"Scargo's Taos, New Mexico" Taos by scargo

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Ranchos Church, Rancho de Taos, NM - Taos
Ranchos Church, Rancho de Taos, NM
The Charm of Taos

I love the food, art, skiing and general ambiance of the Taos area. I've stayed in a high altitiude cabin in Cuesta (bordering the Carson National Forest) in early spring . I caught a lot of trout in the local streams. I think Taos is the only place you would want to ski (in the area) if you are average or above. Wolf Creek is good but about two hours away. Usually I made at least one yearly pilgrimage to Taos by car from Dallas. No snowboarders are allowed at Taos. It, Alta, Deer Valley and Aspen Mountain are the last holdouts for solely Alpine skiing!

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  • Pros:Art, skiing, food, people, scenery, solitude
  • Cons:dusty, dirty (but typical), arid (a minus or plus?) poverty
  • In a nutshell:A small Santa Fe: poorer desert town with a lot of style
  • Last visit to Taos: Feb 1998
  • Intro Updated Sep 17, 2009
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Stakeout in Summertime - Taos ?The Stakeout? This is NOT about... Restaurants (3)

A unique place with great atmosphere and equally good food! It is in a large, converted ranch house nestled at the base... more travel advice

Michael's Kitchen - Taos Restaurants of Taos Restaurants (3)

Michael's Kitchen: Best breakfasts in Taos, n. downtown area. The Chille Connection out towards ski area is very... more travel advice

Tequila's (ex Casa de Valdez Restaurant) - Taos Restaurants of Rancho de Taos away from... Restaurants (3)

Rancho de Taos is a unique town (though almost seamless with Taos), on the South end of Taos. You can find bargains in... more travel advice

If you stay down in Rancho de... Hotels (1)

If you stay down in Rancho de Taos the accommodations are much cheaper. I think Taos Motel is the name. Two story,... more travel advice

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