Friday, December 31, 2010

First Great Snows of 2010 for New Years Weekend!

This is the snow report we've been waiting to post!
Sipapu reports 8+ inches at 6 AM Friday - about 15 in 24 hours
Angel Fire posted 7 " fresh snow - over 9" in 2 days
Taos Ski Valley claims 15" last 24 hours - almost 24" in last 2 days
Need I say more?  Skiing is excellent, finally!

We still have rooms at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Discount ski rentals at Adventure Ski Shops next door.  Call direct for best rates!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Last Day to Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Fresh Powder Covers Taos Area Resorts

Most important information of the day is a storm is upon us!
Taos reports 8" last 24 hours
Sipapu reports 6+" since Wednesday
Angel Fire reports 2"
Town of Taos has about 2"

Snow is expected for much of Thursday for North Central Mountains.  This fresh snow means skiing is finally improving and generally good at all area resorts.  The shortage of good snow means the crowds are less than most Christmas holidays.  In other words, load your gear, call and reserve your room, ski you in Taos!

As a reminder, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is a Town of Taos Lodging Partner with Sipapu.  Beginning Sunday night January 2, 2011 for skiing on Monday January 3, 2011, when you buy your lift ticket for Sipapu from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza ($39 adult), you get free lodging.  Double occupancy offer.  Singles require a two night stay.  Friday, Saturday, and peak weekend Sundays require a $20 surcharge on the room.  You will not find a better value.  Period!

Frustrated with your skiing ability?  Tired of being a terminal beginner or intermediate?  Really want to improve?  Taos Ski Week is the RX for a cure!  Program starts every Sunday and goes thru the following  Friday.  Includes a 2 hour lesson every morning.  Normal price of $250 for the week has been slashed by 60% to $99 for all January start dates - 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th.  We'll provide your lodging for $249 single and $274 double.  If you yearn to ski better, thiat program is THE ANSWER.

There are still a few days of the holiday to join us in Taos.  Our rooms are lower than any of the last 5 years.  Mention this post and we'll do rooms from $99 single (that's $30 off our rack rates).  That's for direct bookings!

Taos Pueblo does their annual Turtle Dance on January 1, 2011.  Thursday January 6, 2011 they hold their Deer Dance celebration.  http://www.taospueblo.com/

Thanks for your business and referrals!  Follow us either here on the blog, on our Twitter account.  Connect with us on LinkedIn or go to our Facebook and "like" us.  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?ref=sgm

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Happy New Year in Taos!

Monday, December 27, 2010

January Ski Weeks Just $99

If you are serious about becoming a better skier, Taos Ski Valley's Ski Week is the BEST DEAL ANYWHERE!  Ski weeks begin every Sunday - 1/2, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30.  From Sunday through Friday, top instructors work with you for two hours each morning. Tech talks and discussions of biomechanics and ski psychology in the evenings immerse you in a total mountain experience, while giving you the chance to further friendships forged while on the snow.  Many skiers have returned to take this awesome course again and again.  It is really one of the best means of improving your skiing ability available.  http://www.skitaos.org/content/ski-weeks  866-968-7386 X 1355

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers special lodging for those weeks.  We'll discount our regular rack rate of $79 down to $249 for the week for a single.  That's only $35 a night.  Add $25 for each added Guest.  This special is not available with any other coupon or special.  It is available ONLY for direct bookings!  Your Millenium Pass or Taos Card are both valid for this week of impressive gains for you and your fun!

If the hassle of bringing your equipment on a flight from there to here has you riled, we've got Adventure Ski Shops right here at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza to make your travels as easy as can be.  With at least a $5 a day discount (I haven't asked about weekly rentals), you'll be able to relax during your travels to and fro when you rent here in Taos.  http://www.adventureskishops.com/   800-433-1321

I hope you enjoy our blog, twitter, facebook, and linked in posts.  We'd very much appreciate your signing on as a follower, as a friend, as a liker.  I also invite you to mention us to anyone you know who likes the Taos area.  You know we have the best values around, offer a super convenient location, provide great Guest friendly and focused service, and perhaps the best quality for cost offered in Taos.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Make this week and great and safe year end!

Welcome to Taos for the Christmas - New Years Holidays!

Quite an amazing season.  Hope you were able to fully enjoy and experience the Christmas Day celebrations with family and/or friends.

