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Welcome to Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

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Tucked high in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Northern New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is a place where nature still feels vast, wild, and alive. Here, breathtaking peaks, wide-open skies, and acres of pristine National Forest stretch in every direction.

For centuries, these lands have offered sustenance and inspiration to those who live and visit here. Whether you come for epic skiing and snowboarding, mountain hiking, culinary delights or simply bearing witness to the natural beauty, Taos Ski Valley welcomes you.

If you’re looking for accommodations, you can inquire directly with our lodgers with “Request Lodging“.

You can ask a real person any questions you may have with “Ask A Local“.

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Check our Currently Open page for the latest listing of restaurants, shops, and activities open when you are here.

Our Location

We are located an easy drive from the Town of Taos, which sits at the base of the Taos mountain. It takes about 30 minutes to drive from Taos Plaza to the Ski Valley, passing through historic villages and mountain canyons. The area’s early ski pioneers, residents, and employees blended their love of skiing Taos Ski Valley with the local Native American and Spanish cultures to craft a mountain retreat out of an old mining town. Over the years, Taos has become world-renowned for steep runs of powdery, dry snow in the winter and stunning forest surroundings in the spring and summer.

With unprecedented access courtesy of JSX, visitors from Texas and California can fly directly to the Taos airport, instead of flying into Santa Fe or Albuquerque. Or fly with Contour direct to Denver International.

Follow along as we head up NM-150 from the base of the mountains just north of Taos up to the Village of Taos Ski Valley.

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Apr 26

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Summer Loving

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Keep your cool! From wildflower meadows and rocky peaks, to quiet streams and wild strawberries… and all the furries and heart flutters in between. The colorful season in our mountains is easy to day dream and hard to beat!

We can’t wait to see what this one springs to life 🙏 Summer with us and find a cozy nook over the river and through woods at taosskivalley.com — 🔗 in Bio and Story!

#sundayfunday #summerdreaming #summerinthemountains #summervacation #summervibes

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Apr 25

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Sunny Delight

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Check in… then check out! A happy anniversary means it’s full-on pool party time @hotel_willa and the cherry on top is Resort Passes launch Monday, April 27! Partake in real options whether you stay or just feel like dropping in.

💦 Day Pass: Full day at the pool, your own pace. Heated outdoor pool, cedar sauna + cold plunge, lounge chairs, showers + towels. Food + drinks @juliette.hotelwilla. Adults 18+.
🧖‍♀️ Monthly Wellness Pass: All pool + wellness access plus full fitness studio + 10% off at Juliette. Designed for regular rhythm.
📅 Monthly House Pass: Everything in Wellness plus one guest per visit, 15% off dining, 20% off Casetta stays, gallery + programming perks, co-working access, and daily coffee.

Annual options, too and all passes include Wi-Fi, parking, and access to Willa’s core spaces.

Enjoy the weekend cause celeb with what it’s all about at their Open House — art, film, music and more. Come and go at your leisure!

TODAY
Swim Club poolside all day
Plein Air Open Studio w/ Johnny Defeo
Dive-In Film Screening
Live music w/ Billy & John Archuleta
@taosff screenings + late night DJ at Juliette

SUNDAY
Swim Club continues
Breath, Beats & Tea
Artist Talk w/ Dust Wave
Taos by Taos film screenings

Weekend celebration → pool pass launch the next day.
That’s your spring to summer move right there!

→ Full schedule + RSVP at luma.com/anniversaryweekend
→ Book your pass at resortpass.com/hotels/hotel-willa

See 🔗s in Story and swim you later!

#Taos #HotelWilla #Weekending #Poolside #SpringInTaos

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Apr 23

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Apr 22

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RETURN TO THE PUEBLO

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Happy Earth Day! After its annual winter rest, Taos Pueblo reopened yesterday, right on time.

There’s a reason this place feels different the moment you arrive. At the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Pueblo has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years. Built of earth—adobe, water, timber—it rises from the land it honors. What you’re stepping into isn’t a site frozen in time, but a living community where tradition, ceremony, and daily life are still deeply tied to the rhythms of the natural world.

