Skiing is the best of the season at Taos with 8" fresh last 24 hours and 12" total over last few days. That gives them a total of 42" base. That is better than the huge central Colorado resorts!!!
Learn to Ski Better week at Taos is a long time favorite with MANY returning skiers from around the world. Normal price is $234. Skier comments are exceptionally good on these ski school classes. January classes are specially priced at $99. There will be 5 ski week classes starting in January beginning the 3rd. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers weekly rates that are the best you'll find in any ski area, any where! Singles from $305. Free upgrade to deluxe single king bed with gas log fireplace / heater.
Sipapu also received almost a foot of fresh powder. They've openned more terrain and runs. With 32" total, they too are better than all but a few area resorts. Remember, we have discount coupons at the front desk for a $5 savings at Sipapu (some limits apply).
Be safe tonight, New Years Eve!
Thanks for a very good year to each Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza team member and to every Guest of 2009. Visit our web site for more Taos and hotel information: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call direct for reservations: 800-444-2346.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Very Positive 2009 Results at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza
May I brag about our team of Associates just a little? We are going to end the year very close to even with last year sales. With this years national economic malaise, that is a very positive result. Why? How?
For November, we were virtually identical to last years November while the State of NM was down around 10 to 15% in rooms and dollars. Both our number of rooms and sales dollars were even with 2008 yet the town of Taos numbers dropped about 25%.
Thanks to each team member at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for their efforts during 2009. Their attention to sales on the phone and at the front desk, to professional housekeeping, to maintenance with pride, to cleanliness and friendliness, etc. are all part of why and how we've achieved such positive results during very trying times for many people.
Guests who reserve for 1 night are adding more nights to their stay. Guests are telling us that we are providing them with the kind of friendly, helpful service that they don't often get. We hear from many who appreciate our helping with their area wander about plans (remember, we claim our team provide excellent "tour guide" like service). Give them a chance and they'll make certain you enjoy as many days as you'll allow us to guide your Taos area entertainment.
Again, thanks to both each of our team members and every Guest who's visited Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. You've got maybe 40 lodging choices in just the Taos area. We're very grateful you chose us! Make 2010 your best year yet!
For November, we were virtually identical to last years November while the State of NM was down around 10 to 15% in rooms and dollars. Both our number of rooms and sales dollars were even with 2008 yet the town of Taos numbers dropped about 25%.
Thanks to each team member at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for their efforts during 2009. Their attention to sales on the phone and at the front desk, to professional housekeeping, to maintenance with pride, to cleanliness and friendliness, etc. are all part of why and how we've achieved such positive results during very trying times for many people.
Guests who reserve for 1 night are adding more nights to their stay. Guests are telling us that we are providing them with the kind of friendly, helpful service that they don't often get. We hear from many who appreciate our helping with their area wander about plans (remember, we claim our team provide excellent "tour guide" like service). Give them a chance and they'll make certain you enjoy as many days as you'll allow us to guide your Taos area entertainment.
Again, thanks to both each of our team members and every Guest who's visited Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. You've got maybe 40 lodging choices in just the Taos area. We're very grateful you chose us! Make 2010 your best year yet!
Everything is Relative
When you step back a few paces, most things in life are somewhat relative. In this case, I'm speaking of skiing. Taos Ski Valley has about 35" of snow, is making snow nightly, the other neighboring areas have a little less total snow. One of Colorado's ski areas (that sells as many lift tickets as the entire state of NM does) has only 22". Although 35 isn't all that much, it beats the heck out of 22. Skiing this Christmas holiday is relatively good in Taos compared to central Colorado or even the Lake Tahoe areas. It's not too late to plan that trip up for the New Years celebration!
Speaking of NYE, Taos Ski Valley will do a torchlight parade with fireworks the 31st. If you've never attended such an event, make it this year! The parade starts at 6 PM. Fireworks between 7 and 8 PM +/-. and a party at the Martini Tree Bar at 8 PM ($20 cover, show starts at 9 PM). Remember to have a designated driver.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza has some rooms left through the 2nd of January. Book direct at our web site: http://mycrs.innpoints.com/book/book/Wizard?hotelCode=R2832. Visit our web site for more hotel information: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Or call direct to book at 800-444-2346.
Speaking of NYE, Taos Ski Valley will do a torchlight parade with fireworks the 31st. If you've never attended such an event, make it this year! The parade starts at 6 PM. Fireworks between 7 and 8 PM +/-. and a party at the Martini Tree Bar at 8 PM ($20 cover, show starts at 9 PM). Remember to have a designated driver.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza has some rooms left through the 2nd of January. Book direct at our web site: http://mycrs.innpoints.com/book/book/Wizard?hotelCode=R2832. Visit our web site for more hotel information: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Or call direct to book at 800-444-2346.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Merry Christmas Morning to You...More Partying
First, the entire team at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza wishes each Guest and reader the best of holidays to you and your family! Regardless of your religion or beliefs, this is the season to give thought to how you are living life and how your life fits into the bigger scheme issues of life. We pray that you'll be able to sleep well at night knowing you are a contributo to improving others place in the world.
Enough of that heavy conversation. Let's continue yesterday's party focus with your plans for New Years eve. Oh, haven't made them yet. One of the successful approaches to life suggest planning early in order to get the best of what might be offered. In other words, make your plans AND RESERVATIONS for whatever NY eve party you will attend EARLY.
Graham's Grill, just North of the Plaza entry, invites folks to their festivites which feature Taos' Premiere performer, Barbara Jones accompanied by Dan Lizdas. Their evening includes a full dinner plus ongoing entertainment. Dinners can be selected from Lobster, Salmon, Pork Tenderloin, or Beef Tenderloin, all loaded with side dishes including dessert. Cost is $55 per person plus tax and tip. Reserve early at 575-751-1350 #1 or http://www.opentable.com/ or view their website here: http://www.grahamstaos.com/dining/.
Also located near Indian Hills Inn, you'll find the Downtown Bistro. In fact it's next door. Not certain of their NYE plans but Guests tell us their food is terrific.
Ogilvies is located at the entry to historic Taos Plaza. Don't know of their NYE party plans but they've been there for many moon and welcomed many a new year into life. Web site: www.ogilvies.com. Or 575-758-8866.
In any event, the point is to plan ahead. Don't wait until the last minute (they may not have space available). Please don't visit Taos just for the New Years party night. Plan to stay, ski, shop, explore, gamble a few days. Make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your Taos home away from home. Our team of Associates invites and welcomes you in our warm and comfy lobby. They are possibly Taos' best tour guides for advice of what to do, where to go, what to see, how to get there, etc. You'll sleep like a baby on our memory foam mattress topped beds (Taos' best sleep according to Guests). Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call for reservations (holidays fill fast!) 800-444-2346.
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Enough of that heavy conversation. Let's continue yesterday's party focus with your plans for New Years eve. Oh, haven't made them yet. One of the successful approaches to life suggest planning early in order to get the best of what might be offered. In other words, make your plans AND RESERVATIONS for whatever NY eve party you will attend EARLY.
Graham's Grill, just North of the Plaza entry, invites folks to their festivites which feature Taos' Premiere performer, Barbara Jones accompanied by Dan Lizdas. Their evening includes a full dinner plus ongoing entertainment. Dinners can be selected from Lobster, Salmon, Pork Tenderloin, or Beef Tenderloin, all loaded with side dishes including dessert. Cost is $55 per person plus tax and tip. Reserve early at 575-751-1350 #1 or http://www.opentable.com/ or view their website here: http://www.grahamstaos.com/dining/.
Also located near Indian Hills Inn, you'll find the Downtown Bistro. In fact it's next door. Not certain of their NYE plans but Guests tell us their food is terrific.
Ogilvies is located at the entry to historic Taos Plaza. Don't know of their NYE party plans but they've been there for many moon and welcomed many a new year into life. Web site: www.ogilvies.com. Or 575-758-8866.
In any event, the point is to plan ahead. Don't wait until the last minute (they may not have space available). Please don't visit Taos just for the New Years party night. Plan to stay, ski, shop, explore, gamble a few days. Make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your Taos home away from home. Our team of Associates invites and welcomes you in our warm and comfy lobby. They are possibly Taos' best tour guides for advice of what to do, where to go, what to see, how to get there, etc. You'll sleep like a baby on our memory foam mattress topped beds (Taos' best sleep according to Guests). Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call for reservations (holidays fill fast!) 800-444-2346.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
HOLIDAY PARTY HEARTY in Taos!
If you need to sit back, relax, dance, have a toddy, and just enjoy the end of 2009, you can do that in Taos. There are always musical menus to select from. For the party animals, Eskes Brew Pub is a good choice for Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza Guests. It's just a block walk up the road (North) and the same crawl back. Try the green chili beer (I suggest sample size only). Here's their web site for music details: http://eskesbrewpub.com/.
Another short walk (South) from your convenient downtown hotel at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is Shadows Lounge and Grill. They too are just about a block from your warm and comfy lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. They are Taos' sports bar with 8 flat screen TVs to watch your fav event. They also offer music from live to DJs to karaoke. Details at: http://www.shadowsloungeandgrill.com/.
Alley Cantina is on the NW corner alley of historic Taos Plaza. BTW, our lobby artist, Sam Del Russi, is their kitchen manager. It's a great fun place to listen, dine, and dance. Infor at their web site: http://www.alleycantina.com/.
Just North of Taos Plaza, you'll find the historic Taos Inn with the Adobe Bar. For dozens of years, this has been the place to unwind after a great day of shopping or skiing. Music, drinks, food, more. Here's the link: http://www.taosinn.com/adobe_bar.html.
The best reason to visit those entertainment places is you can walk from your affordable hotel room at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Yes, they are all within 2 or 3 blocks (or less). Don't risk a DWI (a certain way to spoil your holiday).
Taos offers many other further places to dine, tickle your ears, tap your toes, and slide your feet. In any event, make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your head quarters for Living Life at a Higher Level while you explore the environs surrounding Taos.
We always offer downtown Taos's most affordable hotel rates, include complimentary continental breakfast, have free WIFI, have some of Taos' best tour guides working our front desk. Many properties are full for the holidays. We still have rooms some nights. Visit our web site today: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call direct to book your room: 800-444-2346.
Another short walk (South) from your convenient downtown hotel at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is Shadows Lounge and Grill. They too are just about a block from your warm and comfy lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. They are Taos' sports bar with 8 flat screen TVs to watch your fav event. They also offer music from live to DJs to karaoke. Details at: http://www.shadowsloungeandgrill.com/.
Alley Cantina is on the NW corner alley of historic Taos Plaza. BTW, our lobby artist, Sam Del Russi, is their kitchen manager. It's a great fun place to listen, dine, and dance. Infor at their web site: http://www.alleycantina.com/.
Just North of Taos Plaza, you'll find the historic Taos Inn with the Adobe Bar. For dozens of years, this has been the place to unwind after a great day of shopping or skiing. Music, drinks, food, more. Here's the link: http://www.taosinn.com/adobe_bar.html.
The best reason to visit those entertainment places is you can walk from your affordable hotel room at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Yes, they are all within 2 or 3 blocks (or less). Don't risk a DWI (a certain way to spoil your holiday).
Taos offers many other further places to dine, tickle your ears, tap your toes, and slide your feet. In any event, make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your head quarters for Living Life at a Higher Level while you explore the environs surrounding Taos.
We always offer downtown Taos's most affordable hotel rates, include complimentary continental breakfast, have free WIFI, have some of Taos' best tour guides working our front desk. Many properties are full for the holidays. We still have rooms some nights. Visit our web site today: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call direct to book your room: 800-444-2346.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Sipapu is ALWAYS in the Christmas giving mood!
We've worked with sipapu for many years. It is an awesome, friendly, family oriented ski area that can boast about being the first to open and last to close in NM (almost every year). So why do I say they are always in the Christmas giving mood? Here's 10 reasons for you to ski Sipapu:
1. Active military ski and ride for FREE. Show active ID and ski on. Good almost all season (some blackout dates). Remember our 50% off for military and veterans? We love folks who support and honor our brave soldiers. Details: http://www.sipapunm.com/index.php?option=com_lodge_management&task=special_detail&id=16&startdate=&enddate=&Itemid=71
2. All kids 6 and under ski FREE. Any day, every day, no blackout dates! Yes, you can afford to take the kids skiing!
3. First time skiers and boarders (7 years and up) get their first 3 lessons FREE. Details: http://www.sipapunm.com/index.php?option=com_lodge_management&task=special_detail&id=23&startdate=&enddate=&Itemid=71
4. Over 70? You still ski FREE at Sipapu. Did you note the key word? FREEEEEEEEE!
5. They have several other great value specials listed at their web site.
6. If you don't get or qualify for one of the "deals", their basic lift ticket is still only $39. That is one of the least expensive and affordable lift tickies anywhere!
7. Their equipment rental costs, miscelaneous store sales prices, and foods are also affordably priced. A family can still get the whole bunch on the hill and no put yourselves in the poor house!
Check em out: www.sipapunm.com. Tell them Indian Hills Inn sent you!
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is only about 20 miles from Sipapu. You'll really enjoy being located in the heart of downtown Taos. Note: we also offer Guests Sipapu discount coupons to save $5 off their already low tickets. Our rates are usually amongst the most reasonable in Taos. Christmas week, we are a bit higher than normal for us BUT still far lower than ours and most other ski areas. I just checked one Colorado area for Christmas lodging rates. The LOWEST per night was $209. Average was around $400. Christmas week, you'll stay alomost 2 nights with us for each night there! View our web site for loads of Taos area and hotel information: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call direct for the best up to the minute data and rates - 800-444-2346.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Thank you for your business. Although many lodging markets are down significantly (Taos is no exception), we are proudly virtually identidcal to mlast years sales. The ONLY reason we are counter economy is our team is focused on providing YOU great service from our convenient location with comfortable, quality rooms, all with GREAT value pricing!
1. Active military ski and ride for FREE. Show active ID and ski on. Good almost all season (some blackout dates). Remember our 50% off for military and veterans? We love folks who support and honor our brave soldiers. Details: http://www.sipapunm.com/index.php?option=com_lodge_management&task=special_detail&id=16&startdate=&enddate=&Itemid=71
2. All kids 6 and under ski FREE. Any day, every day, no blackout dates! Yes, you can afford to take the kids skiing!
3. First time skiers and boarders (7 years and up) get their first 3 lessons FREE. Details: http://www.sipapunm.com/index.php?option=com_lodge_management&task=special_detail&id=23&startdate=&enddate=&Itemid=71
4. Over 70? You still ski FREE at Sipapu. Did you note the key word? FREEEEEEEEE!
5. They have several other great value specials listed at their web site.
6. If you don't get or qualify for one of the "deals", their basic lift ticket is still only $39. That is one of the least expensive and affordable lift tickies anywhere!
7. Their equipment rental costs, miscelaneous store sales prices, and foods are also affordably priced. A family can still get the whole bunch on the hill and no put yourselves in the poor house!
Check em out: www.sipapunm.com. Tell them Indian Hills Inn sent you!
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is only about 20 miles from Sipapu. You'll really enjoy being located in the heart of downtown Taos. Note: we also offer Guests Sipapu discount coupons to save $5 off their already low tickets. Our rates are usually amongst the most reasonable in Taos. Christmas week, we are a bit higher than normal for us BUT still far lower than ours and most other ski areas. I just checked one Colorado area for Christmas lodging rates. The LOWEST per night was $209. Average was around $400. Christmas week, you'll stay alomost 2 nights with us for each night there! View our web site for loads of Taos area and hotel information: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call direct for the best up to the minute data and rates - 800-444-2346.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. Thank you for your business. Although many lodging markets are down significantly (Taos is no exception), we are proudly virtually identidcal to mlast years sales. The ONLY reason we are counter economy is our team is focused on providing YOU great service from our convenient location with comfortable, quality rooms, all with GREAT value pricing!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Snowshoe Taos and Taos Lodging over the Holidays
Most downtown Taos lodging is nearing full capcity for the holidays. We called around last week checking the others availability and found that most hotels were from 85 to 95% reserved from the 26th thru the 2nd. Fortunately, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza still has a few rooms during those dates. Many of the further out hotels are also nearing full.
Price wise, the holidays are always a time for higher rates. Yet Taos in general is much more affordable than any other ski aea around. Some Colorado ski are motels are from $200 a night to who knows the top. Taos does have rooms over $200 but very few and then just a little over $200. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza remains amongst the most affordable downtown in any resort. Holiday rates are yet from $139 for a single.
