Some of you may have heard about a fire on a trestle on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR. Happened about a week ago. Cause unknown. Although it will take about a month to repair, the train continues to operate from Antonito to Cumbres pass and back. Each half of the line's runs offers widely varied vistas so you'll still get to enjoy this steam powered narrow guage rolling history museum. http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/ 888-286-2737 Tell them Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza referred you!
For those planning to camp around Taos, the forest service has fire restrictions in place. Here's their source document - http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/news/2010/06_23_10_cnf_stage1_fire_restrictions.shtm. Please use good judgement when enjoying the awesome forests around Taos!
If you're one who's enjoyed our firepit / BBQ, it is closed due to the Town deeming open fires hazardous. http://www.taosnews.com/articles/2010/06/29/news/doc4c212a244b4ec608472544.txt. You can still enjoy the beautiful sunsets with a glass of your favorite beverage purchased across the street at Smith's around our central park courtyard.
Another 4th of July activity is the Arroyo Seco Parade and Outdoor Celebration. Just a few minutes North of downtown Taos, you'll come across Arroyo Seco. Food, music, floats, more.
Taos Sacred Labyrinths Series is offering exhibits, workshops, and walks throughout Taos this year. http://www.livinglabyrinthsforpeace.org/.
Harwood is offering Family Play Date on the 4th from 1 until 4 PM. Activities will be facilitated by an artist instructor with different design themes each Sunday. http://www.harwoodmuseum.org/
Taos Pueblo Pow Wow is a week off. Those are just a few of the MANY things to see and do in and around Taos. Join us in the mountains, bring your hiking shoes, pack up the bike, let's enjoy these wonderful outdoors months in the high mountains of North Central New Mexico.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Holy Cow, 4th of July is Upon Us! Plus loads of July Taos Activities.
Ocean of Sound Healing Sessions at Taos Herb Company. First Saturday of July and August. Free walk-in clinics begin at 11 AM. This week, July 3, 2010. Sessions may promote structural allignment, detoxification, energy, spiritual connection, more. Contact Carrie Moon, 575-613-0559, way2themoon.yahoo.com. Held at Taos Herb Company, 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur. That's about half mile South of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Located in the Albertsons Shopping Center. http://www.wilderfinearts.com/servlet/StoreFront
July 3 & 4, 2010, Wilder Fine Art presents Unapologetically American. Sounds like the kind of art show I should go to! Hope you agree! Openning reception Saturday, July 3, 2010 5 - 7 PM at Wilder Fine Art. Series of work by Jill Childs-Mynarcik inspired to unite two political sides that are quite divided. Interesting postulation. 119-A Kit Carson Road. Just a couple blocks North of your room at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. 575-758-3255. http://www.wilderfinearts.com/servlet/StoreFront
TCA Raffle starts NOW! Only 500 tickets will be sold. Six awesome prizes valued up to $3,500. Tickets are $50 each. Feature prize is an antique Navajo Saddle blanket. Tickets available until August 20, 2010. Available at TCA office, 575-758-2052. http://www.tcataos.org/
Taos Institute of Arts offers several July Art Experiences. Their mission: Nurture creativity in the spirit of the legacy of the Taos Institute of Arts. These sessions are a refreshing alternative class/workshop/experience led by award winning Taos artisits. Classes listed at the web site: http://www.taosartexperiences.com/. 575-758-3911. You'll only be sorry if you don't!
One great activity on the Enchanted Circle this 4th of July is the Angel Fire Country Club Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. Includes a Circle Cruise, Micro Brew & Wine Festival, 50's & 60's Sock Hop, and Fireworks display. http://www.angelfireresort.com/. AF is about 25 miles East of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. You'll want to plan time for a visit to the Viet Nam Veterans State Park at Angel Fire.
FREE Taos Plaza Concerts every Thursday, 6 - 8 PM. The price is right! The fun is there. Many Plaza merchants open late. Dining available at most Plaza area restaurants and those nearby. It's just a couple blocks to your lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Mention this blog/twitter/facebook post for the BEST value available for the 4th weekend. 3 Night special for $297 for a single. Only $99 a night. Almost a 25% discount for a peak weekend is a rare commodity! Make it $327 for two, $109 a night. Again, almost a 25% discount! Available direct bookings ONLY. No online systems available at that ridiculous low price! Call NOW. Mention online post for this special value. 800-444-2346.
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July 3 & 4, 2010, Wilder Fine Art presents Unapologetically American. Sounds like the kind of art show I should go to! Hope you agree! Openning reception Saturday, July 3, 2010 5 - 7 PM at Wilder Fine Art. Series of work by Jill Childs-Mynarcik inspired to unite two political sides that are quite divided. Interesting postulation. 119-A Kit Carson Road. Just a couple blocks North of your room at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. 575-758-3255. http://www.wilderfinearts.com/servlet/StoreFront
TCA Raffle starts NOW! Only 500 tickets will be sold. Six awesome prizes valued up to $3,500. Tickets are $50 each. Feature prize is an antique Navajo Saddle blanket. Tickets available until August 20, 2010. Available at TCA office, 575-758-2052. http://www.tcataos.org/
Taos Institute of Arts offers several July Art Experiences. Their mission: Nurture creativity in the spirit of the legacy of the Taos Institute of Arts. These sessions are a refreshing alternative class/workshop/experience led by award winning Taos artisits. Classes listed at the web site: http://www.taosartexperiences.com/. 575-758-3911. You'll only be sorry if you don't!