That connection is the story of Earth Day here in Taos. Not just appreciation, but relationship. Stewardship shaped over generations by the people who have protected this place, its water, soil and spirit.

When you go, that connection becomes tangible. Guided tours led by tribal members offer a direct window into Pueblo life, history, and place. Ceremonial days are powerful, but there’s something equally meaningful about the quieter moments, when you can settle into the pace of daily life and feel how this place lives and breathes.

When you go:
🪜 Open daily 9am-4pm
🧭 Guided tours start at 9am
📍 120 Veterans Highway, Taos, NM
📱 575.758.1028

Late winter closure (about 10 weeks) just ended, so call ahead, as this is an active community and hours can shift with ceremonies and daily life.

Visitors are welcomed into the Pueblo with respect and intention. Follow posted guidance, stay on designated paths, and move through the space knowing this is home.

📷 Taos Pueblo and Kevin Whitefeather 🙏

#EarthDay #TaosPueblo #TaosNM #NewMexicoTrue #IndigenousLand

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Apr 21

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TRAIL TUESDAY 🌊 INTO THE GORGE

Today we’re dropping into one of northern New Mexico’s most iconic stretches of water: the Taos Box. Carved deep into the Rio Grande Gorge, this section of river is where basalt cliffs tighten and the rapids stack up! This defines the tightest, most technical corridor of the Rio Grande Gorge, a full-day Class IV stretch of the Rio Grande between John Dunn Bridge and Taos Junction Bridge. Wildlife is on the spring move and so are you! Put-in: John Dunn Bridge, Take-out: Taos Junction Bridge… and under the Gorge Bridge 🌉

Why the box? Because the canyon walls close in tight around the river, forming a natural boxed-in corridor of basalt. 🏁 Upstream of the Box is the Racecourse — a separate, more playful and family-friendly section of river known for continuous Class II–III rapids and guide training runs.

Run wild this spring and summer!
🟡 @newmexicoriveradventures
Full-day Taos Box trips, Racecourse runs, and scenic floats — one of the most established outfitters in the region.
🟠 @farflungadventures for classic Taos Box runs and Racecourse trips with deep local rafting history in the Gorge.

The Taos Box is a moving canyon system where water, rock and ecology are actively shaping each other in real time… The perfect orientation to river life and Taos boating culture!

The Gorge is open and river season is on at taosskivalley.com/summer-activities/rafting/ through 🔗 in Story!

#TaosBox #RioGrandeGorge #TaosNewMexico #TrailTuesday #WhitewaterRafting

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Apr 20

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The earth is what we all have in common.

— N. Scott Momaday

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Everything made of earth remembers where it came from… the yucca, claret cup cactus, mullein and clay pot. Happy Earth Week from the high desert of Northern New Mexico!

📷: @jackieinthewild
4:37-59am MST, 4.20.26 • El Prado, Taos NM
14mm f/2.2 ISO 4000 30” (first image two shot composite for focus in sky and foreground)
@sonyalpha a1 + @sigmaphoto 14mm f/1.4 Art

#EarthWeek #Taos #MilkyWay #NewMexicoTrue #Astrophotography

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Apr 19

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Doggie-Style!

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From river to rough housing, don’t be a lazy bones! Dogs love the great outdoors just as much as we do, so bring ‘em along.

Hitting the trails or camping with your dog in northern New Mexico is one of the best ways to summer. Out here in the high desert and at elevation, a little prep goes a long way so paws for the right resources to plan before you go. 🌄

1️⃣ Water and finding shade is everything 💧 Dogs don’t regulate heat like we do, and between dry air, strong sun, and elevation, they overheat fast. Bring more water than you think, and plan pace around shade and breaks. Choose outings with tree cover when possible. Alpine over mesa as a rule of thumb.