Some folks want other outdoor activities while visiting Taos. Snowshoeing popularity has been growing over the last few years. Taos Snowshoe Adventures is a part the Llama Adventure and is now offering witner excursions from beginner 2 hours to full day snowshoe trips. As usual for them, the trips are professionally guided and Guests are loving the experience. It is another great means of Experiencing Life at a Higher Level in Taos! Check out their web site: http://www.snowshoetaos.com./
Several local firms offer snow mobile tours for another added wineter Taos experience. Ask at the front desk or check our web site. I think we've listed a couple providers on the site.
A drive tour around the surrounding areas offers incredible vistas during all seasons. Winter mountains are my favorite. Dress with preparedness in mind and drive safely. A trip around the Enchanted Circle is always fun, over to Raton is beautiful, down to Las Vegas (the old LV, not new), over to Ojo Caliente hot springs, down to Los Alamos, or even to Santa Fe are avenues for you to see more of Northern NM while you visit Taos.
Rates this week at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza are still very reasonable ranging from $79 a night for a single. We'll do a multi night special of Pay 3 Nights, the 4th is FREE. The holiday rates increase on the 26th and return to lower rates Sunday January 3, 2010. January rates begin at $69 with lower rates for longer stays. As usual, we invite weeklies from as little as $305 single. Visit us soon at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call to reserve to 800-444-2346.
Enjoy the decorations of Taos, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas! New Mexico and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza appreciate your spending time in the Land of Enchantment!
Price wise, the holidays are always a time for higher rates. Yet Taos in general is much more affordable than any other ski aea around. Some Colorado ski are motels are from $200 a night to who knows the top. Taos does have rooms over $200 but very few and then just a little over $200. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza remains amongst the most affordable downtown in any resort. Holiday rates are yet from $139 for a single.
Some folks want other outdoor activities while visiting Taos. Snowshoeing popularity has been growing over the last few years. Taos Snowshoe Adventures is a part the Llama Adventure and is now offering witner excursions from beginner 2 hours to full day snowshoe trips. As usual for them, the trips are professionally guided and Guests are loving the experience. It is another great means of Experiencing Life at a Higher Level in Taos! Check out their web site: http://www.snowshoetaos.com./
Several local firms offer snow mobile tours for another added wineter Taos experience. Ask at the front desk or check our web site. I think we've listed a couple providers on the site.
A drive tour around the surrounding areas offers incredible vistas during all seasons. Winter mountains are my favorite. Dress with preparedness in mind and drive safely. A trip around the Enchanted Circle is always fun, over to Raton is beautiful, down to Las Vegas (the old LV, not new), over to Ojo Caliente hot springs, down to Los Alamos, or even to Santa Fe are avenues for you to see more of Northern NM while you visit Taos.
Rates this week at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza are still very reasonable ranging from $79 a night for a single. We'll do a multi night special of Pay 3 Nights, the 4th is FREE. The holiday rates increase on the 26th and return to lower rates Sunday January 3, 2010. January rates begin at $69 with lower rates for longer stays. As usual, we invite weeklies from as little as $305 single. Visit us soon at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call to reserve to 800-444-2346.
Enjoy the decorations of Taos, Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas! New Mexico and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza appreciate your spending time in the Land of Enchantment!
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Taos Pueblo Winter Schedule
As always, it is best to check with the Pueblo Tourism office at 575-758-1028 prior to finalizing your travel plans as their schedules may change. Also, please note that the Pueblo does not allow cell phones, cameras, recording devices, and no pets (for some events).
December 24, 2009, Childrens dances starting around noon, Vespers (mass) at 4 PM, and bon fires at dusk.
December 25, 2009, Deer dance begins at 1 PM.
January 1, 2010, Turtle dance begins at sunrise.
January 6, 2010, Kings Day, Buffalo dance at 1 PM.
March - April the Pueblo will be closed for religious activities.
December 24, 2009, Childrens dances starting around noon, Vespers (mass) at 4 PM, and bon fires at dusk.
December 25, 2009, Deer dance begins at 1 PM.
January 1, 2010, Turtle dance begins at sunrise.
January 6, 2010, Kings Day, Buffalo dance at 1 PM.
March - April the Pueblo will be closed for religious activities.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Robert Mirabal presents Pueblo Christmas
Taos is fortunate to have a very capable and well kown musical artist in Robert Mirabal. Robert is a two time Grammy Award winner and Taos Pueblo tribal member. Plus, he's been nominated for a third Grammy by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences for his latest CD, 'Johnny Whitehorse Riders of the Healing Road". The new CD is a message of spirituality and focuses on healers and those seeking healing. The awards ceremony is January 31, 2010.
Want to listen to Mr. Mirabal live? His holiday concert is next weekend, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Presented at Taos Community Auditorium, I'd suggest purchasing your tickets early as Robert's concerts often sell out. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. www.tcataos.org. 575-758-2052. www.mirabal.com. Robert invites you to bring a child's gift or cash donation for the Middle Road Foundation's annual Christmas Giveaway at Taos Pueblo.
Early ski season lift and lodging rates end this comming Thursday, December 17, 2009. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza rates will remain probably the most reasonable in Taos (or any other ski area) starting at $69 for singles. We'll also welcome extended stay Guests with multi night discounts for those booking direct or at the Inn's web site. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. 800-444-2346.
Want to listen to Mr. Mirabal live? His holiday concert is next weekend, Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Presented at Taos Community Auditorium, I'd suggest purchasing your tickets early as Robert's concerts often sell out. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. www.tcataos.org. 575-758-2052. www.mirabal.com. Robert invites you to bring a child's gift or cash donation for the Middle Road Foundation's annual Christmas Giveaway at Taos Pueblo.
Early ski season lift and lodging rates end this comming Thursday, December 17, 2009. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza rates will remain probably the most reasonable in Taos (or any other ski area) starting at $69 for singles. We'll also welcome extended stay Guests with multi night discounts for those booking direct or at the Inn's web site. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. 800-444-2346.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Annual Lighting of Ledoux this Saturday, the 12th
If you don't know Taos well, the title is somewhat meaningless. Let me entice you into a weekend in Taos!
The Ledoux Street Association has been an informal group of businesses, galleries, museums, and residents of Ledoux Street. For the last 10 years, they've made a point of planning, organizing, and paying for food and entertainment on one Saturday in early December during which they'll all light their luminarios. The result is a couple of block long awesomely lit (faralito, not brown bottle) party for both locals and visitors.
For 2009, This Saturday, December 12, 2009 is the day for the festive activity. Skiers are welcome as the beauty glows after sunset (apres ski).
Ledoux Street is just a couple blocks towards hisotric Taos Plaza from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Turn left, West, on Placitas (the first light), veer left onto Ledoux and enjoy yourself to the fullest.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone reading. Each team member at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza wishes you and your family the best during the holiday season and throughout 2010. We all wish to thank the 1000's of folks who've visited Taos and spent time with our small family Inn duing 2009. We know you have many choices for vacation places and lodging when you choose Taos. We sincerely appreciate your choosing us!
Remember, you still have a week on our popular Pay 2 Nights, the 3rd Night is FREE promotion. It ends for the year after December 17, 2009. Visit our web site to learn more about Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Call to reserve 800-444-2346.
The Ledoux Street Association has been an informal group of businesses, galleries, museums, and residents of Ledoux Street. For the last 10 years, they've made a point of planning, organizing, and paying for food and entertainment on one Saturday in early December during which they'll all light their luminarios. The result is a couple of block long awesomely lit (faralito, not brown bottle) party for both locals and visitors.
For 2009, This Saturday, December 12, 2009 is the day for the festive activity. Skiers are welcome as the beauty glows after sunset (apres ski).
Ledoux Street is just a couple blocks towards hisotric Taos Plaza from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Turn left, West, on Placitas (the first light), veer left onto Ledoux and enjoy yourself to the fullest.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone reading. Each team member at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza wishes you and your family the best during the holiday season and throughout 2010. We all wish to thank the 1000's of folks who've visited Taos and spent time with our small family Inn duing 2009. We know you have many choices for vacation places and lodging when you choose Taos. We sincerely appreciate your choosing us!
Remember, you still have a week on our popular Pay 2 Nights, the 3rd Night is FREE promotion. It ends for the year after December 17, 2009. Visit our web site to learn more about Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Call to reserve 800-444-2346.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Taos Sacred Places 2010
Part of the effort to help visitors connect with exploring the Taos area environs, is the annual "theme". Last year, 2009, it was Taos Summer of Love. Although some questioned that idea, turns out it was a good thing and got folks buzzing about Taos.
Recently, the 2010 theme was announced. Taos Sacred Places 2010. That will mean different things to different people much like last years topic.
Although very early in establishing activities, the them web site is up and gaining events, activities, and information. Check it out at www.taossacredplaces.com. If you haven't already done so, book market our blog as we'll post many activities as time goes on.
There's been some talk about Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza having some historical significance although sacred is probably a stretch. First built in the very early 1900's, one crew member during our 1996 construction, told the story of his father working on the older (now replaced) adobe building in the 1930's. We've also heard stories of cultural clashes in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Stories of haunted experiences in and around the Inn have been told.
Sitting around the courtyard, relaxing in front of a fire in the horno firepit, sipping a toddy of choice might raise to the level of almost a sacred experience. Plan a visit to Taos and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza soon.
You'll find us conveniently located in the heart of downtown Taos, close to historic Taos Plaza, staffed by a dedicated team of Guest service oriented people, offering clean and comfortable accommodations and lodging, with Taos best values year round!
Check out our web site: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call to book: 800-444-2346.
Recently, the 2010 theme was announced. Taos Sacred Places 2010. That will mean different things to different people much like last years topic.
Although very early in establishing activities, the them web site is up and gaining events, activities, and information. Check it out at www.taossacredplaces.com. If you haven't already done so, book market our blog as we'll post many activities as time goes on.
There's been some talk about Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza having some historical significance although sacred is probably a stretch. First built in the very early 1900's, one crew member during our 1996 construction, told the story of his father working on the older (now replaced) adobe building in the 1930's. We've also heard stories of cultural clashes in the immediate vicinity of the hotel. Stories of haunted experiences in and around the Inn have been told.
Sitting around the courtyard, relaxing in front of a fire in the horno firepit, sipping a toddy of choice might raise to the level of almost a sacred experience. Plan a visit to Taos and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza soon.
You'll find us conveniently located in the heart of downtown Taos, close to historic Taos Plaza, staffed by a dedicated team of Guest service oriented people, offering clean and comfortable accommodations and lodging, with Taos best values year round!
Check out our web site: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call to book: 800-444-2346.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps & Habitat Taos
For those of you who read this blog and need to find another donation place to help in 2009, may I suggest two local groups who do great things for the Taos community. First is Rocky Mountian Youth Corps. They've been a growing local organization for 14 years, have helped over 2,000 local youth, and like most such organizations, are always facing financial challenges.
My only personal experience with graduates has been only positive. I believe part of their program is to guide youth towards becoming competent adults. I've worked with a couple of their grads and am very impressed with the positive nature of those couple of youth! Hence, I ask you to seriously consider helping this group. Donate today at their web site: www.youthcorps.org.
The other group we offer for your support is Taos Habitat. We've made special rate rooms available to their volunteers for many years. We've hosted groups from across the country who've traveled to Taos to assist in building a home for a local in need of help. Taos Habitat has built 26 homes to date. Any help you can provide will be well utilized. You may donate at their web site: www.taoshabitat.org.
If you are traveling to Taos to volunteer for one of those fine organizations, email me for the best rates we can provide during your stay and volunteering! Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always centrally located for all your Northern New Mexico travel and exploration experiences.
My only personal experience with graduates has been only positive. I believe part of their program is to guide youth towards becoming competent adults. I've worked with a couple of their grads and am very impressed with the positive nature of those couple of youth! Hence, I ask you to seriously consider helping this group. Donate today at their web site: www.youthcorps.org.
The other group we offer for your support is Taos Habitat. We've made special rate rooms available to their volunteers for many years. We've hosted groups from across the country who've traveled to Taos to assist in building a home for a local in need of help. Taos Habitat has built 26 homes to date. Any help you can provide will be well utilized. You may donate at their web site: www.taoshabitat.org.
If you are traveling to Taos to volunteer for one of those fine organizations, email me for the best rates we can provide during your stay and volunteering! Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always centrally located for all your Northern New Mexico travel and exploration experiences.
Taos Area Tourist Attractions
The State Parks of Moreno Valley just sent a newsletter out that might be of interest to some of our readers.
Elk migrate to lower elevations for winter. They are often sighted around the South side of Eagle Nest Lake, around Ute Park, and other Enchanted Circle areas. Large herds are often seen above Tolby Campground and can be easily seen from the highway. That is part of Cimarron Canyon State park, along US 64, just East of Eagle Nest, along the Cimarron River. For those staying in Taos, a drive to Cimarron is well worth the day needed for a good overall viewing. For those arriving from the East or departing that direction, plan some extra time to enjoy the many sights along that path! Here's their web site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/CimarronCanyon.htm.
Eagle Nest State Park is undergoing continued improvements. The new visitor center is being well enjoyed by visitors, the parking lots are much improved over prior years, and the highest elevation Polar Bear plunge is scheduled for, you guessed it, January 1, 2010. This second annual affair includes registration at 10 AM at the visitor center, the plunge at 11 AM at the North boat ramp, an after the splach bash at Laguna Vista Saloon, and a Snowman building conteststarting at 3:30 PM in and around town. BTW, I will not be participating! More information at: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/EaglesNest.htm.
They also want to remind folks that sun screen is an absolute MUST around the Enchanted Circle. The sun's intensity increases by up to 60% at 10,000 feet over sea level. That means you should either bring or buy a high SPF sun screen and remember sun glasses too.
The Viet Nam Veterans Memorial is also undergoing vast improvements. Part of the work involves expanding the gift shop to almost double the old space. A new theater is also being added. If you're haven't been, you must plan time for a visit to this historic facility. I've personally sent many Guests over the years and have yet to hear a single complaint or negative comment about me insisting they visit the memorial. Visit their web site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/VietnamVets.htm.
Frankly, you can make exploration of the Enchanted Circle more than a day trip from Taos. Specially if you add the Philmont Scout Ranch which I've posted earlier. In any event, we hope you make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your headquarters for these and other Northern NM adventures. Email us any questions.
Elk migrate to lower elevations for winter. They are often sighted around the South side of Eagle Nest Lake, around Ute Park, and other Enchanted Circle areas. Large herds are often seen above Tolby Campground and can be easily seen from the highway. That is part of Cimarron Canyon State park, along US 64, just East of Eagle Nest, along the Cimarron River. For those staying in Taos, a drive to Cimarron is well worth the day needed for a good overall viewing. For those arriving from the East or departing that direction, plan some extra time to enjoy the many sights along that path! Here's their web site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/CimarronCanyon.htm.
Eagle Nest State Park is undergoing continued improvements. The new visitor center is being well enjoyed by visitors, the parking lots are much improved over prior years, and the highest elevation Polar Bear plunge is scheduled for, you guessed it, January 1, 2010. This second annual affair includes registration at 10 AM at the visitor center, the plunge at 11 AM at the North boat ramp, an after the splach bash at Laguna Vista Saloon, and a Snowman building conteststarting at 3:30 PM in and around town. BTW, I will not be participating! More information at: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/EaglesNest.htm.
They also want to remind folks that sun screen is an absolute MUST around the Enchanted Circle. The sun's intensity increases by up to 60% at 10,000 feet over sea level. That means you should either bring or buy a high SPF sun screen and remember sun glasses too.
The Viet Nam Veterans Memorial is also undergoing vast improvements. Part of the work involves expanding the gift shop to almost double the old space. A new theater is also being added. If you're haven't been, you must plan time for a visit to this historic facility. I've personally sent many Guests over the years and have yet to hear a single complaint or negative comment about me insisting they visit the memorial. Visit their web site: http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/PRD/VietnamVets.htm.
Frankly, you can make exploration of the Enchanted Circle more than a day trip from Taos. Specially if you add the Philmont Scout Ranch which I've posted earlier. In any event, we hope you make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your headquarters for these and other Northern NM adventures. Email us any questions.
Museums to Skiing to Spa-ing
The Museum Association of Taos marketing byline is "Taos Past & Present". Their Taos museums offer views into the history, culture, and art of Taos' long history. The museums in the association are Blumenschein, Hacienda Martinez, Harwood, Rogers, and Taos Art Museum. The BEST means of viewing all is the $25 combo ticket which is good at all 5 museums and is valid for 1 full year. More information at http://www.taosmuseums.org/. What an awesome Christmas gift for the Taos explorer!
Didn't mention it yesterday but Angel Fire opens this coming weekend. With 12" fresh powder yesterday, their openning will be epic! http://www.angelfireresort.com/ for details.
