Check us out on Facebook!

Most of us small business people find it difficult, OK, impossible to keep up with multiple social networking endeavors. In my case, I've decided, rightly or wrongly, to focus most effort on our Facebook fan page - http://facebook.com/IndianHillsInnTaosPlaza .

I still post here occasionally but you'll find more of our tourist, traveler, and Taos ideas for exploring, experiencing, and enjoying the Taos area environs over there on Facebook.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is still THE choice for super convenient heart of downtown location, clean comfortable above average quality lodging, "tour guide" like Guest service of everything Taos, and all that at some of Taos best value rates. http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn

Check out our new video brochure!

Sorry for the minimal postings. We're investing much of our marketing efforts on Facebook with our business fan page.  We'd love to have you join us there as we post almost daily if not more than once a day.  http://facebook.com/IndianHillsInnTaosPlaza

We just completed a video brochure for the hotel.  Shows the property well and includes a few Taos area shots too.  Please take a look.  If you like what you see, please share to your Facebook wall, Twitter account, forum posts, website, everywhere!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SH1pXYIYHTU

There are the usual myriad of activities happening in Taos this summer.  We welcome and invite you to visit, bring your family or friends, and refer us.  It's almost guaranteed that we'll keep you entertained by exploring, experiencing, and enjoying the Land, Light, and Legend of Taos!

We’re looking for 9 Taos area businesses to partner on a video "Loving Taos on a Budget". Cost is from $105 each. The same videographer who did our video is doing this one too. We've gained over 100 looks during the first week the video is up. Imagine having 9 other businesses promoting this group video. We'll all collectively benefit from our mutual promotion efforts. Call me today before the slots are filled!

Ready to book NOW? Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is your best choice for hotel lodging accommodations in Taos. Remember, we offer Location, Quality, Service, Value! Call us at 800-444-2346. Or book online - https://mycrs.innpoints.com/book/book/Wizard?hotelCode=R2832

Thanks for visiting! See you on Facebook.

Thanks to anyone who's visiting and viewing. If you haven't noticed, we're not blogging much. Instead, we are frequently posting to our Facebook buisness fan page. So come on over and see all the interesting Taos area activities we're mentioning. http://facebook.com/IndianHillsInnTaosPlaza

First Great Snows of 2011 for Presidents Weekend!

The Taos area Snow Report shows from 4 to 10" fresh powder as your canvas for carving figure 8's on this Presidents Day.  We're doing more posts to our Facebook page than here so come on over and LIKE that page - http://talkabouttaostourism.blogspot.com/

Ski you soon!  www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346

Taos Winter Wine Festival Goin On NOW!

Visit our Facebook fan page to read a bit and find links.  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! 

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

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!

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!

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

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

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!

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!

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

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!