in the Moreno Valley, Eagle Nest is a laid-back alpine village on the Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway. Once a rowdy outpost of miners and gunfighters, today it’s a quiet hub for outdoor adventure. Winter transforms Eagle Nest Lake State Park into a frozen playground.
- [Questa](https://discovertaos.com/questa-3/) - Wild landscapes, rich traditions, creative spirit Less than an hour north of Taos, Questa is the northern gateway to the Enchanted Circle and a launch point into the Río Grande del Norte National Monument. At 7,500 feet, this historic village sits between alpine forests and the Rio Grande Gorge, offering year-round adventure and small-town charm.
- [Historic stays on Kit Carson Road](https://discovertaos.com/historic-stays-on-kit-carson-road/) - Where Taos history, art, and hospitality meet By Ellen Miller-Goins Kit Carson Road is more than a route through Taos’ historic district — it’s a stroll through centuries of stories, art and architecture. Along this storied street you’ll find some of the town’s most distinctive places to stay: historic inns that blend adobe charm with
- [Gear Up for Winter](https://discovertaos.com/gear-up-for-winter/) - 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
- [Spirited shops](https://discovertaos.com/spirited-shops/) - 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
- [Two Graces](https://discovertaos.com/two-graces/) - 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,
- [Browsing for Art](https://discovertaos.com/browsing-for-art/) - Explore Taos this winter through its museums, galleries, and pop-ups By Ellen Miller-Goins Winter in Taos brings major museum shows you can linger in for hours, intimate openings where you’ll meet the artists, and pop-up markets perfect for one-of-a-kind gifts. Bundle up, grab a cocoa, and make a loop through town — there’s fresh work
- [A Generation Transformed](https://discovertaos.com/a-generation-transformed/) - How the GI Bill shaped modern art — and found a home in Taos By Ellen Miller-Goins When art historian and curator MaLin Wilson-Powell curated The Albuquerque ’50s at the University of New Mexico’s Jonson Gallery in 1989, she didn’t expect it to spark a lifelong pursuit. Yet while preparing the show, she became captivated
- [Tradition and Innovation](https://discovertaos.com/tradition-and-innovation/) - Picuris Pueblo reopens its storied museum By Olivia Lewis At an ancestral site in Picuris, sunlight spills over the mesas as 16-year-old Braylon Quiver kneels beside a shallow pit in the earth. Dust clings to their hands as they search through layers of rock and time for remnants of their ancestors — fragments of pottery,
- [Enchanted Nights](https://discovertaos.com/enchanted-nights/) - Après-ski adventures and after-dark fun By Ellen Miller-Goins When the lifts shut down and the snowy peaks fade into starlight, Northern New Mexico wakes up in a different way. From karaoke and comedy to cocktails and concerts, winter evenings in Taos and the surrounding villages keep the energy going. Karaoke, trivia and comedy Karaoke fans
- [History Revived](https://discovertaos.com/history-revived/) - Old Martinez Hall is reborn By Olivia Lewis For generations, Taoseños two-stepped across the dance floor at Old Martinez Hall, the legendary venue for live bands, quinceañeras and family celebrations. After years of changing hands and sitting empty since 2020, the Ranchos de Taos landmark has re-opened. Jim Long, founder and CEO of Heritage Hotels
- [Sip the Enchanted Circle](https://discovertaos.com/sip-the-enchanted-circle/) - Cocktails, Brews & Wine Bars in Northern New Mexico By Ellen Miller-Goins Northern New Mexico’s high desert and alpine landscapes don’t just inspire artists — they also fuel a thriving craft beverage scene. From Taos to Taos Ski Valley, Angel Fire to Red River, visitors can sip award-winning beers, inventive cocktails, historic spirits, and carefully
- [Savoring the Slopes](https://discovertaos.com/savoring-the-slopes/) - Taos Winter Wine Festival 2026 By Ellen Miller-Goins The 2026 Taos Winter Wine Festival, set for Feb. 5–8, promises four days of alpine indulgence, where fine food, world-class wines, and snowy adventure meet in the heart of Taos Ski Valley. Founded in 1987, the festival was born from a simple idea: invite winemakers to ski,
- [Andrea Krejci](https://discovertaos.com/andrea-krejci/) - Finding freedom on the mountain by Ellen Miller-Goins When Andrea Krejci talks about skiing, her voice carries the kind of reverence most people reserve for lifelong passions. The Swedish immigrant is animated, friendly and full of joy when talking about her chosen sport — and profession “I think I started skiing at 2 years old,”
- [Pizza to parallel](https://discovertaos.com/pizza-to-parallel/) - Lessons from the nation’s top ski school By Blynn Beltran In November, a USA Today 10Best reader’s choice contest named the Ernie Blake Snowsports School at Taos Ski Valley the best place to learn how to ski and snowboard. The article mentioned its full- and half-day lessons, themed ski weeks and childcare options for “adults
- [Beyond the Slopes](https://discovertaos.com/beyond-the-slopes/) - 11 Unforgettable Winter Adventures in Northern New Mexico By Haven Lindsey Taos may be best known for its world-class downhill skiing, but there’s a whole world of winter fun beyond the slopes. From serene snowshoe treks to the thrill of snowmobiling, ice skating, and even ski biking, the region offers countless ways to embrace the
- [Tips for the ‘Weekend Warrior’](https://discovertaos.com/tips-for-the-weekend-warrior/) - Strategies to sharpen skills and rediscover the joy of skiing. By Michael & Carolynne Chandler If you’ve spent any time in ski towns, you know the type. The Weekend Warrior buys their season pass early, keeps their gear sharp, and hits the slopes at every chance. They love skiing, crave it, and dream about powder
- [Stay safe this winter](https://discovertaos.com/stay-safe-this-winter/) - Preparedness san save your life in the high country By Cindy Brown Winter in Taos sparkles with powdery snow and brilliant blue-sky days. The mesas and mountains invite you outdoors to backcountry ski, snowshoe, or hike. But clear mornings can quickly shift to stormy, bone-chilling afternoons. Last winter, several high-profile rescues near Taos Ski Valley
- [We love it here — you will, too](https://discovertaos.com/we-love-it-here-you-will-too/) - Welcome to our latest issue, one that captures the vibrant spirit of Taos — from the quiet grace of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the heartwarming bustle of Mantes Chow Cart. In these pages, you’ll find stories rooted in the land and lifted by art, music and memory. We walk with llamas through alpine
- ['Taos Portraits II: Photos by Paul O’Connor'](https://discovertaos.com/taos-portraits-ii-photos-by-paul-oconnor/) - 60 lives, 1 town By Ekin Balcıoğlu “It took a complete three days to recognize this and make the move which has lasted 35 years to date … Taos hit me like a ton of bricks: I knew I was home,” Paul O’Connor writes in the introduction to "Taos Portraits II: Photos by Paul O’Connor."