Just got an email from Ojo Caliente Spa. They are offering some specials that past Guests of ours suggest you take a look at. They are offering a free spa visit with on site and online purchases in their gift shop. They offer 20% discounts for returning hotel Guests. They're even matching our popular Pay2, the 3rd is FREE promotion (but we don't want to you stay there).
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is about 25 miles from Angel Fire or Sipapu and 20 from Taos Ski Valley. Our central location is perfect for those who want to explore more than just 1 area ski resort. If you have a skier who wants to explore the environs of historic Taos, we are again the perfect location: downtown Taos, convenient to all historic district sights, easy access to groceries, galleries, and other goodies.
Until December 17, 2009, we're offering our exceptional special of Pay 2, the 3rd Night is FREE. After that, we'll usually have our Pay 3, 4th is Free deal. Our base rate for those specials is just about always the best in Taos! Right now, we're priced at only $76 for two. Visit us at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call direct for reservations 800-444-2346.
Didn't mention it yesterday but Angel Fire opens this coming weekend. With 12" fresh powder yesterday, their openning will be epic! http://www.angelfireresort.com/ for details.
Just got an email from Ojo Caliente Spa. They are offering some specials that past Guests of ours suggest you take a look at. They are offering a free spa visit with on site and online purchases in their gift shop. They offer 20% discounts for returning hotel Guests. They're even matching our popular Pay2, the 3rd is FREE promotion (but we don't want to you stay there).
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is about 25 miles from Angel Fire or Sipapu and 20 from Taos Ski Valley. Our central location is perfect for those who want to explore more than just 1 area ski resort. If you have a skier who wants to explore the environs of historic Taos, we are again the perfect location: downtown Taos, convenient to all historic district sights, easy access to groceries, galleries, and other goodies.
Until December 17, 2009, we're offering our exceptional special of Pay 2, the 3rd Night is FREE. After that, we'll usually have our Pay 3, 4th is Free deal. Our base rate for those specials is just about always the best in Taos! Right now, we're priced at only $76 for two. Visit us at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call direct for reservations 800-444-2346.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
It's a Powder Day At TSV
What do you call a day with 16" of fresh white frozen H2O? That qualifies as a powder day. Taos is enjoying such a day today. Lift tickets are reduced to $45 thru December 18, 2009 at TSV.
Sipapu also sports 7" of fresh snow and discounted lift tickets too.
It is time to plan your ski trip. Lodging is super discounted at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thru Thursday night, December 17, 2009. Our current special is Pay 2 nights, the 3rd night is FREE. View our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn but call direct for specials and details at 800-444-2346.
Keep New Mexico green, Ski you in Taos!
Sipapu also sports 7" of fresh snow and discounted lift tickets too.
It is time to plan your ski trip. Lodging is super discounted at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thru Thursday night, December 17, 2009. Our current special is Pay 2 nights, the 3rd night is FREE. View our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn but call direct for specials and details at 800-444-2346.
Keep New Mexico green, Ski you in Taos!
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Yuletide in Taos & Bent Street Block Party
This weekend is the start of Yuletide in Taos. Luminarias lighted, decorations hung, special store activities. The beginning of the Taos Christmas celebration! An awesome time to visit Taos.
The Bent Street merchants are holding a special block party at the same time. Check out the details here: http://secure.chambermaster.com/FCKeditor/UserFiles/chambers/80/File/BentHoliday.pdf.
Skiing at Taos and Sipapu are great with this weeks fresh snows. Discount lift ticket rates for early season.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always the choice for downtown lodging. We too are offering special rates. Pay 2 nights, the 3rd night is FREE. That means $69, $69, -0-. Thats an average of less than $50 a night! Visit our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Book direct to save both of us $$$: 800-444-2346.
The Bent Street merchants are holding a special block party at the same time. Check out the details here: http://secure.chambermaster.com/FCKeditor/UserFiles/chambers/80/File/BentHoliday.pdf.
Skiing at Taos and Sipapu are great with this weeks fresh snows. Discount lift ticket rates for early season.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always the choice for downtown lodging. We too are offering special rates. Pay 2 nights, the 3rd night is FREE. That means $69, $69, -0-. Thats an average of less than $50 a night! Visit our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Book direct to save both of us $$$: 800-444-2346.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Taos Chamber Music Group December 5 & 6, 2009
Tickets are now on sale for the Taos Chamber Music Group's next concerts "Basically Baroque" on December 5 & 6. You can purchase them at the Harwood Museum of Art Museum Gift Shop (Tues.-Sun., cash or check) or charge at taoschambermusicgroup.org. Also you can click on this link to read more about the program in recent press releases.
The Harwood is located just about 2 blocks from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Many Guests walk and some drive. Numerous intersting galleries, museums, and shops along the way to and from plus Taos Plaza is a short walk from the Harwood. The Harwood Museum is part of the University of New Mexico's Taos presence.
We at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza hope to help each traveler experience Life at a Higher Level in Taos, New Mexico. The many special shows and performances we blog about may well enhnace that Taos Experience! Visit us and Taos soon! You'll always find Taos best lodging values at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346.
The Harwood is located just about 2 blocks from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Many Guests walk and some drive. Numerous intersting galleries, museums, and shops along the way to and from plus Taos Plaza is a short walk from the Harwood. The Harwood Museum is part of the University of New Mexico's Taos presence.
We at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza hope to help each traveler experience Life at a Higher Level in Taos, New Mexico. The many special shows and performances we blog about may well enhnace that Taos Experience! Visit us and Taos soon! You'll always find Taos best lodging values at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346.
Taos is THE BEST TRAVEL DESTINATION!!!
Taos has been a great value for travelers for a long time and remains so today (maybe an even better value). Let me share with you just a few points as to why I pose that statement.
First, lets look at the basic hotel costs. Although I hope you choose Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, let's suppose you select one of Taos' higher priced choices. For most dates, you can choose one of Taos' best for maybe $250 to $350 at the busiest peak time period. Compare that to Las Vegas, or some other big city or Vail or some other big time ski area where the busy weekend may set you back $500 to $1,000 or more a night! If you choose us or another mid range hotel, you'll find our normal rates are extremely reasonable at an average of $69-79 (sometimes lower). Taos is an excellent value.
Like to have internet access? If you choose the bigger cities, free is often a word they've never used. We just paid $14.99 a day for internet access (Las Vegas). What a RIP OFF! As a quick remidner, that amounts to $450 a month! Mind boggeling. Indian Hills Inn would love to be able to charge for such service but we GIVE IT TO YOU FREE!!! Taos is the better travel value.
Most of us eat and when traveling that is usually dine out. Taos offers a number of choices where you can dine for under $10 a plate, many from $10 to $20, and also some higher. Some of those other cities ding you for $10 for a continental breakfast. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza includes the continental for FREE. Want a full breakfast, you may pay $15 to 20 in many vacation spots. Lunches are hard to do for under $20 a person. I don't want to talk about dinners. Taos is the affordable choice.
Are you a skier? One of the least costly ski areas ANYWHERE is right here in Taos. That's Sipapu, about 20 miles South of Taos. Known by locals for being the first area in NM to open and the last to close, Sipapu lift tickets cost only $39 a day with many early and late dates even lower. Compare that with big Colorado areas at $65 to $95 a day. You, the Mom, and the kid can ski at Sipapu for the cost of just one of you eleswhere. Lessona nd food make the Taos value better yet!
If you like shopping, lets talk economics 101. Part of the cost of goods is the cost of the store's rent. Big traffic tourist areas have rents as high as $50 per square foot per year and higher. The higherst in Taos is about or under 30% of that. Someone pays the difference! That someone is the customer. Shop Taos for much better values!
Another means to saving money is to book direct. Onlne systems cost both you and the hotel money. Heard of Priceline? Their sales and profits and stock are soaring. It isn't just the hotel who pays that cost. It's you and the hotel! Call direct, seek the best value you can. Compare online, book direct. That will save you anwhere you travel!
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers a direct special now thru December 17, 2009. Pay 2 Nights, the 3rd Night is FREE. That makes for some straight forward serious deals! Call today to reserve your room! Whether skiing, shopping, or just relaxing, you can NOT stay for less! Reservations at 800-444-2346. More hotel information at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
First, lets look at the basic hotel costs. Although I hope you choose Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, let's suppose you select one of Taos' higher priced choices. For most dates, you can choose one of Taos' best for maybe $250 to $350 at the busiest peak time period. Compare that to Las Vegas, or some other big city or Vail or some other big time ski area where the busy weekend may set you back $500 to $1,000 or more a night! If you choose us or another mid range hotel, you'll find our normal rates are extremely reasonable at an average of $69-79 (sometimes lower). Taos is an excellent value.
Like to have internet access? If you choose the bigger cities, free is often a word they've never used. We just paid $14.99 a day for internet access (Las Vegas). What a RIP OFF! As a quick remidner, that amounts to $450 a month! Mind boggeling. Indian Hills Inn would love to be able to charge for such service but we GIVE IT TO YOU FREE!!! Taos is the better travel value.
Most of us eat and when traveling that is usually dine out. Taos offers a number of choices where you can dine for under $10 a plate, many from $10 to $20, and also some higher. Some of those other cities ding you for $10 for a continental breakfast. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza includes the continental for FREE. Want a full breakfast, you may pay $15 to 20 in many vacation spots. Lunches are hard to do for under $20 a person. I don't want to talk about dinners. Taos is the affordable choice.
Are you a skier? One of the least costly ski areas ANYWHERE is right here in Taos. That's Sipapu, about 20 miles South of Taos. Known by locals for being the first area in NM to open and the last to close, Sipapu lift tickets cost only $39 a day with many early and late dates even lower. Compare that with big Colorado areas at $65 to $95 a day. You, the Mom, and the kid can ski at Sipapu for the cost of just one of you eleswhere. Lessona nd food make the Taos value better yet!
If you like shopping, lets talk economics 101. Part of the cost of goods is the cost of the store's rent. Big traffic tourist areas have rents as high as $50 per square foot per year and higher. The higherst in Taos is about or under 30% of that. Someone pays the difference! That someone is the customer. Shop Taos for much better values!
Another means to saving money is to book direct. Onlne systems cost both you and the hotel money. Heard of Priceline? Their sales and profits and stock are soaring. It isn't just the hotel who pays that cost. It's you and the hotel! Call direct, seek the best value you can. Compare online, book direct. That will save you anwhere you travel!
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers a direct special now thru December 17, 2009. Pay 2 Nights, the 3rd Night is FREE. That makes for some straight forward serious deals! Call today to reserve your room! Whether skiing, shopping, or just relaxing, you can NOT stay for less! Reservations at 800-444-2346. More hotel information at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Attention Families with Children! Cinder Bear Christmas Express!
Here's a treat the kids (young and old alike) will love for years to come. What? Take a ride on the Cumbres. Cumbres & Toltec narrow guage 1880's steam train. When? Saturday December 5 departing from Chama and Sauturday, December 12 departing from Antonito. Two trips daily, one at 11 AM, the second at 1:30 PM.
Enjoy a visit from Santa Claus and Cinder Bear. Listen to storytelling, christmas carols. Feel the excitment of Chrismtmas cheer. Smell the aroma of historical travel by steam train. This is an event the family will talk about for years to com.
Cost is $30 for adults and $20 for children. Those under 2 ride for free! Reserve NOW! 888-286-2737 or online at www.cumbrestoltec.com.
Make a weekend in Northern New Mexico. Stay in Taos. The family will love the Yuletide in Taos displays and farolitos. Show us your ticket stub for Cumbres Cinder Bear Express, we'll discount our already reasonable rates another 25%. No other discounts or specials apply. Reserver today! 800-444-2346. Visit us online at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Enjoy a visit from Santa Claus and Cinder Bear. Listen to storytelling, christmas carols. Feel the excitment of Chrismtmas cheer. Smell the aroma of historical travel by steam train. This is an event the family will talk about for years to com.
Cost is $30 for adults and $20 for children. Those under 2 ride for free! Reserve NOW! 888-286-2737 or online at www.cumbrestoltec.com.
Make a weekend in Northern New Mexico. Stay in Taos. The family will love the Yuletide in Taos displays and farolitos. Show us your ticket stub for Cumbres Cinder Bear Express, we'll discount our already reasonable rates another 25%. No other discounts or specials apply. Reserver today! 800-444-2346. Visit us online at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Mastercard Doubles Your March of Dimes Donation
Many moon back, March of Dimes helped me with the cost of removing an extra digit from my son's hand. March of Dimes has since been one of our chosen charities. I do the annual mailers and help when we can.
Here's a chance for you to donate via your Mastercard and double the contribution. Not only is the donation tax deductible to you but it is doubled to March of Dimes by Mastercard. That's right, your $25 becomes $50. Your $50 becomes $100, your $100 becomes $200, etc.
Anyone generous enough to donate $100 or more will get a free night with us. Forward to me a copy of the emailed contribution memo, a scan of your account statement that clearly shows your $100 donation, and the dates you wish to stay. We'll set your reservation with one night free. There's a little extra Christmas bonus! Forward this email to anyone you know who plans a trip to Taos! We and MOD appreciates your help making this a successful campaign.
Here's the link to help premature births and other important March of Dimes efforts: https://www.marchofdimes.com/howtohelp/mastercard.asp?BrCs=153&BrCg=7707390&BrRc=!*RecipID;*!&BrCv=747202877
If you'd prefer a straight donation, give generously to your chosen organization. With the nations economy in a horrid decline, many groups are suffering huge declines in giving. Your help this year may well be more important than at any time in recent history.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thanks you for your help with MOD and business. Ski season bookings are coming in daily. Visit our web site for loads of links to area wide tourist places: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Book direct for the best values always! 800-444-2346.
Here's a chance for you to donate via your Mastercard and double the contribution. Not only is the donation tax deductible to you but it is doubled to March of Dimes by Mastercard. That's right, your $25 becomes $50. Your $50 becomes $100, your $100 becomes $200, etc.
Anyone generous enough to donate $100 or more will get a free night with us. Forward to me a copy of the emailed contribution memo, a scan of your account statement that clearly shows your $100 donation, and the dates you wish to stay. We'll set your reservation with one night free. There's a little extra Christmas bonus! Forward this email to anyone you know who plans a trip to Taos! We and MOD appreciates your help making this a successful campaign.
Here's the link to help premature births and other important March of Dimes efforts: https://www.marchofdimes.com/howtohelp/mastercard.asp?BrCs=153&BrCg=7707390&BrRc=!*RecipID;*!&BrCv=747202877
If you'd prefer a straight donation, give generously to your chosen organization. With the nations economy in a horrid decline, many groups are suffering huge declines in giving. Your help this year may well be more important than at any time in recent history.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thanks you for your help with MOD and business. Ski season bookings are coming in daily. Visit our web site for loads of links to area wide tourist places: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Book direct for the best values always! 800-444-2346.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Free Lecture, The Mayan Calendar (near future predictions)
Some folks thing Taos is still inhabited by hippies. Some people hear the hum. Others just wonder about Taosenos. Most sill love to visit and enjoy the heck out of spending a few days wandering the town, the area, the galleries, the museums, etc.
So, make your visit this weekend and learn what the Mayan sites and calendar say about the near term future. Speaker is Felipe Alldritt, a UNM-Taos instructor and archeologist. His teaching specialty is Mayan Archeology, has been a Latin America tour guide for 25 years, and has worked with the National Geographic institute.
2012 seems to be an important year in Maya Calenadar terms. Guess you should plan a visit to Taos for this lecture! November 21, 2009 at Wired Cafe. Let him know you'll be there at: taoscuba@hotmail.com. Check out wired at www.wiredcoffeeshop.com .
You know Indian Hills Inn is the place to make your headquarters while in the Taos area. You've seen our numerous links. I'm going to drop them from this post. Hopefully you'll look at another post and check us out. Still have GREAT specials for military and veterans - half off! Reserve now at 800-444-2346.
So, make your visit this weekend and learn what the Mayan sites and calendar say about the near term future. Speaker is Felipe Alldritt, a UNM-Taos instructor and archeologist. His teaching specialty is Mayan Archeology, has been a Latin America tour guide for 25 years, and has worked with the National Geographic institute.
2012 seems to be an important year in Maya Calenadar terms. Guess you should plan a visit to Taos for this lecture! November 21, 2009 at Wired Cafe. Let him know you'll be there at: taoscuba@hotmail.com. Check out wired at www.wiredcoffeeshop.com .