2️⃣ Pace and protect for paws. 🐾 Dogs don’t care about mileage or summits — they care about staying with you, stopping often, and moving at their rhythm. Hot sand, volcanic rock, rough trails wear feet quickly. Early mornings are best — cooler temps, softer ground, calmer conditions.

3️⃣ Leash awareness is key 🦌 it’s prime season for deer, elk, birds, livestock are active. Even friendly dogs can shift the wildlife balance. A leash protects everything moving through the landscape even people!

4️⃣ Practice! Camping with dogs works best when things stay simple and consistent. A familiar blanket or pad helps them settle in, and food should be stored securely. Overnight in a tent at home first to see how they adjust. Once at the campsite, keep them close or leashed for etiquette + safety.

A few non-negotiables
✔️extra water + collapsible bowls
✔️early starts to avoid heat
✔️quick paw + tick checks after

5️⃣ Fun off-piste 🍻🐾 When the day winds down, take it easy! Many local restaurants have pet-friendly patio dining, but no one does it better than @daleeektaos where their huge backyard plays host on Tuesdays! Yappy Hour on the pawtio means you and your dog can happy hour with the whole crew from 4pm–6pm. 20% off for service industry workers. $5 beers and $7 margs!

Start smart, finish strong!
👉 dog-friendly camping @recreation_gov
👉 trails for tails @alltrails
👉 pet-accommodating: taosskivalley.com/stay

#HikingWithDogs #CampingWithDogs #HighDesertLife #Taos #YappyHour

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Apr 17

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We Have a Weiner!

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Free dawg-sickle Friday is back so is volleyball @daleeektaos!

Free popsicles + hotdogs for kids 15 & under 🌭🍦
(while supplies last) every Friday! See you on the sand 🤙

#TaosSkiValley #DaleeeKTAOS #TaosNM #CommunityFun #FamilyFriendly

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Apr 15

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SUMMER TRAINING STARTS IN SPRING!

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Run, save, repeat… That’s how we do it, 20 years and counting! The clock is ticking to August 1 and 20 Years of Up & Over trail racing with the stunning summer backdrop of Taos Ski Valley.

Friends that run together stay together, and this summer, we’re giving you even more reasons to rally your crew. So spring to it!

🎉 NEW for our 20th Anniversary: We’ve added a 20K distance to celebrate 20 years of climbing, cruising, and conquering the mountain. Whether you’re shaking off winter miles or building toward your best summer yet, now’s the time to lock it in and stack the perks:

🏔️ STAY CLOSE. SAVE MORE. RECOVER BETTER.
Registered runners get exclusive deals at our partner properties just steps from the start/finish:
• @edelweisslodgeandspa → 10% off 2 nights | 15% off 3+ nights
📞 575.737.6900
• @skitaos The Blake → 10% off 1 night | 15% off 2 nights | 20% off 3 nights
📞 800.776.1111
• @alpinevillagesuites → 10% off your stay 💻 Use code: Up&Over2026

👟 TELL A FRIEND & SAVE BIG
Trail miles are better with your people, so bring them along and earn it back with our referral program:
• 10K or 20K → Refer 3 friends = $20 back | 5 friends = $35 back
• Double Trouble → Refer 3 = $25 back | 5 = $40 back
Already registered? Perfect. Your referral code is in your confirmation email—just share and watch the refunds roll in.

🔥 RUN CLUBS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU
Repping your crew like @taostrailrunners? 💪🙏 Score 10% off registration anytime. Get into our DMs for details.

⏳ Up & Over Trail Run weekend August 1-2 coming fast. Your spring training starts today!

👉 Lock in your lodgers: upandovertrailrun.com
👉 Register now: runsignup.com
🖇️ Links in Bio and Story

Thank to our sponsors! @newmexicotrue @skitaos @oakley @cidsmountainmarket @trail.gains @enchantedcircletrails!

#taos #taosskivalley #trailrunning #upandovertrailrun #trailrace

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Apr 14

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Trail Tuesday: Spring in the Side Canyons and Firewise Everywhere

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When you think of prime hiking in @Taos, summer probably comes to mind. But in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, alpine spring is hitting different this year, with early wildflower blooms and range where snowpack would typically impede access.