Winter so far in Taos has ben mostly in the high 40's and low 50's temp wise.  If you visit to ski, hike, or bike, bring sunscreen!  If you're here to wander the historic and cultural places, layer your clothing.  Nights are chilly but days have been very nice!  We are low on snow but the skiers have been reporting mucho fun anyway.  Looks like another storm later this week.  May I ask, pray for snow, dance for snow, do whatever it takes to encourage a major dump!

Adventure Ski Shops has a satellite store open at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  They are offering hotel Guests discounted rental packages with $5 off most of their rentals.  Applies to sport skis and up and all snowboards.  http://www.adventureskishops.com/  800-433-1321  Thanks Moises!

A great list of things to see and do while in Taos is the Taos News Tempo Que Pasa calendar.  For example, today you can enjoy the open mic at the ADobe Bar, movies at TCA, Jimmy Stadler at Sagebrush, Carnival of Sound at Alley Cantina.  That's just the nightlife!  You'll also find dozens of galleries with great art experiences, museums with much history, culture, and education.  And don't forget NM's only smoke free casino at Taos Mountain Casino on Taos Pueblo.

Similar offerings during the rest of the week.  Come enjoy our friendly hospitality at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza!  Ski you soon!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Book Your Lodging Direct Today!

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Painting Taos by KNME shows today plus TCA movies

For anyone who can watch KNME, they are now showing Painting Taos.  It is the story of how 6 artists arrived in the Taos area around 1900.  Due to the scenery, light, and circumstances, they planted their roots in Taos.  That turned Taos ito a world famou art community.  The show will repeat at 5:30 PM Sunday, December 26, 2010.  Excellent piece of historical information on what makes Taos a magical place.  http://www.knme.org/index-js.php  For an $80 donation, you'll get a copy of the program on DVD.  Enjoy!

TCA presents "NowhereBoy" Sunday, December 26, 2011 at 2 PM and again Monday and Tuesday, December 27 & 28 at 7:30 PM.  http://www.tactaos.org/ or 575-758-2052.  Tickets from $7.50.  Per our usual deal to support TCA, we'll give you a credit for 1 adult ticket cost off your room at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Does NOT apply with any other discounts or specials.

During the holiday season, Taos offers a ton of things to see and do.  Many galleries and museums offer openings and showing of the multi media creations Taos is known for.  Taos News TEMPO offers a great Cretive Edge list of highlights.  http://www.taosnews.com/  We invite you to ask at the front desk of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza for suggestions and guidance.

Prefer live entertainment?  Tuesday thru Thursday, December 28 - 30, 2010 at 7:30 PM at Metta Theater, 1470 Paseo del Pueblo Norte in El Prado (just North of Taos), you'll find Carnival of love and lust.  This is a one-woman play by Naomi Grossman.  Tickets are $10 and again Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza supports the arts by discounting your lodging charges by the cost of 1 adult entry ($10).  Does NOT apply with any other discounts.  Applies to direct bookings ONLY.  575-758-1104

Prefer ballet?  The London Royal Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" is presented at Harwood Museum via HD screening and sound in the new Arthur Bell Auditorium.  Show is Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 7 PM.  Tickets are $15.  Indian Hills Inn hopes you'll enjoy the show and will offer you a discount off our lodging of the cost of 1 adult ticket.  All those cantacerous limits apply.

We hope your holidays are the best ever.  When you make Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza your home away from home, we think your chances of enjoying Taos are enhanced.  You'll find our location to be as good as it gets in Taos.  You'll discover that our rooms are newly carpeted, carefully cleaned, and very comfortable.  If you're looking for Guest service, you've come to the right place.  And values are always amongst Taos most affordable.

Call direct for the best values available.  We look forward to serving your Taos Lodging needs!

www.newmex.com/indianhillinn     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos, 2010

Friday, December 24, 2010

California Flood Storm Drops Some Fresh Snow

Guess we shouldn't complain about the minimal fresh snow left by the CA flood maker.  Angel Fire reports 7" of much needed fresh snow.  Sipapu welcomes the 2" as does Taos.  Most areas have saved some runs for openning over the holidays so skiing is happening now around Northern NM.

You can always get the best rates we offer by calling direct to Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Mention our Sipapu Special for rates as low as $80 single.  That is the lowest rate we offer during this Christmas week.

Don't forget that many local Taos merchants are offering a sales tax free holiday thru January 1, 2011.  That means a savings of at least 8% off everything in participating stores.