- [The intelligence of painting: David A. Leffel and Sherrie McGraw](https://discovertaos.com/the-intelligence-of-painting-david-a-leffel-and-sherrie-mcgraw/) - By Ekin Balcıoğlu To encounter a painting by David A. Leffel or Sherrie McGraw is to be drawn into a stillness so precise it feels charged. Light blooms in shadow. Edges soften into air. Figures and objects emerge gradually, as if shaped by the light itself. The longer one looks, the more the structure of
- [Stolen Art](https://discovertaos.com/stolen-art/) - FBI recovers two Taos treasures missing for 40 years By Geoffrey Plant Forty years ago, art thieves targeted the Harwood Foundation, an unassuming public library on LeDoux Street with a small exhibition gallery upstairs. A woman distracted the librarian while a mustachioed man removed Victor Higgins' "Aspens" and Joseph Henry Sharp's "Indian Boy in Full
- [Expand your horizons](https://discovertaos.com/expand-your-horizons/) - This trip, take home more than souvenirs By Ellen Miller-Goins If you’ve taken to heart the cliche that "travel is broadening," if you long to return home with more than tacky postcards and forgettable souvenirs, if you’re looking for opportunities to learn a new skill or improve an existing one, Northern New Mexico offers a
- [Taos' Best Dressed](https://discovertaos.com/taos-best-dressed/) - 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
- [Hands and heart: The artists of Arroyo Seco](https://discovertaos.com/hands-and-heart-the-artists-of-arroyo-seco/) - 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
- [The return of Mantes Chow Cart](https://discovertaos.com/the-return-of-mantes-chow-cart/) - North side location reopens following extensive renovations By Olivia Lewis After closing a year ago for renovations, the original Mantes Chow Cart — beloved for its signature burritos piled high with chiles — reopened for business across from the Taos County Courthouse Complex. For Mante Chacon Jr., who co-owns the restaurant with his family, reopening
- [Weddings in Northern New Mexico](https://discovertaos.com/weddings-in-northern-new-mexico/) - A destination like no other By Ellen Miller-Goins Northern New Mexico has become a premier destination for couples seeking a stunning wedding with a unique sense of place. Couples choose this area not only for its natural beauty, but for its deep cultural heritage and welcoming people. “Many couples have a connection to this place,
- [Eliza Gilkyson is still singing through the storms](https://discovertaos.com/eliza-gilkyson-is-still-singing-through-the-storms/) - By Haven Lindsey Late afternoon sunlight filters through the windowpanes in Eliza Gilkyson’s century-old home near Taos, New Mexico. Her husband, Robert “Bob” Jensen, greets me at the door as the warmth from the woodstove envelops me. Gilkyson, the twice Grammy-nominated folksinger, enters the room wearing black, the dark fabric accentuating her cropped gray hair
- [Hankering for comfort food](https://discovertaos.com/hankering-for-comfort-food/) - New Mexican cookbook gathers well-loved traditions By Amy Boaz “When cooking New Mexican food,” cautiously presents the compiler of these recipes, “not only do you want a particular dish, but often you want the dish as it was prepared by your mother, grandmother or uncle.” Art Pollard’s cookbook is rather a compendium of recipes gathered
- [Aldo Leopold House opens for public rentals](https://discovertaos.com/aldo-leopold-house-opens-for-public-rentals/) - Mi Casita carries on conservationist's legacy By Emery Veilleux Standing on the front porch of the cabin in Tres Piedras, looking out across the mesa to the blue mountains in the east, it’s clear some things have changed since pioneering conservationist Aldo Leopold lived there during his time as forest supervisor. Electricity lines hum quietly,
- [Cimarron's St. James Hotel](https://discovertaos.com/cimarrons-st-james-hotel/) - New owners revive 'a beautiful part of history' By Olivia Lewis When the St. James Hotel in Cimarron shuttered last fall, the future appeared uncertain for one of the most storied lodges of the Old West era. By winter, however, the hotel had reopened under two new owners: Red River-based father-daughter duo Chad and Alyse
- [Hotel Willa merges Taos’ past with modern luxury](https://discovertaos.com/hotel-willa-merges-taos-past-with-modern-luxury/) - By Lynne Robinson Having had the good fortune to have seen the transformation of the old Indian Hills Motel, which had fallen into a state of seedy disrepair, into the chic mid-century modern boutique hotel named for Willa Cather, whose seminal novel “Death Comes to the Archbishop” was completed in Taos, I am pleased to
- [En la tierra](https://discovertaos.com/en-la-tierra/) - By Cindy Brown In the Land of Enchantment, there are endless possibilities for experiencing the area’s dramatic beauty. A hike or bike ride can become a memorable experience if you're lucky enough to see a majestic big horn sheep or a herd of elk running across the landscape, or catch the glow of the setting
- [En el agua](https://discovertaos.com/en-el-agua/) - By CIndy Brown Water is precious in the desert. In Taos, you'll hear the expression “agua es vida,” meaning "water is life." From high mountain lakes to rivers to the system of acequias (irrigation ditches) water is vital to nourishing the land. Water can also carry you into ancient canyons for rafting, fishing and soaking
- [Into the Woods](https://discovertaos.com/into-the-woods/) - Mushroom hunting in Northern New Mexico By Cindy Brown Hunting wild mushrooms is like detective work: It requires observation and experience to uncover edible, delicious finds. As summer rains return, mushroom season peaks in the Sangre de Cristos and surrounding mountains near Taos. Local forager Chad Belvill says snowmelt triggers mushrooms underground, which then surface
- [Wild & Woolly](https://discovertaos.com/wild-woolly/) - Explore Northern New Mexico with Wild Earth Llama Adventures By Olivia Lewis In the alpine forests and volcanic canyons of northern New Mexico, Wild Earth Llama Adventures offers an unforgettable way to explore the backcountry — by trekking with llamas. Founded in 1995 by Stuart Wilde, the outfitter combines the joy of hiking with the
- [Who's Who in Taos](https://discovertaos.com/whos-who-in-taos/) - A guide to current and past people of note. Staff report 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. Here
- [Days of Skiing Past](https://discovertaos.com/days-of-skiing-past/) - staff report 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 buckled ski boots and step-in bindings. Skiing has come a long way from soggy, double-laced leather boots and bear-trap ski bindings. Before
- [Winter Exhibitions](https://discovertaos.com/winter-exhibitions/) - Museums showcase unique works this winter and spring Staff report 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 exhibitions showcasing unique perspectives. Some will be gone soon. Plan accordingly.