For those new to this locally-loved, granite-slabbed side canyon trail system, each of 4 extend from roadside trailheads off NM 150. They’re dog-friendly and most figure 3–6 miles up and back, with steady elevation gain and longer more technical options for high country access to Lobo Peak and Gold Hill, the highest elev. in the Hondo-Columbine wilderness at ~12,540’. Below, a decent grade will get your heart rate 🆙 but each is manageable to their respective summits without poles if your fitness is in decent shape!

We started our seasonal survey to ~2 miles up Yerba on Sunday, the first canyon in the lineup to Taos Ski Valley. Here’s a snapshot of what’s going on right now:

🌿 Yerba Canyon Trail (61) Drainage climb with running water, early flowers and bud break all over, and less snow higher than usual. Red columbine just above the trailhead. Waterline remains low at crossings.
🌲 Italianos Canyon Trail (59) Wetter, more shaded, slower melt. Snow pockets remain higher up, damp forest floor.
🌾 Manzanita Canyon Trail (58) More open South Fork drainage with active creek flow and early wildlife movement.
🦅 Gavilan Trail (60) Short climb into vast meadows and mixed forest.

Spring Trail Intel:
🎒 Layer how you like it! Cool mornings, high noon, warm afternoons - all great times to be out!
🚫🦟 Not buggy!
🅿️ Limited pull-off roadside, keep off dry grass
🌱 Stay on trail: new growth is fragile
🔥 Check #CarsonNationalForest fire restrictions before you go
💭 Stop, look, listen: things show up when you slow down
⚡️Grid, locked: Even with scattered shower days, it’s dry, warm and windy. @Kit_Carson_Electric_Coop is in wildfire prevention mode clearing lines, drone inspections and using wind-triggered non-reclose settings so outages may hold to prevent ignition.

📷: @jackieinthewild (4.12.26)

#Taos #TaosSkiValley #SpringHikes #TrailTuesday

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Apr 13

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Apr 10

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Great News Heading Into Summer Trail Season!

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This year’s Trails+ Grant cycle is the biggest in New Mexico history, as the state continues to lead the nation for a total $10.8 million invested in trails and outdoor infrastructure.

Again Taos is punching above its weight with $331,341 awarded this cycle of nearly $6 million awarded statewide!

We’re thrilled to celebrate these investments being brought home to Taos County by our friends @enchantedcircletrails ($262,342) and @taoslandtrust ($68,999)

These grants fund real on-the-ground work: trail restoration, safer access points, bridges, signage, campgrounds, and infrastructure that expand outdoor access.

ECTA strengthens trail systems across the Enchanted Circle and Carson National Forest around Taos Ski Valley, while Taos Land Trust supports public access improvements that complement conservation.

Why this matters:
• Since 2020, New Mexico has awarded $39.8 million across 282 Trails+ projects in 29 counties
• Outdoor recreation contributes $3.6 billion annually to New Mexico’s economy
• The industry supports 31,000+ jobs statewide
• Last year, ECTA improved 6 campgrounds and 18+ miles of trails in Carson National Forest through prior funding

Earth Day is April 22 🌎🌿 so now’s the time to get outside and enjoy Mother Nature while giving a little back!

TOMORROW: Rio Fernando Cleanup with ECTA + @amigosbravos📍Taos County Clerk Parking Lot, 105 Albright St. 9am–12pm

April 17: Stories from the Land📍Hacienda Martinez
Food provided + cash bar by Rolling Still Distillery (space limited) 5:30–7:30pm

Spring Hiking: Side canyon trials Manzanita, Yerba, Italianos, and Gavilan are in prime condition —lower elevation, mostly snow-free, perfect for early-season exploring!

Start with our updated Taos Ski Valley Hiking Guide 🔗 in Bio & Story!