Ask when you call for dining recommendations.  We've heard from a number of satisfied Guests about great food offerings at several of our often referred restaurants.  One family really enjoyed Songs, a recent asian food provider.  Another was very happy with the food and service at Grahams Grill.  If you are nervous about spicey foods, ask for the chile on the side so you can flavor to taste.

Merry Christmas to all our friends, customers, and Guests.  Hope your holiday season is the best ever.  And success wishes for the New Year!  Ski you soon!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Skiing at Sipapu Graded A+

We skied at Sipapu yesterday.  Talked to half a dozen Guests.  Every one was very impressed with the snow, the people, the value, the entire experience.  Many of those we talked to had already skied either Angel Fire, Taos, or Red River.  Every one of them thought their day at Sipapu was the best of the bunch.

Virtually all the people we talked with thought Sipapu was by far the best value they'd seen on this ski trip.  People were staying at Angel Fire and Taos.  All thought it was worth the drive over to Sipapu!

Everyone liked the family friendly attitude.  A couple commented about how there was no arogance shown towards beginner or poor skiers.  Reasonably priced equipment rentals and food were also appreciated.  No crowds was also a liked feature.  Peak days will certainly be more crowded but every ski area around will suffer from that circumstance.

Snow, although could always use more, was pretty darn good.  They've done a good job of making and grooming.  By mid afternoon, quite spring like, especially at the base of the area.  Temp in the high 30's most of the day.

Son's family with a 6 and 8 year old first timers were in our care.  The kids took first timer lessons and both managted to make one run top to bottom.  Required lot's of Dad's help but got it done.  Congrats to Shelby and Brandee!

We are now open for offering the Taos lodging partner program with Sipapu.  When you buy your lift from Indian Hills Inn for Sipapu, you'll get free lodging!  $39 for a lift ticket includes a room.  Double occupancy required on weekends and peak days.  Two nights required for singles during the week.  Not available 12/26 thru 1/1.  Full details at the Sipapu website specials page or by calling Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  We want your business so will try as hard as we can to work with you and your family.

One more ski observation.  If you can organize a several day ski trip, plan at least 4 days for skiing.  If you are the most common skier type, you make a 2 day ski weekend.  If you are frustrated by your ski improvement, you are very typical.  Skiing for at least 4 days, add a couple of lessons, will alomost guarantee improvement.  In addition to taking a lesson or two during those 4+ days, stop once in a while as you progress down the mountain and watch whichever skier you think looks best.  If you come across a ski lesson, follow along for part of your run.  Listen, watch, practice.  What are they doing?  What is their stance?  How do the use their poles?  Which way do they lean?  How do they use the ski edges?  Then try to replicate how they are skiing.  You do that for at least 4 days and you will transform your ski ability.

Another storm is approaching NM.  Let's hope it delivers at least another foot or two!  (I'm an optimist!)

Ski you soon at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  We still have rooms available for the Christmas holidays.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Taos Area Snow Report - 12/17/10 WOOOO WHOOOO!!!

This is the post we've been anxious to post all early season!

Sipapu gained 12" last 24 hours and offers $39 lift tickets with $5 discount available from us.  We'll soon be offering free lodging with purchase from us of a lift ticket at Sipapu.


Taos gained 10" over 24 hours and offers A Brewmasters Festival this weekend.

Angel Fire gained only 6" but that's better than where we've been!
 
Adventure Ski Shop has a new satellite ski shop at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  $5 discount to hotel Guests for most packages.  Lot's of other winter gear and goodies.  Tell Adventure you learned about them from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  http://www.adventureskishops.com/index.php  575-7585-1167.
 
Need to brighten your stay?  How about having a bunch of flowers in your room while here.  Enchanted Florist is right here at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  http://www.taosflorist.com/  800-483-5953.
 
Need relaxation and toning?  Santosha Yoga is another of our service providers.  http://www.santoshayogataos.com/  575-758-9642.
 
Better plan and book your pre and Christmas ski trip today!  Ski you soon!
 
www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Dreamin of A Whte Christmas - Snow's On The Way!

Writing the blog from Taos this AM.  Cooler and very cludy.  News shows snow showers all over North half of NM.  Forecast is for 6" or more in the Northern NM Mountains and ski resorts.  Pray for MORE!!!  The season has been very dry so far so this storm is important for all area ski resorts.