One great activity on the Enchanted Circle this 4th of July is the Angel Fire Country Club Classic Car & Motorcycle Show. Includes a Circle Cruise, Micro Brew & Wine Festival, 50's & 60's Sock Hop, and Fireworks display. http://www.angelfireresort.com/. AF is about 25 miles East of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. You'll want to plan time for a visit to the Viet Nam Veterans State Park at Angel Fire.
FREE Taos Plaza Concerts every Thursday, 6 - 8 PM. The price is right! The fun is there. Many Plaza merchants open late. Dining available at most Plaza area restaurants and those nearby. It's just a couple blocks to your lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.
Mention this blog/twitter/facebook post for the BEST value available for the 4th weekend. 3 Night special for $297 for a single. Only $99 a night. Almost a 25% discount for a peak weekend is a rare commodity! Make it $327 for two, $109 a night. Again, almost a 25% discount! Available direct bookings ONLY. No online systems available at that ridiculous low price! Call NOW. Mention online post for this special value. 800-444-2346.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Just a couple of interesting ideas.
First, although out of season, I am proud to know that one of the fastest skiers in the world resides and works right here in little old Taos. Ross Anderson is the Marketing Manager at Taos Mountain Casino. He also lays claim to a number of world speed skiing accomplishments. His definition of cruising is a bit higher than mine. I brag to folks about averaging 45 on the longest run at one area. Ross defines fast as well over 150 MPH! Check out his site - http://www.rossanderson.org/profile.htm. Here's another with some great photos - http://www.usaspeedskiers.com/ross.htm..
Just saw a note about another activity for the weekend of the 4th. Angel Fire is hosting a car show with perhaps over 100 vehicles arriving for the 3rd & 4th. The event includes a poker run, microbrew and wine sampling, 50's dance music, exhibits, vendors, and more. Most activities take place at the new Angel Fire Country Club. There will also be an Enchantged Circle Cruise. All benefits from the Cruise go to the David Westfall Veterans Memorial Foundation now the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Park in Angel Fire.
Hope you'll stay with us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza when you visit the area. We look forward to serving your lodging needs in downtown Taos. Possibly the most convenient hotel location in Taos. Great free parking, huge courtyard for relaxation, solar heated pool (now in the 80's). Multi night discount rates are amongst the most reasonable anywhere in Taos. Guest service is "tour guide" like. Let us know the things you'd like to see and do and we will fill your days with as much sstuff as you'll find time for.
Bring your bike along for cruising the local trails. A very good modest trail runs along the West Rim of the Rio Grande Gorge from the bridge Southward. Prefer a guided experience, just ask at Los Rios River Runners and booking office right here at the hotel. http://www.losriosriverrunners.com/.
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Just saw a note about another activity for the weekend of the 4th. Angel Fire is hosting a car show with perhaps over 100 vehicles arriving for the 3rd & 4th. The event includes a poker run, microbrew and wine sampling, 50's dance music, exhibits, vendors, and more. Most activities take place at the new Angel Fire Country Club. There will also be an Enchantged Circle Cruise. All benefits from the Cruise go to the David Westfall Veterans Memorial Foundation now the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Park in Angel Fire.
Hope you'll stay with us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza when you visit the area. We look forward to serving your lodging needs in downtown Taos. Possibly the most convenient hotel location in Taos. Great free parking, huge courtyard for relaxation, solar heated pool (now in the 80's). Multi night discount rates are amongst the most reasonable anywhere in Taos. Guest service is "tour guide" like. Let us know the things you'd like to see and do and we will fill your days with as much sstuff as you'll find time for.
Bring your bike along for cruising the local trails. A very good modest trail runs along the West Rim of the Rio Grande Gorge from the bridge Southward. Prefer a guided experience, just ask at Los Rios River Runners and booking office right here at the hotel. http://www.losriosriverrunners.com/.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Aerial Flight Tours of Taos and Angel Fire Now Available
As an enthusiast of small planes, I am excited to let readers know of a new offering for Taos. Cactus Aviation is now conducting flight tours of the Taos area. Flights are in a Cessna 182. That's a high wing craft which offers all passengers awesome views. Here's their website: http://www.cactus-aviation.com/
Solar Music Fest is this coming weekend. We have a few rooms for Friday night only. We've called around and virtually everyone is full. If you want to make the trip up, we'll gladly call up to the ski valley and try to assist you in finding accommodations. Picture posts invited and welcome.
Fourth of July is about to arrive. Due to extreme fire hazards in the mountains around the Taos area, many, if not all, campgrounds are either closed or operating with a complete fire ban. In other words, book your room soon. Taos will likely fill that weekend too. The Town of Taos is still planning to offer their fireworks display.
The 3rd weekend out is Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. If you've never experienced such an event, if you do you will be impressed. It a mounts to a dance competition amongst many different native American indian tribes. Complete with incredible constumes, you'll see entire families perform from very young children to equally senior citizens. They also have native food vendors and other native items for sale at the event. The Pow Wow is held on Taos Pueblo grounds just a couple miles North of Taos and the pueblo. Bring a big camera memory stick!
