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Taos Tourism - Our Competition is Global
Recent press has put forth the problem of shrinking tourism in Taos, as well as the suffering of the artists and galleries in recent years. It is easy to place blame on the events of September 11, 2001, and there has definitely been a profound effect. Read More...
Taxation Without Representation?
Angel Fire is apparently going to build a new sports complex of softball and soccer fields. It is a worthy goal to provide areas for children and adults to recreate. It appears that the plan is moving forward, though there is some negative commentary Read More...
Is an Airline in Our Near Future Again?
New Mexico Airlines shows the map below on their site. We've had a haphazard airline service history in Taos, and it would be nice to get a new one with staying power. However, note that the date for service is shown as December 1, 2007, and we obviously Read More...
Curious About the El Monte Sagrado Expansion?
El Monte Sagrado has been doing a lot of work inside those expanding walls. I've driven by almost daily and watched the different gate blockages while new buildings went up. It's obvious that they've been adding rooms and meeting space. This Read More...
Taos and Aspen - You and Bill Gates
Granted, an article in The Aspen Times might not be the place to look for objective commentary about the good and bad of the growth in Aspen. But this comparison of Aspen and Taos was fun to read. The gist of the article seemed to be summed up in this Read More...
KTAO Gets Some More Press
Living here we sometimes forget how special the area is and some of our more unusual businesses and sights. KTAO is a solar powered radio station, which most of us know. But I had never really read about the way that they accomplish this, but I got an Read More...
Artists and Real Estate - A Correlation
This was a great chance to show my logo and foresight in choosing it. The article "How Artists Influence Real Estate Prices" at the NuWire Investor site speaks to the economic benefits to an area from having a community of artists. Unfortunately, Read More...
Taos Videos in a New Format
In case you haven't noticed the new video on our site home page , it's a new service that produces an interesting result. though I don't think it will work very well for home virtual tours, the videos do well with some of the sights around Read More...
As Aspen Goes - So Might Taos Go?
Aspen, CO is one of the top consummate ski communities in the world. For years we've been reading about the massive appreciation in real estate values, and the decreasing ability of those who work there to find affordable housing. There's more Read More...
Keeping Cid's a Better Secret
In a Santa Fe New Mexican article on "Ethical Eating" , there is some really excellent information on foods, American eating habits, and helping the environment and ourselves by eating ethically. It is suggested that the very best foods for Read More...
Massage with a Side of Wheat Toast
Actually, he didn't ask for any wheat toast, just coffee. Unfortunately, the title of the story is "Your Worst Massage Ever." About.com is a busy site, so it's not great that we get highlighted in a story about a terrible massage experience Read More...
The Kessler Connection - Bringing Tourists to Taos?
Richard Kessler, whose company owns El Monte Sagrado Resort here in Taos, is expanding his Kessler Connection into Europe. The Orlando Business Journal online has an article about it here . We've all seen the construction going on over at El Monte Read More...
Cooperative Gallery Opportunity - Los Comadres
Los Comadres Women's Cooperative Gallery is looking for new members in 2-dimensional art as well as (but not limited to) 3-dimensional artists like a production potter, weaver or woodworker. Interested women artists should call the gallery (505/737-5323) Read More...
Las Comadres Gallery - "Promises of Spring" Reception
Las Comadres Gallery, a women's cooperative gallery, will be having a reception on Saturday, April 21, from 2 - 5 p.m., the theme is "Promises of Spring." The work of 5 comadres will be featured in the window starting April 16: Toni George, Read More...
Artistic Talent Tucked Away in Taos, NM - Kronosworks for Time
It never fails to amaze me at the artistic talent in the area around Taos. I'm glad I get search alerts about Taos and the arts, as I may have gone a long time before I found out about Bob Rickard and Kronosworks. Though his amazing metal clock sculptures Read More...
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