Halloween and Dias de los Muertos In Taos New Mexico

Halloween in Taos isn't just Trick-or-Treating,It's also about the spirited celebration of Dias de los Muertos, or "Day Of The Dead".

On Nov. 1st, this time honered trdition is a time to commume with ancestors through the serving of symbolic meals and cleaning and tending the grave sites, where the family will return at dark for a shared meal and offering.

Many people will put out alters for their past ancestors. In fact, there will be a community Alter set up for anyone who wants to place a picture of their loved one or place flowers and gifts. It will be located at Taos Inn, 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. So please take the time to come celebrate this honored day.

There will also be a celebration at Taos Mesa Brewery starting at 8pm on Nov. 1st. They will have a ceremonial fire, trip to the amphitherter, and local live music by "Last To Know" and "Two Ton Strap". So come down and celebrate Dias de los Muertos in Taos New Mexico. On Halloween Fri. Oct. 31st in Taos, they have Halloween on Taos Plaza which starts at 3pm.Hosted by Big Brothers-Big sisters of Northern New Mexico, the Taos News, and DMC Broadcasting Inc. This will be the place for you and your family to be. Admission is free and the first 800 children will recieve a free Halloween bag filled with treats and toys.

There will be various carnival games like Bean Bag Toss, Bowling, Tarot cards, Tic-Tac-Toe, face painting, and best of all the costume contest with awards for Most Original, Funniest, and best costums. Judging will start at 3:30 and end at 5:45pm. Also 26 Taos Plaza merchants will give out candy form there stores.

Don't forget the kids Trunk-or-Treating, where bussiness and volenteers decorate their cars and pass out candy from their trunks. So if your looking for some Halloween fun, look no further than Taos New Mexico.

While spending Halloween in Taos, give New Mexico Mountain Properties a call for all of your Taos Real Estate needs at 575-758-5852 in Taos, or 575-770-3306 for Paula. We have the best property Northern New Mexico has to offer, for instance a home for sale in Taos might be just what your looking for. Perhaps land for sale in Taos might spark your interest. We also have Taos condos for sale as well as at the Taos Ski Valley. We are here to serve and welcome to our fabulous community.

The Taos News

The Taos News was named the largest weekly newspaper in the nation!

This honor came less than a week after it was named the best large weekly newspaper in the state of New Mexico, also earning individual awards as well. The Sangre de Cristo Chronicle, It's sister paper in Angel Fire NM, earned second place for it's division by the NNA.

The Taos News is a great way to find out what's going on in the area.

So a big congratulations to the Taos News and it's staff for producing such an outstanding paper!

While checking out the paper, look in the Real Estate section and check out New Mexico Mountain Properties in Taos, and Angel Fire NM, for all or your Real Estate needs. Or call us at 575-377-2626 in Angel Fire, 575-758-5852 in Taos, or 575-770-3306 for Paula.

We have a vast selection of homes for sale in Taos and Angel Fire. We also have the most magnificent land for sale in Taos, with breathtaking mountain views. Our Angel Fire condos for sale, will give you the most spectacular views of the area and are also within walking distance to the Angel Fire Ski Resort.

So whether your looking for Real Estate in Taos or Angel Fire, then look no further than us! We are here to serve and welcome you to our delightful area.

TAOS Ski Valley adding New Terrain

The Taos Ski Valley has just added a 75 acre terrain, which can only be accesed by hiking the Wild West Glade. It begins where the rope line used to be, so skiers will no longer be dropping into Wonder Bowl. Skiers will be able to stay in the trees almost all the way to lift 8!

This terrain can be used this year and with faster snowmaking capabilities, Taos Ski Valley will be the place to be this winter. Ski season will begin on Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27).

Don't forget the new Kachina lift should also be ready by opening day. So grab your skies and boards and head on down to Taos NM, where you can spend Thanksgiving in the snow!

While in Taos, call New Mexico Mountain Properties for all of your Taos Real Estate needs at 575-758 -5852 or 575-770-3306.

We have ski-side condos for sale in the TSV where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains.

Perhaps a fdabulous home in Taos would better suit your needs. We also have Land for sale in Taos where you can build your dream home. So come down and enjoy our winter wonderland, We are here to serve and welcome you.