White water rafting is still available in the Rio Grande and a couple other rivers nearby. Los Rios River Runners has a booking office at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We invite you to visit their website - http://www.losriosriverrunners.com/ . Fun you will have! As usual, we'd love you to post your memories on either picture or video sites. Let us know the link soe we can send others to view.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR is also huffing and puffing up and over Cumbres pass. It's a rolling museum from the late 1800's. It is something that you really should do while here. My strong suggestion is to make your trip on trip #3. That's drive to Antonito from Taos, bus to Chama, train return to Antonito, then back to Taos for the evening. I invite you to share your picture or video and mention us or link to our site. Send me the link information and we'll forward folks to view your pics.
We invite you to make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your home away from home while in the Taos area. We implore you to plan your visit for more than just a nmight or two. Just let us be your "tour guide".
Our best value during the summer is Pay 3 nights, the 4th night is free. No other discounts or coupons apply. We very much appreciate your business and hope we earn the right to your referrals and return.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Book direct for best value and service!
Solar Music Fest is this coming weekend. We have a few rooms for Friday night only. We've called around and virtually everyone is full. If you want to make the trip up, we'll gladly call up to the ski valley and try to assist you in finding accommodations. Picture posts invited and welcome.
Fourth of July is about to arrive. Due to extreme fire hazards in the mountains around the Taos area, many, if not all, campgrounds are either closed or operating with a complete fire ban. In other words, book your room soon. Taos will likely fill that weekend too. The Town of Taos is still planning to offer their fireworks display.
The 3rd weekend out is Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. If you've never experienced such an event, if you do you will be impressed. It a mounts to a dance competition amongst many different native American indian tribes. Complete with incredible constumes, you'll see entire families perform from very young children to equally senior citizens. They also have native food vendors and other native items for sale at the event. The Pow Wow is held on Taos Pueblo grounds just a couple miles North of Taos and the pueblo. Bring a big camera memory stick!
White water rafting is still available in the Rio Grande and a couple other rivers nearby. Los Rios River Runners has a booking office at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We invite you to visit their website - http://www.losriosriverrunners.com/ . Fun you will have! As usual, we'd love you to post your memories on either picture or video sites. Let us know the link soe we can send others to view.
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR is also huffing and puffing up and over Cumbres pass. It's a rolling museum from the late 1800's. It is something that you really should do while here. My strong suggestion is to make your trip on trip #3. That's drive to Antonito from Taos, bus to Chama, train return to Antonito, then back to Taos for the evening. I invite you to share your picture or video and mention us or link to our site. Send me the link information and we'll forward folks to view your pics.
We invite you to make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your home away from home while in the Taos area. We implore you to plan your visit for more than just a nmight or two. Just let us be your "tour guide".
Our best value during the summer is Pay 3 nights, the 4th night is free. No other discounts or coupons apply. We very much appreciate your business and hope we earn the right to your referrals and return.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Book direct for best value and service!
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Happy Father's Day Weekend to Dads Everywhere!
Lot's of families spending the weekend in Taos. The river is still providing some pretyy exciting white water for the rafters and kayakers. Fishing varies around the area.
For an awesome vista during dinner for Father's Day, Stakeout Restaurant is about as good as it gets. If possible, we recommend arriving about 30 minutes before sunset. If it's to be a great sunset as often happends in Taos, Stakeout offers one of Taos' most spectacular views of that daily event. Their Facebook page includes menue, wine lists, etc. http://www.facebook.com/StakeoutRestaurant. Enjoy!
Another choice right in the heart of downtown is Graham's Grill. They're now doing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their claim: "Great prices. Friendly service. A hip, fun place". They'll even customize any of their offerings to your specific tastes. http://www.grahamstaos.com/dining/restaurant.php Cheers!
Our third featured restaurant for this post is Byzantium. They are only about 2 blocks North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza at 112 Camino de la Placitas. This for that date that you want a small intimate
made from scratch open kitchen dining experience. Achieving 3 diamonds by AAA you'll enjoy and delight at your meal at Byzantium. Menu at their photo tab at facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Byzantium/238768118530.
Taos offers visitors so many fine dining opportunities, this short post does NOT do them justice. Spend a few days with us. We'll find things to keep you entertained, enjoying, learning, experirncing, and well satisfied. Want to make it even more special? Order flowers from Enchanted Florist right here at the Inn. Visit Smith's across the street for any of your liqour needs. Spend the evening out under our grandma willow tree. Solar heated pool is mid 80's and crystal clear.
We really appreciate your visiting our blog/twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn pages. Hope you'll come back again. Thanks for following us on any or all of those sites. Hope you can visit soon and for more than just a night.
For an awesome vista during dinner for Father's Day, Stakeout Restaurant is about as good as it gets. If possible, we recommend arriving about 30 minutes before sunset. If it's to be a great sunset as often happends in Taos, Stakeout offers one of Taos' most spectacular views of that daily event. Their Facebook page includes menue, wine lists, etc. http://www.facebook.com/StakeoutRestaurant. Enjoy!
Another choice right in the heart of downtown is Graham's Grill. They're now doing breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Their claim: "Great prices. Friendly service. A hip, fun place". They'll even customize any of their offerings to your specific tastes. http://www.grahamstaos.com/dining/restaurant.php Cheers!
Our third featured restaurant for this post is Byzantium. They are only about 2 blocks North of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza at 112 Camino de la Placitas. This for that date that you want a small intimate
made from scratch open kitchen dining experience. Achieving 3 diamonds by AAA you'll enjoy and delight at your meal at Byzantium. Menu at their photo tab at facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Byzantium/238768118530.
