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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The Legends Of Taos

One of the many Legends of Taos is about the catacombs hidden underneath Dona Luz Lane in Taos New Mexico. Dona Luz Lane has quite a history to it. Back in the late 1880's it was known as the Red Light District. Dona Luz was the name of the brothel madam and there were in fact, quiet a few shops selling liquor during Prohibition. The Tunnels were said to be there to protect and shelter residents of Taos during Comanche raids. Others say it was just a way of getting back and forth without being seen.

Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church located there as well until a fire in the late 60's brought it down. The parking lot used to be the cemetery. With that in mind, the tunnels are said to house spirits either from the prostitutes that died there, or the occupants of the graves, not happy about the cement roof! The spirits are said to be mainly female and tend not to bother female patrons, but men on the other hand.... the spirits are said to toy with them moving tools of construction workers amongst other things. So if your looking for a little excitement venture down to Taos and see what strange things you can see here.

More legends to follow in our next blogs.

While you are here give a call to New Mexico Mountain Properties at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306. We can show you all of the fabulous Taos Real Estate we have for sale. You can also check out the breathtaking views from the land for sale in Taos. A Taos home or a condo for sale in Taos could be exactly what you are looking for. Whatever your Taos Real Estate needs, we can assist you. We are here to welcome you to our energetic community.

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Wool Festival Of Taos Sat Oct. 4TH and Sun. Oct 5TH At Kit Carson Park In Taos New Mexico

This will be a weekend full of fun and creativity at the 31ST annual Wool Festival Of Taos

They will be holding workshops from Wed Oct. 1ST thru Sun. Oct. 5th, One At the Coronado Hall 120 Civic Plaza Drive, where you can learn Knitting, Pattern Writing, Spinning basics, and much more. The other workshops will be held at El Pueblo Lodge Meeting Room, where they will have Indigo Dyeing, Eco Printing, Navajo Spinning, Felted Footwear and more.

There will be lots to do for the whole family. They even have hands-on activities for the kiddos. There will be demonstrations on shearing sheep, Dyeing, and Spinning and many other fiber related skills.

You will be able to see lots of competitions in handspun yarn, fleeces, finished garments and home accessories. There will even be a Dog Sweater contest! Enjoy live music as well as sample food from vendors serving regional lamb, goat cheese and loads of other very yummy products. You will also get to see live "fiber" animals as well. So come on down to historic Taos New Mexico and enjoy a fuzzy weekend and stock up on warm winter wear!

While in Taos see what New Mexico Mountain Properties has for you. We have fabulous Taos homes for sale as well as land for sale in Taos where the views are spectacular. We also have Condos in Taos with amazing views of the spectacular aspens. We can help you find the Taos Real Estate you are looking for. Give us a call at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306. You will be happy you did. we will make your dreams of owning Taos real estate become a reality.

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This weekend In Taos New Mexico

On Sat. Sept. 27th 2014 during the Taos Fall Arts Festival, you will get to see artists first hand do there amazing works right in front of you in the Quick Draw Challenge.

They have only 3 hours to complete this challenge see them race to beat the clock, afterwards there creations will be auctioned off to help the arts program in Taos. This event is being held at the Stables Gallery in Taos

Also, Lenny Foster celebrates 20yrs in Taos. There will be an opening reception from 4-7 at the Living Light Gallery.

Admission is free so come enjoy the Native Drumming, Mariachis, Flamenco, and Orlando's Enchiladas.

Foster is celebrating 2 decades in Taos with the release of his new calendar title "Enchanted Lands" There's lots of fun HERE IN Taos it's never boring.

Give us a call at New Mexico Mountain Properties, we have loads of Taos land for sale, or gorgeous Taos homes on the market.

Interested in condos in Taos... we have what your looking for so call us at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306. We can assist you with all of your Taos Real Estate needs. We are here to serve and welcome you.

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San Geronimo Feast Day

Starting Sept. 29th 2014 with activities begining on Sept. 30th 2014. It's the yearly San Geronimo Celebration with Arts and Crafts, plus food by Native Southwestern Artists.

The day begins shortly after dawn with a traditional tribal foot race, followed by a community Throw". Families follow with private feats at their village home (by invitation only).

Evening events contiue with the pole climb. Ceremonial clowns make fun amoung the vendors and visitors, but be careful not to misbehave or taunt the clowns because you might get tossed into the Rio Pueblo!!

Also please remember not to appalaud after the dances for they are ceremonial. No photography allowed.

So come have fun and enjoy all the Native Festivities.

While you are here stop by and visit up at New Mexico Mountain Homes here in the beautiful Taos County.

We have wonderful Taos homes on the market, as well as Taos land for sale . If you are looking for a lovely condo in Taos, we have that, too! We can assit you with all your Taos Real Estate needs.

You can call us at 575-758-5852 or 575-770-3306. Let us assist with any questions you have about our fabulous Taos community

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The 40th Annual Taos Fall Arts Festival opens on Friday September 26 and runs until October 5, 2014

This year promises to be the most ambitious and spectacular event ever!

This year the event will take place in new digs! Instead of the Taos Civic Plaza Convention Center, where it has been for years, the shows will be spread out along a 7/10ths of a mile route anchored at the southern end by a giant Red Robot in the parking lot of the Kachina Lodge with stops at the Taos Art Museum at the Fechin Inn, the Taos Center for the Arts' Stables Gallery, the Taos Inn, the historic Taos County Courthouse on the Plaza and finally the Guadalupe Gym on Don Fernando Street.