TCA offers The Met Live in HD over the next 5 months.  They are offering about half a dozen shows beamed by satellite to TCA.  Go to http://www.tcataos.org/ for details of what and when.  Most of us won't get to NY to see these awesome shows.  Just another great reason to add Taos to your travel plans in 2011.  Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza supports the arts and will discount our room rate by 50% of the cost of 1 ticket for The Met Live in HD from TCA.

It's even less likely most of us will travel to London for their theater activities.  But, you can visit Taos and see National Theater of London shows such as Hamlet, Fela, King Lear, Frankenstein, or the Cherry Orchard all at TCA.  Again, http://www.tcataos.org/ for details and dates.  Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza wants you to make Taos a regular stop on your entertainment schedule.  We'll offer half of one ticket price off your overnight lodging.

March 31 and April 1, 2011, Marlo Guthrie will be doing a concert at Taos Community Auditorium with the Burns Sisters.  Goes almost without saying, we'll offer Guests the same fantastic discount offer.  See you soon for one of the above entertainment opportunities.

Again, not that we've done over 250 blog posts over the last year or so.  If you like what you see, stop back often.  We're always seeking new activities and up to date reports on what's going on in and around Taos.  Hope you'll "follow" the blog, "like" our Facebook page, connect with me on Facebook, tell your family and friends about our specials.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos, 2010

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Ojo Caliente Value Offers Plus Sipapu Lift Tickets and FREE Lodging

Post #250!  Amazing.  Thanks for reading and passing along.

Ojo Calieente is one of the top 10 spas in the USA.  Located just a little North of Espanola on US 285, it's only about an hour's drive from downtown Taos.  When planning your visit to Taos, we always suggest adding a day or two for wandering and Ojo would be well worth your trip there and back.

Their special is to bring your lift ticket or Pass for a 20% discount off the entry fee for the hot springs.  Offer is good December, January, and February.  Hope you'll let them know where you heard about that great offer!  http://ojospa.com/rates.php?action=viewcontent&content_id=46  They also have a number of other specials so check out their website.

We are about to begin offering FREE lodging with the purchase of Sipapu lift tickets.  Generally a double occupancy offer.  Peak and Holiday periods require a surcharge.  In the end, you buy your $39 Sipapu lift ticket at Indian Hills any day of this season, and your lodging is free (subject to limitations).  Not valid with other specials, coupons, etc.  Even with the peak period surcharges, you won't find Taos area lodging for a better value!  Pray for snow!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos, 2010!

Monday, December 13, 2010

Upcoming Taos and Taos Ski Valley Events

As a reminder, this list and our blog only list things we see.  The Taos area enjoys many other activities and things to see and do.  Add a few days to your planned Taos visit in order to expand your Taos Experience!

Taos Ski Valley invites you to the world's most unique music venue - The Celestial Sphere Ice Music Concert Hall.  A series of ice domes interlocking to form a very unusual muiscal venue.  It's like a "nightclub in heaven".  The dance floor is ice, the bar is ice, the drinks are served in ice glasses.  Even the instruments are ice.  Open daily from 10:30 AM until 10 PM beginning December 24, 2010 they offer an introductory tour for $2.  The space is also available for rent as a venue for your special events and parties.  http://www.taosskivalley.com/member/338/Ice-Music-in-the-Celestial-Sphere
970-401-4224

Christmas eve at Taos Ski Valley traditionally features a torchlight parade and festival of illumination.  Activities start at 6 PM, December 24, 2010 of course at the base area.  If you've never seen or participated in a torchlight parade, 2010 is the year!

On December 24 and 25, 2010, witness sacred and traditional dances and processions at Taos Pueblo.  Christmas eve procession of the virgin begins at sundown.  Then on the 25th experience the Tos Pueblo Deer Dance or the Matachines Dance beginning at 2 PM.

Christmas Luminaria Tour is a cross country ski loop of about 3 milometers.  December 25, 2010.  At Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe area.  http://www.enchantedforestxc.com/

Tax FREE Shopping at many local merchants saves you 8.1875%.  Participating local Taos merchants will pay the state gross reciepts tax on all items purchased at participating galleries, shops, and businesses thru January 1, 2011.

The Taos Winter Wine Festival celebrates it's 25th year in 2011.  Foods and wines throughout the Taos area are yours during this extravaganza.  Runs January 26 thru January 30, 2011.  Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is an awesome location for your headquarters for this event.

