Driving to work today, I listened to the Ted Radio Hour on NPR. It’s one of my favorite shows & I always learn so much every time I listen. Journalist & writer Shankar Vedantam of The Hidden Brain podcast had a great segment. He spoke about how difficult it is to picture our future selvesContinue reading “Looking Ahead to the Future”
Category Archives: New Mexico
Reflecting on 2023 & the Upcoming Year
It’s hard to believe that another year is winding down. We always hear the expression that “Time flies,” but it’s even more true with every year that passes. One of the highlights of 2023 for me was traveling to and working in Alaska. The drive from Taos, NM, to Alaska was the absolute best roadContinue reading “Reflecting on 2023 & the Upcoming Year”
The Northern Lights in Taos, New Mexico
I had hoped to see the Northern Lights while I was living in Alaska, but I was only able to catch a slight glimpse the last night there. Little did I know that I would get a fantastic light show when I arrived back in New Mexico. The Taos Ski Valley is nestled in theContinue reading “The Northern Lights in Taos, New Mexico”
Barcelona Bound
One of the reasons I love working is to be able to treat myself to a vacation. This year, I traveled to Spain and spent a week in Barcelona before boarding a cruise ship. My friend Michelle joined me on this trip & we had a great time celebrating our November birthdays in style!
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, Taos, New Mexico
One of my favorite places to visit while living in Taos was the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge.
Art in Taos, New Mexico
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”
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”
Camping with Christi 