Anniversary Savings in January at La Posada de Taos

January at La Posada de Taos means our guests can take advantage of unique deals as part of our ongoing 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Crystal Clear Blue Skies at La Posada de Taos

Are you a skier?  Great!

You can ask for our Ski Week Deal.  We'll pick up your Ski Week Lessons at Taos Ski Valley -- a $99 value.

Discounted Lift Tickets.  Because we purchase Taos Ski Valley Lift Tickets via a wholesale agreement, we're able to pass that savings along to you.  Multi-Day passes are the best deal since we can pass along about $12 a day in savings directly to you.  Combine this offer with the Ski Week Deal and get an incredible stay no one else in Taos can offer.

Discounted Lodging.  During January we can offer you a 30% discount on lodging when you stay between January 16 and January 31.  This incredible savings can only be offered during that time to a limited number of guests, so consider booking soon to take advantage of this deal.  Sorry, we can't combine this offer with any other discounts.

Rocky Mountain Powdery Snow at La Posada de Taos

Finally, if you're interested in a different form of adventure during your stay in Taos, consider taking advantage of our Balloon Adventure Package.  When you book three or more nights with us, we'll set up a discount on the one-of-a-kind flight through the Taos Rio Grande Gorge outside of town on Pueblo Balloons.  Regularly Priced $250 to $300 per person, our price $200 per person.

Ballooning in Taos is a One-of-a-Kind Experience

 Call today to Book with us and take advantage of one of these deals:  (800) 645-4803

Embrace the Climate You're In

Winter in Taos has been variously described as "magical" and "surprising."  But, what does it mean to your Innkeepers as former denizens of the sub-tropics of Florida and far Southern Texas? 

We have chosen to "Embrace the Climate We're In."  And we're convinced that you will find something special if you join us this Winter.

There are two key ingredients to remember:

Magical:  Snow in Taos is Rocky Mountain powder.  It's so small as to be almost "not there" since its moisture content averages around 7%.  This means that if I'm a good worker-bee Innkeeper, I can sweep the snow off the front courtyard with a broom.  Of course, if more than a few inches of snow has fallen overnight, I'll get out and shovel it.  But shoveling a few inches of snow in Taos is almost like shoveling feathers.  

Surprising:  Winter storms in Northern New Mexico typically ride the Jet Stream, meaning they move fast.  Remember that Taos averages over 300 days of sunshine a year, so it's very rare for a winter storm to linger here more than a day or so.  

As the storms break and ride away to points east, the skies open up to the incredible azure blue the artists found over a century ago.  These are the Bluebird Days and as Taos is blanketed with powdery white snow, the seemingly endless days of blue skies and brilliant sunshine bring warmth to the soul.  

The towering mountains above town remain covered as the dry snow evaporates around town and we celebrate Winter with a gusto.  It's ABOVE town where we go for Downhill and Cross-Country Skiing.

It's important to note that "cold" applies to nights in Taos, but rarely to the days.  Three layers of clothing is all you'll ever need:  a wicking layer next to your skin, a mid-layer such as a polar-tech type pullover and a heavier coat if you're going to be out and about during the snowfall or after sunset.  Gloves are nice and we always recommend a warm hat for your head.

Finally, Taos has an aggressive snow removal program on all its streets.  All roads leading into Taos are "lifelines" meaning that they are cleared as quickly as possible.  It is rare for any road into or out of Taos to be closed due to snow for more than the briefest periods of time.  Even the tiny one-lane street leading into La Posada de Taos is cleared during and after every snowfall.  

Snow never paralyzes Taos.  In fact, last winter during a relative drought between storms, we all started longing for a big storm.  It's a normal part of the cycle that we all live here and we love it dearly.

In the next couple of weeks, La Posada de Taos will be announcing its Winter Adventure Packages that will consist of columns of choices.  Each item will be discounted anywhere from 10 to 25% off the retail price you would pay if purchased on your own.  As you consider something to do this Winter, think about the magical and surprising Town of Taos and all that La Posada de Taos can offer.

Sunset Magazine Agrees: Taos is One of the Best Places to Live Your Dream

My last post explained "Why Taos."  It seems to have been prescient in light of Sunset Magazine's designation of Taos as one of the Best Places to Live Your Dream.  The February 2011 issue of the magazine isn't online yet, but on page 69 you'll find a description of Taos worthy of quotation.

The focus of the spotlight Sunset Magazine shines on Taos, is the designation of Taos as the Best Place to Own a Vacation Home.

"Regardless of what brings a person to Taos -- art, snow play, its ethereal spirit -- those who fall for the town tend to fall hard.  It's this enduring appeal coupled with a limited housing supply that make for about as safe a second-home bet as you'll find."

We say, "Well said!"

When we first drove up to Taos all those years ago, we hadn't even made it into the Plaza before we knew -- or at least strongly felt -- that this was going to be our home some day.  It's that kind of place, really.

The dip in the housing market here, from our perspective, was a much about the national credit crisis than about any bubble.  Taos' economic cycles have rarely mirrored those of the nation.  With strong anti-growth forces in control of both the City and County governments for decades, Taos has never experienced what one might call a housing boom -- certainly nothing like what we've seen elsewhere throughout the Southwest.

Recent comments by the young, smart Mayor of Taos, Darren Cordova, appear to indicate a shift toward promoting some controlled growth.  He represents a new generation of Taosenos who recognize that as the natural cycle of business plays out, people retire, businesses close, and new businesses must be allowed to replace them. 

For those thinking of coming to Taos to shop for a Vacation Home, we'll welcome you at La Posada de Taos. Because we're right in the center of town, we routinely host folks who are looking to buy property in Taos.  On several occasions during the past year or so, our guests have fallen hard for Taos, bought property, and moved here.  Really!

Come pay us a visit, we'll show you why we think that this is a really special place.