Thursday, October 28, 2010

Missed a Couple of Taos Area Activities!

Like all blogs, we are always in the state of revision.  So I'll just get to it!

This Friday, October 29, 2010 starting at 6 PM is a fun and zany parade, the Taos Zombie Stagger.  Starts at the historic Taos Plaza, goes around the Plaza, thru the DunnStreet Shops, Up Bent Street, then to the Taos Center for the Arts (TCA).  More information at their Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=166957396653181#%21/event.php?eid=166957396653181

Friday & Saturday, October 29 & 30, 2010, in honor of hispanic heritage month and El Dia de los Muertas, J Fine Art gallery hosts Frida Fractured, a two evening poetry, art, music, and architecture series.  J Fine Art at 221 Paseo del Pueblo Norte.  http://www.jfineartgallery.com/
  575-737-0716

Tired of all the political hot air, come up and enjoy the Taos Mountain Balloon Festival this weekend, October 29, 30, & 31, 2010.  http://www.taosballoonrally.com/  As usual, we'll have a couple of the pilots and crews staying with us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  We've been a sponssor of many years and past Guests on this weekend have always enjoyed seeing the sites of the balloons.  Although not as large as the Albuquerque International Balloon Fest, this is every bit as much fun and a lot more personal.

Remember Milagro Beanfield War by John Nichols?  Thru February 20, 2011, 22 pen and ink drawings by Mr. Nichols for another of his books, The Magic Journey, are on display.  http://www.harwoodmuseum.com/   575-758-9826  Harwood is just a couple blocks from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza at 238 Ledoux Street.

November 6 & 7, 2010, Saturday and Sunday is the Dixon Studio Tour.  Runs from 9 AM to 5 PM each day.  For a printable map and more art tour details, go to their website - http://www.dixonarts.org/

As you can see, still a lot to see and do in and around Taos.  We hope our super affordable late fall specials will attract to to spennd a few days with us.  Single for 3 nights from $119 is under $40 a night.  Bring me a written quote lower and we'll match it!  Free continental breakfast, WIFI included, clean and comfortable rooms, friendly associates, outdoor fireplace/BBQ in central courtyard, gas log fireplaces in deluxe single king rooms (from $139 for 3 Nights), convenient to all historic downtown sites!
 
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     1-800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010!
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Still Things a Happenin in Taos!

First, don't forget to vote next Tuesday, November 2, 2010!

Congrats to the Couse Foundation.  They've hired their first professional Executive Director.  Gwendolyn Thompson arrived earlier this month to work her way into the Taos art community.  The 19 acre field just East of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is known as the Couse Meadow.  The Couse-Sharp Hisotric site is at the North edge of the meadow, half way from Paseo del Pueblo Sur to Kit Carson Road on Quesnel St.  That's just a couple blocks from the Inn.  The Couse family has been working towards making the family home a more extensive educational and historic facility.

October 30, 2010, Saturday, 7 PM Taos Community Auditorium and Theatrework of Santa Fe present: "The Drawer Boy".  More details at http://www.twnm.org/.  Tickets are $15.  As is our custom, we'll apply your cost of 1 ticket per room towards your lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.

November 4, 2010, Thursday, 7 PM TCA and the Keyna Safari Acrobats perform a non stop program of wild and crazy acrobatics.  You do NOT want to miss this program.  Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.  As is our custom, we'll apply your cost of 1 ticket per room towards your lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Bringing the family?  Ask me in ADVANCE to forward their email for a free child's ticket with each adult ticket you buy.  http://www.tcataos.org/



Somos, one of the non profit tenants at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is holding their next book sale on Saturday, November 6 from 10 AM until 1 PM.  They are at 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur space B.  That puts them in between Los Rios River Runners and Enchanted Florist.  Visit their website - www.somostaos.org or call 575-758-0081 for more information.  Not certain what to do with your extra dollars.  They are always a great charitable organization that always appreciates your generosity.

December 5, 2010 you might want to plan to be in Taos.  The world famous Harlem Ambassadors are visiting Taos for a game at Taos High School Gym.  This is a benefit for Youth Heartline.  http://www.youthheartline.org/  575-770-4744.  Tickets are from $9 to $11.  As we often do, we'll apply your cost of 1 ticket towards your lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Hope you enjoy the Ambassadors!

Ski season is right around the corner.  There is already snow on the peaks above Taos and at Taos Ski Valley.  Traditional openning day is around Thanksgiving, snow willing!  Remember, Adventure Sports is a new tenant at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza and will have their satelite ski shop up and ready for the winter season.  We'l keep you posted about their activities.  Our summer Guests appreciated having Los Rios River Runners right here at the hotel!  Suspect our winter Guests will enjoy having a ski shop right here too!

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers you one of the best locations in Taos.  We're right downtown, on the main street, convenient to everything.  Most Guests find our memory foam mattress topped beds to be amongst the most comfy hotel beds around.  We get compliments regularly on our friendly professional helpful team of front office folks.  We are you "tour guides" for the Taos area.  And value is always as good as you'll find.

