Quick Itineraries

Coming to Taos for a couple nights? Here are some quick thoughts with web links on what to do.

Art?  Go to the Collector's Guide Online and look at the many Taos Gallery offerings.  Ask you Innkeeper for information on the Taos Museum Association's offerings.  In particular, we love the Millicent Rogers, the Harwood and the Taos Art Museum. 

Adventure?  Try a half-day white water trip from one of the many outfitters here in town, or a balloon ride with Pueblo Balloons, a Horseback Trip with Big Al at the Taos Ski Valley or the Llama Trek. 

Driving Tours?  Two of the nation's Top 50 scenic drives originate in Taos.  The Enchanted Circle and the High Road to Taos. 

Hiking?  La Posada de Taos has had a special Hiking Guide prepared for its guests featuring some of the best hikes in our area, including easy, moderate and difficult trails.  Ask you Innkeeper to mail you a copy.  Or, visit the Carson National Forest Website for extensive details on trails with maps and other guidelines. 

Architecture?  The Taos Pueblo's 1000-year-old structures are a great place to start followed by the many fascinating churches in our area.  The San Francisco de Asis Church in Ranchos de Taos is perhaps the most painted and photographed church in the Southwestern U.S. 

Live music, entertainment?  Each Thursday night during the Summer Months, the Taos Chamber of Commerce hosts Taos Plaza Live.  It's a free venue and is always entertaining.  Within an easy walk from La Posada de Taos each night are two other live music venues.  Ask your Innkeeper for details when you check in.

Please forgive me, but I'm still leaving so much out, I'll have to keep posting updates as the season progresses.  Enjoy!

Service to our Community

As we celebrate our 3rd Anniversary at La Posada de Taos, we realize that we have a lot to be thankful for.  Since Day 1, our new hometown has welcomed us with open arms and embraced us with enthusiasm for our goals in restoring and preserving Taos' First B&B.

La Posada de Taos Front Courtyard

We knew all along that our efforts would succeed -- I mean, with an owner who supports everything we do, how could we fail? 

The long-term plan was that once we had "settled in" to the business and things were well established, we would turn our attention to serving our community.

The Town of Taos has about 5000 permanent residents.  There are another 10,000 or so in the unincorporated areas immediately surrounding Taos and a total of just over 30,000 in the entire County. 

Incredibly, we get about a million visitors a year to Taos and the Taos Pueblo.  So, even though the permanent population is small, the community is large in many ways.

Last year, yours truly, Innkeeper Brad Malone, was elected to the Board of Directors of the Taos Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns.  Within the last few weeks I have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Taos County Chamber of Commerce.

Both positions are all about "Service" in organizations that are dedicated to keeping Taos in the forefront of the nation's list of "Top Destinations" and both require that evolving trends in Internet Marketing and other business tools be studied and quickly implemented.

The Chef's Garden at La Posada de Taos

 But don't worry.  I'm still around every hour of the day possible to focus on the needs of our guests and to help everyone have a great stay in Taos.  In fact, this time of year, as we pass our average "last frost" date, I'll be here working in the yard and getting our Chef's Garden ready to plant in a few weeks.

C'mon out, won't you?

What is the Taos Pueblo?

It's hard to summarize in a blog just exactly what the Taos Pueblo is, but I'm going to try.  

First, it is a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO as one of those places that all of us have a duty to preserve.  Take a few minutes to read the "official" description as to why Taos Pueblo is such a special place.

Second, Taos Pueblo is the only inhabited World Heritage Site in the United States.  This means that in addition to all those incredible things that make it a World Heritage Site, it is also a place that many people call home.  

Third, the people of the Taos Pueblo are nothing short of a treasure.  They have worked tirelessly over the decades of American rule to preserve their heritage while also being citizens of the United States.  Taos Indians have long been known to be the best type of friends anyone can have and their allegiance to our country in the form of the ultimate sacrifice is legendary.

Finally, the five story structures made of adobe are the oldest continuously inhabited structures in North America.   When the Spanish Conquistadors arrived 500 years ago, the buildings had already been standing for 500 years.  Yes, right here in Taos on the Pueblo are 1000 year-old homes.

I'll revisit this topic from time to time in the future. My Mom and I visited there on a beautiful early Spring day in March and fell in love with this incredible place all over again.



In the meantime, I encourage you to read my reviews on TripAdvisor.com regarding the Pueblo.  I can assure you that anyone posting a negative review is simply confused at the difference between an ancient people's ancestral home and Disney World.  

Visit their website and plan a trip to Taos.  You'll be welcome with open arms.

New Adventure Package Makes It Easier to Stay

We're pleased to announce our updated Adventure Package for the 2011 Season that makes it easier than ever to stay at a top-ranked B&B in Taos and get unmatched savings on a white water trip, a horseback ride, a llama trek or even a hot air balloon ride.

Firing the Hot Air Balloon Prior to Launch

When you book 3 or more nights, double occupancy at $275 per night, we'll throw in one of the adventures of a lifetime that await you here in Taos.

Flying the Rio Grande Gorge -- La Posada de Taos and Pueblo Balloon Team Up for the Ride of a Lifetime!

 Of course, as you can see from these photos courtesy Pueblo Balloon Company, we recommend that you include the Hot Air Balloon Flight through the Rio Grande Gorge as your choice of adventures.

Preparing to Land on the West Mesa Outside Taos

 Give your Innkeeper, Brad Malone, a call to get more information.  (800) 645-4803. La Posada de Taos.

A Beautiful Spring Snowfall

It's a little-known secret that the Southern Rocky Mountains receive most of their snow-laden moisture in the Spring months of March, April and May.  The relatively dry winter left us all wondering if the Spring would bring its bounty.


The answer has been "Yes."  Our friends at Taos Ski Valley have reported several feet of heavy wet snow in the last few weeks.  Too bad the lifts are closed.


But the moisture does bode well for the river running we so enjoy.


White water, anyone?