32nd Annual Taos Mountain Balloon Rally

Friday October 24th through Sunday October 26th 2014

Every year towards the end of October, Taos NM, is surround by color both in the air and on the ground. With the fall colors at their spectacular best, the view from the sky is impeccable!

Taos Mountain Balloon Rally typically hosts 35-50 balloons and crew each year. Through the years it has become more popular due to it being smaller and more intimate than most other ballooning events. Adults and children alike are up every morning in the radiant dawn and cold crisp mountain air just to watch the launch and catch, at just the right time. the balloons glistening in the morning light. So if your looking for something fun to do this weekend, look no further than Taos NM, and the 32nd Annual Taos Mountain Balloon Rally.

While in Taos, call New Mexico Mountain Properties at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306 where our Taos land for sale is as spectacular as the balloons! We also have stunning homes for sale in Taos or perhaps you would like to look at our fabulous Taos condos for sale. Whatever your style we have what your looking for, so let us help you with all of your Taos Real Estate needs. We are here to serve and welcome you to our colorful town.

Season passes for Angel Fire Resort

Ski season is coming soon and the Angel Fire Resort has season passes for only $299.00 for adults, $249.00 for teens, and $199 for youths. Also you can purchase the 2015/16 season for only $100.00 more! With these passes you also have 3 free days at any of the 17 resorts they feature. It's a can't miss deal but hurry it ends Nov. 3, 2014. Ski season opens Dec. 12,2014 so grab your skies and boards and head on down to the stunning Angel Fire Resort.

While your here stop by New Mexico Mountain Properties located at the blinking light going into Angel Fire, look for the Tipi! Or call us at 575-377-2626 or 575-770-3306 for Paula. We can help you with all of your Angel Fire real estate needs.

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We are here to serve and welcome you to the scenic Moreno Valley.

The Historic" Laguna Vista Lodge" In Eagle Nest NM,

Located in the little valley town of Eagle Nest NM, originally named "Therma", sits the Laguna Vista Lodge or as locals call it the "Guney". Originally named The El Monte, built in 1898 with stolen railroad ties, some still visible today.

The El Monte was the busiest saloon in the 1920's and 30's when the big money guys, as well as the gold miners from Elizabethtown stopped by after a day at the races in Raton, NM. With the gold miners gambling with gold nuggets at the gaming tables, slot machines, and more, it was the place to be! It was at this time that the name was changed to the Laguna Vista Lodge and was operated by Gene and Pearl Wilson. In the early 1950's is was purchased by Bob and Edith Sullivan. The Sullivan's saw the popularity of Eagle Nest growing so they built the "new" edition to the hotel in 1964. Later on in 1971 Bert Clemens bought it and still runs it to this day.

The more mysterious history of the "Guney" is the permanent guest that resides there, Its said that a bride and groom spent there honeymoon there. The groom went out one day to go hunting but never returned! The destitute bride was forced to work in the hotel, some say as a saloon girl. People say her spirit still lingers there in the old motel looking for her long lost husband! They say she also lurks in the saloon and dining hall.

To learn more about the Lodge, or go ghost hunting come down to our fabulous valley and learn all the rich history that's around. You can also see the Laguna Vista Lodge featured on the Travel Chanel's show Resort Rescue, Dec. 9TH 2014 at 8:00 PM. Don't miss it!

While here stop by New Mexico Mountain Properties located at the blinking light in Angel Fire NM, or call us at 575-377-2626 or 575-770-3306. We can help you with all of your Angel Fire Real Estate needs. You will find beautiful mountain land for sale in Angel Fire, Our homes for sale in Angel Fire, capture the majestic mountain views. we also have condos for sale in Angel Fire. Come down and see all the beauty we have to offer. We are here to serve and welcome you here.

Frieda Lawrence (1879-1956), wife of the famous author D. H. Lawrence

Another Taos Legend....

Maria Frieda Johanna Baroness von Richards was born in Germany in 1879 to a aristocratic family. In March of 1912 she married the author D.H. Lawrence, leaving her 3 children from a previous marriage behind...."for the love of Lawrence". After many years of the couple traveling around, Lawrence received a letter from Mabel Dodge Luhan in November of 1921 inviting him to Taos.