Taos offers visitors so many fine dining opportunities, this short post does NOT do them justice. Spend a few days with us. We'll find things to keep you entertained, enjoying, learning, experirncing, and well satisfied. Want to make it even more special? Order flowers from Enchanted Florist right here at the Inn. Visit Smith's across the street for any of your liqour needs. Spend the evening out under our grandma willow tree. Solar heated pool is mid 80's and crystal clear.
We really appreciate your visiting our blog/twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn pages. Hope you'll come back again. Thanks for following us on any or all of those sites. Hope you can visit soon and for more than just a night.
Monday, June 14, 2010
TCA Hosts Taos Opera Institute FREE Concert Plus Chamber Music Festival
Saturday, June 19, 2010, TCA hosts a free performance of the Cantos de Taos Quartet of the Taos Opera Institute. Meet the artists at 7 PM. Concert starts at 7:30 PM. Performances of several different composers is included. Music lovers will enjoy the variety and ability of the artists. Plus TCA has a special announcement regarding the upcoming presentation of The Met: Live in HD series coming this fall to TCA. Leran all about this exciting musical news for Taos this Saturday! We always suggest arriving early for free concerts, they are often filled to capacity.
Taos School of Music Chamber Music Festival is Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM. The presentation is Borremeo String Quartet and Pianist Robert McDonald. It includes several different composer's pieces. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 under 16. For more information http://www.taosshoolofmusic.com/ or 575-758-2388.
Can't give you a special for the free concert but for the Sunday show, we'll gladly give you full credit for 1 ticket towards your room. If you or someone you know loves music, our TCA ticket room rate discount is just about the best value around. For those who read the blog, Twitter, and Facebook posts, you may already know Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza always offers exceptionally great value. That's in addition to great service, awesome location, and very comfortable quality.
Lots of goings on in and around Taos. Let us know how we can serve you and guide your visit. Rafting, sight seeing, self guided drive trips, museums, galleries, more. Please don't give us just 1 day. It takes far more than that to do the Taos area justice.
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Taos School of Music Chamber Music Festival is Sunday, June 20, 2010 at 7:30 PM. The presentation is Borremeo String Quartet and Pianist Robert McDonald. It includes several different composer's pieces. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 under 16. For more information http://www.taosshoolofmusic.com/ or 575-758-2388.
Can't give you a special for the free concert but for the Sunday show, we'll gladly give you full credit for 1 ticket towards your room. If you or someone you know loves music, our TCA ticket room rate discount is just about the best value around. For those who read the blog, Twitter, and Facebook posts, you may already know Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza always offers exceptionally great value. That's in addition to great service, awesome location, and very comfortable quality.
Lots of goings on in and around Taos. Let us know how we can serve you and guide your visit. Rafting, sight seeing, self guided drive trips, museums, galleries, more. Please don't give us just 1 day. It takes far more than that to do the Taos area justice.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Taos Plaza Live FREE Thursday Concert
Every Thursday throughout the summer, the Taos Chamber of Commerce and The Taos Project joinly sponsor a FREE to the public concert on Taos Plaza. The concerts start at 6 PM and end at 8 PM.
6:00 pm Unstrung Heros www.myspace.com/unstrungheros
7:00 pm Boris McCutcheon &The Saltlicks www.borismccutcheon.com
Visit www.taosplazalive.com for full schedule
Tickets are available at the kiosk on the Plaza and at Taos Project Merchant Neighborhood Table for a raffle of a VIP Concert for 2 in Albuquerque. Thanks to the Taos Milagro Rotary Club. http://www.taosrotary.org/
Visit www.taosplazalive.com for full schedule
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is just 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. These free concerts have ben very popular with our Guests. Combined with wandering the Plaza shops and perhaps dining at one of the numerous choices on and around the Plaza makes for a rather pleasant evening.
Follow our Facebook biz page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856. Mention you have clicked on the "like" button and we'll give you our online rate specials!
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6:00 pm Unstrung Heros www.myspace.com/unstrungheros
7:00 pm Boris McCutcheon &The Saltlicks www.borismccutcheon.com
Visit www.taosplazalive.com for full schedule
Tickets are available at the kiosk on the Plaza and at Taos Project Merchant Neighborhood Table for a raffle of a VIP Concert for 2 in Albuquerque. Thanks to the Taos Milagro Rotary Club. http://www.taosrotary.org/
Visit www.taosplazalive.com for full schedule
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is just 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. These free concerts have ben very popular with our Guests. Combined with wandering the Plaza shops and perhaps dining at one of the numerous choices on and around the Plaza makes for a rather pleasant evening.
Follow our Facebook biz page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856. Mention you have clicked on the "like" button and we'll give you our online rate specials!
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Wild West Adventure on Cumbres & Toltec, Plan to Visit NOW!
I've mentioned Cumbres & Toltec before. As a reminder, it's our areas steam powered narrow guage train. We're talking about a 125 year old rolling museum. It is a MUST do activity for the entire family from 5 years up.
Although I believe the full trip from Chama to Antonito is the best trip and the one I recommend most often, on the 4th Saturday of the month, Cumbres is doing The Wild West Trains. Departing at 11 AM from Chama on June 26, July 31, and August 28, 2010, you'll enjoy a scenic ride up to Cumbres Pass, lunch at the pass, and a return to Chama. Be prepared for a little excitement as you never know what's going to happen in the Wild West. Expect the unexpected. Expect an action packed train robbery.
All aboard!!!
http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/ 888-286-2737 Tell them Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza sent you!