Latest details on going on at www.TaosSacredPlaces.com/calendar

Our carpet project is just about complete.  Guests are lovin' the fresh, clean, comfy carpet.  Can't brag about huge snows so far but the weather is spectacularly pleasant.  Guests are enjoying wandering the downtown historic district, some riding their bikes, and others doing alittle hiking.  Ski areas are opn with limited trails while we pray for snow!

See you soon!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Call direct for best rates available!

Friday, December 10, 2010

December Events Continue in Taos

First, may I ask everyone to do their snow dance.  NM is experiencing a drought.  Taos and Sipapu are opn with somewhat limited terrain.  Frankly, our weather has been so good I'd suggest bringing your bicycles along and enjoying a ride or two.  Or bring the hiking boots and experince so of our great trails along the Rio Grande Gorge or in the foothills close to Town.

Friday, December 10, 2010 is the Kit Carson Road Yuletide Party with refreshments and drawings at the shops and galleries along Kit Carson.  That includes Lenny Fosters new location at 107 Kit Carson.  Those folks will welcome visitors throughout December.

Saturday, December 11, 2010 the Lighting of Ledoux Street occurs along with the grand openning of The Harwood Museum.

Sunday, December 12, 2010 is a fundraiser for a long time local Fenny Lipscomb at KTAO Solar Center from 4 to 8 PM.Many local musician favorites are performing.  A huge silent auction including art from Larry Bell, Ron Cooper, Pat Woodall, Lenny Foster, and MANY others is happening.  http://www.feenysfriends.com/

Taos Center for the Arts brings Taos programs such as the Metropolitan Opera Live, National Theater of London Live, Movies at TCA, Chamber Music, and MANY more.  TCA depends upon the generous support of locals and visitors both attending and buying tickets AND making generous year end donations.  Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza appreciates our friends support of this fine Taos area organization.  As many of you know, we discount Guests lodging by half the cost of one ticket per room.  We also donate rooms for both working teams and entertainment groups visiting TCA.  If all our viewers donate even a small amount of $25 (or more), you will make a significant difference in the 2011 program strength.

If you are a skier on a budget, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is about to join Sipapu in their Town Free Lodging promotion.  With some limitations, when you buy your Sipapu $39 lift ticket from Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza, you'll get free lodging.  The general offer is available from now until Sipapu closes April 2011.  During peak periods we do add a small charge but it will be FAR less than the cost/value of lodging at those peak periods.  Generall double occupancy is required but we'll soften that stance for non peak Sundays thru Thursday nights.  Just another way Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza offers you Taos Best Lodging Value.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos 2010

Monday, December 6, 2010

Harwood Museum Grand Openning and Taos Chamber Music Group

Harwood Museum is hosting a community open house on Saturday, December 11, 2010.  Ribbon cutting at noon with a full day of activities and events.  After 10 years of planning and constrcution, UNM's Harwood Museum of Art celebrates openning it's new 10,700 square foot expansion.  Grahams Grill is contributing it's delicious creative fare.

The Harwood is in it's 86th year.  It is the 2nd oldest museum in New Mexico.  One of the key geatures of the addition is a state of the art 130 seat auditorium.  Care and storage of the museums 3,000 objects and 17,000 photographs are the focus of the lower levels of the expansion.

Susan Longhenry, the museum's director, commented that focusing on stewardship of the museum's collection is of primary importance to the community.  More details at www.harwoodmuseum.org  info@harwoodmuseum.org or 575-758-9826.

Taos Chamber Music Group next concert is "A Classical Holiday", Saturday and Sunday, December 18 & 19, 2010 at the new Arthur Bell Auditorium at the Harwood.   Tickets at taoschambermusicgroup.org./tickets/individual

As usual, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza gladly offers YOU a discount of half of the cost of one ticket off your room.  Tickets are $18 for adults in advance and $20 at the door.  Enjoy the concert and bring your ticket for $10 off whatever awesome low rate you're getting at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.

Since snow isn't blessing us very well, if you still need an outdoor visit, bring the bike along.  Some of the locals have been talking about 30 mile rides this week.  Hiking trails also offer outdoor activities.  Taos is open daily with limited runs and Sipapu is open weekends.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza carpet installation should be complete this week.  Sink your toes into our comfy, clean, warm floor covering.  Great deals continue with value rooms from $39 single.  Weeklies and monthlies also available.  You know we'll match or beat anyone else's lodging rates!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Carpet, Galleries, Holiday Activities in downtown Taos

Carpet installation is about half done at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  For those who check Trip Advisor and similar opinion sites, you may have noted our most common complaint was carpet condition.  It is about to be fixed.  This weeks Guests in freshly done rooms have been enthusiastic.