You know Indian Hills Inn is the place to make your headquarters while in the Taos area. You've seen our numerous links. I'm going to drop them from this post. Hopefully you'll look at another post and check us out. Still have GREAT specials for military and veterans - half off! Reserve now at 800-444-2346.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Taos Community Auditorium Welcomes The Nutcracker
In spite of this being the somewhat slow season before the ski season, Taos still offers a number of things to see and do. This weekend, in addition to ski area opennings talked about in an earlier post, offersThe Nutcracker Saturday at 3 PM at TCA.
The Youth Ballet will present The Nutcracker and other dances at the Taos Community Auditorium on Saturday, November 21st at 3:00 PM and at the Penasco Theater on Sunday November 22nd at 3:00 P.M. The performances are all free to the public and all ages are invited to come participate. The entire ballet will run 1 hour and 15 min. Please check out their web site for the encredible ticket deal offered: www.tcataos.org
Then TCA also does another movie starting Sunday. This one is "Cold Souls". Read about it at their web site.
We had a family with Taos Ski Valley Meellenium passes ask about pre purchasing lodging for 1 night a week thru the upcoming season. Casued us to thin the idea thru and come up with at least a 20% discount of regular rates. Email us your questions.
If you like visiting Taos Mountain Casino, NM's only 100% non smoking casino, Wednesday is a great day to do so. Seniors, 55+, get 4 times the bonus points & Deli Discounts with their player club card. www.taosmountaincasino.com
Remember, our half off vet and military discount endsAfter Wedensday, Nove,ber 25, 2009. Visit our web site for other hotel details and links to many area attractions: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call 800-444-2346 to make your reservation!
The Youth Ballet will present The Nutcracker and other dances at the Taos Community Auditorium on Saturday, November 21st at 3:00 PM and at the Penasco Theater on Sunday November 22nd at 3:00 P.M. The performances are all free to the public and all ages are invited to come participate. The entire ballet will run 1 hour and 15 min. Please check out their web site for the encredible ticket deal offered: www.tcataos.org
Then TCA also does another movie starting Sunday. This one is "Cold Souls". Read about it at their web site.
We had a family with Taos Ski Valley Meellenium passes ask about pre purchasing lodging for 1 night a week thru the upcoming season. Casued us to thin the idea thru and come up with at least a 20% discount of regular rates. Email us your questions.
If you like visiting Taos Mountain Casino, NM's only 100% non smoking casino, Wednesday is a great day to do so. Seniors, 55+, get 4 times the bonus points & Deli Discounts with their player club card. www.taosmountaincasino.com
Remember, our half off vet and military discount endsAfter Wedensday, Nove,ber 25, 2009. Visit our web site for other hotel details and links to many area attractions: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call 800-444-2346 to make your reservation!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Ski Areas Open Soon - Lodging Specials
Enchnated Forest plans their openning November 21, 2009. They'll have about 50% of the trails open and will offer discounted tickets. They are just East of Red River, about 35 miles from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. www.enchantedforestxc.com
Taos Ski Valley is scheduled to open November 26, 2009. Check out their web site for the most up to the moment details. www.skitaos.org
Sipapu (always the first) plans to open November 21, 2009. They are known for great deals all the way around. Early ski tickets are as low as $15 adult. It is an awesome family area that won't break the bank. We usually have discount coupons for lift tickets at front desk. www.sipapunm.com
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is known for great location, good quality lodging, exceptional Guest service, and Taos' best Inn value. Remember, for another week, we're doing veteran and military discounts at 50% off our already resaonable rates (we don't game the system by going up first, then discounting). Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call direct for best values always!!! 800-444-2346.
Taos Ski Valley is scheduled to open November 26, 2009. Check out their web site for the most up to the moment details. www.skitaos.org
Sipapu (always the first) plans to open November 21, 2009. They are known for great deals all the way around. Early ski tickets are as low as $15 adult. It is an awesome family area that won't break the bank. We usually have discount coupons for lift tickets at front desk. www.sipapunm.com
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is known for great location, good quality lodging, exceptional Guest service, and Taos' best Inn value. Remember, for another week, we're doing veteran and military discounts at 50% off our already resaonable rates (we don't game the system by going up first, then discounting). Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call direct for best values always!!! 800-444-2346.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Discounted Fine Dining with a 2 minute walk!
Just ask at the front desk and we'll give you a referral card to Lambert's of Taos. It's just a couple hundred feet South of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza and offers some highly recommended dining choices.
Best of all, they are offering 25% discounts on dinner entrees until November 25, 2009. Not many better values to add to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza Veterans Day 50% off specials thru November 25, 2009.
It's not likely you'll find a better travel package than the above. Take a look at us at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then give us a call at 800-444-2346 to reserve your downtown Taos lodging. We appreciate your business!
BTW, it snowed in town this weekend and even more in the ski areas surrounding Taos. It's not too early to book your holiday rooms. Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Best of all, they are offering 25% discounts on dinner entrees until November 25, 2009. Not many better values to add to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza Veterans Day 50% off specials thru November 25, 2009.
It's not likely you'll find a better travel package than the above. Take a look at us at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then give us a call at 800-444-2346 to reserve your downtown Taos lodging. We appreciate your business!
BTW, it snowed in town this weekend and even more in the ski areas surrounding Taos. It's not too early to book your holiday rooms. Thanksgiving and Christmas!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Fall Season in Taos More Calm, Relaxed, Enjoyable Yet Active
Although the hubub of summer season is now past, there is still tons of things to see and do in and around Taos. Frankly, you well might enjoy Taos more with fewer crowds, shorter lines, and a generally more relaxed environment (if that's possible).
For example, in this weeks Taos News Tempo the number of ongoing art exhibits totals 19. All are free. The range covers all media, styles, and interests. Don't forget, there are about 4 times that many galleries in and around downtown Taos! Plus surounding communities and areas.
The rest of the Tiempo Que Pasa list covers 3 or 4 more pages. The Alley Cantina always host some sort of activity from canned music to live. The adobe Bar at the Taos Inn always features entertainment, even if only people watching. Somebody will have Monday Night Football on the tube. Speakers of all sorts are listed. Things for Dixon, Penasco, Angel Fire, Red River, and more are listed. Choose from spiritual teachings, meditation classes, theology discussions, bridge games, book clubs, writers groups, quilting and needlecrafts, knitting, yoga, more. This is a great time to get out a town, spend a few days in Taos getting in touch with your inner self. Relax, recharge, rejuvenate, reinvigorate!
Our Veterans Day specials go thru the 25th of November at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Mention this blog post and we'll give everyone (who mentions this post) our vets HALF OFF special. You can stay 3 or 4 nights for the cost of one night in many tourist spots. Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call direct for veterans day specials: 800-444-2346.
For example, in this weeks Taos News Tempo the number of ongoing art exhibits totals 19. All are free. The range covers all media, styles, and interests. Don't forget, there are about 4 times that many galleries in and around downtown Taos! Plus surounding communities and areas.
The rest of the Tiempo Que Pasa list covers 3 or 4 more pages. The Alley Cantina always host some sort of activity from canned music to live. The adobe Bar at the Taos Inn always features entertainment, even if only people watching. Somebody will have Monday Night Football on the tube. Speakers of all sorts are listed. Things for Dixon, Penasco, Angel Fire, Red River, and more are listed. Choose from spiritual teachings, meditation classes, theology discussions, bridge games, book clubs, writers groups, quilting and needlecrafts, knitting, yoga, more. This is a great time to get out a town, spend a few days in Taos getting in touch with your inner self. Relax, recharge, rejuvenate, reinvigorate!
Our Veterans Day specials go thru the 25th of November at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Mention this blog post and we'll give everyone (who mentions this post) our vets HALF OFF special. You can stay 3 or 4 nights for the cost of one night in many tourist spots. Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call direct for veterans day specials: 800-444-2346.
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Veterans Day This Week & Hotel Specials
First thanks to all veterans! I spent a few years in the NMANG and a couple in the USAR. My Dad was a WWII vet.
This week, Veterans Day is celebrated county wide. A special ceremony will be conducted at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire. Althought the memorial is undergoing renovation, it is well worth your while to stop anytime you are in the area.
Although I've already mentioned our Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza Veterans Day specials, may I remind you: 1. thru the 25th, all rooms are hof off for veterans, that's $34.50 for singles; 2. for any stay including the 11th, we'll do 2 for 1 special for veterans, that's $17.25 for a single. Where else in American can you sty in a great hotel for $17.25 a night? NOWHERE!!!
Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call 800-444-2346.
This week, Veterans Day is celebrated county wide. A special ceremony will be conducted at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial in Angel Fire. Althought the memorial is undergoing renovation, it is well worth your while to stop anytime you are in the area.
Although I've already mentioned our Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza Veterans Day specials, may I remind you: 1. thru the 25th, all rooms are hof off for veterans, that's $34.50 for singles; 2. for any stay including the 11th, we'll do 2 for 1 special for veterans, that's $17.25 for a single. Where else in American can you sty in a great hotel for $17.25 a night? NOWHERE!!!
Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call 800-444-2346.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Still Good Reasons to Visit Taos!
The Dixon Studio Tour is this weekend, November 7 & 8, 2009. You really need to wander the small community of Dixon to enjoy their 28th anniversary of hosting the studio visitations. Included are 35 artists, 100 businesses, all hosted by the Embudo Valley Arts Association. I'm not saying all that just becasue my father in law is from Dixon. More info at www.dixonarts.com.
Saturday afternoon, is the kickoff of the Big Read. For more info visit www.taosbigread.com or SOMOS www.somostaos.org or 575-758-0081. SOMOS office is located at Indian Hills Inn Shops just North of the hotel lobby.
Saturday night, you have a number of entertainment choices. First, Taos Music Group does a South of the Border concert at Harwood Museum. On the lighter side is an event to benefit Working Class Theater as well as other local Taos charities at Shadows Bar & Grill called Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League, aka BRAWL. They call it a sporting theatrical spoof. They've posted information on facebook at Taos BRAWL.
In an earlier post, I also suggested TCA movies, this week "In the Loop". Runs Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
If you missed the post about our Veterans Day specials, we are offering Veterans half off, 50% discount off our affordable rates. Vets get a single rate of $34.50 single. No one, anywhere offers a better lodging value. That's almost hostel pricing. Those specials are good thru November 25, 2009. We're offering a 2 for 1 sale for Veterans Day, November 11, 2009.
Enjoy Taos and thank you for your business. You have many choices of where to visit and where to stay. We very much appreciate your confidence in Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our web site for more hotel and Taos details - www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call to book 800-444-2346. See you in Taos!
Saturday afternoon, is the kickoff of the Big Read. For more info visit www.taosbigread.com or SOMOS www.somostaos.org or 575-758-0081. SOMOS office is located at Indian Hills Inn Shops just North of the hotel lobby.
Saturday night, you have a number of entertainment choices. First, Taos Music Group does a South of the Border concert at Harwood Museum. On the lighter side is an event to benefit Working Class Theater as well as other local Taos charities at Shadows Bar & Grill called Broads Regional Arm Wrestling League, aka BRAWL. They call it a sporting theatrical spoof. They've posted information on facebook at Taos BRAWL.
In an earlier post, I also suggested TCA movies, this week "In the Loop". Runs Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday.
If you missed the post about our Veterans Day specials, we are offering Veterans half off, 50% discount off our affordable rates. Vets get a single rate of $34.50 single. No one, anywhere offers a better lodging value. That's almost hostel pricing. Those specials are good thru November 25, 2009. We're offering a 2 for 1 sale for Veterans Day, November 11, 2009.
Enjoy Taos and thank you for your business. You have many choices of where to visit and where to stay. We very much appreciate your confidence in Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our web site for more hotel and Taos details - www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call to book 800-444-2346. See you in Taos!
Friday, November 6, 2009
Natural & Manmade Snows Blanket Northern NM
The Taos area ski resorts are blessed with several inches of natural snow already and most began their manmade snow ops the last week of October. As long as the nightime temps remain under 30F (better yet 25F), they should be able to build a great bse to begin skiing at Thanksgiving. Sipapu may pull the trigger a week early (they try to be NM's first open).
Taos Ski Valley will open Thanksgiving Day unless they can't due to a lack of natural powder. Taos also announced the Soloman Extreme Freeride Championships March 10-13, 2010. That is a premier event with the main show offering a $12,000 purse. It is part of a series with events in Russia, France, Switzerland, and the USA.
Angel Fire gained the most snow from the early season dumps and begin snowmaking early december. Their openning is set for mid December. Night skiing will be offered at Angel Fire this year from 4 to 9 PM Thursday thru Saturday with a seperate ticket for the night time adventure.
Red River is testing there new triple that replaced the red chair. They plan to open the day before Thanksgiving.
No news from Ski Rio. It was supposedly purchased by Russian investors with grand development plans. We used to sell tickets for them but that's many moon back. Don't know about you but I'm working out, lifting, and biking in preparation fo working the quads. Pray for snow! Links to most local areas on our winter page on the web site.
Enchanted Forest is also getting ready for you cross country fans. Plus the Llama adventure folks are doing show shoe treks this winter in varied Taos area mountianous locations.
The best value in ski lodging is always Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. If you travel with a non skier (perish the thought, but it does happen), Indian Hills Inn is simply the best location to stay. We are walking distance to virtually all the downtown Taos galleries, museums, libraries, shops, dining, and entertainment places. For most dates, we offer prices competitive with the outlying motels but with the convenience and quality you prefer. Take a look: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call for reservations 800-444-2346.
Taos Ski Valley will open Thanksgiving Day unless they can't due to a lack of natural powder. Taos also announced the Soloman Extreme Freeride Championships March 10-13, 2010. That is a premier event with the main show offering a $12,000 purse. It is part of a series with events in Russia, France, Switzerland, and the USA.
Angel Fire gained the most snow from the early season dumps and begin snowmaking early december. Their openning is set for mid December. Night skiing will be offered at Angel Fire this year from 4 to 9 PM Thursday thru Saturday with a seperate ticket for the night time adventure.
Red River is testing there new triple that replaced the red chair. They plan to open the day before Thanksgiving.
No news from Ski Rio. It was supposedly purchased by Russian investors with grand development plans. We used to sell tickets for them but that's many moon back. Don't know about you but I'm working out, lifting, and biking in preparation fo working the quads. Pray for snow! Links to most local areas on our winter page on the web site.
Enchanted Forest is also getting ready for you cross country fans. Plus the Llama adventure folks are doing show shoe treks this winter in varied Taos area mountianous locations.
The best value in ski lodging is always Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. If you travel with a non skier (perish the thought, but it does happen), Indian Hills Inn is simply the best location to stay. We are walking distance to virtually all the downtown Taos galleries, museums, libraries, shops, dining, and entertainment places. For most dates, we offer prices competitive with the outlying motels but with the convenience and quality you prefer. Take a look: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call for reservations 800-444-2346.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
TCA Presents Strong's Abstract Paintings from the 60's
Charles Strong's dark and muscular abstract paintings from the 1960s will be exhibited October 30 through December 15. Exhibit at TCA lobby.
TCA also has a movie Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday. This weeks show is "In The Loop" which looks to be a good commedy.
Info on both at www.tcataos.org or by calling 575-758-2052.
We'd love to see you at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Tis the off season and rates are at unheard of low levels. Great time to visit Taos as there are no lines or crowds for most sights, museums, galleries, or dining places. Stop by the web site: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call for reservations 800-444-2346.
TCA also has a movie Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday. This weeks show is "In The Loop" which looks to be a good commedy.
Info on both at www.tcataos.org or by calling 575-758-2052.
We'd love to see you at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Tis the off season and rates are at unheard of low levels. Great time to visit Taos as there are no lines or crowds for most sights, museums, galleries, or dining places. Stop by the web site: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call for reservations 800-444-2346.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Half Off Veterans Day Hotel Special Most of November
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza honors and respects those who've served the nation via the military. During this Veterans Day month, we'll show that by giving them half off our already affordable rooms. That's right, 50% off. Regular rates of $69 discounted to $34.50 for singles, add $5 for each added Guest in room.
For an even better value, stay 2 nights including Veterans Day, November 11, 2009, and we'll do Pay 1 and the 2nd is FREE. Stay and pay for November 10 and November 11 is free. Stay and pay for November 11 and November 12 is free. No one, anywhere offers better values than Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Full details are available from our press release. You'll be able to read it here: http://www7.taosnet.com/indianhillsinn/VeteransDaySpecial2009PR.htm
We not only allow this to be shared amongst your friends but ask you to spread the word. We are doing this special to really reward those who've served the good old USA! Help us out, let others know!
Although the specials are ONLY available with direct reservations or walk ins (if rooms available), you can check out our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call toll free for reservations at 800-444-2346.