Mention you're doing the Cumbres & Toltec whn you call for a reservation and that you've following us on our blog and Facebook for our 3 night package for $159 single or $59 one night rate. If you're just stopping in, bring your C&TSRR ticket or confirmation email and we'll make that same discount with you.
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Give us a week, you'll go home VERY relaxed!
Although I believe the full trip from Chama to Antonito is the best trip and the one I recommend most often, on the 4th Saturday of the month, Cumbres is doing The Wild West Trains. Departing at 11 AM from Chama on June 26, July 31, and August 28, 2010, you'll enjoy a scenic ride up to Cumbres Pass, lunch at the pass, and a return to Chama. Be prepared for a little excitement as you never know what's going to happen in the Wild West. Expect the unexpected. Expect an action packed train robbery.
All aboard!!!
http://www.cumbrestoltec.com/ 888-286-2737 Tell them Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza sent you!
Mention you're doing the Cumbres & Toltec whn you call for a reservation and that you've following us on our blog and Facebook for our 3 night package for $159 single or $59 one night rate. If you're just stopping in, bring your C&TSRR ticket or confirmation email and we'll make that same discount with you.
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Give us a week, you'll go home VERY relaxed!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Solar Heated Pool is Green, Environmentally, Not Algae Wise
One of our little steps towards environmental friendliness is our swimming pool heating system. The pool people, New Mexico Pools, were put to the test when they tried to convince me that solar was adequate. I'd tried that two times before about 15 or 20 years back. Technology hadn't arrived at the point of success back then. Never-the-less, I was convinced. We, somewhat worriedly, went with 100% solar = NO gas fired heater. That's the part I'm talking about being "green". Water is clear as a bell!
Now mind you, with today's natural gas rates, it would likely cost $700, maybe $1,000 a month to heat the pool with nat gas. Pool was 84 degrees today, all solar heat. Unless we have many cloudy days in a row, that is the typical temperature thru the end of August. September, it starts to decline a little.
Today, we had at least a dozen people in and out of the pool by 5 PM. Lots of laughing, splashing, relaxing, and swimming. Air temp was in the mid to upper 80's today in Taos. Scattered overcast part of the day, even sprinkled for about 5 minutes.
Another environmental effort we made this year was to reduce our use of chemical fertilizers and perhaps get by with a little less water for our huge, acre plus grassed central park and courtyard. We ordered a couple loads of composted sterilized mushrooms. Unbelievable! Greener than ever before with the first watering. Most thin areas filled in rapidly. Had the same experience at home with a much smaller area of grass. More work for me I might add. Thanks to our trusty maintenance team for spreading about 15 cu yards of the mushrooms. The grass looks absolutely great!
Plan your visit to Taos soon. You'll love relaxing in our grassy and treed courtyard. It is one of the best in Taos! Your family will be impressed that you chose a hotel with such a well done and warm, cozy pool.
Mention our Facebook special and that you"like" us for the best value inn Taos: a 3 night package special of $159 single ($53 a night) and $59 nightly. Subject to availability, no other specials apply. $6 a night extra for each added Guest in room. Here's the FB biz page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856
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Now mind you, with today's natural gas rates, it would likely cost $700, maybe $1,000 a month to heat the pool with nat gas. Pool was 84 degrees today, all solar heat. Unless we have many cloudy days in a row, that is the typical temperature thru the end of August. September, it starts to decline a little.
Today, we had at least a dozen people in and out of the pool by 5 PM. Lots of laughing, splashing, relaxing, and swimming. Air temp was in the mid to upper 80's today in Taos. Scattered overcast part of the day, even sprinkled for about 5 minutes.
Another environmental effort we made this year was to reduce our use of chemical fertilizers and perhaps get by with a little less water for our huge, acre plus grassed central park and courtyard. We ordered a couple loads of composted sterilized mushrooms. Unbelievable! Greener than ever before with the first watering. Most thin areas filled in rapidly. Had the same experience at home with a much smaller area of grass. More work for me I might add. Thanks to our trusty maintenance team for spreading about 15 cu yards of the mushrooms. The grass looks absolutely great!
Plan your visit to Taos soon. You'll love relaxing in our grassy and treed courtyard. It is one of the best in Taos! Your family will be impressed that you chose a hotel with such a well done and warm, cozy pool.
Mention our Facebook special and that you"like" us for the best value inn Taos: a 3 night package special of $159 single ($53 a night) and $59 nightly. Subject to availability, no other specials apply. $6 a night extra for each added Guest in room. Here's the FB biz page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Harwood Museum is a Blue Star Museum
The Harwood has a number of Exhibitions this summer around the theme "Return to Sacred Places". Of note is a lnadmark piece "Winter Funeral" by Victor Higgins along with other work by the original eight artists of the Taos art community.
Another exhibition includes Taos Pueblo Photographs. The Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has provided many photos over the years. This collection has been accumulated over twenty years and includes a number of rare and old works.
Gene Kloss From Berkley to Taos is an exhibit of Ms. Kloss' life long print making endeavors. The largest body of work was created in Taos after 1970.
"Sacred Navajo Sandpaintings: Rendered in Wool" is the fourth exhibit. Capturing the sand painting images in wool rugs is a spectacular show.
Harwood joins over 700 museums in all 50 states in participating in the Blue Star Museum program. The program offers free admission to all active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
More details at http://www.harwoodmuseum.org/.
Another exhibition includes Taos Pueblo Photographs. The Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has provided many photos over the years. This collection has been accumulated over twenty years and includes a number of rare and old works.