- [Angel Fire](https://discovertaos.com/angel-fire/) - Angel Fire Elevation: 8,600 ft Miles From Taos: 24 mi IN SUMMERS THE MORENO VALLEY spreads out grassy green, verdant as Midwestern farmland — with the added bonus of scenic mountains on all sides. Here lies Angel Fire, a community that is both thriving and relaxed. Today, visitors can golf, ride horseback, fish, zipline and
- [Eagle Nest](https://discovertaos.com/eagle-nest/) - Eagle Nest Elevation: 8,238 ft Miles From Taos: 31.3 mi ALONG THE ENCHANTED CIRCLE in neighboring Colfax County is the laid-back mountain town of Eagle Nest. The tiny village — with a long history of gunslingers and gold mines — is now a popular destination for outdoor fun and adventure. In the summer, visitors can
- [Taos Pueblo](https://discovertaos.com/taos-pueblo/) - Taos Pueblo Elevation: 7,199 ft Miles From Taos: 2.9 mi THE RED WILLOW PEOPLE of Taos Pueblo have called the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains home for more than 1,000 years. It’s the oldest contin-ually inhabited community in the United States, a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A guided
- [Taos Ski Valley](https://discovertaos.com/taos-ski-valley/) - Taos Ski Valley Elevation: 9,321 ft Miles From Taos: 18.8 mi ADVENTURE-SEEKERS can take NM 150 up the canyon along the Rio Hondo to its end, where the Village of Taos Ski Valley offers an ideal base for Rocky Mountain activities all along the base of Wheeler Peak, the highest elevation in the state. At
- [Arroyo Seco](https://discovertaos.com/arroyo-seco/) - Arroyo Seco Elevation: 7,634 ft Miles From Taos: 8.9mi LOCATED NEAR THE FOOT of El Salto Mountain the village of Arroyo Seco sits north of Taos along NM 150 — the main road to Taos Ski Valley. You can feel the sense of community and creativity in the shops, boutiques, galleries and eateries that line
- [Questa](https://discovertaos.com/questa/) - Questa Elevation: 7,461 ft Mile from Taos: 24.2 mi ABOUT 30 MINUTES NORTH OF TAOS the Village of Questa is the northern gate-way to the Enchanted Circle. The town was host to a mineral mine for a century and now is known for its radical adoption of solar energy. Artists and outdoorsmen have long been
- [Red River](https://discovertaos.com/red-river/) - Red River Elevation: 8,671 ft Miles From Taos: 36.5 mi RED RIVER ISA PICTURESQUE small town with a mile-long main street lined with shops, restaurants, motels, a brewery and more. The tiny hamlet at an elevation of 8,750 feet offers cool mountain air, bright blue skies, and plenty of access to the great outdoors. Though
- [Primo Places to Bed Down](https://discovertaos.com/primo-places-to-bed-down/) - BY LINDSEY RAE GJORDING You've booked your trip to Taos - now, where to stay? For a truly unique Taos experience, we've got an assortment of stays to suit you and the whole family. Whether vintage trailer hotel or tour glamping, riverside forest cabin or in­ town historic lodging, each will connect with a different
- [20 Ways To Get Outside](https://discovertaos.com/20-ways-to-get-outside/) - Its Summer Time Get Out there By Ellan Miller-Goins 1: Take a Hike Vistitors to the enchanted Circle don't have to travel far to experience nature. Those with only a few days to explore could do little better than the alpine vistas provided by Wheeler Peak, myriad glacial lakes within the borders of the
- [Perfect Pairings](https://discovertaos.com/perfect-pairings/) - As you plan your high-altitude adventures in Northern New Mexico this summer, be sure to consider some of the perfect pairings of outdoor fun followed by sublime food and drink. By Cindy Brown WILLIAMS LAKE & THE BAVARIAN A classic combination is a hike to either Williams Lake or Wheeler Peak with a stop at
- [So Much Music, So Little Time...](https://discovertaos.com/som-much-music-so-little-time/) - Norther New Mexico is a treasure for lovers of live music By Ellen Miller-Goins Nowhere. This is the Jeopardy answer to the question, "Where are there more talented musicians per square mile than in Northern New Mexico?" A corollary question might be, "Where are there more amazing music venues in a rural setting?" Our local
- [Ray Wylie Hubbard](https://discovertaos.com/ray-wylie-hubbard/) - 'Outlaw' Vibe Comes through In HIs Music By Ellen Miller Goins Since age 3, singer-songwriter Ray Wylie Hubbard has made a few bargains with God, but at 42 a year after he decided to get sober he bargained with himself: Proclaiming he wanted to be a "real songwriter", the musician swallowed his pride and took
- [Smokin'](https://discovertaos.com/smokin/) - Melt-in-your-mouth meats around The Enchanted Circle By Ellen Miller-Goins Folks in the so-called "barbecue belt" spanning from Texas through Kansas City and Memphis to the Carolinas - know there is one hard-fast rule: True barbecue is meat cooked low and slow over indi-rect name (no, it's not grilled). This may be the only point on
- [Chefs' Guide to Local dining](https://discovertaos.com/chefs-guide-to-local-dining/) - Four Renowned Taos chefs share their personal faves By Ellen Miller-Goins Inspired by the late, great “bad-boy chef ” Anthony Bourdain, who trav-eled the world in search of “culinary hotspots and out-of-the-way gems” we asked some of Taos’ esteemed chefs to share their favorite spots to dine in Northern New Mexico. Chef Wilks Medley Chef
- [Funky Finds](https://discovertaos.com/funky-finds/) - 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
- [Susanna Starr's Odyssey](https://discovertaos.com/susanna-starrs-odyssey/) - 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
- [Creative Constructs](https://discovertaos.com/creative-constructs/) - From adobes to Earthships, Taos Architecture is full of surprises By Craig Smith Taos County is home to some of the most distinctive architectural styles in the coun-try: adobe, Earthship, Pueblo, mission, Spanish revival, territorial, folk Victorian — these styles and more await your visit. No trip to Taos is complete without a visit to
- [Along The History Trail](https://discovertaos.com/along-the-history-trail/) - Find Stunning art, history, colorful characters and more By Ellen Miller-Goins Why head for the near­est museum? These treasure troves off er an educational expe­rience that goes beyond textbooks. Some visitors hope to learn about the past, while others are curious about the community they are visit­ ing. Some just make a point to enjoy
- [Arbiters of the Arts: Juniper Leherissey](https://discovertaos.com/arbiters-of-the-arts-juniper-leherissey/) - Harwood Museum of Art BY ELIZABETH BURNS Juniper Leherissey, who grew up in Taos and Peñasco, had no idea she’d end up staying when she landed back here in 2000 after 10 years away (meeting someone messes up lots of plans), or that 19 years later she’d be running the Harwood — though, one could
- [Arbiters of the Arts: Greta Brunschwyler ](https://discovertaos.com/arbiters-of-the-arts-2/) - Millicent Rogers Museum BY ELIZABETH BURNS A life can be full of twists and turns, some quite unexpected. Greta Brunschwyler, executive director of the Millicent Rogers Museum, grew up outside of Washington, D.C., and her father often took her and her five siblings to the Smithsonian. "I think of myself as a Smithsonian baby," Brunschwyler said.
- [Arbiters of the Arts: Christy Coleman](https://discovertaos.com/arbiters-of-the-arts-christy-coleman/) - Taos Art Museum at Fechin House BY ELIZABETH BURNS Christy Coleman still carries in her wallet a creased business card giv­en to her by Napoleon "Paul" Gar­cia, the man who sold her maps of Abiquiu and Taos back in the early '90s on her first visit to New Mexico. On the Taos map, Garcia had
- [Arbiters of the Arts: Chelsea Reidy](https://discovertaos.com/arbiters-of-the-arts-chelsea-reidy/) - Taos Center For The Arts BY ELIZABETH BURNS Chelsea Reidy arrived in Taos in 2016 for a short-term house-sit-ting gig, and like so many before her, she ended up staying. She was drawn into community theater, working backstage for Metta and then in 2018 for “Bye Bye Birdie” at the Taos Center for the Arts
- [Arbiters Of The Arts](https://discovertaos.com/arbiters-of-the-arts/) - Four Women guiding the stories of Taos Art By Elizabeth Burns In April last year, the New York Times published a story noting a trend: “From the Louvre to the Vatican Museums and the National Gallery of Art, female directors are taking over from men.” The story goes on to note “four British museums; the
- [True Grit](https://discovertaos.com/true-grit/) - Stories in Stone BY VIRGINIA L. CLARK & Photos by Montanna Binder Creating an image out of stone is magical — the grit gets into your soul and won’t let go. In fact, says longtime Taos stone carver TJ Mabrey, “stone sculptors not only have the grit to persevere, but they also bring the grit
- [Taos Walking Tours](https://discovertaos.com/taos-walking-tours/) - with Sam Richardson By Haven Lindsey People are drawn to Taos for a variety of reasons: Outdoor recreation options offer year-round appeal; many are drawn by the sacred and spiritual authenticity of the area, which is surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) mountain range; others are drawn to the small-town community, the