#taos #taosskivalley #happytrails #taoslandtrust #enchantedcircletrails

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Apr 8

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$Hard to look away! 🌈 🌅 Did you know two people never see the exact same rainbow? You’re looking at your own personal version, built from droplets aligned just for your eyes. We tend to get the most in Taos during the summer monsoon, when afternoon storms + low sun = prime conditions. But this warm spring has already revealed thunderstorms and a few bows with the recent passing showers, temperature fluctuations and just enough clearing light to catch the angle at those magic Taos light times of day! Around 7pm, yesterday was lit! , - Rainbows form when sunlight meets raindrops at about 42° 📐 - Light bends as it enters each droplet (refraction), bounces inside (reflection), then bends again as it exits—splitting into the spectrum we see as color. - Every band has its own angle, which is why the arc stays perfectly ordered. - Why the double rainbow? A second arc only shows up when the light is strong and the raindrops are larger and more uniform for light to bounce twice inside them. That second internal reflection flips the color order and softens the intensity. 📷: @jackieinthewild #Taos #HighDesertLight #RainbowScience #NewMexicoTrue #DoubleRainbow$

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Apr 7

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Apr 6

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Spring in Strings

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From classical roots to romantic blooms, the @taoschambermusicgroupnm welcomes back @taosschoolofmusic alumni and faculty on tour for a special Spring Festival performance. With over 1,000 alumni performing in top chamber ensembles, orchestras, and teaching positions worldwide, this is a rare chance to experience that legacy right here in Taos!

📍 Harwood Museum of Art
🗓️ Saturday, April 11 5:30pm
🗓️ Sunday, April 12 3:30pm (matinee)

This year’s program celebrates renewal and evolution, beginning with Haydn’s String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5, famously witty and inventive, showcasing classical mastery in full bloom. The concert then moves into Mendelssohn’s String Quartet in A minor, Op. 13, No. 2, expressive and emotionally rich, reflecting early Romantic energy emerging from classical tradition.

Featured Artists:
Jihyun Baik (violin) – New York–based chamber musician and soloist, Juilliard alum, Aspen & Heifetz Institute performer
Jeremiah Blacklow (violin) – founding member of the Renaissance String Quartet, principal second violin at Glimmerglass Opera, celebrated chamber musician
Natalie Clarke (viola) – active soloist and chamber musician, advocate for new music and community outreach
Hannah Rubin (cello) – New York–based performer and collaborator, known for depth and clarity in chamber music

Start the season on a high note 🎟️ Tickets & full program: taoschambermusicgroup.org and through 🔗 in Story!

#TaosSkiValley #MusicMonday #VisitTaos #LiveMusic #ClassicalMusic

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Apr 5

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Happy Easter from your high desert locals!

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Lore first: Rabbits became symbols of spring + renewal thanks to their… enthusiastic reproduction rates. Nature’s original overachievers! 🤣😳

A few things you might not know about our local yard & driveway regulars (mostly Desert cottontail, with the occasional mountain cottontail mixed in):

🌅 Hop to it! Most active at dawn and dusk
🌿 Foragers at heart… grasses, wildflowers, and your garden. Keep your boxes elevated, the yard wild and you’re good to go!
👀💨 Freeze first, run later! “statue mode” is their go-to survival move but they’re built for burst speed zig-zag escape routes

One more Taos fun fact? Rabbitbrush 🌼 Not much of a snack for rabbits, but it lights up the high desert in late summer/fall and gives them great cover and heads into spring bright eyed and bushy-stemmed.

Last minute Easter Sunday plans:
🥚🧺 Eggstravaganza at Kit Carson Park (11:30am-2:30pm) with thousands of eggs, age-group hunts, games, and music

#Taos #Easter #HighDesertLife #WildNeighbors #EasterSunday

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Apr 3

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Summer is calling soon… dive in @elpueblolodge!

Friday means fun, spring means planning and summer means playing. 👒🏖️🌤️🌸 Game on families, road trippers 🚗🚌🛻—summer travel planning happens now!