Gene Kloss From Berkley to Taos is an exhibit of Ms. Kloss' life long print making endeavors. The largest body of work was created in Taos after 1970.
"Sacred Navajo Sandpaintings: Rendered in Wool" is the fourth exhibit. Capturing the sand painting images in wool rugs is a spectacular show.
Harwood joins over 700 museums in all 50 states in participating in the Blue Star Museum program. The program offers free admission to all active military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
More details at http://www.harwoodmuseum.org/.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Viet Nam Veterans Memorial State Park upcoming activities
Imagine yourself at 8,000 feet above sea level. Picture yourself located in a large mountain valley. What if there were virtually no "city" lights to dull out the satrs?
That's what you get June 12, 2010 at 8:30 PM at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial State Park. Pray for clear skies. Bring WARM clothing. Brin your binoculars or telescope. View the night sky through their telescope. Learn how to find constellations and planets.
Again, bring wqarm cloths. Dim your car lights as you approach the visitor center.
The VVM State Park is also offering guided tours and range talks on Saturdays and Sundays June through August. Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM, Sundays at 11 AM.
For more details call them at 575-377-2293.
The Park is on the Enchanted Circle about 25 miles East of Taos on US 64. Frankly, it's hard to do all there is to see and do on the 100 mile Enchanted Circle in a day. No, it is NOT possible to do it all in a single day. That's why you need to plan your vacation this year for at least several days in Taos. Give us the chance and we'll send you home marveling at the sights and experiences and history and culture and art of the entire Taos area. That's North Central NM, Taos is the headquarters for your stay.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is your home away from home. Great downtown Taos location, clean and confortable quality rooms, above and beyond service qualaity, all at reasonable prices. Check out and follow and like our Facebook, Twitter, blog pages. Mention you've done all that and we'll offer you our 3 night special package for $159 for a single. Note, that's $53 a night. Or a 1 night stay for $59 single. You'll not likely find such values at any other Taos lodging. Maybe out in the middle of nowhere. Maybe at a hostel. We're building this internet social networking buzz. Hope you'll help us out by doing the above and passing the idea out to your family and friends.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
That's what you get June 12, 2010 at 8:30 PM at the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial State Park. Pray for clear skies. Bring WARM clothing. Brin your binoculars or telescope. View the night sky through their telescope. Learn how to find constellations and planets.
Again, bring wqarm cloths. Dim your car lights as you approach the visitor center.
The VVM State Park is also offering guided tours and range talks on Saturdays and Sundays June through August. Saturdays at 11 AM and 2 PM, Sundays at 11 AM.
For more details call them at 575-377-2293.
The Park is on the Enchanted Circle about 25 miles East of Taos on US 64. Frankly, it's hard to do all there is to see and do on the 100 mile Enchanted Circle in a day. No, it is NOT possible to do it all in a single day. That's why you need to plan your vacation this year for at least several days in Taos. Give us the chance and we'll send you home marveling at the sights and experiences and history and culture and art of the entire Taos area. That's North Central NM, Taos is the headquarters for your stay.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is your home away from home. Great downtown Taos location, clean and confortable quality rooms, above and beyond service qualaity, all at reasonable prices. Check out and follow and like our Facebook, Twitter, blog pages. Mention you've done all that and we'll offer you our 3 night special package for $159 for a single. Note, that's $53 a night. Or a 1 night stay for $59 single. You'll not likely find such values at any other Taos lodging. Maybe out in the middle of nowhere. Maybe at a hostel. We're building this internet social networking buzz. Hope you'll help us out by doing the above and passing the idea out to your family and friends.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
Why Stay At Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza?
Talked to a fellow car race enthusiast yesterday at Sandia Motor Speedway during the SouthWest MotorSport sports car road race who visits Taos for business. Said he stayed at a well known brand at the far South end of town. Complained about it being so far away from the center of activities. That is one of the most important reasons to select Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. We are located just 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza. It is easy to get to all the historic district downtown shops, galleries, events, and entertainment. It's the old RE rule - location, location, location.
Had another couple stay Friday evening who I've known for many years The thought our front desk team was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We will greet you warmly, we will be as professional as possible AND as friendly as you'd like us to be. So many hotels seem to forget the human part of hospitality. We've selected and coached our front desk team to really help you find things to do to help you enhance the pleasure of your visit to the Taos area. We are you "tour guide".
Something I haven't talked about for some time is our comfortable beds. Since the largest part of your time spent at the hotel revolves around sleeping, we've topped all our beds with 2 inches of memory foam. It's the tempurpedic kind of mattress foam. The best support one can buy for bedding. We've covered that with plush mattress pads to let the air flow and keep you a bit cooler. Then we triple sheet all the beds. Our intent is to imporve your quality of sleep. When you do stay in a hotel away from home, a good nights rest is what you want.
Remember, there are a ton of things to see and do in and around Taos. If you'll plan several days, we will help you plan your activities and self guided drive tours. We'll keep you going from Cimarron and Raton on the East to Antonito and Great Sand Dunes on the North, to Los Alamos and Ghost Ranch and Chama on the West to Santa Fe and Las Vegas on the South. That covers several days of things to do, places to see. You will go home relaxed and expanded with new knowledge of Northern NM.
As always, I ask you to visit and "like" our Facebook biz page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856. Tell your family and friends about us. We live for referrals!
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
There is a reason why Dennis Hopper so loved Taos. He was buried here early June 2010.
