New Mexico Lobo Ski Team Awards Banquet 2010

Congrats to the UNM Lobo Ski Team for their 2-009-2010 performance, both on the snow and in the classroom.  Under coach Fredrik Landstedt's capable leaadership, this years team has achieved perhaps the most overall successes of any UNM Ski Team.  From the team winning the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association Title to the individual ski performances of each member, from placing 3rd in the NCAA National Championships, this team is quite accomplished.  It's pretty close to the mens baketball team reaching the final four.

One example is the impressive results of UNM skiers is the US Alpine Skiing National Championships at Lake Placid, NY during this years spring break.  Main Hemmingsson finished 3rd in the giant slalom on Tuesday March 23, 2010.  Olympic silver medalist Julia Mancusco won the giant slalom ahead of Hemmingsson by 0.33 seconds.  From the stories told at this years banquet, sounds to me like we may well be watching more than one future World Cup and / or Olympian medal winner.

The ski team is also known for it's high level of academic performance.  Their average GPA is around 3.7.  Some of this years graduates are over 4.0.  UNM hosts a dinner for athletes with GPAs above 3.2 (as I recall).  Virtually all the UNM Lobo Ski Team is invited to that academic achievement recognition dinner.  The ski team includes electrical and mechancial engineering students, several disciplines at the Andeson School of Management, and several other degree fields.

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is proud to be one of many supporters of the UNM Lobo Ski Team.  Along with all the ski resorts in the Taos area, supporting these skilled athletes and their program is essential for the results they are striving to achieve.

Our team at the hotel is also a group of winnering Associates.  With their hard work and efforts, Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is reaching positive results year to date.  We're selling more rooms to more people and getting good Guest comments.  We are in fact up significantly in sales over 2009.  We really appreciate each team members efforts at serving our Guests!

Thanks for reading.  Thanks for your business.  Let us know how we can better meet your needs.  Send us an email with any questions.  Take advantage of our spring discounts and specials.  Always book direct to save both you and the hotel trouble and money.

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Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!

Here's the ski report for Monday, February 8, 2010. Taos enjoys 16" fresh today. That is approaching epic skiing! Get up here, NOW!

Angel Fire sports 12" fresh. February is often NM's best snow month and this one is looking good!

May I brag about UNM's Lobo Ski Team? Won their invitational this past weekend. As readers may know, we support the Lobo Ski Team with donated rooms. They are a great group of kids, serve up awesome skiing, and maintain great grades! Go Lobos!

We've got all kinds of specials and discounts. Rooms from $39 a night for a single during the week. Special mentioned in earlier post for President's Valentines weekend of $199 package. Weekly rates from mid $200's. Folks that stay with Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza KNOW we are the best value Inn Taos. Period!

www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn then 800-444-2346 to reserve.

Taos Long Known for the Art Scene

As most well know, Taos is a long time art community. The Fall Arts & Crafts season is upon us. You'll find numerous gallery and museum shows year round with fall being a particularly good time to enjoy the varied art offerings.

One of the interesting current displays at UNM's Harwood Museum includes photographs and art of E. I. Couse, one of the founders of the Taos art colony. Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza abuts the Couse meadow, at 19 acres, the largest tract of yet undeveloped land in downtown Taos.

Another interesting show goes on in our lobby. Sam Del Russi paints astronomical / space art. Very interesting stuff. I'll dig up an old blog post and add it to this one shortly. Sam's pieces are priced reasonably in the $250 to $500 range. All are for sale at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. He's had a good summer as we've sold about 30 pieces!

Call or email questions about the art shows in and around the Taos area. Google Taos art / gallery and you'll find more information than I could possibly talk about here.

Come see us at Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza. You'll start to relax as you enter our comfortable lobby with high beamed ceilings, expansive windows with mountain views. Most Guests appreciate our acre sized central courtyard's contribution to their further relaxing. Some sit around grandma willow (100 feet tall, 25 feet around the trunk), sip a toddie, maybe even light a fire in the fioreplace. Just ask for ideas of what to do, where to go, which restaurant to choose, etc.. We're your "tour guide". www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn. 1-800-444-2346.

Indian Hills Inn Supports UNM Lobo Ski Team

Have to brag a bit about the UNM Lobo Ski Team. This year, the ski team sports a 100% graduation rate, they finished 3rd at the NCAA championships, and had a team GPA of 3.68 for men and 3.54 for women (highest of all UNM athletic teams).

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza congratulates Fredrik Landstedt, head coach, and the entire team for their excellence in both athletics and academics!

Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza is a proud sponsor of the UNM Ski Team. We aid by donating rooms the the teams Taos and Red River practice trips. Pray for snow and another great year for UNM! Go Lobos.

We appreciate everyone’s business. You may reserve online at www.newmex.com/indianhillsinn or toll free at 800-444-2346.