There are many reasons to come to Taos and the surrounding towns of northern NM for the holidays.

This season you can savor the many flavors of the Land of Enchantment. Taos and the surrounding communities of Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Red River, Chama, and Sipapu offer an eclectic mix of history, culture, the creative arts, recreational activities galore and many forms of healing arts, both traditional and naturopathic.

The Taos Pueblo is a must on any visit to Taos. It offers a unique look into the intriguing culture and lifestyle of the Taos-Tiwa Indians. It is considered the oldest continuously inhabited community in the Untied States. The Taos Pueblo is committed to maintaining the traditional values and detailed oral history of the Tiwas. Visitors will see exquisite examples of adobe architecture in the traditional multi-storied structures which have been continuously inhabited for over 1000 years – to this day without electricity or running water. There is no better time to visit the Taos Pueblo than Christmas. Christmas Eve Vespers and Bonfires offer a magical experience. Natives, locals and tourists all gather for the procession of Mary through the pueblo. Large bonfires are built of aromatic cedar offering a warm glow on a cold winter's night. Christmas Day and New Year's Day visitors may observe ceremonial dances. Traditional and contemporary arts can be purchased at the many shops located within Taos Pueblo

The Lighting of Ledoux Street is a favorite for locals and tourists alike. This year the annual Lighting of Ledoux is scheduled for December 12 beginning at sunset. Join the shops, art galleries and museums located along one of Taos' most historic and picturesque streets as they open this doors to share music, food and holiday cheer while you experience the centuries-old traditions of luminaries lining the street and bonfires burning in the courtyard.

Sipapu Ski Resort offers a Christmas party full of fun for the entire family with cookie decorating and tree trimming.

On Christmas Day from 6-9PM just outside of Red River you can enjoy a winter fantasy of cross country skiing by the light of hundreds of luminaries at the Christmas Enchanted Forest Cross-Country Ski Tour. Posole, a traditional New Mexican holiday dish can be savored at numerous bonfires along the way. Torchlight parades are scheduled for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve at 7PM

Of course there is skiing at the Taos Ski Valley, one of the nation's top ski and now snowboard areas. Christmas Eve Torchlight Parade starts at 6PM. Taos Ski Valley rings in the 2010 with the New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and Fireworks at 6PM

Angel Fire Ski Resort offers Night Skiing where you can ski or ride 50 acres of groomed trails, Terrain Park, and NASTAR race course nightly from 4-9PM. Angel Fire also has Christmas Eve and New Year' Eve Torchlight Parade starting at dusk.

Another family favorite is the Cinder Bear Christmas Express on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, a unique narrow-gauge train which travels throughout the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado. The trip includes a visit by Santa and Cinder Bear along with storytelling, caroling and lots of Christmas cheer.

Experience more of the cultural diversity and rich history of Taos and the wide variety of creative arts in the town's many museum, galleries and artists studios.

No visit to Taos can be complete without a visit to the San Francisco De Asis Church, one of the most painted and photographed churches in the southwest.

This is just a sampling of the magic that is Taos. So now you see why I say ...come to Taos for the Holidays and stay a lifetime? Allow me and my experienced agents at New Mexico Mountain Properties to show you how you can acquire Taos Real Estate and make Taos your home, too.

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Allow us, at New Mexico Mountain Properties to make your dream of owning Taos Real Estate a reality. Give us a call today. See you at the Pueblo on Christmas Eve!

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Taos Ski Valley opens its ski season Thanksgiving Day! For all you ski and snowboard enthusiasts this is a great day. Taos Ski Valley has been making snow for weeks thanks to Mother Nature's early snowfall. Remember, Taos Ski Valley now allows snowboarding so families will no longer have to divide their time between Taos and Angel Fire especially since Angel Fire Ski Mountain doesn't open until December 12.TSV will open with lift one running to White Feather and Powderhorn. There is presently a 20" base of natural snow and the mountain has been making "massive amounts "of manmade snow.