Stay cool in the pool and in the mountains by soaking up @Taos’s signature Southwest charm at El Pueblo Lodge—your closest spot to the iconic Taos Pueblo (just 5 minutes!), a short stroll to Taos Plaza — plus you’re only 20 minutes to @skitaos Bike Park, scenic lifts, and even closer to hiking trails!

This OG motor inn is the ultimate family-friendly stay with a splash of convenience and loads of amenities:

🏊 Pool time – it’s not summertime without it!
🌿 Lush grounds – blooming gardens, green lawns, and space to explore
🍳 Free hot breakfast – fuel up for your adventures
🍪 Fresh-baked cookies at reception – yes, really
🔥 BBQ grills + hot tub – unwind after a day outdoors
🐾 Pet-friendly – bring the whole crew
⚡ EV charging nearby 😉

📍412 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM
📞 575.758.8700

#ElPuebloLodge #Taos #FamilyTravel #SummerTravel

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Apr 2

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Skies Clearing, Courts Calling

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Storm rolled through fast and the courts saw fresh foot traffic early today! Crisp air, fresh light and mountain views for days…

Whether you’re a morning person or an afternoon rallier, @taostennis at Quail Ridge has fresh spring programming about to kick off with clinics, drop-ins and some extra weekly fun to keep you on your toes weather permitting! Here are some save the dates:

👱‍♀️ Ladies Intermediate Clinics
Starts April 7 | Tues & Wed | 9–10:30 am

🍹 Tequila Tuesdays
Starts April 21 | 6–7:30 pm

💨 Shot of the Day & Drop-Ins
Starts May 4

🏖️ Summer Beginnings
Junior Camp (10–18) | June 1
Shorty Swatters (5–9) | June 2
Leagues | June 6

🎾 Tournaments
Wimbledon Taos | June 27
Taos Open | July 10–12

8 tennis + 6 pickleball courts
Year-round play weather permitting!
Pool 🏊‍♀️ + hot tub 🛀🏼 May 22

📍 88 Ski Valley Rd (NM 150)
📞 575.776.2585
🕘 Pro Shop 8am–1pm (daily, summer)
🌐 taostennis.com

Stay at Quail Ridge Taos’s condos = complimentary court access. Local? Memberships available!

#TennisThursday #TaosTennis #QuailRidgeTaos #TaosNewMexico #Taos

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Apr 1

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April Showers

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Blanketed skies, shades of grey! While some may mutter, “rain, rain go away,” we proclaim: BRING IT ON! Come again another few more days! As today’s showers satiate the parched soils, we are reminded that this longing for moisture is woven so deeply into our culture that its significance may be lost on many! It’s a kind of saturation that is life-blood here in @Taos.

Both the Churro sheep, grazing on tasty grasses and the fiber artists spinning and working their wool know saturation well — it gives dyed yard its depth, richness and staying power. The smell of wet earth is inviting and awakening! We know that to enter planting season with rain is a gift of summer colors soon to bloom in the ground and skies, and on the loom.

Down at @taoswools in Arroyo Seco, owner and dyer Joe Barry certainly has been busy stirring his pots in the new season having a good jumpstart on production. “This will be an easy transition to spring as we really didn’t have winter! It’s business as usual here, and I will continue to be dyeing yarn generally every Friday, weather permitting.”

New palettes are blooming across all the lines: the heathered Ten Greys in the Chica Series, pastel-inspired Montana Series Cormo lace, and the flowing gradations of the Rio Grande Series — including one-of-a-kind skeins from the pot at exhaust that can never be repeated.

Follow along with every fresh batch by signing up for Notes from the Dye Pots — the email form is front-and-center on the homepage at Taos Wools, where Joe shares new colors, weaving classes and festival news first.

Taos Wools also offers year-round weaving classes and a cozy casita for fiber retreats, just a short drive from the Ski Valley and all the green season activities to come.

