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PRIME FOR THE PEEPING

Peak is happening now! Check out our Top Trails for Fall Color blog post for where to get the best views in and around the ski valley. In late September we also set up a wilderness camera trap in this very spot from Kachina Vista Park to timelapse the changes down valley, which we hope to share come November on our Instagram and Facebook. Be sure to follow for a peek when it all comes together!

FALL IS IN PLEIN AIR

On a visit this time of year you may see plein air painters scattered along our highways or even the ski valley parking lot set up with their easels to capture the golden leaves as they shimmer in the autumn air.

Fine artist Pat Woodall has called Taos home for decades as a stroll in his gallery studio in town will immediately bring to life, surrounded by our seasons and woods in their true colors of light. The Raven on an aspen tree high in the mountains (where they are!) is a custom large oil on canvas he finished this summer. If you are looking for commissioned art this is the place for you! Check out more work on his website or better yet swing by in person at 122 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte in Taos, open daily 10am – 6pm.

SEASONAL EVENTS

Looking ahead to ski season because it is never too soon (just a little over a month to go), Taos Winter Wine Festival is back with new dates. Tickets go on sale Friday for this four-day weekend of events, February 1-3, 2024 featuring culinary artistry in Taos coupled with wines from 30 wineries from around the region and world who love to ski. By bringing winemakers together with the area’s best chefs, the schedule features a Reserve Tasting, chef luncheons, Aprés Ski Tastings, a Grand Tasting and wine dinners.

Don't forget you can support a worthy local cause and safer community, tomorrow Thursday, October 12 at the Community Against Violence's 21st Annual Radiothon on KTAOS radio 101.9, from 7am-7pm. Its Thrift Store also accepts tax-deductible donations of furniture, small appliances, books, jewelry, and clothing which go to CAV clients or are sold to help fund its free and confidential services for survivors of domestic/sexual violence - the only such agency in Taos County. Our 24-Hour Crisis Hotline is (575.758.9888). Donate funds online here or gently used items 10:30am-4pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays!

This weekend is also Taos Winter Sports Team's Winterfest & Ski Swap at the Sagebrush Inn & Suites October 13-14! Locals clean out your garage and your closets ASAP because tomorrow is Gear Drop off (gently used items only) is mañana Thursday, October 12 from 12-6pm.

At the end of the month, annual spectacles on our streets and in our skies for Halloween include the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally October 27-29 and John Dunn Shops joins the Taos Plaza on Tuesday, October 31 from 3-6pm for a family-friendly Children’s Halloween event spilling out into the streets and with boutiques all open for business with a little extra sweetness in store!

COME VISIT ANYTIME

Check our Currently Open page for current shopping, dining and activity listings, and our Events Calendar. Quail Ridge Tennis is open - also for Pickle Ball - as weather permits... which it certainly does now for a colorful ride on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad.

The Resort's Winter 23-23 season is fast approaching, so don't forget to book lodging now while the best is still available. Try Alpine Village Suites right in the village center or Vacasa's numerous vacation rentals around town and the mountain!

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