Taos Winter Wine Festival Goin On NOW!

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Winding down blog effort.

Thanks so much for those of you who are following this blog.  We will post occaisionally but not as often as over the last year and a half.  Most internet marketing powers suggest that Facebook may be a more effective means of communicating with a fan group.  We've set up a new FB business / fan page at - http://facebook.com/IndianHillsInnTaosPlaza.  May I invite readers to visit that page and "LIKE" us.  We also welcome your questions and comments.  We'd LOVE your photos of the hotel or your Taos area activities.

Remember that this week is Skier Safety Week!  Know the code!

See you at our Facebook Page!  http://facebook.com/IndianHillsInnTaosPlaza

Go Lobos - FREE Lobo Mens Basketball Tickets - Go March of Dimes

As some may know, we and Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza are supporters of the Lobo Ski team primarily and the Lobo Club in general.  As a result of that, we have available 4 men's BB tickets for the Lobos vs. TCU January 26, 2011 at 8 PM.

How am I going to make the best use of them?  I'll do the following first come, first served.  Only have 4 tickets so only 2 people will qualify.  Book or donate early and contact me fast.

First, I'll give two tickets to the first person who directly books and prepays at least 3 nights lodging at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  You'll have to send me the confirmation number and the name on the reservation so I can confirm the transaction.  Make certain you ask the front desk person you make the reservation with that you hope to be fast enough to get a pair of BB tickets.  Might even ask them to call me and get you on the list.  Not good with other specials, promotions, etc.

Second, I'll give two tickets to the first person who donates $200 to March of Dimes thru me.  I'm my block volunteer and will gladly add you to my list!  Donations need to be sent to me to organize counting on my block list.

So, 2 people will get a 2 ticket package for either of the above.  Might end up being two people booking the rooms or two donating money or 1 and 1.  Remember the rhyme, Jack be nimble, Jack be quick...!

Go Lobos!

You already know we are located right in the heart of downtown Taos, offer good quality rooms, some with gas log heater/fireplaces, have sa great front desk team who'll be your "tour guide", and are the best value in downtown Taos lodging and just about the entire town of Taos.  Give us a call and book your 3 night package today!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Go Lobos!

SOMOS & Live Music at KTAOS & Auditions for Working Class Theater

SOMOS, Society of the Muse of the Southwest, is a local charitable organization that encourages writers of all sorts of material from poetry to books and everything in between.  They have an extensive list of programs for January and February (along with the rest of the year).  They are tenants in our retail shops at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  I encourage you to attend any of their presentations and support their efforts at encouraging folks to develope their writing skills and abilities.  Details for all programs at http://www.somostaos.org/ or 575-758-0081.

All events are Fridays, start at 7 PM and cost $8.  We will credit half the cost of one entry ticket for any of these events (and most other events) our Guests attend off our room rate.  Not available with any other discounts, coupons, specials.

Friday, January 14, 2011, Nathan Brown poet & musician & Ron Chavez, novelist, "Winds of Wildfire" at Taos Center for the Arts (TCA) and Encore Gallery, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

Friday, January 21, 2011, James McGrath Morris, biographer of Joseph Pulitzer reveals new information and insights about the life of the man with one of America's most recognized names at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

Friday, January 28, 2011, Monique Parker, a short story & David Perez, non-fiction at TCA and Encore Gallery, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

Friday, February 4, 2011, George Wallace, Walt Whitman Writer in Residence from NYC at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

Friday, February 11, 2011, Youth Writers Night with Jason Yurcic at TCA, 133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos.

Friday, February 18, 2011, Veronica Golos, "Vocabulary of Silence" & Dana Levin both peots at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

Friday, February 25, 2011, Karen Kershen, Jo-Jo, and Marcia Fine at Mabel Dodge Luhan House, 240 Morada Lane, Taos.

KTAOS Solar Center has a great schedule of entertainment for January.  They are offering live action Wednesdays thru Sundays every week.  OK, some Sundays are NFL football on the tube.  Some shows have cover charges ranging up to $15 at the door.  At #9 Ski Valley Road, Taos.  Details at KTAO.com.

Working Class Theater is holding auditions 10 AM, Saturday, January 15, 2011 and 7 PM, Wednesday, January 19, 2011 for David Mamet's "The Water Engine", at TCA.  Both men and women roles for 12-15 characters.  Details available from Ron Usherwood at 575-737-0219 or email ronusherwood@yahoo.com.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is your downtown choice for quality, comfortable, affordable lodging in Taos.  You can book from our website.  Note, the best values online are for our multi night discounts.  Please choose carefully as we correct to the proper rate whn folks select the wrong one.  For example, our 7 night rate offers almost a 35% discount for the single online night rate.  Our direct booking cancellation policy and wee wee fees are far better than ANY other online agency (when they run TV ads, someone pays for them = you).

Thanks for your business.  See you tommorrow!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Ski You Soon in Taos!

It's a Cold Day in Taos and more!

Just returned from a quick trip to Taos.  First want to thank Quality NM for a good job on their Strategic Plannign seminar.  BTW, if you're planning a ski trip, be prepared!  It's cold on the hills around and in Taos.  Layers are the word!  Warm up gear available at Adventure Ski Shops store at Indian Hills Inn along with ski and board rentals.

A couple of upcoming new food and drinkeries are coming to the downtown area.  One with an outdoor patio available (not important with this weather) and the other a brew pub.  More later.  Both within walking distance of Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.