For an even better value, stay 2 nights including Veterans Day, November 11, 2009, and we'll do Pay 1 and the 2nd is FREE. Stay and pay for November 10 and November 11 is free. Stay and pay for November 11 and November 12 is free. No one, anywhere offers better values than Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Full details are available from our press release. You'll be able to read it here: http://www7.taosnet.com/indianhillsinn/VeteransDaySpecial2009PR.htm
We not only allow this to be shared amongst your friends but ask you to spread the word. We are doing this special to really reward those who've served the good old USA! Help us out, let others know!
Although the specials are ONLY available with direct reservations or walk ins (if rooms available), you can check out our web site at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call toll free for reservations at 800-444-2346.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Take a Llama to Lunch in Taos
More trivia. Did you know that the #1 Activity in Taos according to Trip Advisor is Wild Earth Llama Adventures? They were also ranked #4 in Tour in America. They are rightly proud of those rankings. Congrats from the team at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
The point is when you seek that one added thing to see and do for an extra day in Taos, why not "Take a Llama to Lunch!". That is their fall and spring day hike into the Rio Grande Gorge including a fabulous lunch at the bottom of the canyon. On that guided tour you will see and learn much about the ecology, natural plants, history, and more. Here's their web site: http://www.llamaadventures.com/llamalunch.html.
They also plan to conduct guided snowshoe tours this upcoming winter and spring. Again, another exciting activity to extend your visit to Taos one more day. Here's their web site: http://www.snowshoetaos.com/.
The entire team at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza invites and welcomes you to downtown Taos. Located conveniently 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza, you'll find it easy to walk to most downtown historic district shops, galleries, sights, museums, and entertainment places. Check us out at: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call for reservations at 800-444-2346.
The point is when you seek that one added thing to see and do for an extra day in Taos, why not "Take a Llama to Lunch!". That is their fall and spring day hike into the Rio Grande Gorge including a fabulous lunch at the bottom of the canyon. On that guided tour you will see and learn much about the ecology, natural plants, history, and more. Here's their web site: http://www.llamaadventures.com/llamalunch.html.
They also plan to conduct guided snowshoe tours this upcoming winter and spring. Again, another exciting activity to extend your visit to Taos one more day. Here's their web site: http://www.snowshoetaos.com/.
The entire team at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza invites and welcomes you to downtown Taos. Located conveniently 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza, you'll find it easy to walk to most downtown historic district shops, galleries, sights, museums, and entertainment places. Check us out at: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call for reservations at 800-444-2346.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Guitar Band History & Documentary
From this older and far removed base guitarist, this film at TCA looks much like something most musicians should plan to see. Guess you better quickly plan a visit to Taos!
"It Might Get Loud" plays Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at TCA. Featuring musicians: Led Zepplin's Jimmy Page, U2's the Edge and the White Stripes' Jack White. The cameras follow each of them home, let them talk shop and then put them onstage together in Los Angeles for an electrifying jam session. Sounds like a rare look into music history. Available in Taos starting Sunday!
Taos Community Auditorium offers many varied theatrical, musical, film, and dance groups throughout the year. With an expansive recently added lobby, visitors enjoy art displays by varied local artists before, during any intermissions, and after the shows. Check out their website at: tca@tcataos.org.
Since many old guitar players are vets, Indian Hills Inn is about to go public with what might be the deal of the year. We're going to celebrate Veterans Day for most of November. We're going to do so with the lowest cheap lodging rates you've seen in a longgggg time! Stay tuned. We will make it worth your while to stay an extra day or two!
Check out our web site: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call direct for best value lodging. Call 800-444-2346.
"It Might Get Loud" plays Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday at TCA. Featuring musicians: Led Zepplin's Jimmy Page, U2's the Edge and the White Stripes' Jack White. The cameras follow each of them home, let them talk shop and then put them onstage together in Los Angeles for an electrifying jam session. Sounds like a rare look into music history. Available in Taos starting Sunday!
Taos Community Auditorium offers many varied theatrical, musical, film, and dance groups throughout the year. With an expansive recently added lobby, visitors enjoy art displays by varied local artists before, during any intermissions, and after the shows. Check out their website at: tca@tcataos.org.
Since many old guitar players are vets, Indian Hills Inn is about to go public with what might be the deal of the year. We're going to celebrate Veterans Day for most of November. We're going to do so with the lowest cheap lodging rates you've seen in a longgggg time! Stay tuned. We will make it worth your while to stay an extra day or two!
Check out our web site: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Then call direct for best value lodging. Call 800-444-2346.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Hello Snow! Taos Mountains Blanketed!
Woke up today with snow falling. Courtyard at hotel grass covered with maybe an inch of white stuff. Kind of gets the blood flowing for the skier in us.
Guess that means that it's time (if you haven't already started your conditioning regimine) to get on the bike for a few minutes daily, push the weight bench out from under that stack of boxes and use it for it's intended purpose, train on that skiers edge for a few minutes every day. IF (big word) you do that, you WILL enjoy your ski or riding days more than if you don't. It's that simple!
Guess you can also visit Taos between now and ski / ride snow season start and make a few hikes along the Rio Grande Gorge to enhnace your aclimation to our 9,000 foot plus ski terrain. Probably late for mountian trail hikes but doing anything rigorous at 7 to 8000 feet will help build your endurance. So many of our winter ski visitors arrive with little or no physical preparation that I simply want to encourage highly that you invest that time now to vastly imporve the fun quotient then.
Traditional Taos Ski Valley openning is Wednesday before Thanksgiving Pray for snow to make that happen. I don't know the exact percentages but they hit that about 75% of the time. Check out their website for the Taos Card. It's a great deal and eases the ski day.
Sipapu usually opens as soon as they have adequate snow, sometimes as much as a few weeks earlier. Their lift tickets are always the best value anywhere in the West PLUS we usually have discount coupons or packages at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Angel Fire's scheduled openning is mid December. Snow conditions always set the final open date at all the areas.
Keep your eye on the ski shop fall sales in your area. The more recent equipment is really amazing at what it can do for your skiing. If you're skiing on 10 year old skis, I seriously recommend either buying a sale package or renting when you get here. Boots are more warm and comfy, skis are awesome, etc. Begin to make those decisions a earlier rather than the day before you depart. Most of us make better decsions with a bit of extra time instead of rush rush rush.
It's kind of exciting the talk about skiing. Hope your first run this year is as good and fun as your last run last season. Ski safely. Read the resonsibility code. Costco has great deals on helmets.
NO ONE SELLS ROOMS FOR A BETTER VALUE! Conveniently located in downtown Taos, your after ski choices are much wider than anywhere else on the Enchanted Circle or nearby : environs. Email me any questions or special needs: indianhills@newmex.com. Remember our Pay 3, the 4th is FREE package, good most dates other than Christmas and holiday. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call direct for best values 800-444-2346 (please don't complain when you book elsewhere and find out you could have done better direct - :-( ).
Guess that means that it's time (if you haven't already started your conditioning regimine) to get on the bike for a few minutes daily, push the weight bench out from under that stack of boxes and use it for it's intended purpose, train on that skiers edge for a few minutes every day. IF (big word) you do that, you WILL enjoy your ski or riding days more than if you don't. It's that simple!
Guess you can also visit Taos between now and ski / ride snow season start and make a few hikes along the Rio Grande Gorge to enhnace your aclimation to our 9,000 foot plus ski terrain. Probably late for mountian trail hikes but doing anything rigorous at 7 to 8000 feet will help build your endurance. So many of our winter ski visitors arrive with little or no physical preparation that I simply want to encourage highly that you invest that time now to vastly imporve the fun quotient then.
Traditional Taos Ski Valley openning is Wednesday before Thanksgiving Pray for snow to make that happen. I don't know the exact percentages but they hit that about 75% of the time. Check out their website for the Taos Card. It's a great deal and eases the ski day.
Sipapu usually opens as soon as they have adequate snow, sometimes as much as a few weeks earlier. Their lift tickets are always the best value anywhere in the West PLUS we usually have discount coupons or packages at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Angel Fire's scheduled openning is mid December. Snow conditions always set the final open date at all the areas.
Keep your eye on the ski shop fall sales in your area. The more recent equipment is really amazing at what it can do for your skiing. If you're skiing on 10 year old skis, I seriously recommend either buying a sale package or renting when you get here. Boots are more warm and comfy, skis are awesome, etc. Begin to make those decisions a earlier rather than the day before you depart. Most of us make better decsions with a bit of extra time instead of rush rush rush.
It's kind of exciting the talk about skiing. Hope your first run this year is as good and fun as your last run last season. Ski safely. Read the resonsibility code. Costco has great deals on helmets.
NO ONE SELLS ROOMS FOR A BETTER VALUE! Conveniently located in downtown Taos, your after ski choices are much wider than anywhere else on the Enchanted Circle or nearby : environs. Email me any questions or special needs: indianhills@newmex.com. Remember our Pay 3, the 4th is FREE package, good most dates other than Christmas and holiday. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call direct for best values 800-444-2346 (please don't complain when you book elsewhere and find out you could have done better direct - :-( ).
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Taos & Enchanted Circle Score in National Geographic Traveller
In the 6th "Places Rates" evaluation compiled by National Geographic Traveller, the Taos and Enchanted Circle areas are ranked 41st out of 133 WORLDWIDE!!!!! That is an incredible honor for the Taos area.
Please note, this evaluation is NOT a popularity contest. Instead, it is a review of the authenticity and stewardship, an assessment of the qualities that make the place unique. Most folks who live and work in the Taos area have known that the area is a real, honest to goodness, authentic place where you meet the history, culture, and communities that make us who we are.
Here's a link to the article: http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/11/destinations-rated/list-text/2. That's partially why we advertise, if you miss the way Santa Fe was 30 years ago, try Taos, we still have that unique atmosphere, it's still personalable, we're down to earth.
I think I'm impressed with over 400 world travel experts ranking Taos and the Enchanted Circle so favorably. That is something we need to brag about! Tell your family and friends. Thanks.
I hope that we at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza provide that friendly, comofrtable, real world hotel experience that is often missing on today's travels. We are not the fanciest hotel in Taos but we are one of the friendliest, service oriented Inns. We are exceptionally well located just 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. You can walk almost anywhere in the downtown historic district. Quality of Guest service is far above average. We're your "tour guide" for the Taos area. The end result is we are an authentic, independent, lodging provider who cares about you, our Guest.
Check us out: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call us at 800-444-2346. How can we help? May we earn the right to your confidence and business?
Please note, this evaluation is NOT a popularity contest. Instead, it is a review of the authenticity and stewardship, an assessment of the qualities that make the place unique. Most folks who live and work in the Taos area have known that the area is a real, honest to goodness, authentic place where you meet the history, culture, and communities that make us who we are.
Here's a link to the article: http://traveler.nationalgeographic.com/2009/11/destinations-rated/list-text/2. That's partially why we advertise, if you miss the way Santa Fe was 30 years ago, try Taos, we still have that unique atmosphere, it's still personalable, we're down to earth.
I think I'm impressed with over 400 world travel experts ranking Taos and the Enchanted Circle so favorably. That is something we need to brag about! Tell your family and friends. Thanks.
I hope that we at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza provide that friendly, comofrtable, real world hotel experience that is often missing on today's travels. We are not the fanciest hotel in Taos but we are one of the friendliest, service oriented Inns. We are exceptionally well located just 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. You can walk almost anywhere in the downtown historic district. Quality of Guest service is far above average. We're your "tour guide" for the Taos area. The end result is we are an authentic, independent, lodging provider who cares about you, our Guest.
Check us out: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then call us at 800-444-2346. How can we help? May we earn the right to your confidence and business?
Monday, October 26, 2009
Official NM Trivia
Do you know the official flower of NM? How about another name for the state bird (beep, beep)? Do you know how they spell our state tree in Colorado (very odd)? What fish is honored as our state fish (it's not the alcoholic)? Which four legged creature is our official animal? What vegetables are offical veggies of NM, two of them? Is there an offical state gem? Other than cannabis, what's the state grass? On March 17, 1981 the state adopted the offical fossil (rock, not clothing) named? If the cookie monstor was from NM, what would he offically eat? If Nm has an offical insect, can you name that bug? Anyone care to guess at the offical state question?
Those questions are developed from an article in the Kit Carson Coop (and other NM coops) monthly newspaper, Enchantment. For those who aren't familiar with the term coop, that is the rural electric coop. It's a user owned electric supplier. They have been very instrumental in developiong the rural portions of the USA. They were one of the few good ideas of our federal government. Now what are we going to do with them?
For everyone who emails indianhills@newmex.com correct answers to every question, first, we'll give you an extreme discount special rate of $39 during the off season, $49 during the shoulder season, and $59 during busy season. That rate will be good for 1 or 2 Guests. Added Guests in same room at $5 for each added Guest. That rate is good for only 1 night during weekends, as many nights as we can keep you Sudany thru Thursdays. That special rate is not available during holiday periods: Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Years, MLK weekend, Pesidents weekend, spring break, Memorial weekend, July 4th, Fiesta weekend, or Labor Day weekend. The winner discount special offer ends August 31, 2010. We'll craft and send a return email to those who get the answers correct with the details of the specail rate offer. Added nights will be available at the then current rate. Good luck and good research. I'll keep this contest open for a few weeks. All answers must be in my hands by November 15, 2009. I'll then post the answers.
You'll be enjoying the hospitality at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza when you stay as a winner or visitor. Visit our web site soon for further information on Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call 800-444-2346 to reserve your room. Remember, we will always match any legitimate rate you find online or elsewhere. Thanks for a good October!
Those questions are developed from an article in the Kit Carson Coop (and other NM coops) monthly newspaper, Enchantment. For those who aren't familiar with the term coop, that is the rural electric coop. It's a user owned electric supplier. They have been very instrumental in developiong the rural portions of the USA. They were one of the few good ideas of our federal government. Now what are we going to do with them?
For everyone who emails indianhills@newmex.com correct answers to every question, first, we'll give you an extreme discount special rate of $39 during the off season, $49 during the shoulder season, and $59 during busy season. That rate will be good for 1 or 2 Guests. Added Guests in same room at $5 for each added Guest. That rate is good for only 1 night during weekends, as many nights as we can keep you Sudany thru Thursdays. That special rate is not available during holiday periods: Thanksgiving, Christmas-New Years, MLK weekend, Pesidents weekend, spring break, Memorial weekend, July 4th, Fiesta weekend, or Labor Day weekend. The winner discount special offer ends August 31, 2010. We'll craft and send a return email to those who get the answers correct with the details of the specail rate offer. Added nights will be available at the then current rate. Good luck and good research. I'll keep this contest open for a few weeks. All answers must be in my hands by November 15, 2009. I'll then post the answers.
You'll be enjoying the hospitality at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza when you stay as a winner or visitor. Visit our web site soon for further information on Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza: www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Call 800-444-2346 to reserve your room. Remember, we will always match any legitimate rate you find online or elsewhere. Thanks for a good October!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Small Meetings Welcome at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza
We've had a number of small groups hold meetings here in Taos at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We've welcomed such groups as reunions, weddings, church, sports teams, music, theatrical, college legislative, radio travel, medical research, and others. We can accommodate up to about 25 to 30 in our dual use continental breakfast and meeting room. Although we offer very limited extra features, we'll gladly help arrange rentals of any special use equipment your organization might need. As long as we are renting rooms, use of our meeting room is complimentary. Coffee and other refreshments are extra. Full catering is available from outside services.
If our meeting space is too small or limited in functionality for your group, the Taos Convention Center is located about 4 blocks from the hotel. Again, we'll gladly coordinate with your organization, meeting planner, and the convention center. As far as rooms, we can accommodate up to about 150 total Guests at maximum capacity and about 50 single occupancy. Outdoors space is one of our great sales points, weatehr permitting. We have over an acre of grass and tall trees to enjoy Taos.
The Taos Balloon Rally was well received and attended with over 35 balloons this weekend. One small group seemed quite pleased with the hot air entertainment from balloons and their own conversations and business. Thanks for your business. October is shapiong up to be a very good month for us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We are making efforts at serving our Guests in a positive, Guest service oriented manner. Looks like you are rewarding us with referrals, returning Guests, and gracious comments to our motivated team of Associates.
See you next week at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Remember our great value pricing and special Pay 3, the 4th is FREE deals. Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn and then call 800-444-2346 to reserve your room. Planning a holiday season visit to Taos? Book soon!
If our meeting space is too small or limited in functionality for your group, the Taos Convention Center is located about 4 blocks from the hotel. Again, we'll gladly coordinate with your organization, meeting planner, and the convention center. As far as rooms, we can accommodate up to about 150 total Guests at maximum capacity and about 50 single occupancy. Outdoors space is one of our great sales points, weatehr permitting. We have over an acre of grass and tall trees to enjoy Taos.
