When visiting Taos, you are surrounded by culture, art & beauty. Today, Taos has over 70 art galleries & more than 15 museums. In a town of less than 7,000 people, that is an amazing amount of art. The collection I am highlighting here may surprise you. The Taos area has grown to become aContinue reading “Art in Taos, New Mexico”
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Visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico
Taos is an hour & a half from Santa Fe. It is a city filled with art & culture. I made the drive there several times to sightsee—and shop at Trader Joe’s! I’m going to share some of the things that make Santa Fe such a unique place. Camel Rock On the drive to SantaContinue reading “Visiting Santa Fe, New Mexico”
San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, Ranchos de Taos, NM
I’ve left Taos & am on my way to Denali; however, I will be sharing more posts from my time in Taos & New Mexico. I’m currently in Pocatello, Idaho & have about 2,000 miles to drive to Alaska. I’ve visited some amazing places & look forward to telling you about them. Last month IContinue reading “San Francisco de Assisi Mission Church, Ranchos de Taos, NM”
Sunsets in Taos, NM
One of the things I have enjoyed most in Taos are our sunsets. The colors on the horizon are stunning & can change from minute to minute. I take a lot of guests to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge. It is one of the best places to view the sunsets on both the horizon &Continue reading “Sunsets in Taos, NM”
Adventures in My Daily Commute to Taos Ski Valley, NM
I love my job at The Blake in Taos Ski Valley. Every day I leave home at 11:30 am so I can be on time & report for work at 1 pm. It takes about 45-50 minutes to drive up the mountain. Employee parking is a 10 minute walk from the hotel—if you get aContinue reading “Adventures in My Daily Commute to Taos Ski Valley, NM”
Snow, Snow & More Snow in New Mexico
When I told people that I was headed to New Mexico for the winter, everyone assumed it would be hot & desert like. Boy, were they wrong! I knew I was going to be working at a ski resort in the Southern Rockies with lots of cold weather & snow. We’ve gotten well over 100Continue reading “Snow, Snow & More Snow in New Mexico”
Checking Out the Culinary Scene in Northern New Mexico
The landscape isn’t the only unique thing about New Mexico. Northern New Mexican cuisine is a blend of Hispanic & Pueblo recipes that feature three basic ingredients: chile, beans & corn. New Mexico, The Chile Capital of the World Red or green? The answer to the popular question here is either red, green or Christmas.Continue reading “Checking Out the Culinary Scene in Northern New Mexico”
Working at The Blake in Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico
I finally arrived in Taos, New Mexico, settled into my new campground & was ready to begin work at The Blake for the winter. The Blake Taos is a one of a kind hotel with a variety of amenities.
Crossing Colorado & Arriving in Taos
My drive to Taos continued through Denver, Colorado. I crossed the Colorado state line & stopped for a few quick photos before proceeding south.
On the Road to Taos, New Mexico
After picking up my camper from Kurt’s Repair in Billings, Cappy & I were getting our land legs back. Kurt winterized my camper when I dropped it off & dewinterized it when we got back. I’m thankful we did winterize because it snowed & was well below freezing while I was on vacation.
Camping with Christi 