📅 Upcoming fiber events
Arroyo Seco Fiber Fest: May 30–31
Taos Wools Festival: Oct 3–4

Rain on the mesa and teardrops clinging to piñon and ponderosa. Juniper berries swell and sparkle with delight! Springtime is finally coming to life 💦🐏🌲

#WoolWednesday #TaosSkiValley #TaosWools #Weaving #Taos

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Mar 31

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🌸 First Hummingbird Sighting of the Season! 🌸

Last day of March?! A rare early visitation this morning and first log of 2026 to @team_ebird for Taos County, this Broad‑tailed Hummingbird is a sure sign that spring is moving through @Taos! 🐦💚 Returning from Mexico to breed in our foothills, these males arrive first to establish territory and secure the best feeding and nesting spots.

🌡️ Why early this year?
While day length cues migration, unseasonably warm temperatures have encouraged early blooms and insect activity, pulling hummers north sooner. Scientists have found that warmer temps and earlier plant blooms are shifting the seasonal calendar, which can sometimes cause hummingbirds to arrive before peak food resources are fully available — potentially creating a timing mismatch that can affect feeding and nesting success.

📊 Citizen scientists help track the timing and abundance of migratory birds across the globe. Your backyard sightings matter. Along with putting up feeders, consider logging your hummingbird visits on #eBird this spring to support science and conservation. (ebird.org)

💦Feeder tips
🍯 Mix 1 part WHITE sugar with 4 parts water until completely dissolved (honey and red dye are harmful!) Those stick whizzers do the trick from cold!
🧼 Clean feeders and refresh nectar every 3–5 days to prevent spread of disease and other harmful things from mucking up your clean solution… scrub thoroughly with hot water.
🌿 Hang feeders in plain view… Suction cup models can be fun for windows! We prefer a glass tank for its longevity and less plastic.

💡 Fun facts
🩷Males have a bright rose-red gorget (chin/neck) when light hits it, but otherwise appears black — a more surefire ID note is their metallic wing trill while hovering which you’ll hear recorded around 11:30am this morning before getting a visual.
🐛Broad-tailed Hummingbirds are often the first species to appear each spring, typically late March to April.

With showers in the forecast for tomorrow and early blooms at risk, now is the perfect time to put feeders out and help fuel these tiny migrants!✨

🎥: @feedbirder

#BroadTailedHummingbird #BirdWatching #BackyardBirds #TaosWildlife

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Big Violet and Taos Youth Music School

Big Violet and Taos Youth Music School, Friday, May 1st at DALEEE KTAOS! Kick off the evening with the next generation of local talent at 6 PM, then vibe out with Big Violet under those high desert skies. This show is free to the public, with a $10 suggested donation at the…

Cid’s Crawfish Boil

Cid’s Crawfish Boil! Jazz Fest is wrapping up in NOLA, and we’re celebrating in true Louisiana fashion. Crawfish boil outside at Cid’s Food Market, Saturday May 2nd starting at 11am. Louisiana crawfish, red potatoes, corn, and dipping sauce, priced by the pound and available until sold out.

See you there!

Novalima Live from Peru

Roots and Wires Presents: Novalima Live from Peru! Novalima brings their globally acclaimed sound to DALEEE KTAOS for one unforgettable night. Blending Afro-Peruvian rhythms with electronic beats, dub, and Latin grooves, this powerhouse group bridges past and future with a sound that’s both deeply rooted and boldly modern.

After earning…

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Millicent Rogers Museum

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…

3 Days in Taos: Hiking & Dining

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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

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Our Location

With unprecedented access courtesy of JSX, visitors from Texas and California can fly directly to the Taos airport, instead of flying into Santa Fe or Albuquerque. Or fly with Contour direct to Denver International.

Follow along as we head up NM-150 from the base of the mountains just north of Taos up to the Village of Taos Ski Valley.

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Drop in and find your line with The Highline Newsletter – your one-stop-shop for everything Taos Ski Valley!

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Dreaming About Winter?

Start planning your ski vacation early!

Upcoming Events

Big Violet and Taos Youth Music School

Cid’s Crawfish Boil

Novalima Live from Peru

The Highline Blog

Millicent Rogers Museum

3 Days in Taos: Hiking & Dining

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