Taos On The Cheap

Today only, you can get a year’s subscription to New Mexico magazine for $10, compared to the usual subscription rate of $19.95. An annual subscription brings 12 monthly issues.

I love New Mexico magazine – there’s always lots of good reading about the people and places around the state, gorgeous photography, and I never fail to be amused by the "One of our 50 is Missing" column about people who are convinced we New Mexico residents actually live in a foreign country. (Well, yeah, it feels like that sometimes, I know….)

To get the limited time offer, you must purchase this $10 New Mexico magazine Groupon Deal by midnight tonight, Monday June 7, 2010. Then you can activate your one year’s subscription any time before Dec 8, 2010.

You can also buy the subscription as a gift, but the $10 deal is only valid for new subscriptions.

FYI–I’ve linked you to the Groupon kick-back page. Translation: If you buy a Groupon for the first time, I’ll receive a small credit toward a future Groupon. I tell you this because a) This site’s rules require it. and b) The FTC requires it.  If you feel like sending a little love this way, use the link and we thank you. Otherwise, just go to Groupon.com.

Raft the Rio Grande Gorge for $40 in a 2010 season special. This half day ‘race course’ whitewater rafting trip usually costs $60, but in the Big River Raft Trips 2010 Special you can take to the river at a third off, for just $40.

It’s a Class III rated adventure of “medium difficulty” and no experience is necessary.  The water’s been looking mighty fine every time I’ve been near the Rio Grande Gorge lately, and they say this rafting package is “lots of fun without requiring nerves of steel.” Good, because I lost my nerves of steel a long time ago, now they’re nerves of rubber. Bounce over to Big River Raft Trips for all the details…

Rent two movies from Redbox kiosks and get another one night’s movie rental completely free – as many times as you wish till June 30. Bring on the film fest…

Here’s how the Redbox free night’s movie rental deal works:

• Rent two regular price movies from any Redbox kiosk in ONE transaction
• After paying with your card, enter your email address when prompted at the checkout
• Within 72 hours, they’ll email you a code to use for a free one-night DVD rental
• The code is valid for 7 days

Use the offer as often as you like during June 2010, as long as you rent two movies in a SINGLE transaction – don’t rent them separately or there’s no deal. You only earn one free rental per day, so if you rent four movies at once, you only get a code for ONE free movie. What I’m saying, people, is rent Redbox movies two at a time, on different days, for maximum freebiosity!

Remember: use the promo code within 7 days of receipt, and it’s valid for one night’s free rental, so make sure you return your movie on time to avoid additional charges.

The Redbox rent-two-movies-get-one-free offer is not available online, only at Redbox kiosks. Find the nearest Taos Redbox. Then get the popcorn in….

Thanks to our Wichita on the Cheap pals for the tip! 

Enjoy National Parks Free Entrance Days this weekend, when more than 100 national parks that usually charge admission fees are free admission for all on June 5 and 6, 2010.

That includes free admission to these New Mexico National Parks:

• Aztec Ruins National Monument
• Bandelier National Monument
• Capulin Volcano National Monument
• Carlsbad Caverns National Park
• Chaco Culture National Historical Park
• El Morro National Monument
• Fort Union National Monument
• Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
• Pecos National Historical Park
• White Sands National Monument

Feel like a break in Santa Fe? Get 30% off room rates at two Heritage Hotels & Resorts properties for stays through June 30, 2010.

Heritage Hotels & Resorts’ Spring Into Summer promotion discounts 30% off the best rates at The Lodge at Santa Fe and Hotel Plaza Real if you stay before the end of June.

The Lodge at Santa Fe  is a short 5 minute drive to the Plaza, and is decked out with handcrafted furnishings and original artwork. Services include free wi-fi, a bar, and an outdoor pool and hot tub.

• With the 30% discount, a King Room for June 14 (for example) shows at $84, a Deluxe Mini Suite for $105, and a Kiva Suite with four poster bed, Jacuzzi, fridge/microwave and balcony or patio for $119.* Taxes are extra.
• To get the 30% discount at The Lodge at Santa Fe follow this link and use promo code: PROZMAIL1

Hotel Plaza Real I’ve stayed at this plush and stylish hotel – and the location is great, just off the Plaza.

• With the 30% discount, a Studio King room or a Loft Balcony Double with two double beds for June 14 (for example) are both showing now at $105, or a Junior Suite for $126.* Taxes are extra.
• To get the 30% discount at Hotel Plaza Real follow this link and use promo code: PROZMAIL1

* These are sample lodging rates on my quick and dirty search – yours will vary by date, room type, and availability.

The hotel promotions are good for stays through end of June 2010, with some blackout dates, but this is a limited time deal, so make reservations soon.

BOGO Ice Cream Shake at Sonic Buy a Real Ice Cream Shake at Sonic, and get another one free on the spot, OR choose to take a coupon for a free shake next time you visit. Offer ends June 27, although if you take home a coupon, it’s good till July 15. Offer includes malts and cream pie shakes where available.

Free Limeade Sparkler coupon at Taco Bell. The coupon is valid through July 11, but quantities are limited to the first 500,000 coupons redeemed nationwide. Even if you’ve already printed your coupon, if you don’t claim your free drink in time, you’ll miss out! One coupon per person, and if the free limeade sparkler page doesn’t display the offer, it means they’ve run out already.