Many thanks to everyone who's called and bought Sipapu lift tickets to get FREE and MASSIVELY discounted rooms.  And for your referrals of family and friends.  For some dates, we may have trouble meeting your lodging needs.  We are also going to add the $20 surcharge for Spring Break dates.  Will post details in the next couple days.

And another reminder about Taos Ski Valley's Earnie Blake Ski School Taos Ski Week special.  Normally $250 for 6 days of 2 hour lessons, for the rest of January each Sunday start week is only $99.  For that highly rated school (by all the mags and pros), that is the deal of the year.  Get a week off!  We'll do a weekly for $249 single, add $25 for 2nd Guest.  As I've noted before, that is almost HALF OFF, 50% of the cost of most other lodging place offerings.  Why go or even call anywhere else?

Taos Chamber Music Group presents "The Art of Cello: A Celebation" Saturday @ 7:30 PM & Sunday @ 4 PM, January 22 & 23, 2011 at Arthur Bell Auditorium at the UNM Harwood Museum of Art.  Here's the link for more details of this exciting concert.  http://www.taoschambermusicgroup.org/inthepress
As normal for local performances, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza will discount your room by 50% of the cost of 1 ticket to this show.

Another couple of small storms expected near the end of this week.  Any added snow is always welcome at Sipapu, Taos, and Angel Fire.

We still have rooms for Matin Luther King weekend.  Book now!

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is always just about the best location available in Taos.  You'll find yourself just a couple blocks from historic Taos Plaza and right across the street from a large grocery store with Taos best price gas station (Smiths, Kroger, et al).  You'll find clean and comfortable mid priced lodging with new carpet (12/10), 25-27" TVs w/full cable and HBO.  Choose from standard family rooms with 2 queen beds or deluxe single king bed rooms with gas log fireplaces, all beds with memory foam mattress toppers (great nights sleep).  Perhaps our highest comments are made for our Guest Service Associates and their ability to be your "tour guide" while you're in the Taos area.  For those on a budget, most folks appreciate our affordable pricing of nightly lodging and weekly rates.

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Thans so much for your business and referrals!

Taos Center for the Arts Presents Hamlet and Maore!

Planning or considering a visit to Taos?  Love a day at the theater?  Now you can combine a trip to the small hamlet, Taos, with your love of theater and see a screening of Hamlet by National Theater Live.  This is a broadcast of a live perfromance from Britain's stages to your viewing enjoyment right here in downtown Taos!  Three performance screenings to mention here.

Saturday, January 8, 2011, 11:00 AM, TCA auditorium.
The Met: Live in HD
Puccini's "La Fanciulla de West"
$20 for general public ad $10 for students under 18.

Saturday, January 15, 2011, 1:00 PM, TCA auditorium.
Shakespear's "Hamlet"
$15 for general public. $10 for students under 18.


Thursday and Friday, January 20 & 21, 2011, 7:00 PM or Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM
Kuti's "Fela"
$15 for general public. $10 for students under 18.


Both visitors and locals are fortunate that TCA has the capability and systems to provide all viewers with these top quality presentations.  Our friends and Guests at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza are invited to plan your visit to Taos to co-incide with one of these special screenings or ANY other local live presentation.  We support the arts by sharing these ideas with you AND offering you a discount off your lodging of 50% of the cost of one adult ticket per room for 1 night.  No other specials of discounts apply.

Many thanks to all the readers who've connected via following us on our blog, Twitter page, friending on Facebook with with me personally or with the hotel by "like"ing the FB biz page.  Those are easy ways to see what's going on with the hotel and the Taos area.  We also appreciate the friends and family that you refer to us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  Keep 'em comin!

Taos Ski Week Specials

Sometimes people think "specials" mean value.  If you haven't already figured it out, that is not necessarily nor always accurate.

The reason I say that is because I just got an email from some of the hotels in Taos Ski Valley.  They are pushing their "free" ski week package.  NONE of their web sites actually post the special package pricing nor inclusions.

BUT, just using their posted January 2011 rates, if you are seeking value, you'll do far better with booking your room at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza.  At the valley chamber website, 7 properties are offering the "special".  Some properties are right in TSV, others are located in or near the town of Taos.  Prices range from a low of $900 to highs ranging from $1533 and far up the scale..  Lift tickets are NOT included with the packages.  The Taos Ski Valley Ski Week for 2 Guests is included.  So they are offering from $119 to $219 per night for rate.

Here's why Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza may be the choice for you.  For our nightly lodging for 2 Guests, we'll charge you $274 for a week.  That's $39.14 per night...for 2 of you!  Add to that the cost of the Taos Ski Week program at $99 per person for the 6 day school, that's $14.14 per day per person or $67.43 per day for 2.  That equals $471.98 for an equal package for 2 for the week!  In other words, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is just about half the cost of any of the other "package deals" offered.

What can we say?  We almost always offer Taos Best Lodging Values.  Period!  End of story.  If you can't fit this exceptional ski week in your schedule, we ask you to share with anyone else who might be able to organize their schedule to get off for the most incredible ski week they've ever enjoyed.  Tell them to email or call us.  Ask them to visit our blog/twitter/facebook/linkedin page to learn more.

Uncertain of what you'll get with Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza?  First, you'll be right in the heart of downtown Taos with more stuff going on than we can possible explain here.  Second, you'll get a room with either a single king bed or two queen sized beds.  Carpet is new December 2010.  Bath rooms are clean and comfortable, furnishings and decor are with a Southwest flavor.  Our front desk team is selected, trained, and known for great Guest service.  And our values are unheard of for a ski town, anywhere, anytime!

www.newmewx.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Don't OVERSPEND on lodging!