- [Discover Taos Through out the years](https://discovertaos.com/discover-taos-through-out-the-years/) - To Celebrate 50 years of Discover Taos here is a quick look in to the past. 1974 - 1983: From the late ’60s well into the ’70s, Taos County was a magnet for hippies looking for Xanadu. These newcomers were not always welcome by more socially conservative denizens, but one could argue this community has
- [Kids Corner](https://discovertaos.com/kids-corner/) - Fun things to do with the kids while in Taos By Josephine Ashton Local families and visitors with kids will also likely Google: “Find kids’ interests in Taos.” Surprising activities in all seasons are hiding in plain sight, waiting to be discovered. Start with the Taos Visitors’ Center website, and browse ad cards in most
- [Going Solo](https://discovertaos.com/going-solo/) - Women ages 25-54 have created the fastest growing trend in travel By Haven Lindsey Think there’s a stigma to traveling solo? Think again! The hottest form of global travel is not couples paired on a trip, nor is it a family or groups of friends or adventurers with shared interests. It seems everyone is
- [Destination Ski](https://discovertaos.com/destination-ski/) - Four ski areas and forays into wilderness make Taos a skier’s paradise By Jay Foley While some people may not recognize New Mexico as a skiing or winter destination, those that have discovered it typically fall in love with it — and many have been enjoying the area for generations. Steeped in culture, history and
- [Red River Rewind](https://discovertaos.com/red-river-rewind/) - Sixty years of family-friendly skiing and outdoor adventure By Cindy Brown Local lore says that skiing first came to New Mexico in the late-1800s, as mail carriers used hand-made skis to bring mail to Red River City and other gold-mining camps. A photo from around 1900 shows a Taos Pueblo man on skis, possibly
- [Historic Taos Inn](https://discovertaos.com/historic-taos-inn/) - A legendary gathering place of North Central New Mexico By Josephine Ashton The history of Taos — and that of inns —have deep roots. The English word inn derives from “inne” — Old English, perhaps by c. 1200. While travel meant walking, riding a horse or stepping out of a wagon or carriage, the
- [Comfort Food](https://discovertaos.com/comfort-food/) - Winter in NM means warm dishes and not chiles By Lucy Herrman When people come to Taos, one of the first things they usually do is visit a restaurant for a taste of that classic Northern New Mexico cuisine. And “classic” almost always means chile. Whether red or green, most people agree that the rich
- [3 Ways to Stay](https://discovertaos.com/3-ways-to-stay/) - Quaint, historic or luxe — the high desert means hospitality By Kika Vargas Desert cultures are known to offer refuge and hospitality to the weary traveler. Here in Taos, tourists can stay in an array of accommodations, including yurts, campers, Earthships and more. Here are three good options for visitors looking for an authentic and
- [Farther Afield](https://discovertaos.com/farther-afield/) - El Farolito Restaurant is both simple and sublime By Michael Tashji If your travels take you west to Ojo Caliente or Abiquiu, you might pass through the village of El Rito — on NM 554 about an hour’s drive from Taos. The unincorporated community, originally name El Rito Colorado (after the creek that runs through
- [Toast of Taos](https://discovertaos.com/toast-of-taos/) - A trio of wine bars within walking distance (almost) makes it a crawl By Jeans Pineda Though it be landlocked and drought-ridden, New Mexico produces fine grapes for wine and has its fair share of great wine bars, especially in the North where Taos and its insatiable foodies like to enjoy an excellent
- [Best of Taos](https://discovertaos.com/best-of-taos-2/) - The best of everything in Taos — as decided by Taos News readers By Josephine Ashton If you want a recommendation that’s legit, ask a local. For more than 20 years, the Taos News has been asking its readers to vote on the best food, drinks, entertainment, shopping and services, and publishing the results
- [Verified Vibes](https://discovertaos.com/verified-vibes/) - An insider’s guide to Taos Mountain music happenings By Richard Aufrichtig As the local Taos music scene slowly emerges from its lockdown phase, The Alley Cantina, the Historic Taos Inn and the Sagebrush Inn continue to be casual options to catch local musicians play on any night of the week. Meanwhile, a constellation of underground
- [Winter Weed](https://discovertaos.com/winter-weed/) - Buds, bowls and much more at Rocky Mountain Cannabis By Emily Mendez In New Mexico, recreational marijuana has only become legal in the last two years. The recent surge in popularity and access with dispensaries popping up throughout the state is plainly evident here in Taos, too. Many stores line the main drive, taking over
- [Bison Biz](https://discovertaos.com/bison-biz/) - Yes, You Can Bring Your Taos Adventure Home with You By Haven Lindsey Bison Star Naturals started as a local feel-good story that has resulted in a quality national brand of lotions, shampoos and more that gives everyone the opportunity to have a little bit of Taos at their fingertips. As Angelo and Jacquelene
- [Home Spun](https://discovertaos.com/home-spun/) - The Family business is alive and well in Taos By Dena Miller & Photos By Mike Hawkins Family-owned businesses are the backbone of this country and one has to look no further than Taos to appreciate the value of their presence. From the food industry to retail venues to coffee shops, it is clear that
- [Cultural Legacy](https://discovertaos.com/cultural-legacy/) - The Couse-Sharp Historical Site — much more than a museum By Kika Vargas If you’re planning to go only as far as Santa Fe in your exploration of the Southwest, break boundaries — as Ernest Couse and Joseph Sharp did over a century ago — and head to Taos. Let this be your own life-changing
- [Art History](https://discovertaos.com/art-history/) - Roots and realism are on offer at Heritage Fine Art gallery By Dena Miller If you were to close your eyes and imagine the quintessential cowboy art gallery then you would no doubt conjure Heritage Fine Arts, the entrance to which is tucked away in Wengert Patio on Kit Carson Road. Stepping under the archway,
- [Starring Role](https://discovertaos.com/starring-role/) - Taos Remains a movie history icon By Rick Romancito When Mickey and Mallory married each other in Quentin Tarantino’s insanely violent “Natural Born Killers” (1994), where did they do it? It was the same place one of the murderous Hunter-Killer flying machines caught up with the young Kyle Reese in “Terminal Salvation” (2009), and it
- [The Fechin Flourishes](https://discovertaos.com/the-fechin-flourishes/) - A first-ever Expansion is on the horizon for the Taos Art Museum By Haven Lindsey ​There’s a whole lot of special happening these days at the Taos Art Museum — so much so that everyone deserves to get in on it. At its core is a feel-good theme of generosity that not only unveiled a
- [Rock Star](https://discovertaos.com/rock-star/) - Meet the mountain with an epic rock climbing adventure By Jay Foley As you take in the mountains and serene mesa vistas of Taos County, look closely and you will notice several cliffs dotting this majestic Northern New Mexico landscape. By now, many of us have seen the motion picture “Free Solo” or “The
- [Camping 101](https://discovertaos.com/camping-101/) - Camping, glamping or whatever, these basic rules will not fail By Craig Smith Northern New Mexico is a camper’s paradise. Whether you use an RV, car or tent, camping is a great way to discover Taos and its beautiful surroundings. But — plan ahead. Decide where you’re going and tell someone. Check the weather
- [Hiking Taos](https://discovertaos.com/hiking-taos/) - Sage advice and solid 411 on hiking in Northern New Mexico By Cindy Brown One early summer morning, a friend and I were hiking quietly on a trail in southern Taos County. We crested a hill to see a creature sitting on the trail in front of us. Was it a cat, a dog, a
- [Splash Mountain](https://discovertaos.com/splash-mountain/) - Run the Rio Grande and Rio Chama with New Wave Rafting By Haven Lindsey Britt Runyon has owned New Wave Rafting for the past three years and has worked for the rafting company since 1980. To say Runyon knows Northern New Mexico’s Rio Grande and Rio Chama would be an understatement, yet he will be
- [Sipapu at 70](https://discovertaos.com/sipapu-at-70/) - A magic portal to outdoor recreation in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains By David Lerner According to many North American Indigenous creation stories, a Sipapú is a cosmic portal and a sacred place of emergence. In Hopi mythology, Sipapú is the fissure from which the earliest Ancestral Puebloan people emerged from the Third World into
- [Ranchos Real](https://discovertaos.com/ranchos-real/) - The Ranchos Plaza Grill is a Taos tradition of food and family By David Lerner Consistency, simplicity, flavor. According to Adam Medina, chef and owner of Ranchos Plaza Grill, these are the intangible qualities that set his restaurant apart from other New Mexican eateries. The community agrees. Year after year, tourists, skiers and locals alike
- [Big Barn Dance](https://discovertaos.com/big-barn-dance/) - Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance takes the stage in September By Haven Lindsey For the past 20 years, some of the best Americana, Country, Folk and Bluegrass musicians in the country have descended on Taos for Michael Hearne’s Big Barn Dance. Fans travel from all over the country every September for the three-day music festival
