Taos On The Cheap

To take the edge off notching up another birthday and to celebrate in soothing style, remember that New Mexico residents get free entry to the springs at Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa on their birthday – but don’t forget to take your New Mexico ID with proof of date of birth.

Feel like a trip to Albuquerque this weekend? We’ve got exclusive discounts on tickets to The Second City comedy show at KiMo Theatre on February 20, and to Jungle Jack Hanna at Popejoy Hall on February 21.

I’m now reporting deals and steals at Albuquerque on the Cheap too, and we’re nabbing some great EXCLUSIVE offers for our readers, including discounted tickets to shows at the grand Popejoy Hall and the historic KiMo Theatre. Plus plenty of dining deals and other specials. 

Current offers include:

* Two tickets for the price of one to see The Second City live comedy (billed as America’s Greatest Comedy Theatre, and launch pad for stars such as Bill Murray, Tina Fey and Mike Myers) at the KiMo Theatre, on Saturday Feb 20, at 8 pm. Regular tickets are $38 and $32. Students/Seniors: $20. Two tickets for the price of one makes it a steal!

* Discount tickets at $25 (usual price up to $39) to see TV’s Jungle Jack Hanna and his furry friends at Popejoy Hall, Sunday Feb 21,  7:30 pm.

* Two tickets for the price of one to see nationally touring comics (regular tickets are $15):
   -Rusty ‘Z’ (Hypnotic-comic featured on A&E and Comedy Central) show on Friday Feb 19 at 7:30 pm
   -Scotty Goff (Laff’s Comedy Club, ABC’s America’s Funniest People) on Friday Feb 26 at 6 pm or 8:30 pm.

* Free entree coupon at Prairie Star Restaurant through March 31, plus (ongoing) when to get half price appetizers, or a three course meal with wine for two for just $60 at the Prairie Star Restaurant and Wine Bar at the Santa Ana Golf Club.

Follow the links for details on each deal if you’re heading south this weekend – the ticket offers all require a magic password or link exclusive to ABQ on the Cheap readers!
Or subscribe to ABQ on the Cheap to keep an eye on new Albuquerque bargains as they appear.

El Monte Sagrado’s Art of Time Well Spent special promo code offers up to 25% off daily room rates, plus a $20 daily credit per person for food and beverages, up to a maximum of $40 per room. The offer is good through April 4, 2010, based on availability. A minimum night stay may be required although I just did a check for a one-night stay and got the offer.

Book online quoting the promotional code: TIME  at El Monte Sagrado offer – this link should take you right to the reservation page with the promo code inserted. If you access the resort’s reservations page any other way, select Promotional in the second box by Rates & Packages, and then enter the code: TIME

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa is a Kessler Collection AAA Four-Diamond hotel with restaurant, bar, and spa on site, close to the center of Taos.

Fun and games at Taos Ski Valley on February 20 and 21, 2010, as they host the Subaru Master the Mountain event with weekend-long jinks including free ski lessons, ski patrol demonstrations and giveaways. Events run from 11 am to 4 pm both days.
The Bailey’s Irish Cream folk will also be on the hill at TSV on Saturday February 20 from 11 am to 3 pm, and then in the Martini Tree Bar from 3 pm to 6 pm, with prize giveaways and drinks specials.

Save 30% on B&B lodging through March 31 at one of my favorite places. I recall that Ms. Georgia O’Keeffe was pretty fond of it too…

Take a break amongst the gorgeous red rocks at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu, or at the Ghost Ranch property in smart Santa Fe (just three blocks from the plaza) and get 30% off your bed and breakfast stay through February and March 2010.

Just quote the promotion code GETAWAY2010 when you make reservations – the discount is valid for visits through March 31. Here’s the scoop and numbers to call for the Ghost Ranch 30% off B&B deal. Room rates vary according to the accommodations you choose, but with the 30% discount you’re paying bare bone prices (sorry!) so give yourself a tripette and come back with photos to make us all jealous.

Info on lodging at Ghost Ranch Abiquiu
Info on lodging at Ghost Ranch Santa Fe

Get your kilt on and your haggis heated up for Burns’ Night, then reel on over to the Michael McCormick Gallery to celebrate the 251st birthday of the Scottish poet Robert (Rabbie) Burns. The Burns’ Night party is this Saturday January 23, from 4 to 7 pm, with bag pipes, poetry, dancing, and other entertainment in tribute to the Bard. The nostalgia is free. Bring what you can to the potluck.

Michael McCormick Gallery is by Taos Plaza at 106c Paseo del Pueblo Norte (next to Graham’s Grill).