Had another couple stay Friday evening who I've known for many years The thought our front desk team was exceptionally friendly and helpful. We will greet you warmly, we will be as professional as possible AND as friendly as you'd like us to be. So many hotels seem to forget the human part of hospitality. We've selected and coached our front desk team to really help you find things to do to help you enhance the pleasure of your visit to the Taos area. We are you "tour guide".
Something I haven't talked about for some time is our comfortable beds. Since the largest part of your time spent at the hotel revolves around sleeping, we've topped all our beds with 2 inches of memory foam. It's the tempurpedic kind of mattress foam. The best support one can buy for bedding. We've covered that with plush mattress pads to let the air flow and keep you a bit cooler. Then we triple sheet all the beds. Our intent is to imporve your quality of sleep. When you do stay in a hotel away from home, a good nights rest is what you want.
Remember, there are a ton of things to see and do in and around Taos. If you'll plan several days, we will help you plan your activities and self guided drive tours. We'll keep you going from Cimarron and Raton on the East to Antonito and Great Sand Dunes on the North, to Los Alamos and Ghost Ranch and Chama on the West to Santa Fe and Las Vegas on the South. That covers several days of things to do, places to see. You will go home relaxed and expanded with new knowledge of Northern NM.
As always, I ask you to visit and "like" our Facebook biz page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856. Tell your family and friends about us. We live for referrals!
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
There is a reason why Dennis Hopper so loved Taos. He was buried here early June 2010.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Another Excuse to Visit Taos - Movies at TCA
TCA continues with movies at TCA. The feature this week is "the Yeloow Hankerchief". Runs Sunday, June 6 at 2 PM; Monday and Tuesday, June 7 & 8 at 7:30 PM. Movie is PG 13 for sexual content, some violence, language, and thematic elements. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza will offer you, our favorite people, our Guests the chance to see this film almost for free. Bring us your movie ticket stub for the current date and we'll discount your room rate by the amount of one ticket per room. Not a better excuse to stay an extra day, plan an extra trip than that kind of deam! Tickets at the box office at TCA 45 minutes prior to show time.
Plan your Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010 now! We appreciate and seek referrals of friends, family,and biz associates to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our FB biz page, click on wall tab, click on "like". Mention our Facebook special and that you"like" us for the best value inn Taos: a 3 night package special of $159 single ($53 a night) and $59 nightly. Subject to availability, no other specials apply. Here's the direct link to our FB biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856
Another reason to visit Taos this weekend is FREE fishing at Sipapu. Sipapu is a great resort just South of Taos in an awesome creekside setting. This might be the time to wet a line, show the kids how.
Thanks for your business! Hope we see you soon.
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Movies, shopping, golf, galleries, rafting, fun!
Plan your Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010 now! We appreciate and seek referrals of friends, family,and biz associates to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our FB biz page, click on wall tab, click on "like". Mention our Facebook special and that you"like" us for the best value inn Taos: a 3 night package special of $159 single ($53 a night) and $59 nightly. Subject to availability, no other specials apply. Here's the direct link to our FB biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856
Another reason to visit Taos this weekend is FREE fishing at Sipapu. Sipapu is a great resort just South of Taos in an awesome creekside setting. This might be the time to wet a line, show the kids how.
Thanks for your business! Hope we see you soon.
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Movies, shopping, golf, galleries, rafting, fun!
Red River Car Show and Carnival
As part of the Enchanted Circle, Red River offers more things to see and do in the Taos area. Our new tenant in the retail spaces at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza Los Rios River Runners offers river rafting and other summer activities in the area including Jeep Trips in Red River.
For the weekend of June 5 & 6, 2010 is the 15th Annual Classic Car Show. Here's a link to the entry form which shows details. http://www.redrivernewmex.com/CarShowRegForm2010.htm Part of the car show is a carnival with rides galore and a town wide garage sale.
Speaking of garage sales and going in a different direction is the Tesuque Flea Market. Many of our Guests brag long about their visit to the expansive flea market. It's located just North of Santa Fe on US 84/285 at exit 171. That exit is at the Northerly edge of the Santa Fe Opera. http://pueblooftesuquefleamarket.com/
For the weekend of June 5 & 6, 2010 is the 15th Annual Classic Car Show. Here's a link to the entry form which shows details. http://www.redrivernewmex.com/CarShowRegForm2010.htm Part of the car show is a carnival with rides galore and a town wide garage sale.
Speaking of garage sales and going in a different direction is the Tesuque Flea Market. Many of our Guests brag long about their visit to the expansive flea market. It's located just North of Santa Fe on US 84/285 at exit 171. That exit is at the Northerly edge of the Santa Fe Opera. http://pueblooftesuquefleamarket.com/
Thursday, June 3, 2010
TCA This Weekend, June 4 & 5, 2010
Friday night, TCA presents the Glory of Adobe by Taso Festival of Art & Architecture. It's an evening of films, lectures, slides inspired by those who've created and maintained the churchs of Northern NM. Tickets are $10 for adults. For information call 575-758-2052 or go to http://www.tcataos.org/.
Saturday evening is the Taos Chamber Music Group presentation of "The Next Step". A variety of music and instruments and poetry and composers. Tickets online at http://www.taoschambermusicgroup.com/. $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Or call TCA at 575-758-2052.