Our late fall special is 3 Nights from $119 single.  That's UNDER $40 a night.  We can also offer our single king bed deluxe room for 3 nights from $139.  That's under $47 a night.  With such affordable rates, we do ask your help...spread it around!  Tell your family and friends.  We depend upon referrals and returning Guests.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza     1-800-444-2346     www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn

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See you soon!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

More activites October 22, 2010 on!

The busy season is nearing it's end.  But there is still much to see and do in and around the Taos area.  The traffic and "rush" will just be much more relaxed.  Come up and see us.  We'll try to entice you with a great rate special.

TCA presents "The Crimson Wing", Thursday October 21, 2010 at 7 PM.  This is the ONLY US showing to date.  Suggested donation of $10.  We'll also allow half the cost of one ticket towards your room rate.

TCA presents National Theater Live "Phedre", Friday, October 22, 1010 at 7 PM.  http://www.tcataos.org/
575-758-2052.  Stay with us, attend the show, we'll discount your room by half the cost you paid for one ticket per room (a savings of $6.00 to 7.50).

TCA presents The Met: Live in HD "Boris Godunov", SaturdayOctober 23, 2010 at 10 AM.  This is a long show at 5 hours with 2 intermissions.  Stay with us, attend the show, we'll discount your room by half the cost you paid for one ticket per room (a savings of $5.00 to 10.00).

Taos Chamber Music Group presents Gypsy Sunrise, Saturday and Sunday, October 23, 2010 at 7:30 PM and Sunday October 24, 2010 at 4 PM.  http://www.taoschambermusicgroup.org/concertcalendar  Advance ticket sales ONLY.  Concert at private residence in Des Montes.  Tickets $18.  Stay with us, attend the show, we'll discount your room by half the cost you paid for one ticket per room (a savings of $9.00).



Ask our front desk team for other activites and goings on in Taos the next few days.  We'll also gladly guide and direct you to the many other musems, trails, sites, etc.  As you can see, we try to support some of the local arts by offering you, our Guest, a great value in lodigng and entertainment.

Hope you vote on or by 11/2/10.  Educate yourself, think critically, and vote!

www.newmex.com/idnainhillsinn     800-444-2346     We appreciate your business and referrals!

Taos Habitat Major Fundraiser

One of the local charities we happily support is Taos Habitat for Humanity.  They've built 20+ homes for local families with generous support from both the local community and volunteers from all corners of the country.

Their major fund raising event is this coming Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 2 to 6 PM at Taos Country Club.  There are wonderful items from an estate, Fine Arts, Crafts, Antique Lead Crystal, China, Stemware, Knick Knacks, Dinnerware, Furniture, Dishes, and Plates; items from England, Japan, Germany, etc. There are Rugs, and Pottery & much more.

Great door prizes as well!  The grand prize is a package which includes a 2 person, 2-night stay at the Taos Inn for and an Ojo Caliente Private Ritual Package.

More information at their web site - http://www.taoshabitat.org/

Taos Country Club site - http://taoscountryclub.com/

Anyone visiting Taos who sees this posting, attends the fund raiser, buys anything (show us proof), and asks for the Habitat Special will get Sunday night's lodging for $29 for a single.  If I need to tell you this, THAT IS THE BEST DEAL ANYWHERE!

We also have our Pay 2 Nights, the 3rd Night is FREE promotion ongoing Sunday thru Thursday.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Hope you'll follow our Facebook Biz page too!  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?ref=sgm

Monday, October 18, 2010

TCA Movies & More

First, it's been a while since posting to the blog.  Seems the HD in the laptop decided to depart this time as we know it.  Hopefully, I'm back in business again.

TCA is showing the movie Get Low featuring several well known and liked actors.  Shows Monday & Tuesday, October 18 & 19, 2010 at 7:30 PM at TCA.  If you're visiting Taos, this is a good way to enjoy the evening.  Tickets are $7.50 and the box office opens about 6:45 PM prior to the show.  http://www.tcataos.org/

Must brag a bit about Five Star Burgers as being called "the best burger in New Mexico" by Great American Bites and USA Today.  They are featured as in the "51 Great Burger Joints across the USA".  Not bad for little ole Taos.  BTW, they also have a restaurant in Albuquerque.  http://www.5starburgers.com/

We'll start our fall specials Sunday thru Thursday thru October.  Pay 2 nights at regular rate from around $69 single, we'll give you a 3rd Night FREE!  That gets the rate about $46.  We'll still include the friendly front desk service, the complimentary continental breakfast, full cable TV with HBO, Taos' best beds, and free WIFI.  That special is for direct bookings only.  800-444-2346  No other specials apply.

Last weekend of October is Taos Mountain Balloon Rally.  They are doing 3 days including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting October 29, 2010 thru the 31st.  This is the 28th annual event.  Plan to enjoy 35-50 balloons.  This is a more intimate experience than the International Balloon Festival in Albuquerque.
http://www.taosballoonrally.com/

BTW, the mountain colors are quite brilliant.  Hiking and biking are still excellent ways to relax in and around Taos and the Enchanted Circle.

We'd love your business and referrals at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Conveniently located 2 blocks South of the historic Taos Plaza.  Come enjoy our hospitality!  800-444-2346.  www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn