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”

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”