Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR Continues Despite Fire

As you may have guessed, we're strong supporters of the Cumbres & Toltec.  We encourage just about every Guest to take a ride on the Cumbres.

Unfortunately, they recently experienced a fire on a 100+ year old tressle that will at least need major repairs if not complete replacement.  Origin of the fire is unknown.  The end result is they need all the help we can give.

My personal request and suggestion is that you come up to Northern NM for a couple days extra this year.  While here, take a day and ride the Cumbres.  My favorite ride is unavailable due to the tressle portion of the run out of Chama being unavailable but ANY of the choices are exceptionally beautiful and the entire experience is just amazing.

Remember, you're riding a 120 year old rolling, operating steam powered museum!  Got kids?  Grandkids?  Imagine the looks on their faces as the antique steam engine huffs and puffs it's way up and over 10,000 foot Cumbres Pass.  This is an experience you can't get anywhere else!

Here's the link to their Facebook biz page: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1051787789&ref=pymk#!/ctsrr

Hope you'll plan that trip soon!  Here's a link to book Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza with your Cumbres excursion: http://mycrs.innpoints.com/book/book/Wizard?hotelCode=R2832

Oh, Cumbres & Toltec will also appreciate any donations.  Let them know Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza directed you to either buying your tickets or sending your donation or both!  Thanks for helping this historic operating museum of narrow guage rail roading!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Ride and help Cumbres & Toltec TODAY!

Cumbres Still Chuggin and Fire BAN in Place

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.

http://www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn     800-444-2346     Reserve NOW for your Taos Experience!

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!

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

Los Rios River Runners Booking Office Soon At Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza

It is exciting to announce that Los Rios is remodeling space at Indfian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza as they prepare to open a rafting and activity booking office here at 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM.  We and they'll be just 2 blocks South of historic Taos Plaza, across from Smiths Grocery and Gas.  Cisco will be organizing as many activities as he can to keep you entertained and having fun during the summer months.

Our hotel is the place to book for all your summer activities.  If any of your travel mates prefer a more sedate non activity filled visit, we're close to all downtown historic district sights.  Easy for you both to fully enjoy and experience Taos, Life At a Higher Level.

Here's a link to a Utube video of rafting the Rio Grande box and gorge.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVFx22b3rvI .  You are going to enjoy your time in Taos!  Just give us more than a day.  You'll need more to fully experience the history, culture, art, and activities.

Great values for early Cumbres & Toltec Scenic RR Guests.  They're offering some super deals for early season kick off.  Ask at the front desk and we'll help or visit their web site -
An a Utube video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwSbYICrYj8.  There's a ton of other videos.  Whet your appetitie!

Hope you'll follow this blog, follow us on Twitter, visit and like our Facebook biz page.  Most of all, make us your home away from home while in the Taos and north central area of NM.  We'll always provide you Taos' best location, good quality rooms including deluxe single king bed, unusually friendly Guest service, and probably Taos' best value Inn lodging.  Book direct.

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