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High Desert Crush: The Vine Takes Root for New Mexico Wine

High Desert Crush: The Vine Takes Root for New Mexico Wine

April 8, 2026

photo credit: Heritage Inspirations From grape to glass, an unexpected history of terroir, tradition, and adventure Long before California became synonymous with American wine, New Mexico’s high desert river canyons and fertile valleys were cultivating grapes. In 1629, Franciscan missionaries planted the first vines along the Rio Grande, widely recognized as…

Millicent Rogers Museum

Millicent Rogers Museum

March 26, 2026

March 26, 2026 – April 24, 2026 Art, science, and mathematics are not separate disciplines. They are connected ways of seeing, understanding, and expressing the world, and this exhibition brings that connection to life through the work of young artists discovering how observation becomes insight and how insight becomes expression.

Millicent Rogers Museum

Millicent Rogers Museum

March 12, 2026

March 19, 2026 – March 1, 2027 The Millicent Rogers Museum is honored to present a special exhibition celebrating the life and work of Diné and Taos Pueblo artist DeAnna Autumn Leaf Suazo. Known for powerful paintings that honor Indigenous identity, strength, and community, DeAnna’s work reflects a deep connection…

Fly to Taos

Fly to Taos

January 21, 2026

Fly to Taos Taos is a destination that feels almost otherworldly. There’s a magic in the light here with soft, golden hues gently shifting across expansive mesas and dramatic mountain peaks. Wide-open, awe-inspiring views surround you at every turn, inviting you to slow down and take it…

Winter Group Gatherings in Taos Ski Valley

Winter Group Gatherings in Taos Ski Valley

November 21, 2025

Where The Southwest Meets The Alps New Mexico’s Premiere Small Event Venue Winter is the perfect season to celebrate in the Village of Taos Ski Valley or the Town of Taos. Full of authentic Southwest charm and rich history, both destinations offer unforgettable locations for every occasion. Everything from a…

3 Days in Taos: Holiday Community Weekend

3 Days in Taos: Holiday Community Weekend

November 14, 2025

Join the Taos Ski Valley resort for the annual Taos Community Weekend! Enjoy the weekend filled with fun and free activities for all ages and kick off the winter and the holidays at Taos Ski Valley! Here’s one way to make the most of the weekend. December 19: Food,…

Millicent Rogers Museum

Millicent Rogers Museum

November 3, 2025

November 14th, 2025 – May 24th, 2026 Who Am I? Quien Soy Yo? An exhibition of original paintings by Tony Ortega The Millicent Rogers Museum is proud to present the work of artist Tony Ortega, who weaves an autobiographical story of a young boy’s exploration of identity through twelve pastel…

The Gallery at Hotel Willa

The Gallery at Hotel Willa

October 30, 2025

November 15, 2025 – April 19, 2026 The Paseo Project and The Gallery at Hotel Willa Present “The Drawing Show”, Guest Curated by Ann Landi Opening Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025 · 4–7 PM The Paseo Project and The Gallery at Hotel Willa are proud to present The Drawing Show, a…

3 Days in Taos: Off-Piste

3 Days in Taos: Off-Piste

October 24, 2025

3-Day Winter Itinerary in Taos & Taos Ski Valley (No Skis Required) When you think of Taos Ski Valley, skiing and snowboarding are usually the first things that come to mind. But here’s the secret: you don’t need to clip into skis to have an unforgettable winter getaway. From art…

3 Days in Taos: Hiking & Dining

3 Days in Taos: Hiking & Dining

September 15, 2025

Planning a trip to Taos? Check out these ideas for maximizing your stay and experiencing the most iconic hikes and dining Taos has to offer. Click here for a full line up of available accommodations! Day 1: Scenic Arrival & Cultural Experiences Morning Start your 3 days hiking and…

Harwood Museum of Art

Harwood Museum of Art

September 9, 2025

September 27, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Pursuit of Happiness: Gi Bill in Taos refocuses the story of post-World War II artistic movements by highlighting those artists working, communing, and connecting in Taos from ​​1945 onward. These artists founded the next great wave of abstraction that took root in the region,…

DALEEE at KTAOS Solar Center

DALEEE at KTAOS Solar Center

August 28, 2025

The transition from summer to fall in northern New Mexico is one of the most magical times of year. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains glow against the high desert, while golden aspens streak the foothills in brilliant color. Against this backdrop of raw natural beauty, one venue has claimed its…

Taos Ski Valley Hiking Trail Updates

Taos Ski Valley Hiking Trail Updates

August 19, 2025

TRAIL UPDATE: August 18, 2025 – Check out the Map Below for the Latest! ANNUAL TRAIL CLOSURES: August 21-28, 2025  Closure affects Williams Lake, Wheeler Peak Summit, and Wheeler Peak Trail #90 between La Cal Basin and Wheeler Peak. Closed for tribal traditional and cultural purposes. All other…

Harwood Museum of Art

Harwood Museum of Art

June 24, 2025

Jun 21, 2025 – May 31, 2026 Wood-fired Ceramic Artists: June 21, 2025-September 7, 2025 True Taos Radio | KNCE 93.5 FM: September 26, 2025-November 30, 2025 Pueblo Foodways: December 5, 2025-May 31, 2026 The Same Place at the Same Time is a series of three exhibition rotations that trace how…

Top 9 Hikes in Taos Ski Valley

Top 9 Hikes in Taos Ski Valley

April 21, 2025

Nestled in the rugged beauty of northern New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is not just a winter sports wonderland but also a paradise for hikers. With towering peaks, lush alpine forests, and breathtaking vistas, the valley offers some of the most stunning trails in the Southwest. Whether you’re a…

Get A Room!

