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10% off Massage & Spa at Sage Waters of Taos

Can’t quite summon up the funds for a full-on spa vacation? We’ve found a Taos deal that might help bridge the gap, with reasonably priced accommodations offering a 10% discount on spa and massage treatments, from facials and body polishes to hot rock massages. Vacationers at the two Sage Waters of Taos studio accommodations enjoy 10% off spa […]

Free Clay Workshops for Kids

A free Saturday morning arts program sounds perfect to keep youngsters creatively occupied in the snowy season! The clay workshops are hosted by the Harwood Museum and led by artists Abby Salsbury and Alex Kurtz, on three consecutive Saturdays – January 16, 23, and 30 – from 10 a.m. till noon. Kids are required to […]

Free Astrology Talk at FaFa’s Furniture & Fine Art

If you want to know what the stars hold in store for 2010, a free astrology talk by Su Maya discusses the influence of the heavens on our year ahead. (As a professional communicator, all I’m begging is “Mercury, please give us a break! Start going FORWARD already.”) No web link for this event, but word from the […]

January Fourth Night Free Deal at Taos Ski Valley Columbine Inn

A couple of lodging specials to please skiers at the Columbine Inn and Conference Center  in Taos Ski Valley. From January 2 – 31, 2010, stay two nights and get 50% off the third night. Stay three nights and the fourth night comes free. Both deals include breakfast, and if you’re traveling as a family, […]

Free Taos Ski Valley New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade & Fireworks

Arrive early for this great free show to welcome the new year – a torchlight parade down the mountain, followed by fireworks, so pretty against the snow. Starts at 6 pm on December 31st at the base of Lift One in Taos Ski Valley, but turn up in good time to get parked and nurse a hot […]

Stakeout New Bar Menu for High Dining on a Budget

The Stakeout Grill & Bar is possibly the most romantic restaurant in Taos, and I was delighted to see their new bar menu, with prices topping out at $9.95 for dishes including Oysters Rockefeller, Buffalo Lasagna, and Pumpkin Ravioi. (Buffalo burger with green chile and fries, and mini pizzas come in at a flat 9 […]