Plan Your Summer Escape to Taos!

Posted by Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner • June 23, 2010 • Printer-friendly

Reminder: tomorrow, Thursday, June 24, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Town of Taos Quarterly Marketing Meeting, El Taoseño Room, Coronado Hall, Town of Taos Convention Center, Civic Plaza Dr. All are welcome. Cathy Connelly, PR Director, Town of Taos.

Upcoming in Taos

June 26 through 27, 2010
The 10th Annual Taos Solar Music Festival
Held right in the heart of Taos at Kit Carson Park, this year's event is shaping up to be the best one ever with some of today’s top performers, including Michael Franti & Spearhead, Jakob Dylan and Robert Mirabal. This wonderful two day music experience is fun for the entire family and an easy walk from Historic downtown Taos. For information on ticket sales, the final event line up, and lodging please visitwww.solarmusicfest.com or call 575.758-9191. Tickets can also be purchased by clicking here.
Location: Kit Carson Park

July 9 through 11, 2010

Taos Pueblo Pow Wow

Join the Taos Pueblo for the 25th Annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow. A pow wow is the common fiber which draws Indian people together. It is a time for sharing with old friends and making new friends; a time for singing and dancing. It is a time for trading; trading craft goods and trading songs. Events begin with a grand procession Friday night.www.taospueblopowwow.com or call 575-741-1081.

Photo Courtesy New Mexico Department of Tourism

June 26 through 27, 2010

The Annual Rodeo de Taos

The rodeo features festivities for the whole family including barrel racing, roping, bull riding and much, much more! This year’s event will be held at the Taos Rodeo Grounds. Visitwww.nmrodeo.org for more information.

July 4, 2010

Arroyo Seco Independence Day Parade
You never know what you'll see at Arroyo Seco's annual Independence Day parade - festivities begin at noon.
Location: Arroyo Seco

July 4, 2010
Hour Long Professional Fireworks Display
Starts at dark, approx 9 pm. Sponsored by the Taos Volunteer Fire Department.
Location: Visible throughout Taos

July 4, 2010

Wilder Nightingale Fine Art presents: Unapologetically American

A series of work by Jill Childs-Mynarcik with an opening reception will be held on July 3, from 5-7 pm at Wilder Nightingale Fine Art. This series was inspired by a desire to unite two political sides that have drawn lines in the sand. 575-758-3255.www.wnightingale.com/artists/89
Location: Wilder Nightingale Fine Art, 119-A Kit Carson Road

July 4, 2010

Cultural Legacies/Sacred Places
Mark Asmus, Taos oil painter will be on display through August 22 with an opening reception to be held on July 3 from 5:30-7:30 pm. The exhibit is available to view from 10 am to 5 pm daily.www.markasmus.com
Location: Millicent Rogers Museum, 1101 Millicent Rogers Road

Taos Deals and Packages

Get the latest deals on Taos packages here or learn about other great Taos offers including romantic getaways and spa retreats here.

Taos Return to Sacred Places Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a trip to Taos here. No purchase necessary to enter and the drawing will be held on August 31st.

The Taos Express

During the month of June only the Taos Express will be offering free rides. Make sure to catch it this summer to create your sacred experience. Reservations are required to ride for free.

See the complete schedule and details at www.TaosExpress.com along with information about the American Airlines flight schedule into Santa Fe. Reservations can be made at www.TaosExpress.com or by calling 575-751-4459.