He did have a dream of writing a novel about every continent so he figured Taos would be a nice place to relax and write. So after a side trip, they arrived in Taos on Sept. 11 1922, D.H.'s 37th birthday. Both loved the beauty of the land. Lawrence later wrote "In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico, one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly and the old world gave way to the new."

Now Frieda was not very fond of Mabel and was quite jealous of her which made it hard for D.H. and Mabel to work together. They stayed in one of Mabel's guest houses where D.H. wrote several prose pieces and poems like "The Wilful Woman." But with the tension between the ladies, the Frieda and D.H. moved to an abandoned ranch 20 miles north of Taos.

Mabel did not want D.H. to leave so she offered him the 160-arce Flying Heart Ranch. Lawrence requested that Mabel give the ranch to Frieda and offered her the original autographed manuscript "Sons and Lovers" in exchange. Frieda and Mabel agreed. Frieda later named it Kiowa Ranch.

In 1925 D.H. fell ill. The doctor advised him to stay at the ranch so he could get the fresh mountain air and sunbaths. Four years later he died on March 2, 1930 of T.B. in Vence, France.

Lawrence's ashes were brought back to Taos where Frieda built a shrine for him on the property. She mixed his ashes in the cement so that Mabel would be unable to steal them!

On a visit in 1939 Tennessee Williams signed her guest book along with many other famous people. Later on she bought a place in El Prado 3 miles north of Taos where she would spend her winters. She died of her birthday Aug. 11, 1956.

A year prior to her death, Frieda gifted the ranch to the University of New Mexico which called it The D.H. Lawrence Ranch to use it for educational and research purposes.

You can visit the Ranch here in Taos and see for yourself why Frieda and D.H. Lawrence loved Taos so much.

While in Taos, call New Mexico Mountain Properties at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306 ...you may fall in love as well and want a place of your own! We can help you with all of your Taos Real Estate needs. We also have the most inspiring land for sale in Taos, along with unique Taos homes for sale or lovely Taos condos.. So come see all that Taos has to offer you.

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Elizabethtown or "E-Town"

Just below Baldy Mountain sits the remains of a once bustling boom camp called Elizabethtown,that once housed over 7,000 residents. its located just north of Angel Fire N.M

It all began in 1866, when a Ute Indian arrived at Fort Carson where Captain William H. Moore was. the captain. He had helped the Indian with his injuries and in return, he gave the captain a special rock he found atop a mountain. The captain realized it was rich in copper. The Indian agreed to take him to the place where he found it. Which jut happened to be the edge of the Maxwell Land Grant atop of Mt. Baldy.

When they reached the spot the captain realized this was an area with a great deal of copper. They decided to stake the first of many claims, with not just copper, but gold as well found along the banks of Willow Creek.

The find was too big too keep secret. Word got around very quickly, even to the sole owner of the Maxwell Land Grant, Mr. Lucien B. Maxwell, who owned the Moreno Valley as well as Baldy Peak. By July 1867, 17 companies and 400 claims in an 8 mile radius of Baldy were set up. This is how Elizabethtown got started, named after the captain's daughter Elizabeth Catherine Moore.

By the end of July 1868 around 400 people occupied Elizabethtown and like most old west towns Saloons, drinking, dining, red-lighting, and gambling were in full swing. In 1869 the town had 100 buildings, and with the families of the miners moving there they built a school as well as a church. The first newspaper came out in 1869 called the Elizabethtown Lantern.

During the harsh winter months as they often are in the valley, the population diminished until the dawn of spring brought everyone back. The "Big Ditch" was built to divert water from the Red River to try and gain more water for gold panning but was not very successful. In 1900 a lawsuit banned the diversion of water.

Tragedy struck E-Town in Sept. 1901, when a fire broke out in one of the establishments. Within an hour and fifteen minutes most of the buildings were reduced to ashes. The only store that still stands is that of Herman Froelick. By 1917 most everyone was gone and E-Town became a ghost town.

This is just part of the rich history of our area. To learn more stay tuned or better yet, come for a visit and allow us to show you around this historic region... you may want to stay forever!!