The Taos Balloon Rally was well received and attended with over 35 balloons this weekend. One small group seemed quite pleased with the hot air entertainment from balloons and their own conversations and business. Thanks for your business. October is shapiong up to be a very good month for us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We are making efforts at serving our Guests in a positive, Guest service oriented manner. Looks like you are rewarding us with referrals, returning Guests, and gracious comments to our motivated team of Associates.
See you next week at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Remember our great value pricing and special Pay 3, the 4th is FREE deals. Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn and then call 800-444-2346 to reserve your room. Planning a holiday season visit to Taos? Book soon!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Taos Area Winery Tour
North of Santa Fe on your way to Taos, plan to stop, taste, and take home some of our New Mexico wines. Great for the holiday dinners, gifts, and any other day.
La Chiripada is the oldest winery in Northern NM. Located in the beautiful Rio Embudo valley in Dixon, they've been crafting wines for nearly 30 years. Check out their website for latest details - http://www.lachiripada.com/ or call 800-528-7801.
Vivac is also in Dixon just off the Rio Grande on the valley road to Taos (as opposed to the high road). The tasting room includes and doubles as a gallery with elegant art works. More details at http://www.vivacwinery.com/ or 505-579-4441.
Black Mesa Winery is on the highway between Espanola and Taos at the mouth of the Rio Grande valley / gorge in Velarde. Website is - www.blackmesawinery.com and 505-852-2820.
Santa Fe Winery is between Santa Fe and Espanola on 84-285. Details at http://www.santafevineyards.com/ or 505-753-8100.
Estrella del Norte Vineyard is just North of Santa Fe and a short distance on 503 (the high road to Taos). Details at http://www.estrelladelnorthevineyard.com/ or call 505-455-2826.
Check them out. Drive safely. Enjoy your visit to Northern NM. Check the weather as it snowed last night and may do so today at higher elevations.
We'd of course welcome you for 1 night or a week at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Taos BEST location is right here, two blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. Value is how we spell our name. We're doing off season specials, you can book your week long stay at an almost 35% discount both with us and online. Book direct to save both of us $$$. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346. Ski you in Taos! Thanks for reading.
La Chiripada is the oldest winery in Northern NM. Located in the beautiful Rio Embudo valley in Dixon, they've been crafting wines for nearly 30 years. Check out their website for latest details - http://www.lachiripada.com/ or call 800-528-7801.
Vivac is also in Dixon just off the Rio Grande on the valley road to Taos (as opposed to the high road). The tasting room includes and doubles as a gallery with elegant art works. More details at http://www.vivacwinery.com/ or 505-579-4441.
Black Mesa Winery is on the highway between Espanola and Taos at the mouth of the Rio Grande valley / gorge in Velarde. Website is - www.blackmesawinery.com and 505-852-2820.
Santa Fe Winery is between Santa Fe and Espanola on 84-285. Details at http://www.santafevineyards.com/ or 505-753-8100.
Estrella del Norte Vineyard is just North of Santa Fe and a short distance on 503 (the high road to Taos). Details at http://www.estrelladelnorthevineyard.com/ or call 505-455-2826.
Check them out. Drive safely. Enjoy your visit to Northern NM. Check the weather as it snowed last night and may do so today at higher elevations.
We'd of course welcome you for 1 night or a week at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Taos BEST location is right here, two blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. Value is how we spell our name. We're doing off season specials, you can book your week long stay at an almost 35% discount both with us and online. Book direct to save both of us $$$. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346. Ski you in Taos! Thanks for reading.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Best Booking Plan for YOU!
Just did a google check on "Indian Hills Inn, Taos". Way over 20,000 sites returned with our name. I admit I am an internet junky and a forum junky but I have NOT posted our name in 20,000+ places. Boy, I wish I had 20,000 sites pointing to our site, not everyone elses!
What that means to you is that when you look for any hotel in any town, drill down throught the many paid listings and 3rd party listings until you find the properties direct website. That means it will take extra effort on your behalf. Although the net does provide many benefits to some of our needs, it is totally confusing and much harder than some means of research form the past.
Your reward for that added work will be the most accurate information from someone who really knows the area you are visiting plus they know the property better than ABC online booking system, Xpta, sleep.com, TW, or any other 3rd party system. You might also be better able to negotiate with that human on the other end of the phone rather than your computer and some unkown faceless online travel agency doing lunch and costing both of us money.
It is almost always less costly for you to reserve your room direct with a property than using most online systems, including the hotel's website. Every step added between you and the hotel adds costs, potential errors, some communication challenges, and maybe more restrictive business practices.
If you'll research town activities before you travel, you'll have a better handle on how negotiable rates may be. For example, if you are visiting Taos during a peak weekend or holiday period, rates both online and direct will likely be higher than when you visit from now until ski season. That same idea applies to most areas.
Specifically, from one low cost (they claim that) online agency, your rate tonight for us would range from about $65 to $80. Our rates for walk ins is from $49 to $69. If you're lucky enough to have a coupon tonight, the rate will be $54.33. In other words, call us and every other stop you make direct. It will likely save both of us money.
Ready to book? 800-444-2346. Want to look us over? www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Thanks for listening and your business.
What that means to you is that when you look for any hotel in any town, drill down throught the many paid listings and 3rd party listings until you find the properties direct website. That means it will take extra effort on your behalf. Although the net does provide many benefits to some of our needs, it is totally confusing and much harder than some means of research form the past.
Your reward for that added work will be the most accurate information from someone who really knows the area you are visiting plus they know the property better than ABC online booking system, Xpta, sleep.com, TW, or any other 3rd party system. You might also be better able to negotiate with that human on the other end of the phone rather than your computer and some unkown faceless online travel agency doing lunch and costing both of us money.
It is almost always less costly for you to reserve your room direct with a property than using most online systems, including the hotel's website. Every step added between you and the hotel adds costs, potential errors, some communication challenges, and maybe more restrictive business practices.
If you'll research town activities before you travel, you'll have a better handle on how negotiable rates may be. For example, if you are visiting Taos during a peak weekend or holiday period, rates both online and direct will likely be higher than when you visit from now until ski season. That same idea applies to most areas.
Specifically, from one low cost (they claim that) online agency, your rate tonight for us would range from about $65 to $80. Our rates for walk ins is from $49 to $69. If you're lucky enough to have a coupon tonight, the rate will be $54.33. In other words, call us and every other stop you make direct. It will likely save both of us money.
Ready to book? 800-444-2346. Want to look us over? www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Thanks for listening and your business.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Taos Mountain Balloon Rally 2009
If you prefer smaller crowds (way smaller!!!), come to Taos. This year, the rally expects over 30 balloons to share the fund and vistas of what amounts to historic flight.
CAUTION! The correct and only official website is http://www.taosballoonrally.com/. Someone has hijacked the correct name. WARNING, and you may contact viruses or other unfortunate situations or circumstances from that other site.
You want to plan on spending a long weekend as the rally starts Friday morning with a mini assension at 7:15 AM for invited pilots. A dawn patrol launches earlier around 6 AM. Those actions will be followed by tethered balloon rides at Salazar Field and select locations in the Taos area starting around 8:30 AM. From 4 to 10 PM, there is a no host reception at the Sagebrush Convention Center behind the Comfort Suites about 2 miles South of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Saturday, the dawn patrol flies around 6 AM followed by a mass assension from 7:15 to 8 AM. Saturday, a parade will occur downtown at 1 PM. What some folks love the most is at dusk, weather permitting, is the balloomenshine or balloon glow.
Sunday repesats Saturday mornings activities with the dawn patrol and mass assension. You are all invited to visit pilots and crews during the festivities. It also gets you out to see the colors which are already fading but still great to look at. The colors around Pilar are really good this week. Stop and enjoy on your way to or back from Taos (if you're driving up from the South).
With our very affordable specials, Indian Hills Inn, Taos plaza invites you to spend 4 nights with us this week (or most any other). Pay 3 nights, the 4th is FREE. Plus we are offering great rates from $49 (a few rooms) to $69 for 1 or 2 Guests. As our normal reminder, those rates are ONLY available direct. You can't get those values anywhere online. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346.
It's not too soon to book your Thanksgiving weekend ski/shop trip to Taos! Thanks for reading. Let us know what you think, post a comment!
CAUTION! The correct and only official website is http://www.taosballoonrally.com/. Someone has hijacked the correct name. WARNING, and you may contact viruses or other unfortunate situations or circumstances from that other site.
You want to plan on spending a long weekend as the rally starts Friday morning with a mini assension at 7:15 AM for invited pilots. A dawn patrol launches earlier around 6 AM. Those actions will be followed by tethered balloon rides at Salazar Field and select locations in the Taos area starting around 8:30 AM. From 4 to 10 PM, there is a no host reception at the Sagebrush Convention Center behind the Comfort Suites about 2 miles South of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Saturday, the dawn patrol flies around 6 AM followed by a mass assension from 7:15 to 8 AM. Saturday, a parade will occur downtown at 1 PM. What some folks love the most is at dusk, weather permitting, is the balloomenshine or balloon glow.
Sunday repesats Saturday mornings activities with the dawn patrol and mass assension. You are all invited to visit pilots and crews during the festivities. It also gets you out to see the colors which are already fading but still great to look at. The colors around Pilar are really good this week. Stop and enjoy on your way to or back from Taos (if you're driving up from the South).
With our very affordable specials, Indian Hills Inn, Taos plaza invites you to spend 4 nights with us this week (or most any other). Pay 3 nights, the 4th is FREE. Plus we are offering great rates from $49 (a few rooms) to $69 for 1 or 2 Guests. As our normal reminder, those rates are ONLY available direct. You can't get those values anywhere online. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346.
It's not too soon to book your Thanksgiving weekend ski/shop trip to Taos! Thanks for reading. Let us know what you think, post a comment!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Muchas Gracias to All Our Associates!
We want to publicly thank our team at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. First, a little over a year ago, we had huge staffing issues and related Guest service problems. Although we still make mistakes, Guests are now bragging to us regularly about how well the employees / team / associates are doing. We've had letters sent, emails sent, and even phone calls letting us know that so and so is doing a bang up job.
You are telling us how friendly the front desk team is. How appreciative you are for the guidance and directions to thhings to do, places to see, dining ideas, etc. How we've been helpful in time of need. I've seen posts elsewhere even mentioning ad thanking our team by name.
You are mentioning the housekeeping and maintenance people too. Helpful, clean rooms, sharp landscaping and grounds.
Perhaps the most accurate measures of service level is from three areas. Guests who add a day, two, or more to their visit is far higher than earlier. The number of Guests who are returning after an earlier stay is higher. Some from a month or two back, some from earlier this year, and some from late last year. And the number of referrals from past Guets is much higher than we've seen in some time.
So, again, thanks to each Guest who've sent your positive comments and THANKS to each team member for your interest and dedication to meeting our Guest's needs and delivering a positive experience for their visit to Taos. It is rewarding to see that the goal of a team culture of Guest service is being reached.
We're heading for the shoulder season in Taos. That means you'll find our best values of the year. Call us direct for specials that are NOT available anywhere online. 800-444-2346 or visit our website for more information www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
You are telling us how friendly the front desk team is. How appreciative you are for the guidance and directions to thhings to do, places to see, dining ideas, etc. How we've been helpful in time of need. I've seen posts elsewhere even mentioning ad thanking our team by name.
You are mentioning the housekeeping and maintenance people too. Helpful, clean rooms, sharp landscaping and grounds.
Perhaps the most accurate measures of service level is from three areas. Guests who add a day, two, or more to their visit is far higher than earlier. The number of Guests who are returning after an earlier stay is higher. Some from a month or two back, some from earlier this year, and some from late last year. And the number of referrals from past Guets is much higher than we've seen in some time.
So, again, thanks to each Guest who've sent your positive comments and THANKS to each team member for your interest and dedication to meeting our Guest's needs and delivering a positive experience for their visit to Taos. It is rewarding to see that the goal of a team culture of Guest service is being reached.
We're heading for the shoulder season in Taos. That means you'll find our best values of the year. Call us direct for specials that are NOT available anywhere online. 800-444-2346 or visit our website for more information www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Friday, October 16, 2009
10/16 to 10/18 Another Busy Taos Weekend
I've talked before about the Taos Storytelling Festival. The fest inlcudes a workshop with nationally known storyteller Carmen Agra Deedy on Saturday. Another nationally recognized featured storyteller is Willy Claflin. CDs of some of the national and local storytellers are also available. Check out SOMOS at http://www.somostaos.org/ for places, times, and details.
Welcome back could be the theme song for the return of Rancho de Chimayo. Closed since a major fire many months back, this is an almost legendary dining place for northern NM. On the way to or from Taos or on a one day drive around tour from Taos, Rancho Chimayo offers dining again Sunday October 18, 12009. They will be open Saturday, October 17, 2009, for an open house from noon to 4 PM. http://www.ranchochimayo.com/.
The Blumenschein House and Museum is celebrating the completion of their exterior upgrade with a show of 15 local Taos artists. The home is furnished with the Blumenschein's original belongings and displays some of the now nearly 100 year old art from the original Taos Society of Artists. Information at 575-758-0505 or www.taoshistoricmuseums.org/blumenschein.php.
Next Wednesday, October 21, 2009, TCA welcomes the Lula Washington Dance Theater to Taos. One show only at 8:00 PM. Call 575-758-2052 for tickets. More information at http://www.tcataos.org/.
Taos County Economic Development Corporation is a local non profit whose mission is to support the food, land, water, and clutures of the people of Northern NM. As a means of reaching for that goal, they have a community garden, greenhouse, small business services, and 5,000 square foot commercial kitchen. They are at 1021 Salazar Road, their website is http://www.tcedc.org/, and you can call 575-758-8731 for more information.
Eanger Irving Couse was also one of the founders of the Taos Society of Artists. The annual celebration of when those artists settled in Taos occurs this weekend. This year is the 100th anniversary of whn Couse bought his property. The event is a fund rasing that will generate more funds for transfering the property to the foundation to further and permanently preserve the hitoric dwelling. The Couse and Sharp properties will be open Saturday, October 17, 2009. http://www.cousefoundation.org/ or 575-751-0369 for information.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thanks those who've been our Guests and invites you who haven't to try our convenient downtown hotel. We're just a couple blocks South of the Plaza, the museums, the Couse property. We'll try to accommodate you, make you comfortable, and be your "tour guide" for your Taos Experience. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346. Although I think our rates are the best in Taos, if you find a lower rate on line, tell us where or bring us a copy and we'll usually be able to match it. Direct bookings are always most accurate, usually lower in cost, and easier to make, change, or cancel. Thanks again for your confidence. We know you have many lodging choices and appreciate your calling on us.
Welcome back could be the theme song for the return of Rancho de Chimayo. Closed since a major fire many months back, this is an almost legendary dining place for northern NM. On the way to or from Taos or on a one day drive around tour from Taos, Rancho Chimayo offers dining again Sunday October 18, 12009. They will be open Saturday, October 17, 2009, for an open house from noon to 4 PM. http://www.ranchochimayo.com/.
The Blumenschein House and Museum is celebrating the completion of their exterior upgrade with a show of 15 local Taos artists. The home is furnished with the Blumenschein's original belongings and displays some of the now nearly 100 year old art from the original Taos Society of Artists. Information at 575-758-0505 or www.taoshistoricmuseums.org/blumenschein.php.
Next Wednesday, October 21, 2009, TCA welcomes the Lula Washington Dance Theater to Taos. One show only at 8:00 PM. Call 575-758-2052 for tickets. More information at http://www.tcataos.org/.
Taos County Economic Development Corporation is a local non profit whose mission is to support the food, land, water, and clutures of the people of Northern NM. As a means of reaching for that goal, they have a community garden, greenhouse, small business services, and 5,000 square foot commercial kitchen. They are at 1021 Salazar Road, their website is http://www.tcedc.org/, and you can call 575-758-8731 for more information.
Eanger Irving Couse was also one of the founders of the Taos Society of Artists. The annual celebration of when those artists settled in Taos occurs this weekend. This year is the 100th anniversary of whn Couse bought his property. The event is a fund rasing that will generate more funds for transfering the property to the foundation to further and permanently preserve the hitoric dwelling. The Couse and Sharp properties will be open Saturday, October 17, 2009. http://www.cousefoundation.org/ or 575-751-0369 for information.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza thanks those who've been our Guests and invites you who haven't to try our convenient downtown hotel. We're just a couple blocks South of the Plaza, the museums, the Couse property. We'll try to accommodate you, make you comfortable, and be your "tour guide" for your Taos Experience. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346. Although I think our rates are the best in Taos, if you find a lower rate on line, tell us where or bring us a copy and we'll usually be able to match it. Direct bookings are always most accurate, usually lower in cost, and easier to make, change, or cancel. Thanks again for your confidence. We know you have many lodging choices and appreciate your calling on us.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Upcoming Taos Area Activities at TCA
Talking with Guests this week I'm told the fall color show is high on the list of awesome Taos area activities. The high mountian colors are declining, mid mountian are just past the peak, and valley leaves are nearing their peak. The scattered aspens amongst the evergreens offer some dramatic pictures to take home.