- [New in Taos](https://discovertaos.com/new-in-taos/) - Five new restaurants make the scene —here are the reviews By Will Hooper The local restaurant scene has seen some changes recently, with a few new eateries we wanted to highlight here — including a Texas BBQ joint, an elegant prix fixe in Ojo, the next best thing to the old Taos Diner, a colorful
- [Turquoise Takeover](https://discovertaos.com/turquoise-takeover/) - 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. New Mexico United announced the partnership on Saturday March 25 at
- [Gallery Row](https://discovertaos.com/gallery-row/) - Mesmerizing galleries along historic Kit Carson Road By Josephine Ashton Kit Carson Road in Taos could easily be dubbed “Gallery Row.” Named for the wilderness pioneer, the short block is both the site of the Kit Carson Museum, once Carson’s and his wife Josepha Jaramillo’s tiny adobe home, and host to more than 20 creative
- [Bridging Miles](https://discovertaos.com/bridging-miles/) - Robert Plant and Alison Krauss remind us of the power of music By Lynne Robinson It’s summer 1969, and I’m high up on some serious scaffolding, painting a Muscha-inspired art nouveau mural on the front of an old building in Cape Town named The Market. The place was an ad-hoc hodgepodge of market stalls selling
- [Desert Flower](https://discovertaos.com/desert-flower/) - Rustic charm meets simple sophistication in this new boutique hotel By David Lerner The Desert Flower hotel is a welcome and overdue addition to Taos’ boutique hotel scene. While no one hotel can be all things to all guests, the Desert Flower comes fairly close, filling an important niche previously lacking in the town’s small
- [Room & Board](https://discovertaos.com/room-board/) - Laguna Vista Lodge is the perfect host for your mountain adventures By Josephine Ashton Laguna Vista Lodge in Eagle Nest is not just a fly-by stop over, it’s a staycation. General Managers Kaycee and Steven Sandoval will assure you’ll feel right at home in one of the 12 charming country-style rooms in the two-floored Main
- [Ship Shape](https://discovertaos.com/ship-shape/) - Earthships offer an eco-alternative lifestyle on the outskirts of Taos By Drew Stuart Taos is defined by a paradox. It’s a community with living traditions as ancient as any in America. It’s also been a magnet for visionaries, for those seeking new beginnings in art and life. The most visible icons of that spirit of
- [Green Economy](https://discovertaos.com/green-economy/) - Recreational cannabis is booming in NM — here’s what’s on offer in Taos By David Lerner Taos’s adult-use recreational and medical cannabis scene is an embarrassment of riches. The town currently boasts eight dispensaries. That’s roughly one headshop per 800 heads — twice as many dispensaries as pharmacies! At each dispensary, you’ll be greeted
- [Dunn Deal](https://discovertaos.com/dunn-deal/) - 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
- [Old Taos](https://discovertaos.com/old-taos/) - A fascinating slice of visual history from the Taos County photo archive By Rick Romancito Community has from the beginning been the driving force when it came to settling the region known as Taos Valley. With the Pueblo Peak and a southern spur of the Rocky Mountains holding forth over the occasional hustle and bustle,
- [Time Travelers](https://discovertaos.com/time-travelers/) - Find rare old-world treasures at Ranchos Antique Furnishings By David Lerner as a trading center and crossroads between the Indigenous people of the Americas and various waves of newcomers from around the globe. Although the legacy of European colonialism in Latin America and the U.S. Southwest is a complicated and sometimes contentious issue, the art
- [Harwood at 100](https://discovertaos.com/harwood-at-100/) - The beloved Harwood Museum of Art celebrates one century in Taos By Dena Miller The historic district of Taos is inarguably a step back in time: low-slung adobes, wooden walkways, and a pervading atmosphere — ghostly, some may say — of the many souls who wandered the dusty roads for centuries. The Harwood Museum of
- [Museum Magic](https://discovertaos.com/museum-magic/) - Historical homes, exquisite fine art, regional jewelry and much more By Jocelyne Kizziar & Photos by Sam Joseph This winter, step out of the cold and into the hearth of Taos Art and Culture. Several museums in town masterfully act as storytellers for one of the most culturally rich places in all of America and
- [Keeper of the flame](https://discovertaos.com/keeper-of-the-flame/) - Millicent Rogers Museum preserves Taos history and culture By Rick Romancito The origins of the Southwest’s most storied cultural institutions are often as interesting as the objects preserved within... Take the Millicent Rogers Museum in Taos, for instance. Before it became one of the must-see cultural institutions of the Southwest, located on the mesa just
- [Great Galleries](https://discovertaos.com/great-galleries/) - Not-to-be-missed art galleries representing some of the best artists in El Norté By Dena Miller & Photos by Sam Joseph There are two types of people who visit Taos: those who come for the immersion in a culturally rich art colony and those who come for its many other notable attractions. If you fall into
- [John Dunn](https://discovertaos.com/john-dunn/) - The man and his legacy By Cindy Brown The life of Long John Dunn is a study in contrasts and a portrait of resilience. Dunn was imprisoned in Texas, yet escaped and became known as the King of Taos. He admitted to his own sleight of hand in gambling, but also was a respected member
- [Doggy Days](https://discovertaos.com/doggy-days/) - Everything you need to keep your pets happy and healthy in Taos By Virginia Clark & Photos By Mike Hawkins Vacaying or just hanging with Fur Babies? Here’s what Taos offers to keep pets cuddly — both at home or on the road. Grooming, daycare, boarding, training and more. Also check out Law of the
- [Glorious Guides](https://discovertaos.com/glorious-guides/) - Heritage Inspirations offers a different kind of guided tour BY ANGELISA WARD | PHOTOS BY AMANDA POWELL Visitors looking for an all-inclusive, authentically curated guided tour in and around Northern New Mexico can choose one of more than twenty itineraries offered by Heritage Inspirations, which designs trips “as a woven tapestry of storytelling and adventure”
- [Wine & Dine](https://discovertaos.com/wine-dine/) - Corner Office at El Conejo offers wines, plates and plenty of simple sophistication By Will Hooper & Photos By Mike Hawkins Less than a block south of Taos Plaza, and up a set of stairs, lies Taos’ Corner Office, a new restaurant serving up award-winning food and natural wine. With a patio for lounging, counter
- [Best of Taos](https://discovertaos.com/best-of-taos/) - As decided by our readers For a small town, Taos has plenty to offer. And who would know better about its great food, drinks, entertainment, shopping and services than the folks who live here... For more than 20 years, Taos News has been asking its readers to weigh in on who’s doing things right when
- [Ski Central](https://discovertaos.com/ski-central/) - The Enchanted Circle lorem ipsum dolor met avec By Cindy Brown & Photos By MIke Hawkins Welcome to skiing in paradise. Around the Enchanted Circle of Northern New Mexico, you’ll find skiing and riding for every taste and level of ability. From double-black diamond runs at the legendary Taos Ski Valley to the family-friendly slopes
- [Grande Rio](https://discovertaos.com/grande-rio/) - The Rio Grande is the quintessential fly-fishing experience in Northern New Mexico By Tamra Testerman Washing down a sandwich with a cold beer on the tailgate of his truck gazing at the Milky Way slung low above the craggy canyons carved from the volcanic rock of the Taos Pueblo — the sound of a steady river
- [End of an Era](https://discovertaos.com/end-of-an-era/) - Taos Ski Valley ski instructor Bernard 'Dadou' Mayer remembered By Geoffrey Plant Legendary Taos Ski Valley ski instructor Bernard "Dadou" Mayer died in August, 2022. He was 82. Mayer followed his brother, Jean Mayer, another lareger-than-life denizen of the slopes, from the French Alps to the United States in order to take a job at
- [Snow Voyagers](https://discovertaos.com/snow-voyagers/) - Whether you’ve lived in Taos your whole life or you have just arrived, the vast landscape of Taos County will always have something to satisfy your outdoor desires. Story & Photos by Jay Foley Do you ever wonder about winter recreational alternatives? Taos County has plenty of options to get you outside enjoying the beauty
- [One turn around the sun](https://discovertaos.com/one-turn-around-the-sun/) - Soaking up all that Taos has to offer in a single day By Stephanie Noll Winter may be a drag elsewhere, but its abundant sunshine, mild temperatures, and usually just the right amount of snow make Taos a great place to be between fall and spring. Taoseños, and those who want to get lost in
- [Après-ski](https://discovertaos.com/apres-ski/) - An easy and festive winter cassoulet, and an homage to Jean Mayer and the Hotel St. Bernard By Lucy Herrman Welcome to Taos, where winter is just another excuse to enjoy life! Whether you like hiking, skiing or snowshoeing, Taos is the place to be during the colder months. And when you get home from