Get A Room!

February 11, 2025

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…

Discover the Best Ski Resorts in New Mexico

Discover the Best Ski Resorts in New Mexico

December 18, 2024

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…

Local Legends and Tall Tales…

October 22, 2024

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

Fall Festivals Here to Stay

September 12, 2024

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…

The Sounds of Summer

The Sounds of Summer

June 28, 2024

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 flourishing. This summer, the live music scene is turning up the volume with a variety of…

Millicent Rogers Museum

Millicent Rogers Museum

March 4, 2024

The Millicent Rogers Museum’s newest exhibition, Community Matriarchs as Artists, is now open to the public. The museum dedicates this exhibition to Lydia Garcia (1936-2023), beloved santera of Taos. This celebration of women artists of the Southwest is also a gesture of support of the new Historical Women of…

What’s Old Is New

What’s Old Is New

February 20, 2024

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

Riding the Bootfitting Wave

January 22, 2024

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…

Special Collections at the Harwood Museum of Art

Special Collections at the Harwood Museum of Art

December 4, 2023

The Harwood Museum of Art Special Collections The Taos Municipal School Historic Collection is on long-term loan to the Harwood Museum of Art that includes works by numerous Taos artists including, Joseph Henry Sharp, John Ward Lockwood, Joseph Fleck, Ila McAfee, Gene Kloss, Emil Bisttram, Dorothy Brett, Helen Greene Blumenschein,…

2023 Winter Gear Preview

2023 Winter Gear Preview

December 4, 2023

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

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

September 25, 2023

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…

Embrace Nature’s Flavors Al Fresco

Embrace Nature’s Flavors Al Fresco

July 4, 2023

Imagine… Picture this. You’re sitting outside under the shade of a cottonwood tree. The air is warm, an agreeable 83 degrees. Above you the sky is a deep cobalt blue and an armada of puffy white clouds sail overhead. A double peaked mountain looks down on you from the horizon.

Cutthroat but Not Ruthless

Cutthroat but Not Ruthless

June 16, 2023

Go Fish We learned on a recent outing that when it comes to fly fishing, the skill lies in taking your time and letting the fish come to you. It was a gorgeous blue sky late spring morning as Steve Morris of Cutthroat Fly Fishing and his two pals…

What’s New Is Old for Taos Architecture

What’s New Is Old for Taos Architecture

May 11, 2023

Henry Architects Find A Sense of Place When it comes to what makes a place, history is important.  One must always look deeper to the layers underneath that form the foundation to see clearly. Here in Northern New Mexico, the ground literally unearths itself. Tectonics, geology and time work passively…

A Bird for All Seasons

A Bird for All Seasons

March 22, 2023

Arriving by air, you may be surprised to know that New Mexico isn’t a dry barren desert!  All across our state and especially here in the north in Taos and Taos Ski Valley, we are a confluence of activity for wildlife. Birds especially love it here thanks to the…

Heritage Inspirations Tours

Heritage Inspirations Tours

March 14, 2023

“All we cared about as kids were grandma’s tortillas and red chile,” shares Angelisa Murray, owner/operator of Heritage Inspirations (est. 2014), of her formative summers with family in Colorado, making the drive from Arizona through Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Española, all the way up 285 past San…

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide

December 9, 2022

Sometimes the holidays seem to rush in so quickly that we feel behind before we even get started. Well, don’t they always? At Taos Ski Valley we always expect the unexpected and the same goes for finding great gifts in a pinch! Procrastinators need look no further…

Le Ski Mastery’s Alain Veth

Le Ski Mastery’s Alain Veth

October 20, 2022

Not Your Ordinary Ski Shop Owner Alain Veth brings a world of experience and knowledge to his family-owned and run shop Le Ski Mastery in Taos Ski Valley. Veth is a veteran of the World Cup race circuit, a winner of hundreds of ski races…

Top Trails for Fall Color

Top Trails for Fall Color

September 22, 2022

Golden Yellow, Fiery Reds and Brilliant Blue Skies When nighttime lows dip into the 40s to 30s and the smell of piñon-smoke lingers over early mornings, the deciduous aspen stands begin to change color in the high elevations of Taos Ski Valley. First, a hint of yellow, then a fiery…

New Mexico vs. Colorado

New Mexico vs. Colorado

July 13, 2022

Look, we love our neighbors to the north. In comparing our states, both at the southern end of the Rocky Mountains, you’re right if you think of beautiful mountain views, but a bit of a similar climate is about all that we share. Taoseños believe that we have the perfect…

In the Plaza You’re World’s Away

In the Plaza You’re World’s Away

July 13, 2022

When the snow is long gone and warm days stretch gloriously until sundown, Taos Ski Valley transforms into a summer adventure paradise. Take a couple days off at 9,321 feet. You’ll find the heart of the Valley in our Village at the base area of the mountain. After the lovely…

Trail Running

Trail Running

July 5, 2022

What is the intersection of long distance running and high-speed hiking? Trail running. Straddling the running and mountain recreation sectors, trail running has never been more popular. The Outdoor Foundation reports that trail running now draws more participants than hiking, with an 8 percent growth spurt in a mere three years. Luckily…