Liz Gaden, Author at Taos Ski Valley

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Taos Ski Valley Hotels Do Romance Right Whether for couples or families looking for a little romance with the kids in tow, a great hotel can make your vacation dreams come true. There’s something inherently romantic about snow-capped mountains and cozy evenings by the fire. When you combine these with…

Millicent Rogers Museum

February 8, 2025 – March 9, 2025 The Millicent Rogers Museum is present the 23rd Annual Miniatures Show & Sale! Each year, the Northern New Mexico art community and Millicent Rogers Museum join forces to produce the “Minis” show featuring artists from Taos, Rio Arriba…

Discover the Best Ski Resorts in New Mexico

What are the Best Ski Resorts in New Mexico? New Mexico may be best known for its desert landscapes and rich cultural heritage, but it’s also home to some of the best ski resorts in the Southwest. With a perfect combination of sunshine, stunning mountain views, and fresh powder, the…

Local Legends and Tall Tales…

When a place has rich history and deep oral traditions like Taos does, you know there are legendary tales. Stories passed through the generations and lurking in dark corners are just waiting to be stumbled upon as the spookier season approaches! Hummm… The Taos Hum’s reputation may precede it, but…

Fall Festivals Here to Stay

Our northern New Mexico home today is a rich and diverse confluence of old and new. The diverse peoples and ways of life meet in Taos; it’s an inextricable part of the culture here. We revel in keeping tradition alive not only because it is important to understand where you…

Live Music in Taos Abounds

Most people know Taos for its reputation in the visual arts, but it’s not only visual artists who flock to this area, but musicians too. The local live music scene in Taos is thriving. Collaboration among peers, varied venues and multiple local music series makes this summer look like a…

What’s Old Is New

Strong Foundations Taos Ski Valley was founded on a dream and today you can sleep soundly knowing its foundations stand strong… in the walls in the historic hotels around you! While the Village of Taos Ski Valley’s early beginnings in the 1600s stem from Spanish mining operations and later domestic…

Riding the Bootfitting Wave

Never Summer “Summer?” For freeskier Robbie Forbes, a Taos local born and raised, it’s “Non-existent!” In 2023, Forbes went down to Australia to spend his second summer there. One of his boot fitting mentors Charlie Bradley was like, “If you’re sick of landscaping, this might be something you want to…

2023 Winter Gear Preview

BOOT UP! Have you made the rounds at local outfitters to see what’s new and where the early season deals are? We did! Here’s our winter gear preview for 2023-24’s hardware and softwear highlights. Cottam’s Ski Shop All season rentals. These are the key words at…

How Aspens are Being Affected by Climate Change and What You Can Do to Help

A Walk in the Woods When you’re strolling our trails this fall enjoy the golden leaves, their telltale shhhhhh-shimmer and take note of what’s below. A Favorite of Lovers & Teens Walking through an aspen stand you’re likely to find initials carved on aspen trunks with date of…