- [Native Plaza](https://discovertaos.com/native-plaza/) - 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. Atcitty’s on Taos Plaza Smack
- [Shop Taos](https://discovertaos.com/shop-taos/) - 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
- [Stars & Bars](https://discovertaos.com/stars-bars/) - 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. Al fresco dining and drinking are easy in Taos — people live here and visit
- [Mountain Music](https://discovertaos.com/mountain-music/) - From a lineup featuring ZZ Top, Lyle Lovett, Ben Harper, Gov’t Mule and more. By Rick Romancito It would be easy to shout from the dusty adobe rooftops: The Taos Summer Music Scene is Back! It’s easy because locals and visitors had begun looking to Taos as a music destination, a rep that city fathers
- [Medium Rare](https://discovertaos.com/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
- [Rock Steady](https://discovertaos.com/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](https://discovertaos.com/get-in-gear/) - High-risk high-reward options for mountain biking in Taos County are vast. by Jeans Pineda There’s the classic South Boundary Trail. It’s registered by the International Mountain Bicycling Association as an EPIC (an iconic and adventurous backcountry trail). Shuttle Taos is a service that can help facilitate the logistics of dealing with a 20-plus-mile trail. The
- [Who is running the river this year?](https://discovertaos.com/who-is-running-the-river-this-year/) - In addition to the Racecourse, there are Rio Grande rafting trips offered on the more challenging. Los Rios River Runners. Taos Box, as well as the mellow Orilla Verde; Also Rio Chama trips are also available. Other Taos rafting companies New Wave Rafting “Kids love New Wave Rafting. We are offering family-friendly trips from the
- [Rio Grande River Rafting](https://discovertaos.com/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 With the rapids coming fast and the spray up all around, there is little time to talk. We are entering the Souse Hole: the last large rapid on the
- [Taos Goji  Eco Lodge Retreat](https://discovertaos.com/taos-goji-eco-lodge-retreat-and-organic-goji-berry-farm/) - For some people, the entrepreneurial spirit strikes when they see a need and decide to provide. By Ellen Miller-Goins Others have a passion they are bursting to share. For Elizabeth and Eric vom Dorp, it may have been a little of both. The two share a lifelong love of adventure and a can-do spirit that began
- [Destination  Taos](https://discovertaos.com/destination-taos/) - Pack your bags, hit the road and discover treasures near and far By stephanie noll Let’s face it: for many of us, the past two years have contributed to feelings of uncertainty and anxiety, exhaustion and unease. While the pandemic raged and receded and then raged again, staying home (and working from home, and going
- [Gallery Boomtown](https://discovertaos.com/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 Just visit the historic downtown district and you’ll find its reputation as the premier American art colony is more robust than ever.
- [Rugs, Riches and Ray Trotter](https://discovertaos.com/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 Most famously known as the location of St. Francis de Asis church and the old adobe buildings that surround the Ranchos plaza, RB Ravens Gallery sits just across the street as
- [The Left Bank of the Rio Grande](https://discovertaos.com/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 Or maybe it is on a sprawling historic ranch, a perch along the majestic Rio Grande, or hidden in the hauntingly beautiful Canyon de Chelly. As idyllic as
- [Vintage Southwest](https://discovertaos.com/vintage-outhwest/) - 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. Southwest style is as unique as the area and as unique as the person styling
- [Taos Ski  Valley’s Confluence](https://discovertaos.com/taos-ski-valleys-confluence/) - Highlighting regional goods. When two rivers merge, it is called a confluence. By Will Hooper The vision of creating a cultural “confluence” is the goal of one of the most recent businesses to take up residence at Taos Ski Valley, adjacent to the newly-built Blake Residences. Confluence Artisan Goods provides local artisan-crafted goods to those
- [Toker Tourism](https://discovertaos.com/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 That’s because New Mexico legalized recreational adult-use cannabis in June 2021, and weed went on sale on April 1. The Enchanted Circle now plays host to tokers from around the
- [Gaze ‘Through the Eyes of Fechin’](https://discovertaos.com/gaze-through-the-eyes-of-fechin/) - The home of a renaissance man By Tamra Testerman After an invigorating morning on the slopes of the Taos Ski Valley, or a high alpine hike, the day may call for some indoor culture, and good local food conveniently close to your destination. Taos is home to many galleries, museums and historic sites, all within an easy
- [Breathtaking beauty](https://discovertaos.com/the-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
- [Winter hikes](https://discovertaos.com/higher-elevation-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
- [Green chile stew](https://discovertaos.com/buen-provecho-green-chile-stew/) - Buen provecho! By Lucy Herrman Here in Taos, we pride ourselves on our chile. We love it mild. We love it hot. We love it red. We love it green. And one of the tastiest and spiciest local dishes is Green Chile Stew. Perfect for those cold evenings this time of year. It is easy
- [Hot drinks at home](https://discovertaos.com/winter-is-here/) - Winter whether It is a holiday celebration or a gathering after a day of skiing, there is nothing quite as lovely as sitting by a fire and sipping something delicious. By Lucy Herrman If the restaurants and cantinas are all closed or you’re snowed in or too tired to leave the casa, here’s an opportunity
- [Warm up for winter](https://discovertaos.com/warm-up-for-winter/) - Hot beverage production can be an afterthought in the land where margaritas reign supreme... By Jeans Pineda Ordering that innocent cup of rooibos at a bustling bar top is more like throwing a monkey wrench through a couple bottles of Cointreau. If the bar showcases their glassware in overhead racks, you’ll see that margarita coupes
- [Best breakfast burrito](https://discovertaos.com/the-best-breakfast-burrito-in-taos/) - Taoseños are serious about their breakfast burritos. Whether it’s handheld or smothered with chile and cheese, a great breakfast burrito is more than the sum of its parts. By David Lerner Like all simple, regional dishes, the classic New Mexican breakfast burrito is only as good as the treatment of each ingredient. Scrambled eggs must
- [Taste a rainbow of beers](https://discovertaos.com/taste-a-rainbow-of-beers/) - When you are craving a cold beer. Taos and the Enchanted Circle have some good microbreweries offering everything from IPAs to pilsners. By Tamra Testerman If craft beer is up your alley, here are the best places to get a cold one in Taos and the Enchanted Circle so make plans to taste the best
- [Place de résistance](https://discovertaos.com/the-place-de-resistance/) - Just a few steps away from the slopes. The Blake Hotel is a place where skiers can relax after a long day in the snow. This luxurious alpine hotel features 80 rooms, a spa and wellness center, pool and fitness center, a restaurant and tapas bar that is currently closed (at press time), a ski
- [Retail resurgence](https://discovertaos.com/retail-resurgence/) - ‘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 This ski season visitors
- [Casita industries](https://discovertaos.com/casita-industries/) - Meet three new entrepreneurs who are putting Taos on the map as a great place to make business ideas a reality. By Elizabeth Burns There is a hum in Taos but it’s not the enigmatic low-frequency one that people report hearing. It’s the hum of cottage (or maybe casita is a better term in New
- [Millicent Rogers Museum](https://discovertaos.com/one-piece-of-art/) - One piece of art to see by Greta Brunschwyler, executive director of Millicent Rogers Museum “The piece that I would suggest visitors ponder this winter is the ‘Buffalo Dance’ painting by Dorothy Brett in gallery one of the Millicent Rogers Museum. This painting shows the vibrancy of thanksgiving towards our natural world that we all should remember
- [Taos Historic Museums](https://discovertaos.com/one-piece-of-art-2/) - One piece of art to see By Rob Nightingale, vice president of Taos Historic Museums The “Church at Ranchos” 1921, oil on canvas, Ernest Blumenschein, represents to me, Taos. This painting captures the pure essence of historical Taos. The Saint Francis de Assisi church as been a gathering place for well over two hundred years. A
- [Couse-Sharp Historic Site](https://discovertaos.com/one-piece-of-art-5/) - One piece of art to see by Davison Packard Koenig, executive director and curator If I were to choose just one piece of art to experience, I would recommend Mark Maggiori’s painting “Buffalo Dancer” in the Lunder Research Center. During Mark’s 2020 artist-in-residency here in the Sharp studio, he was introduced to the Couse archives.