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So come enjoy the peace and wonder of the Moreno Valley, it's a great place to have fun with for the entire family.

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The Mountain Song of Taos or... "The Taos Hum"

The Taos hum is a low frequency humming sound which echos down from the Sangre de Christo mountains.

Looming out of the Taos mountain range is a peak called El Salto. This majestic peak has seven waterfalls that cascade down it's sides in summer and displays wonderful ice sculptures in the winter time. There are caves hidden behind some of the falls, which may have to do with the ample sound of the hum echoing down the valley. For generations, the people of the area considered this to be a holy mountain. In the mid 1800's the famous Giovanni Maria Agostini Justiniani, climbed El Salto and later wrote he heard the singing waters.

Climbers today say they can hear the endless musical tone which changes the higher you climb. Some people like the hum. They find it peaceful and calming, but others say it is maddening and drives them insane! In 1993 people banned together and petitioned congress to investigate the hum. The prestigious institutes of the University of New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories, Phillips Air Force Base, and the Los Alamos National Laboratory did exstinsive research. Despite all of the technology, the could not find out what was causing the hum.

For those who want to hear the hum, it is suggested to go outside of Taos in the deserts or forests around early mornings or at night time, for those are the best times to hear the hum. So come to Taos New Mexico and see if you can hear, "The Taos Hum".

For those wanting to climb El Salto and see the falls, it's located 7 miles north of Taos on private land. They can be visited with a permit.

While in Taos, call New Mexico Mountain Properties at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306 for all of your Taos Real Estate needs. We have spectactular land for sale in Taos. We also have great deals on Taos homes for sale as well as Taos condos for sale. Come down and see what our valley town has to offer and enjoy the views.

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Fall Hiking Through The Enchanted Circle

Now is the best time to see why New Mexico is really called the Land of Enchantment, Fall is a spectacular time to go hiking up here in the mountains where you can see the aspen changing colors and get some good old mountain air which is crisp and cool this time of year.

The first stop would be Angel Fire, New Mexico. There are many trails open year round here that allow you to hike, bike, cross country ski, and snowshoe, trails are maintained by the trekkers and free of hazards. The trailheads are marked with mileage every 1/4 mile. The trailheads are named Bobcat, Solar Loop, Sendero del Sol, Deer Elk Bear, Coyote, Oeste Vista, Lake and Lady Slipper. This time of year is a great time to see all the animals preparing for winter and the streams are in full movement. Angel Fire also has access to the Elliot Barker Trails which is a 23 mile round trip that starts in Angel Fire and goes to Taos. The trailhead pullout is off U.S. 64, 1.5 miles west of its intersection with Angel Fire Highway (N.M. 434)

Taos New Mexico would be the next stop around the Enchanted Circle, You can stop in the canyon between Angel Fire and Taos along the way and enjoy the colorful mountainsides with loads of great hiking trails. You also have places to stop and camp and enjoy the river while you are there. Once in Taos, you will have everything from moderate to extreme trails to choose from. You have the Divisadero Loop which makes a great way to start the morning before getting too warm, Then you have the Williams Lake trail by the Taos Ski Valley which also gives you access to go all the way up to Wheeler Peak, the highest peak in N.M.. It's a little more difficult trail once you get past Williams Lake but well worth the hike. The view is breathtaking. Flechado Canyon Trail starts out at 8,000 feet with a steep climb up crossing streams, rock towers.

Last stop on your journey will put you in Questa and Red River, New Mexico. In Questa you will find a rare river access down into the gorge; in the area of the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument.

Once in Red River you are surrounded by 138 miles of marked hiking trails marked all the way from easy to extreme and short to day trips, like the Wheeler Peak hike. You can access Wheeler Peak from all over the Enchanted Circle.

I guarantee you will not be bored hiking in this glorious area, so come enjoy fall with stunning scenic views and color changing everywhere.

While here you can call New Mexico Mountain Properties for all your Taos Real Estate needs at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306. We have the best land for sale in Taos, where you can see the beauty all year round. If it's homes for sale in Taos we can help you find the perfect one just for you. We also offer Homes for sale in Angel Fire, as well as Angel Fire Land. We are here to serve and welcome you to our circle so come stay awhile.

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