Three Hills Art and Audio Gallery in vites you to their gallery this holiday season.
Saturday, December 4, 2010, 3-5 PM, Taos Gallery Artwalk.  Refreshments served.
Friday, December 10, 2010, 5-7 PM, Kit Carson Road Holiday Kick Off.
More information at 575-751-3012 and http://www.threehillsgallery.com/

The Taos Gallery also invites you to their opening "Taos Mountain and Snow" by Bill Davis:
Saturday, December 4, 2010, 4-6 PM also with book signing with Tony Mares, "Astonishing Light"
Sunday, December 12, 2010, "For the Love of Guad"
http://www.thetaosgallery.com/ or 575-751-3911
http://www.taosartexperiences.com/

December 18, 2010 - Bent Street and Dunn House Shops Holiday Celebration

Remember, many local merchants are paying the sales tax on local purchases during this holiday season.  Thanks for shopping with all Taos area merchants.  We appreciate your economic support!

In case you haven't read our other blog posts, we'd love you to follow our blog, our Facebook biz page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taos-NM/Indian-Hills-Inn-Taos-Plaza/92952104085?ref=sgm, our LinkedIn page (John Slenes), or our Twitter page (Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza).

If you are a Taos area business, blog, or website poster, what can we do to work together to further our mutual business results?  We welcome cross links, cross comments, etc.  Let me know and we'll brag about your events, activities, specials, etc.  Need I say lodging offers will not be partnered with :-)

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     PRAY FOR SNOW!  MORE SNOW!!  SNOW!!!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

New Carpet Being Installed at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza

First, one of our most common complaints is about to be fixed.  In spite of vacuuming, spotting, and shampooing, as carpet ages, it's appearance works towards looking unclean and old.  Might be clean as a whistle but perception is what the Guest sees.

SW Renovations is removing and installing new carpet for us this week.  Everyone around the hotel is excited about the changes.  The front desk team are looking forward to Guests who'll be more comfortable wandering around in their bare feet.  We will start replacing draperies for the next mini project.  We were able to get only 9 rolls which means there amy be a couple rooms left undone.  Those will be a little less costly and were selected because they were the cleanest and least aged.

The phone problem I mentioned earlier this week is fixed via a new front desk console.  Actually took two of them to finish the job.  First one from CMP apparently hadn't been adequately tested as the micro phone end of the handset didn't work properly.

The other good news item relates to one of our tenants in the adjacent retail rental building.  Adventure Sports is the winter half of space A.  Los Rios River Rafting is the summer half.  Adventure is open a few hours each day for ski rentals and other ski goods.  They are offering Guests at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza $5 OFF all of their adult ski and board packages.  If you rent a package of skis, boots, poles for $25, it'll be $20.  Just tell them you're a Guest at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza and away you go!

Another area of special is we are partnering with Sipapu Resort again this year.  Buy your lift ticket for Sipapu from us for $39 + tax and your lodging is free with some limits.  Two night stays required for some.  Double occupancy required for sokme periods.  Not available Chirstmas week.  All the details will be finished by tommorrow, Friday, December 3, 2010.  BTW, that is the one of if not the LOWEST lift ticket in the USA.  Free lodging is unbelievable!  That too is the best value in the USA for skiers.

TCA's Holiday Concert is this Saturday, December 4, 2010, 7 PM at TCA and features Robert Mirabal.  Robert is a two time Grammy winning musician.  Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the TCA office 575-758-2052.  As is our custom, we'll discount your already ridiculously low room rate if you go to the concert.  Bring 1 concert ticket to the desk and we'll credit 50% or $10 towards your room charges.  No other specials or coupons apply.

Hope this finds our readers, Guests, and potential customers all enjoying the ramp up to the Hanukkah and  Christmas holidays.  We continue to offer special lodging rates thru December 16, 2010.  From then to December 25, 2010, rates at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza will remain amongst the best in Taos.  December 26, 2010 our Holiday rates commence thru January 1, 2011.  Then the special January rates commence.  In general, the earlier you make your reservation, the more likely you'll get the lowest rate available for that date.  As we approach a specific date and get a little busier, rates usually escalate.  Walk in rates depend very much on how bsuy we or any other hotel is.  For the second half of December, I suggest you book ASAP.

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Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza     800-444-2346     Return to Sacred Places, Taos, 2010!