TCA is a busy place. Their recently new lobby offers visitors a warm welcome and great place to mingle and meet folks. The Lula Washington Dance Theater will make a 1 show appearance at Taos Community Auditorium next Wednesday, October 21 at 8 PM. You can view the TCA website or call for ticket purchase here: (575) 758-2052 http://www.tcataos.org/.
The SOMOS Taos Storytelling Festival starts Friday, October 16, also at the TCA. We've had a couple Guests who are part of the festival staying with us this week. They've told me that they are excited about the upcoming festival and they're really enjoying the Taos area. Visit them at http://www.somos.org/.
TCA does movies for much of the year. Their fall season is about to commence. The September Issue is the feature this month with shows Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 PM and again Monday & Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Thanks for supporting this community facility. Hope you enjoy their many creative endeavors.
Also talked to the folks at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial State Park this week. Although that building is undergoing major remodeling and improvements, they do want to invite visitors to the memorial. Displays are a bit smaller with the project but the chapel, gift shop, lobby, and exterior displays are still welcoming folks. Had a retired Air Force family with us Tuesday night and they hadn't heard of this first in USA Vietnam Memorial. Off they went!
One added idea for your Taos visit is the attend a cooking school. Taos Cooking School offers classes most days year round and will do private classes on request. Check out their class schedule, you might want to plan your trip around learning more about our fiesty new mexico cusine. http://www.taosschoolofcooking.com/ or 575-770-5226.
Hoping to entice you into staying for an extra day or so, don't forget only Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers our popular Pay 3 nights, the 4th is FREE package. From our already reasonable rates, that 25% discount makes us THE place to headqaurter while you explore North central NM. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346.
TCA is a busy place. Their recently new lobby offers visitors a warm welcome and great place to mingle and meet folks. The Lula Washington Dance Theater will make a 1 show appearance at Taos Community Auditorium next Wednesday, October 21 at 8 PM. You can view the TCA website or call for ticket purchase here: (575) 758-2052 http://www.tcataos.org/.
The SOMOS Taos Storytelling Festival starts Friday, October 16, also at the TCA. We've had a couple Guests who are part of the festival staying with us this week. They've told me that they are excited about the upcoming festival and they're really enjoying the Taos area. Visit them at http://www.somos.org/.
TCA does movies for much of the year. Their fall season is about to commence. The September Issue is the feature this month with shows Sunday, October 18 at 2:00 PM and again Monday & Tuesday at 7:30 PM. Thanks for supporting this community facility. Hope you enjoy their many creative endeavors.
Also talked to the folks at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial State Park this week. Although that building is undergoing major remodeling and improvements, they do want to invite visitors to the memorial. Displays are a bit smaller with the project but the chapel, gift shop, lobby, and exterior displays are still welcoming folks. Had a retired Air Force family with us Tuesday night and they hadn't heard of this first in USA Vietnam Memorial. Off they went!
One added idea for your Taos visit is the attend a cooking school. Taos Cooking School offers classes most days year round and will do private classes on request. Check out their class schedule, you might want to plan your trip around learning more about our fiesty new mexico cusine. http://www.taosschoolofcooking.com/ or 575-770-5226.
Hoping to entice you into staying for an extra day or so, don't forget only Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers our popular Pay 3 nights, the 4th is FREE package. From our already reasonable rates, that 25% discount makes us THE place to headqaurter while you explore North central NM. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Lula Washington Dance Theater at TCA
Upcoming things to see and do include this dance group doing a 1 night show October 21, 2009. The show is happening at TCA at 8 PM next Wednesday. Tickets are limited so call soon to buy via credit card, 575-758-2052.
Much of the SOMOS Storytelling Festival also are scheduled at TCA. To buy tickets with your credit card, call 575-758-2052. The storytelling happens Friday evening and Saturday. Check http://www.somos.org/ for details.
TCA also does movies each month during the "off/shoulder" season. Movies start Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM and again Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The next feature is "The September Issue".
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn....800-444-2346... for great quality, values, service, location.
Much of the SOMOS Storytelling Festival also are scheduled at TCA. To buy tickets with your credit card, call 575-758-2052. The storytelling happens Friday evening and Saturday. Check http://www.somos.org/ for details.
TCA also does movies each month during the "off/shoulder" season. Movies start Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM and again Monday and Tuesday at 7:30 PM. The next feature is "The September Issue".
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn....800-444-2346... for great quality, values, service, location.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Solar Heated Pool Season Ends _ Alternative Ideas
It's that time of year again, fall. Brings us to the point at which we turn off the pool solar collectors, drain it about a foot, drain the lines, and cover to keep the leaves, dust, and debris out. Pool use had diminished to hasn't been used since mid September anyway, so must be time.
During our pool off season, it you find it necessary to splash around a bit, the town of Taos has a indoor pool that is open year round and can be used relatively inexpensively. Hours vary sometimes so here's a link to their website - http://www.taosyouth.com/. They also have indoor skating, winter ice hockey, and other youth recreation activities.
Taos also offers two fitness centers, both with indoor swimming pools. For a round $10-12 a day, visitors can enjoy varied exercise and the pools. Both are located about equal distance from Indian Hills Inn, just ask at the front desk for directions. South is Taos Spa at $12 day use - http://taosspa.com/. North of us is Northside at $8 day use - http://www.taosnorthsidespa.com/.
During our pool off season, it you find it necessary to splash around a bit, the town of Taos has a indoor pool that is open year round and can be used relatively inexpensively. Hours vary sometimes so here's a link to their website - http://www.taosyouth.com/. They also have indoor skating, winter ice hockey, and other youth recreation activities.
Taos also offers two fitness centers, both with indoor swimming pools. For a round $10-12 a day, visitors can enjoy varied exercise and the pools. Both are located about equal distance from Indian Hills Inn, just ask at the front desk for directions. South is Taos Spa at $12 day use - http://taosspa.com/. North of us is Northside at $8 day use - http://www.taosnorthsidespa.com/.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Taos, NM Fall Season Activities & Specials
It's that time of year when tourist traffic slows a bit. Means most places are less crowded, often means sales, deals, and specials at shops, sites, food places, and lodging.
Less busy makes fall a great time to really explore the intricacies of Taos numerous museums. Here are some details and links that you may find useful:
Taos Museums. www.taosmuseums.org . Formed to improve the educational abilities of 5 key Taos museums. Links to each individual facility. Super value - buy 1 ticket for $25, gain admission to all 5 museums. You can easily make this a several day experience and immrese yourself in the history and culture of Taos. Most of these museums are a short walk from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Blumenshein Home & Museum. Just a block up and a block West.
Taos Art Museum and Fechin House. About 4 blocks North on Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
La Hacienda de Los Martinez. About 10 minutes on lower Ranchitos road West of hotel.
Harwood Museum of Art. www.harwoodmuseum.org/ . One block up and another West.
Millicent Rogers Museum. www.millicentrogers.com/ . About 15 minutes North just off US 64.
Kit Carson Home & Museum. Two blocks North then a few feet East on Kit Carson.
Governor Bent Museum. Three blocks North, just West of Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
Couse Foundation. Another of the founding Taos artists, their land abuts the Easterly edge of Indian Hills Inn. The historic family home is just a couple blocks North of the hotel.
Taos Pueblo. www.taospueblo.com/ Not usually listed as a museum but certainly a cultural and historical site. Located about 2 miles North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
You will be amazed by the extensive variety of historical information, cultural explanations, and art displays at the above museums. Certainly, you'll leave Taos with more awareness than you arrived. Most folks truely enjoy those adventures. It's part of: Taos, Living Life at a Higher Level.
There are still more museums in the surrounding areas. All within a short drive of Taos. Make Taos your headquarters for exploring Northern NM.
Since I mentioned specials, guess I better deliver the goods. We have a limited number of rooms we discount to below coupon book rates during some parts of the year. We call them our value rooms. They are upstairs, a bit closer to the street, hence a little less convenient to parking, while very similar to the rest of the rooms. We'll discount them to $49 for single or doubles. That's the best value hotel in Taos. It's lower than our $54.33 coupon rate (only available with coupon). Our deluxe single king bed rooms are still the most comfortable and at $69 are the best upscale value in Taos. Come see us soon! 800-444-2346. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Less busy makes fall a great time to really explore the intricacies of Taos numerous museums. Here are some details and links that you may find useful:
Taos Museums. www.taosmuseums.org . Formed to improve the educational abilities of 5 key Taos museums. Links to each individual facility. Super value - buy 1 ticket for $25, gain admission to all 5 museums. You can easily make this a several day experience and immrese yourself in the history and culture of Taos. Most of these museums are a short walk from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Blumenshein Home & Museum. Just a block up and a block West.
Taos Art Museum and Fechin House. About 4 blocks North on Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
La Hacienda de Los Martinez. About 10 minutes on lower Ranchitos road West of hotel.
Harwood Museum of Art. www.harwoodmuseum.org/ . One block up and another West.
Millicent Rogers Museum. www.millicentrogers.com/ . About 15 minutes North just off US 64.
Kit Carson Home & Museum. Two blocks North then a few feet East on Kit Carson.
Governor Bent Museum. Three blocks North, just West of Paseo del Pueblo Norte.
Couse Foundation. Another of the founding Taos artists, their land abuts the Easterly edge of Indian Hills Inn. The historic family home is just a couple blocks North of the hotel.
Taos Pueblo. www.taospueblo.com/ Not usually listed as a museum but certainly a cultural and historical site. Located about 2 miles North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
You will be amazed by the extensive variety of historical information, cultural explanations, and art displays at the above museums. Certainly, you'll leave Taos with more awareness than you arrived. Most folks truely enjoy those adventures. It's part of: Taos, Living Life at a Higher Level.
There are still more museums in the surrounding areas. All within a short drive of Taos. Make Taos your headquarters for exploring Northern NM.
Since I mentioned specials, guess I better deliver the goods. We have a limited number of rooms we discount to below coupon book rates during some parts of the year. We call them our value rooms. They are upstairs, a bit closer to the street, hence a little less convenient to parking, while very similar to the rest of the rooms. We'll discount them to $49 for single or doubles. That's the best value hotel in Taos. It's lower than our $54.33 coupon rate (only available with coupon). Our deluxe single king bed rooms are still the most comfortable and at $69 are the best upscale value in Taos. Come see us soon! 800-444-2346. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Raton Area day trip
Many visitors to Taos decide to add Raton to their Taos area itinerary. Raton is on I-25 just South of the border with Colorado. US-64 is a common route to take to Taos and that takes you to Raton. It's certainly worth planning a stop on your way to or fro Taos if that's the route you select. It's also worth planning a day trip if you're going to make several days of your Taos area visit.
Here's a list of ideas and things to see or do while in Raton:
* Raton Museum. Located in a historic 1884 building, just the space is worth the stop. The museum hosts a wide ranging collection of local and area history, art, mining, ranching, railroading, and more. For those HS band folk, the sheet music to the New Mexico March written by John Philip Sousa is on display.
* NRA Whitington Center. World reknown history of guns, shooting range(s), and safety and educational information. A total of 33,000 acres offers a number of different ranges, displays, a visitor facilities.
* Sugarite Canyon State Park. Three lakes adorn this new state park. Summers feature stocked fishing, a visitor center, and historical ruins. Winter months offer ice fishing and cross country skiing.
* Music From Angel Fire holds a concert of two in Raton.
* Hsitoric Shuler Theater. A state landmark and ornately designed performing arts center. Built by Dr. Shuler, the theater opened in 1915. Restoration was facilitated by his daughter, Evlyn Shuler in the 1980's. The lobby is home to 8 WPA murals dating to 1934 by artist Manville Chapman (one of the Taos Founders) depicting scenes of the history of Raton.
* Raton Country Club & Golf Course. Inexpensive and uncrowded golf for all.
Nothing herein suggests staying anywhere other than Taos and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Raton is on your way here or back home or it's a couple hour drive from Taos. So give us a call at 800-444-2346 or visit our web site www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Our best admonision is to spend an extra few days in Taos. This is another example of the MANY things to see and do in the immediate area. Make it a fun day in Taos!
Here's a list of ideas and things to see or do while in Raton:
* Raton Museum. Located in a historic 1884 building, just the space is worth the stop. The museum hosts a wide ranging collection of local and area history, art, mining, ranching, railroading, and more. For those HS band folk, the sheet music to the New Mexico March written by John Philip Sousa is on display.
* NRA Whitington Center. World reknown history of guns, shooting range(s), and safety and educational information. A total of 33,000 acres offers a number of different ranges, displays, a visitor facilities.
* Sugarite Canyon State Park. Three lakes adorn this new state park. Summers feature stocked fishing, a visitor center, and historical ruins. Winter months offer ice fishing and cross country skiing.
* Music From Angel Fire holds a concert of two in Raton.
* Hsitoric Shuler Theater. A state landmark and ornately designed performing arts center. Built by Dr. Shuler, the theater opened in 1915. Restoration was facilitated by his daughter, Evlyn Shuler in the 1980's. The lobby is home to 8 WPA murals dating to 1934 by artist Manville Chapman (one of the Taos Founders) depicting scenes of the history of Raton.
* Raton Country Club & Golf Course. Inexpensive and uncrowded golf for all.
Nothing herein suggests staying anywhere other than Taos and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Raton is on your way here or back home or it's a couple hour drive from Taos. So give us a call at 800-444-2346 or visit our web site www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. Our best admonision is to spend an extra few days in Taos. This is another example of the MANY things to see and do in the immediate area. Make it a fun day in Taos!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Comments, Followers, Etc.
We've had a number of positive comments made to our front desk team about this blog. If you find it useful or have something to add or suggest, log on and post. If you're part of a group who visits Taos, let them know about us - both website and blog. If you're an expert on making a website or blog a better marketing tool, please let me know. Most of us small business people can't begin to cope with the speed of change online. Thanks for reading and visiting both our online presence and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. I'll keep truing to post regularly although there may be some days when I don't have much to add.
It's not too soon to think about skiing. We're already booking numerous holiday visits. Taos Ski Valley usually opens Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Seldom, if ever, are there crowds that early. A great time to get your ski legs back in the swing of things. Check us out online at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346
It's not too soon to think about skiing. We're already booking numerous holiday visits. Taos Ski Valley usually opens Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Seldom, if ever, are there crowds that early. A great time to get your ski legs back in the swing of things. Check us out online at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Philmont Scout Ranch and Tyrannosaurus rex
On display at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History is a cast of the ONLY confirmed T rex track in the world. That king of the tyrant dinosaur lizards left minimal evidence of their life and some of that data is from Philmont, Elephant Butte, and the Farmington area.
The site of the actual track is a remote area of the Philmont. The scouts visiting the ranch have cordoned off the area and somewhat protected the track from both weather and unwanted visitors. The cast is in the atrium of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. For more information on the museum visit their website - www.nmnaturalhistory.com.
Public access to Philmont is primarily via their museums which offer much to the usually surprised visitors. More than 800,000 scouts have experienced Philmont since 1939. That 70 year history has had positive impact on both scouts, their leaders, and the public. Find more information at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont.aspx.
Philmont does not provide lodging for the public. We invite you to make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your lodging and hotel headquarters while your explore and experience Northern NM. Philmont and Cimarron and Whitington Center can be combined intto a single day trip from Taos or done seperately depending upon your speed of each visit. We're offering fall rates as low as $49 for one or two Guests (you won't likely beat that in Taos) in our value rooms. We also offer our deluxe single king beds for $69. Those rates are for direct bookings only. 800-444-2346. Hotel website is www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
The site of the actual track is a remote area of the Philmont. The scouts visiting the ranch have cordoned off the area and somewhat protected the track from both weather and unwanted visitors. The cast is in the atrium of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. For more information on the museum visit their website - www.nmnaturalhistory.com.
Public access to Philmont is primarily via their museums which offer much to the usually surprised visitors. More than 800,000 scouts have experienced Philmont since 1939. That 70 year history has had positive impact on both scouts, their leaders, and the public. Find more information at http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/HighAdventure/Philmont.aspx.