In the meantime, Sipapu Ski Resort has claimed is seventh consecutive year as the first ski area open in New Mexico. The ski mountain opened last weekend nearly top to bottom. Sipapu offers new features to their terrain parks as well as improvements to glades and runs.

Red River Ski Area has opened November 25 with their new triple chair to midway. The new lift will provide faster times to the summit and will also reduce lift lines providing a better over all experience.

So skiers....there is no better time to enjoy the ski mountains of northern New Mexico. While you are enjoying the natural pleasures of our gorgeous mountains, why not contemplate an investment in Taos Real Estate so that you can enjoy these pleasures year after year? Whether you are looking for a ski in/ski out condo in the Taos Ski Valley or in Angel Fire, New Mexico Mountain Properties can assist you.

Perhaps a Taos home may be of interest to you or Taos property to build you dream home. The weather may be turning colder, but Taos Real Estate is Hot! There are fabulous deals on Taos homes for sale or land in Taos. Taos real estate is always a great investment.

Allow our knowledgeable agents at New Mexico Mountain Properties assist you with all your Taos real estate needs. We are here to serve you. Give us a call today...well after you have enjoyed your scrumptious Thanksgiving dinner!

Planning a vacation with the dual purpose of looking at real estate in Angel Fire or for a home in Taos, New Mexico? While you are travelling or looking for mountain property, great food with relaxing dining ambience is a must.

Taos offers a variety of dining experiences. For one of the best upscale gourmet dining experiences in Taos, visit Joseph's Table in the Hotel La Fonda on the Plaza. If you want the great food, but don't want to pay a large tab sit at the bar and order from the grill menu. Enjoy a sunset over the Rio Grande Gorge while gourmet dining in a hacienda-like setting at The Stakeout located a few miles south of Taos (you can't miss the lit-up sign). Outback Pizza in El Prado is a popular local hang-out with the best pizza in town. Dine inside or out under the trees, enjoying one of their unique pizza creations or choosing your own toppings. Doc Martin's at the Taos Inn, within walking distance of the Plaza, has great gourmet or Mexican food, spirits to lift your spirits, and live music several nights of the week. Also just off the Plaza on Bent Street are the Bent Street Deli and the Apple Tree, both popular establishments. You're in New Mexico and you want to eat Mexican food? Of course you do! Orlando's and the Guadalajara Grill are two restaurants where you can't go wrong.

If you are looking for more of a mountaintop experience, cool off in Angel Fire which sits above 8400 feet in elevation (bring a sweater). Angel Fire offers a variety of dining choices. Angel Fired Pizza has excellent views of the Angel Fire Ski Mountain while providing tasty pizza creations or choices of your own toppings with a nice glass of wine or refreshing beer. Craving veggies? Yu Garden uses fresh ingredients in their extensive menu of Chinese food with no added MSG. For one of the best dining experiences in the Enchanted Circle visit the Roasted Clove. The gourmet meals ranging from seafood, to elk medallions or wild boar chile rellenos with all fresh ingredients, exotic desserts and an extensive wine list will make this the dining experience you will remember. Dos Amigos has great Mexican food with a very extensive menu. For breakfast, lunch or dinner, Avalon's has it all from bakery items, to a full breakfast, fresh tasty sandwiches and roll-ups, or a full dinner menu.

You don't have to rough it for dining while you're vacationing, and you don't have to rough it for service while you are looking for a mountain home in Angel Fire or a condo in Taos. If you are planning to build your own vacation home in Taos we can locate the perfect piece of land in Taos or the surrounding area. Our Taos property or Angel Fire land specialists can also assist you in finding property in Angel Fire as well as putting you in touch with builders for log homes, mountain chalet-style cedar homes or a variety of custom or modular building options.

Come visit us for the Best in Taos Real Estate or Real Estate in Angel Fire. We have offices in both Taos and Angel Fire for your convenience. Allow us to assist you in making your dream of vacation, retirement or investment property come true.