- [Vacation rentals](https://discovertaos.com/a-place-for-everyone/) - By taylor hood Geodesic Earth Dome Taos | $81 For visitors looking for an amazing, unique experience, without going broke, there is the Geodesic dome in El Prado. “The dome is 30 feet across, with a bedroom loft space, an old clawfoot bathtub, a composting toilet, a little kitchen and open floor plan.
- [Essential tips & outdoor gear](https://discovertaos.com/adventure-essentials/) - Before venturing out in winter, here are a few tips to keep you warm and safe. Be prepared for a change in the weather and hit the trail early to avoid getting caught in the dark. To avoid hypothermia, dress in layers, wear waterproof outerwear. Stay hydrated, bring a warm drink in a Thermos and
- [Be a cowboy again](https://discovertaos.com/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. In the
- [Harwood Museum of Art](https://discovertaos.com/one-piece-of-art-4/) - One piece of art to see by Juniper Leherissey, executive director While my personal favorite in the Harwood Museum right now is Jennifer Steinkamp’s mesmerizing sway of Bouquet I in the Remote Possibilities: Digital Landscapes from the Thoma Foundation Collection exhibition, the piece that I think is the most provocative and warrants deeper observation is
- [Local shopping guide](https://discovertaos.com/shopping-guide/) - 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
- [Winter stargazing](https://discovertaos.com/winter-stargazing/) - Our own galactic neighborhood By Ellen Miller-Goins One of my favorite memories is a nighttime trek outside an Enchanted Forest yurt at close to 10,000 feet. With only a few inches of snow, skiing or snowshoeing were not an option, so we walked. The moon was a tiny sliver yet, as our eyes adapted to
- [Don’t like skiing?](https://discovertaos.com/dont-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!
- [Happy glamping](https://discovertaos.com/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
- [Feathered friends](https://discovertaos.com/feathered-friends/) - Top five spots to bird watch by ellen miller goins Rio Fernando Wetlands in Taos 186 species, including hawks, owls, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, Song Sparrow, Northern Flicker Orilla Verde Recreation Area Breeding Golden Eagle and Peregrine Falcon. Monte Verde Lake in Angel Fire Ravens, Red-tailed Hawks, ducks, geese. Eagle Nest Lake State Park Canada Geese, Brewer’s
- [Summer Movies](https://discovertaos.com/summer-movies/) - For movie fans, it was a bummer when big screen theaters closed and we were left watching films via online streaming services. But, as in all things involving big changes, there was some good and some bad. By Rick Romancito What’s available to watch this summer? After picking through several online lists, we picked a
- [Mexican or New Mexican](https://discovertaos.com/mexican-or-newmex/) - Or both?! It’s the never-ending debate in these parts: What is the difference between Mexican and New Mexican cuisine, anyway? Is there one? By dena miller Ask most people and they’ll say it’s the small things: corn, pinto beans and white cheese (Mexican) vs. wheat, black beans and yellow cheese (New Mexican). But so much
- [Rad Rivers](https://discovertaos.com/rad-rivers/) - River rafting is a great way to get outdoors and experience the unique beauty of the Río Grande and other rivers. By Cindy Brown Taos rafting outfitters are looking forward to a spectacular season. With all the learning from last year about how to keep people COVID-safe, the outfitters are welcoming guests to a new
- [At the Harwood](https://discovertaos.com/at-the-harwood-2/) - One venue the pandemic has been unable to dim is the Harwood Museum of Art. Even when you cannot visit in person, executive director Juniper Leherissey Manley and staff have continued to curate first-rate exhibitions that shine like beacons in these difficult times. By Dena Miller Summer 2021 will be no exception. In addition to
- [Elusive Time](https://discovertaos.com/elusive-time/) - The journey to Taos for artists Lucy and Dirk Herrman always seemed to them a foregone conclusion. By Dena Miller “It was just an intuitive thing, that somehow I just knew we would live in New Mexico,” Lucy said, and Dirk concurred. “We moved a lot but on our first visit here we knew this
- [Margarita Madness](https://discovertaos.com/margarita-madness/) - Sumptuous sipping, Taos-style By Dena Miller As one of the most popular – if not the most popular – cocktail on the planet, few adult beverages have the fan club the margarita has (cue: Jimmy Buffet’s “Margaritaville”). The irresistible yet simple concoction of tequila, triple sec and fresh lime juice seems synonymous with sultry summer
- [Books and Play](https://discovertaos.com/books-and-play/) - Books and play this summer with Twirl! By amber thomas Twirl is a play and discovery space located in Taos, New Mexico, and has a reputation for being a fun place to bring children. But many don’t realize Twirl spends a majority of its time these days delivering fun interactive learning activities in science, technology,
- [Heavenly Hikes](https://discovertaos.com/heavenly-hikes/) - Taos' trails less traveled By Haven Lindsey The majesty of the Sangre de Cristo mountains appeals to every type of hiker and outdoor enthusiast. New Mexico ranks sixth in the nation for the availability of public lands and Taos County offers a wide range of terrain. Hikers and backpackers can climb from high desert to
- [Fab Feats](https://discovertaos.com/fab-feats/) - Taos offers an amazing array of heartfelt and literally uplifting events along the Enchanted Circle. Be sure to check out our highs and skies, like llama trekking and hot air ballooning. By Lily Sanborn and Virginia Clark Taos offers an amazing array of heartfelt and literally uplifting events along the Enchanted Circle. Be sure to
- [Horsing Around](https://discovertaos.com/horsing-around/) - Summer sunsets stun and beckon us to enjoy, and one of the best ways to enjoy them is on the back of a horse. Escape to the mountains or the trails of Taos with a furry friend on an adventure for riders of every experience. By Lily Sanborn and Virginia Clark Ride through La Lama
- [Rockin’ the Rockies](https://discovertaos.com/rockin-the-rockies/) - The word is out — summers in Taos rival its renowned winter ski season for outdoor adventure. By jay foley Taos County has miles of scenic river runs, cool hiking and biking trails, and stunning rock-climbing cliffs of all shapes and sizes. There is enough varied terrain surrounding Taos to keep beginners or expert outdoor
- [Carry Out and Carry On](https://discovertaos.com/carry-out/) - Taos takeouts are the best in the Southwest By Dena Miller With all this natural beauty surrounding you, the siren call of the outdoors is impossible to ignore. (And why would you, anyway?) That’s when it’s the time to grab some food, find a sweet spot to relax, giving sustenance to your soul while you
- [TSV Food Scene](https://discovertaos.com/tsv-food-scene/) - The Mountain Abides and So Does the Food Scene at Taos Ski Valley By Haven Lindsey The old adage that, ‘you don’t need a silver fork to eat good food’ is as fitting in 2021 as perhaps ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic shuttered doors of restaurants and altered the dining habits of people everywhere yet