There will also be the first ever Taos Fall Arts Film Festival at the Harwood Museum on Ledoux Street.

This year's Taos Select, a juried art show of selected Taos artists, will take place in the Kachina Lodge and the Taos Center for the Arts'Stables Gallery. I am pleased to have 2 of my paintings selected for the Taos Selects show!!

The Taos Open exhibition, which any Taos artist can enter will take place in the Guadalupe Gym.

If you can't make it for the festivities on opening night and take part in The Paseo (see The Paseo blog), you can still see the art exhibitions which will be on display until October 5, 2014.

Fall is the best time to visit Taos, the aspen dot the mountainside with their golden splendor and the art scene is at its best, with gallery openings scheduled throughout the fall season.

Why not come to Taos and see all that our community has to offer. You may want to stay forever!

Our knowledgeable brokers at New Mexico Mountain Properties can assist you with that. we have access to all Taos real estate listings.

Whether you are looking for a home for sale in Taos, or perhaps a Taos condo, we will gladly assist you in your search. Just give one of our Taos brokers a call, 575-758-5852. We are here to make your dream of living in Taos a reality.

"The Paseo" is one of the most exciting and experimental presentations of art in recent Taos history. It is an outdoor event consisting of 20 collaborating artists and is the first of its kind in Taos.

It is defined as "a festival dedicated to bringing the art of installation, performance and projections to the streets of Taos.

It will take place September 26 from 4-10PM on Paseo de Pueblo Norte from the Kachina Lodge to the Taos Plaza.

the even is FREE and open to the public and promises to be a fun time for all!

There are many more events scheduled for this coming weekend so why not make a trip to Taos and check out the Fall Arts scene. While you are here, you may want to also look into what Taos real estate has to offer. We have fabulous homes in Taos for sale as well as Taos condos both in town and at the Taos Ski Valley.

thinking about building your own Taos dream home....well, we can also assist you in finding a great piece of Taos land to start the realization of that dream.

Whatever your Taos real estate needs, we at New Mexico Mountain Properties can assist you. Give us a call at 575-758-5852. We are here to do whatever we can to make your dreams a reality!

See you at The Paseo!!

High Road Art Tour

There is always something to do in Taos in the Fall. Fall brings in a host of art tours and shows. This weekend marks the beginning of the 2 weekend "High Road Art Tour" which is in its 17th year.

Many of the artists are award winners and known all over the nation. It's a very exciting time to venture to Taos and see the amazing colors of fall and the way the artists here can capture all of the beauty.

This is when artists and artisans open their studios to the public.

Along the 30 mile route you can find traditional and contemporary arts forms, pottery, weaving, retables, paintings, sculpture, photograph, jewelry and more.

While you are here why not stop by to see us at New Mexico Mountain Properties. We have a wide selection of Taos homes for sale as well as condos in Taos. If it is Taos land you are looking for, we can assist you with that as well.

You can always give us a call for all your Taos Real Estate needs. We are here to serve and welcome you. 575-758-5852

Gravity Games And Brewfest In Angel Fire

Angel Fire Resort is set to host the second annual Gravity Games and Brewfest over labor Day weekend August 29 – 31st. The Gravity Games and Brewfest will bring together outdoor music, a movie premiere, a mountainside brewfest environment with a vast assortment of New Mexico craft beers and three days of friendly biking competitions on the mountain. The three-day weekend will also include the grand opening of the new run Hungry Hippo, open rides, several competitions, live music and an outdoor movie.

On Sunday, the world's longest Boulder Dash train and photo shoot will take place at 11:00 A.M.

While you are here come and see the fabulous Angel Fire homes available, if it is an Angel Fire condo you are looking for we have some well-priced ones. Angel Fire has lots of land from small to large parcels, and even ranches available. Give us a call at 575-377-2626 are stop by we are located at Hwy 64 & 434 at the blinking light with the Indian tepee beside the building.

Music From Angel Fire

The 31st. year of this honored tradition has begun. Come and enjoy live music. World class Chamber Music with concerts and education programs. An impressive array of works from the great baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary masters will be performed by internationally renowned artists, including pianist Anne –Marie. O'Connor, cellist Peter Wiley, and violinist Ida Kavafian, celebrating her 30th season as artistic director.

Although opening night was August 15th there are still many more concerts to enjoy.

August 20th 7 P.M. Celebration of Ida Kavafian's 30th Season Angel Fire community Center Extraordinary music mixed with lots of laughs.

August 29th 7 P.M. United Church of Angel Fire Music by Bach.

August 31st 2 P.M Angel Fire Community Center Music by Mozart, Toru Takemitsu, Mendelssohn and Andrew Hsu : world premiere.

Special Events August 22nd 5:30 P.M The Hills are Alive...! Annual Benefit Auction. The lodge at Angel Fire Resort On a night all its own! Live music, light dinner, complimentary champagne and a performance by Young Artist as well as many unique items, trips and packages to bid on.

August 23rd 8 A.M. 3rd Annual Music walk, run & bike race. Come and be a part of this music from Angel Fire returns to Northern New Mexico for its 31st Summer festival of excellence!!

While you are here give us a call at 575-377-2626. To see some fabulous Angel Fire homes, there are some great deals on Angel Fire condo's also. If you are looking for land in Angel Fire we have a wide selection of small lots to larger parcels to ranches available. Stop by and let our knowledgeable brokers assist you with all your real estate needs. We are located at highway 64 and 434 at the blinking light with the Indian tepee beside the building. .