You can always save a little by staying with us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Our basic rates are always as affordable as you'll find in Taos. Our service is above average. Our associates have pride in how well they care for our appreciated Guests. You won't find a more convenient location in Taos. You'll love our quiet acre of central courtyard with BBQ / fireplace, swimming pool, and grass galore!
Extra savings are your when you bring your current same day TCA ticket stub by the office. We'll discount your room by the cost of that ticket. One per room. No other specials nor discounts apply.
Plan your Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010 now! We appreciate and seek referrals of friends, family,and biz associates to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our FB biz page, click on wall tab, click on "like". Mention our Facebook special and that you"like" us for the best value inn Taos: a 3 night package special of $159 single ($53 a night) and $59 nightly. Subject to availability, no other specials apply.
www.newmex.com/indianhilsinn 800-444-2346 Experience Taos soon!
Saturday evening is the Taos Chamber Music Group presentation of "The Next Step". A variety of music and instruments and poetry and composers. Tickets online at http://www.taoschambermusicgroup.com/. $17 in advance, $20 at the door. Or call TCA at 575-758-2052.
You can always save a little by staying with us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Our basic rates are always as affordable as you'll find in Taos. Our service is above average. Our associates have pride in how well they care for our appreciated Guests. You won't find a more convenient location in Taos. You'll love our quiet acre of central courtyard with BBQ / fireplace, swimming pool, and grass galore!
Extra savings are your when you bring your current same day TCA ticket stub by the office. We'll discount your room by the cost of that ticket. One per room. No other specials nor discounts apply.
Plan your Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010 now! We appreciate and seek referrals of friends, family,and biz associates to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. Visit our FB biz page, click on wall tab, click on "like". Mention our Facebook special and that you"like" us for the best value inn Taos: a 3 night package special of $159 single ($53 a night) and $59 nightly. Subject to availability, no other specials apply.
www.newmex.com/indianhilsinn 800-444-2346 Experience Taos soon!
Geocaching around 87571
Any geocashing readers? The Taos area has at least 94 geocaches listed. Within 100 miles of Taos...over 2000 caches listed. Amazing.
Geocaching is a high tech game of hiding and seeking treasure. It's pretty much a social networking system with a twist. Locations of hidden caches are at http://www.geocaching.com/
Geocaching is a growing popular family activity that may involve hiking, walking, awesome vistas, and all the other exciting activities that the Taos area is known for. You'll find them along the roads with minimal excertion required. Some with multiple caches and hiking or mountain biking along trails. Others in residential or business areas. Some in downtown Taos.
We'll offer our online and special rate packages to those who tell us they've geocached or are doing so. That's a 3 night package rate of $159 singel and a one night package of $59 single. Those are very affordable rates for Taos. Please mention us on your forum and blog posts at geocache.com and elsewhere. Hope you'll "like" our Facebook biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, the place to go! Location, Quality, Service, Value
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
Geocaching is a high tech game of hiding and seeking treasure. It's pretty much a social networking system with a twist. Locations of hidden caches are at http://www.geocaching.com/
Geocaching is a growing popular family activity that may involve hiking, walking, awesome vistas, and all the other exciting activities that the Taos area is known for. You'll find them along the roads with minimal excertion required. Some with multiple caches and hiking or mountain biking along trails. Others in residential or business areas. Some in downtown Taos.
We'll offer our online and special rate packages to those who tell us they've geocached or are doing so. That's a 3 night package rate of $159 singel and a one night package of $59 single. Those are very affordable rates for Taos. Please mention us on your forum and blog posts at geocache.com and elsewhere. Hope you'll "like" our Facebook biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?v=app_2347471856.
Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, the place to go! Location, Quality, Service, Value
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Taos Plaza Live, Thursday, June 3, 2010
Three shows this week. Starting at 5:30 PM is the pre show. The Garage Band. www.myspace.com/taosyouthmusicschool
6:00 PM is Alay y Amigos
Intermission a presentation by Verse/Converse Poetry (Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is a sponsor) by Open Hearth Arts - http://www.openheartharts.org/
7:00 PM is Billy Archuleta Trio
More details at http://www.taosplazalive.com/
Featured Taos Project Merchant Neighborhood - http://www.johndunnshops.com/
Thanks to Taos Milagro Rotary Club for hosting the historic Taos Plaza kiosk - http://www.taosrotary.org/
Taos Plaza Live is brought to you by Taos Chamber of Commerce - http://www.taoschamber.com/
Mention this blog post for special online blog/Facebook3 night package rate of $199 for a single. Lots going on this summer in and around Taos. Ask for detailsand suggestions when you call. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza always offers you great service from a convenient downtown location with comfortable rooms at an affordable price.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 FREE concert Thursday
6:00 PM is Alay y Amigos
Intermission a presentation by Verse/Converse Poetry (Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is a sponsor) by Open Hearth Arts - http://www.openheartharts.org/
7:00 PM is Billy Archuleta Trio
More details at http://www.taosplazalive.com/
Featured Taos Project Merchant Neighborhood - http://www.johndunnshops.com/
Thanks to Taos Milagro Rotary Club for hosting the historic Taos Plaza kiosk - http://www.taosrotary.org/
Taos Plaza Live is brought to you by Taos Chamber of Commerce - http://www.taoschamber.com/
Mention this blog post for special online blog/Facebook3 night package rate of $199 for a single. Lots going on this summer in and around Taos. Ask for detailsand suggestions when you call. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza always offers you great service from a convenient downtown location with comfortable rooms at an affordable price.
http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn 800-444-2346 FREE concert Thursday
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