- [Stage Lights](https://discovertaos.com/stage-lights/) - The drum beats. The bass rolls and the guitar rocks. Your toe taps and your body sways to the rhythm. Music has long been key to mental and emotional health and well-being. By Kiki Shakti Studies have shown that attending live music performances decreases the release of cortisol and other stress hormones. Watching live music
- [A Call to Passion](https://discovertaos.com/at-the-harwood/) - While Taos has been welcoming a wave of new home owners, the art community has likewise opened its arms to four new galleries in town. by dena miller Toby Putnam – via Montana – opened his gallery LUN + ojo (111 Paseo del Pueblo Norte) in December 2020, and now, he’s “doing exactly what I
- [Arts Alive](https://discovertaos.com/arts-alive/) - Angel Fire art and businesses are back By Jacqui Binford-Bell Arts in Angel Fire and the Moreno Valley may not be as easy to find now as they once were. There used to be two galleries: The Rupp Gallery and Arts Space Gallery. But as respective owners Carol Rupp and Katherine McDermott discovered, you can
- [Crown Jewels](https://discovertaos.com/crown-jewels/) - Taos museums survive and thrive in 2021 By Dena Miller Notable exhibitions and big dreams are in the works for Taos museums: Couse-Sharp Historic Site; Harwood Museum of Art; Millicent Rogers Museum; Taos Art Museum at Fechin House; and Taos Historic Museums. Surprisingly, after a year of shutdowns and interrupted plans, due to staff dedication,
- [TJ Mabrey](https://discovertaos.com/tj-mabrey/) - The City of Albuquerque acquires Taos artist TJ Mabrey sculpture for the Public Art Collection The story behind TJ Mabrey’s sculpture, “Three Sisters,” is complicated. It’s related to agriculture; and it speaks to survival from agriculture – for both the human race and our home, the Earth. While the human story is complicated, the history
- [Cars, Arts and Wine](https://discovertaos.com/cars-arts-wine/) - Red River has it all! For a mountain town of fewer than 500 residents, and one that is slowly reopening after pandemic lockdowns, Red River, New Mexico, always seems to have something going on. “From bluegrass festivals to classic car shows to Oktoberfest, the residents of this former mining town love to have fun!” the town’s
- [Summer Picnics](https://discovertaos.com/summer-picnics/) - As the weather grows warmer, many of us are eager to get outdoors and luxuriate in the fresh air with our friends and families. Mid-summer is a splendid time for a picnic under the trees. By lucy herrman Whether planning to bring a moveable feast to one of Taos’s multitude of beautiful parks and recreation
- [Still and Hills](https://discovertaos.com/still-and-hills/) - Brews and views! By Dena Miller ‘Taos Lightning’ is an Old West spirit brand with as colorful a back story as one would expect from this neck of the woods. Originally distilled by Simeon Turley of Arroyo Hondo in the 1820s, it was a concoction of raw wheat grain alcohol, river water and other “proprietary”
- [Get Outside, Catch a Fish](https://discovertaos.com/get-outside/) - It’s not hard to catch a fish. Bait a hook or cast a fly or spinner and if something is downstream watching the flow it’s probably going to bite if the thing looks interesting enough to eat. By Rick Romancito But, that’s the simple part. What isn’t is less easy to describe and even harder
- [Rocky Mountain Highs](https://discovertaos.com/rocky-mountain-highs/) - As the summer heat approaches, many folks opt for cooler climes and there are none so sweet as those found in the Rockies. By Lily Sanborn and Virginia Clark The Enchanted Circle’s Chambers of Commerce are on top of everything, planning for every eventuality, now and in the future, so visitors are welcome whenever state
- [Dog Gone Park](https://discovertaos.com/dog-gone-park/) - Angel Fire has dogs. Lots of dogs. Lots of rescue dogs. But no dog park. by Jacqui Binford-Bell No fenced backyards. Dog exercise, socialization and human activities were centered around trekking with your dog and your friends and their dogs on the miles of green belts and trails in the resort area. When the pandemic
- [Enjoy Taos Mountains](https://discovertaos.com/enjoy-taos-mountains/) - Forest restoration protects and enhances outdoor activities story and photos By j.r. logan The forests and rivers along the west slope of the Sangre de Cristo Range have long been a haven for those looking to escape to the outdoors. Whether to hunt, fish, camp, ski, raft, hike or bike, these mountains hold something for
- [Vroom VROOM!](https://discovertaos.com/vroom-vroom/) - 39th Memorial Day motorcycle rally in Red River is on ! Because Red River was forced to cancel its annual motorcycle rally in 2020, the town plans to celebrate twice as hard this year, according to April Ralph, Red River’s director of tourism. “The 39th Annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally will transpire from Thursday

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- [FROM THE EDITOR](https://discovertaos.com/) - 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
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- [Art & Soul](https://discovertaos.com/8262-2/) - There is nothing like traveling stumbling upon a magical place. It may look small but has a lot to give; Through the Arts & Culture or Natural environment. This is what it feel like to visits Taos. There is something for everyone. No matter your age or skill level. This beautiful mountain town has many things
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- [WELCOME](https://discovertaos.com/welcome/) - It’s been more than two years since we put our lives on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, and if you’re like me, you’re itching to shift up a gear and put the pedal to the metal. The pent-up demand for adventure has never been greater — singles, couples and families are eager to reconnect,
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- [SOULFUL SKIES](https://discovertaos.com/soulful-skies/) - Sunsets get better every minute, whether on mesas, mountains or rivers – watching the sun dip below the horizon is magical beyond measure, turning Taos days into mystical nights. PHOTO: CHRIS DAHL BREDINE
- [SAGE SCENTED AIR](https://discovertaos.com/sage-scented-air/) - After summer’s “walking rain,” or the startling Taos blue skies year round, sage scented air calls us all to revel here in the unbelievable raw beauty of this land, New Mexico’s soul of the Southwest. PHOTO: LISA LAW
- [AREA MAP](https://discovertaos.com/area-map/)
- [EPICUREAN ADVENTURE](https://discovertaos.com/epicurean-adventure/) - Foodies wanting to know exactly where their food comes from find the organic and artisanal home cooking of Taos soulfully irresistible. Growers and artisan producers offer our restaurants the best of our local Southwest lands, highlighting the care and soulful creativity Taos inspires in all. PHOTO: Morgan Timms
- [REVEL IN THE RÍO](https://discovertaos.com/revel-in-the-rio/) - Running the Río Grande or other Taos rivers can be calming or transfixing, depending on the rapids – but all trips open us to the magic of being on the water, complete with ancient petroglyphs, otters, ducks, eagles and big horn sheep – wild and wonderful. PHOTO: MORGAN TIMMS

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