Philmont does not provide lodging for the public. We invite you to make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your lodging and hotel headquarters while your explore and experience Northern NM. Philmont and Cimarron and Whitington Center can be combined intto a single day trip from Taos or done seperately depending upon your speed of each visit. We're offering fall rates as low as $49 for one or two Guests (you won't likely beat that in Taos) in our value rooms. We also offer our deluxe single king beds for $69. Those rates are for direct bookings only. 800-444-2346. Hotel website is www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Taos Mountain Film Festival, October 8-11
This is the 9th year of the Taos Mountain Film Festival. Organizers receive from 50 to 70 film submissions each year. The process of narrowing those choices down to about 40 yields an awesome display of variety and interests. Entries range from scenic, to athletic, to cultural.
Showings occur at various locations around Taos. Featured Guest at this years festival is Greg Stump from Jackson Hole considered by some as a ski legend. Shoings begin Friday and continue thru Sunday.
For more information, check out the festival's website at www.mountainfilm.net. You may also call 575-751-3658. Tickets for individual shows or packages are available.
With the tourist season tapering off, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is offering special rates for the fall season. For direct bookings only, call 800-444-2346. We're offering walkin specials from $49 (value room, limited number). Standard rooms are $59. Deluxe single kings are $69. Those rates are all for 1 or 2 Guests. Complimentary continental breakfast and WIFI is included. Hotel details at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn .
Showings occur at various locations around Taos. Featured Guest at this years festival is Greg Stump from Jackson Hole considered by some as a ski legend. Shoings begin Friday and continue thru Sunday.
For more information, check out the festival's website at www.mountainfilm.net. You may also call 575-751-3658. Tickets for individual shows or packages are available.
With the tourist season tapering off, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is offering special rates for the fall season. For direct bookings only, call 800-444-2346. We're offering walkin specials from $49 (value room, limited number). Standard rooms are $59. Deluxe single kings are $69. Those rates are all for 1 or 2 Guests. Complimentary continental breakfast and WIFI is included. Hotel details at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn .
Sunday, October 4, 2009
SOMOS 10th Annual Storytelling Festival
Wow! Wool Festival weekend has been a busy time for Taos, the Wool Festival folks, and Indian Hills Inn. In this down economy, our Guest family managed to keep us full both nights. Thanks for your confidence in our team of "tour guides".
Let's start planning upcoming weekend travel ideas. SOMOS, Society of the Muse of the Southwest, supports and nurtures the literary arts, in both written and oral traditionm honoring the cultural diversity of the Southwest. Part of their endeavors is the Storytelling Festival held every October, this year Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th.
They have planned and booked an amazing list of storytellers from kids to experienced elders. The show occurs at the Taos center for the Arts, just 4 blocks North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. More details are available at SOMOS website: http://www.somostaos.org/ .
SOMOS has been one of our tenants at the shops at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for several years. We've supported them by a significant reduction in their rent cost and by donated rooms for their performers and visitors when needed. I encourage you to consider making a generous donation of money or books for their fund raising efforts.
One of their fund raising projects is the Book Store. Open most days around mid day they offer a wide variety of titles in numerous categories and all for low cost. SOMOS Book Store is located just North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza lobby at 233 B Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Donated books in non saleable condition are available for free on the front porch.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always the affordable choice in downtown lodging hotels. We invite you to enjoy at least a session or two of this years storytelling program at SOMOS. Singles start at a low of $69 per night and includes complimentary continental breakfst and WIFI. Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346.
Let's start planning upcoming weekend travel ideas. SOMOS, Society of the Muse of the Southwest, supports and nurtures the literary arts, in both written and oral traditionm honoring the cultural diversity of the Southwest. Part of their endeavors is the Storytelling Festival held every October, this year Friday the 16th and Saturday the 17th.
They have planned and booked an amazing list of storytellers from kids to experienced elders. The show occurs at the Taos center for the Arts, just 4 blocks North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. More details are available at SOMOS website: http://www.somostaos.org/ .
SOMOS has been one of our tenants at the shops at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for several years. We've supported them by a significant reduction in their rent cost and by donated rooms for their performers and visitors when needed. I encourage you to consider making a generous donation of money or books for their fund raising efforts.
One of their fund raising projects is the Book Store. Open most days around mid day they offer a wide variety of titles in numerous categories and all for low cost. SOMOS Book Store is located just North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza lobby at 233 B Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. Donated books in non saleable condition are available for free on the front porch.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always the affordable choice in downtown lodging hotels. We invite you to enjoy at least a session or two of this years storytelling program at SOMOS. Singles start at a low of $69 per night and includes complimentary continental breakfst and WIFI. Check us out at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or call 800-444-2346.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Short Videos About Taos Tourism Activities Wanted
Did you raft this year and video part of the trip? Did you do a Llahma trek and tape it? Or hike, or fish, or 4 wheel, or balloon, or???
Did you visit the Motorcycle rally in Red River, or Sipapu, or any Taos Summer of Love event, or any theatrical show, or a 4th of July display, or an arts & crafts festival, or music fest, or film, or??? Did you film / video any of the above?
Maybe you did a self guided drive tour of the Enchanted Circle, the high road to Taos, any of the area communities or events? Anyone have a video clip of that activity you'd like to share? Or any video of your visit to Indian Hills Inn?
If you already have it posted on u tube or elsewhere, send me the link. If it might be of interest to our readers / viewers, we'll list it and link to it. If you'll let us do so, we'll take your video and post it ourselves. We'd of course especially like those videos that mention Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
For us to list, link, or post, the video will have to be acceptable to us in terms of appropriateness, clarity, value and good taste (solely as determined by us. I'd suggest clips of 2 or 3 minutes maximum (unless the subject retains interest for longer. Depending upon the qulity and content, we might be interesting in trading at least a portion of our room rate for those exceptional clips.
We'll also look at stills. Just send us the link if you already have them stored somewhere.
If anyone has such material or wants to discuss, just email the Inn at indianhills@newmex.com. You may also call the Inn at 575-758-4293. Want to take a peak at the current hotel website? www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn . Want to book a room? 800-444-2346. Thanks for your help!
Did you visit the Motorcycle rally in Red River, or Sipapu, or any Taos Summer of Love event, or any theatrical show, or a 4th of July display, or an arts & crafts festival, or music fest, or film, or??? Did you film / video any of the above?
Maybe you did a self guided drive tour of the Enchanted Circle, the high road to Taos, any of the area communities or events? Anyone have a video clip of that activity you'd like to share? Or any video of your visit to Indian Hills Inn?
If you already have it posted on u tube or elsewhere, send me the link. If it might be of interest to our readers / viewers, we'll list it and link to it. If you'll let us do so, we'll take your video and post it ourselves. We'd of course especially like those videos that mention Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
For us to list, link, or post, the video will have to be acceptable to us in terms of appropriateness, clarity, value and good taste (solely as determined by us. I'd suggest clips of 2 or 3 minutes maximum (unless the subject retains interest for longer. Depending upon the qulity and content, we might be interesting in trading at least a portion of our room rate for those exceptional clips.
We'll also look at stills. Just send us the link if you already have them stored somewhere.
If anyone has such material or wants to discuss, just email the Inn at indianhills@newmex.com. You may also call the Inn at 575-758-4293. Want to take a peak at the current hotel website? www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn . Want to book a room? 800-444-2346. Thanks for your help!
Taos Sports Associates & Taos Ski Team Ski Swap
For those visitors who seek deals on ski equipment, plan your visit to Taos Friday, October 9, 2009. Skis, boots, boards, apparel, more will all be available nest weekend, starting Friday October 9, 2009 at the Ski & Gear Swap. The event will be held in the Arroyo Seco Community Center. It is a fund raiser for the Taos Ski Team.
An estimated 1000 new items will also be available at special discount prices. Boot Doctor, Le Ski Mastery, and Ski Lubbock Sports are business participants. Firday, features "First Peak" from 6 to 9 PM for the best selection. Cost is $20.
The Big Sale is Saturday with hours from 9 AM to 3 PM. Cost is $5. The left over items are Sunday from 9AM to 2 PM. Entry is free. Kids 12 and under are free.
Mention the Ski Swap when you call Indian Hills Inn and we'll discount our rates to $49 single per night. That is about the same rate as our popular Pay 3, the 4th is FREE promotion. Call us now, 800-444-2346 or check out our website www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn . By the way, Indian Hills Inn is a supporter of both the Taos Ski Team and the UNM Lobo Ski Team.
An estimated 1000 new items will also be available at special discount prices. Boot Doctor, Le Ski Mastery, and Ski Lubbock Sports are business participants. Firday, features "First Peak" from 6 to 9 PM for the best selection. Cost is $20.
The Big Sale is Saturday with hours from 9 AM to 3 PM. Cost is $5. The left over items are Sunday from 9AM to 2 PM. Entry is free. Kids 12 and under are free.
Mention the Ski Swap when you call Indian Hills Inn and we'll discount our rates to $49 single per night. That is about the same rate as our popular Pay 3, the 4th is FREE promotion. Call us now, 800-444-2346 or check out our website www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn . By the way, Indian Hills Inn is a supporter of both the Taos Ski Team and the UNM Lobo Ski Team.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Why Add Sunday to Your Taos Visit?
Along with what might be all kinds of different reasons for different folks, Sunday will be a full moon night. That depends on the weather to a degree (it'll always be full somewhere). In Taos Ski Valley, they do a hike to Williams Lake starting at 7 PM of full moon nights.
This is a moderate 2.5 mile hike each way. It will be dark in portions of the walk so please bring a head lamp or flash light. All hikers please bring water, warm clothing, and adequate footwear. Remember, you're hiking at 9,000 foot plus, it's fall, it may well be COLD.
This walk is NOT on the Chamber list but it is happening. If you want to look at their site - http://www.taosskivalley.com/. You'll also find their number and other data. The colors in the valley are astounding. Plan to spend part of the day there too!
Pay 3, the 4th is FREE when you stay at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza and book direct. That special is NOT available when you book online at any website. Hotel information at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or by calling toll free 800-444-2346. Thanks for your reservations, business, and referrals. We know you have many choices of lodging and appreciate your choosing us! Enjoy the hike!
This is a moderate 2.5 mile hike each way. It will be dark in portions of the walk so please bring a head lamp or flash light. All hikers please bring water, warm clothing, and adequate footwear. Remember, you're hiking at 9,000 foot plus, it's fall, it may well be COLD.
This walk is NOT on the Chamber list but it is happening. If you want to look at their site - http://www.taosskivalley.com/. You'll also find their number and other data. The colors in the valley are astounding. Plan to spend part of the day there too!
Pay 3, the 4th is FREE when you stay at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza and book direct. That special is NOT available when you book online at any website. Hotel information at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or by calling toll free 800-444-2346. Thanks for your reservations, business, and referrals. We know you have many choices of lodging and appreciate your choosing us! Enjoy the hike!
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Ski Avalanche Sale
Since a great number of our readers are winter snow sports enthusiasts, here's a somewhat odd post. Let's talk about an Albuquerque event, not a Taos specific activity.
Hello skiers. For those in the Albuquerque area, one of the best annual ski sales is this weekend. Sport Systems is doing their annual Avalanche Sale. Reps from many ski areas will be there, package deals (some of the best anywhere), tons of freebees, some shows, more.
Here's their website - http://nmsportsystems.com/ . Click thru to the Ski Avalanche button. Better yet, sale starts Friday at 9 AM. Be there for great deals. Tell Duane that John and Indian Hills Inn sent you.
The next big ski show will be SnowShow combined with Sandia Ski Patrol's used equipment sale later in the fall. We'll be there.
Don't forget, when you come to Northern NM to ski, were you going to stay? Right. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We're equa-distant from Taos, Sipapu, Angel Fire. Plus all the stuff for evenings in Taos or for the non-skiers (perish the thought), close to all the downtown sights and shopping. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346.
Hello skiers. For those in the Albuquerque area, one of the best annual ski sales is this weekend. Sport Systems is doing their annual Avalanche Sale. Reps from many ski areas will be there, package deals (some of the best anywhere), tons of freebees, some shows, more.
Here's their website - http://nmsportsystems.com/ . Click thru to the Ski Avalanche button. Better yet, sale starts Friday at 9 AM. Be there for great deals. Tell Duane that John and Indian Hills Inn sent you.
The next big ski show will be SnowShow combined with Sandia Ski Patrol's used equipment sale later in the fall. We'll be there.
Don't forget, when you come to Northern NM to ski, were you going to stay? Right. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We're equa-distant from Taos, Sipapu, Angel Fire. Plus all the stuff for evenings in Taos or for the non-skiers (perish the thought), close to all the downtown sights and shopping. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Fall Colors Suggest a Trip to Northern NM This Weekend
Here are some specific spots for enjoying the fall color tour of the Taos area. Bring your camera, bring your folding chairs, bring your hiking boots/shoes. Just returned from a short Taos visit (I live in Albuquerque most of the time and at the Inn the rest).
One of the things that never ceses to amaze me is the varied sunsets provided by the Taos area. Tonight would have been a great night to be at StakeOut for dinner about 6 PM. The sun was partially blocked by a cloud with sun rays bursting forth around that cloud. Cloud edges were brilliant white. Where was my camera?
I've posted this on a couple of websites but not ours or the blog. Several years back a large, 40 feet each side, block of the Sangre de Christo Mountains dislodged from it's perch several hundred feet above the Rio Grande valley about milepost 26 on NM 68. If you know 68, it's just a few hundred feet South of the ancient no longer safe nor used suspension bridge. That boulder now sits on the Northerly side of the Rio Grande.
It crashed across the road, left a huge dent in 68, fortunately missing all traffic and humans. Not so lucky was the bus driver a few years prior to that who encounted a 10 foot cube of granite by hitting it with his bus.
The colors around Pilar are interesting in that the Pilar valley widens some and has many aspen and golden colors leaves. Plus for a few miles prior to Pilar, the reds and oranges of some ground level plants are quite exquisite. Pilar has a BLM visitor center with rest rooms, information, and picnic tables. Imagine relaxing while listening to the soothing sounds of the water as it flows downstream.
Surprisingly, there are still people rafting the Rio Grande. Although not as exciting as in June with peak run off water flows, a day on the river is hard to beat. Call one of the Taos boating companies or stop by Rio Grande Rapid Transit in Pilar.
A short ditance further North about milepost 32 to 33 is the horseshoe. Again, that valley offers awesome color vistas of gold, red, rust, orange, etc. If you're up to a hike, you can work your way up that valley to a high point that offers great views of the Rio Grande Gorge to the North.
As a reminder, this weekend is Wool Fest which attracts a good crowd to Taos. It'll offer you more to see and do. Rooms become a bit harder to find but we still have availability at Indian Hills Inn. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346. Please share our blog with your friends. They will appreciate your reminding them of the beauty of Northern NM during the fall.
One of the things that never ceses to amaze me is the varied sunsets provided by the Taos area. Tonight would have been a great night to be at StakeOut for dinner about 6 PM. The sun was partially blocked by a cloud with sun rays bursting forth around that cloud. Cloud edges were brilliant white. Where was my camera?
I've posted this on a couple of websites but not ours or the blog. Several years back a large, 40 feet each side, block of the Sangre de Christo Mountains dislodged from it's perch several hundred feet above the Rio Grande valley about milepost 26 on NM 68. If you know 68, it's just a few hundred feet South of the ancient no longer safe nor used suspension bridge. That boulder now sits on the Northerly side of the Rio Grande.
It crashed across the road, left a huge dent in 68, fortunately missing all traffic and humans. Not so lucky was the bus driver a few years prior to that who encounted a 10 foot cube of granite by hitting it with his bus.
The colors around Pilar are interesting in that the Pilar valley widens some and has many aspen and golden colors leaves. Plus for a few miles prior to Pilar, the reds and oranges of some ground level plants are quite exquisite. Pilar has a BLM visitor center with rest rooms, information, and picnic tables. Imagine relaxing while listening to the soothing sounds of the water as it flows downstream.
Surprisingly, there are still people rafting the Rio Grande. Although not as exciting as in June with peak run off water flows, a day on the river is hard to beat. Call one of the Taos boating companies or stop by Rio Grande Rapid Transit in Pilar.
A short ditance further North about milepost 32 to 33 is the horseshoe. Again, that valley offers awesome color vistas of gold, red, rust, orange, etc. If you're up to a hike, you can work your way up that valley to a high point that offers great views of the Rio Grande Gorge to the North.
As a reminder, this weekend is Wool Fest which attracts a good crowd to Taos. It'll offer you more to see and do. Rooms become a bit harder to find but we still have availability at Indian Hills Inn. www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or 800-444-2346. Please share our blog with your friends. They will appreciate your reminding them of the beauty of Northern NM during the fall.
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