Enchanted Homes: The Green Edition

NORTHERN NEW MEXICO’S REAL ESTATE & LIVING MAGAZINE • SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Taos CounTy Chamber of CommerCe & Taos VisiTor CenTer CommuniTy Profile

THE

GREEN ISSUE

LIvING IN a dREam woRLd, IN a dREamEd HomE

5 wayS To SavE oN ENERGy CoSTS

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Evan R. Blish, Broker 575-776-8106

Greg Jaramillo, Associate Broker • (575) 770-1270 Jolie Jones, Qualifying Broker • (575) 741-0603 Website: pinoninvestmentsoftaos.com E-mail: pinoneb@newmex.com

Contemporary design w/ a touch of the traditional located on the "best lot in Taos Ski Valley". Ski in & ski out access from Rubezahl (return trail) & on the river. A short walk in to the heart of the Valley to enjoy the amenities. This 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath home, Aspen designed is sophisticated & elegant, & is top of the line in every detail. Enter into the 2 story sun filled atrium w/separate kids wing & playroom on one side & master suite on the other. Home features great room with gourmet kitchen, 6 burner Wolf Range and separate Sub-Zero frig and freezer, Silestone countertops and massive pantry.

Zen like master suite features floor to ceiling windows and overlooks the Rio. Electronic window shades can be opened from bedside. Master bath has Neptune jetted tub and walk in steam shower. The ultimate in discretion, privacy and elegance in Taos Ski Valley. Zinc roof to last a lifetime Mls #93136 $2,250,000

Taos ski Valley

Des MonTes

upper las colonias

Charming honeymoon cottage in Des Montes, adjacent to Taos Pueblo lands. 2 bed/1 bath home with brick floors, vigas and 2 kivas. A very private spot at the end of the road and views in every direction. West facing landscaped courtyard with outside Kiva. Detached 2 car heated garage, has excess storage for skis, bikes and fishing gear. Access the "martini deck" from the wooded staircase and enjoy the sunsets and panoramic views. A really cute house in an awesome setting. Mls #93141 $575,000

Quality built, well maintained, extensively landscaped Adobe home in Upper Colonias. 3 bedroom, 2 full bath home features open floor plan, with vigas, kiva fireplace, tile floors & gourmet kitchen, with granite countertops and stainless appliances. Full size laundry room and over sized garage allow for plenty of storage, not to mention attached carport for RV. East facing covered portal and enclosed courtyard extends outside living space. Well maintained home with privacy & great views of Taos Mountain. Mls 91521 $475,000

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PROTECT YOUR HOME

letter from the editor

Welcome to Beautiful Northern New Mexico

AND DISCOVER WHY SO MANY NEW MEXICANS TRUST THEIR HOMES TO WANDA LUCERO

¡Hola!

Just the other day, I felt the weather turn a corner, and my thoughts went to all things springtime.

So, it’s a happy coincidence that the annual sustainability issue of Enchanted Homes comes out now – just when all things begin to turn green.

©Chad Lewis

Wanda Lucero, Agent 211 Kit Carson Road ¼ mile East of Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571 575-737-5433 www.WandaLucero.com

Inside on page 24, we feature Jamie Tedesco and the work of the Taos & Northern New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce. On page 57, is the Enchanted Lifestyle section where Tedesco also offers up five tips on how to cut your energy costs. On page 36, the Crouch family of Taos shows off their super-efficent pumice-crete home and how a half-dozen solar panels heat home and water. And, on page 50, featured Realtor Ellen Lerner talks off-the-grid Earthships and how, for the right folks, this form of ultimate sustainable living makes perfect sense.

Solar contractor Mark Johnson answers our “9 Questions” about both off-the-grid and grid-tie solar projects for home and business. Find that on Page 34.

Spring is a time for renewal and rediscovery. It’s a time to fling open the windows and welcome in the song of a bird, the fragrance of an early flower, and the hopes that a new season brings.

Hopefully, this issue of Enchanted Homes will prompt you to put a task or two on your springtime to-do list that will make the coming year “greener” for you and yours – and reduce our carbon footprint for all.

Michelle M. Gutierrez Enchanted Homes Editor, Production Manager

2010-2012

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723 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, New Mexico 87571

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great VaLue on this recently remodeled home. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with apprx 1166 sq feet, efficient wood stove, on community water.Upgraded kitchen counter tops, resurfaced wood floors. Nice view lot, close to school and shopping, fishing, hiking.

MLS 91069 asking $110,000

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10 MinuteS to Ski area

Large hoMe with irrigation ditch and mountain views. Plenty of space and storage in this 2514 sq ft 4 Bd 2.5 Ba with apprx 2000 sq ft basement. Forced air heat and woodstove. Large tandem 2 car carport. Lease option possible.

MLS 92943 asking $269,000

Cute and Cozy Cabin with fantastic views. Lots of windows so the cabin is light and bright with apprx 900 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and l bath, large deck for bbqing, viewing the snow capped Jicarita mountains, or the elk herd in the meadow. MLS 92700 asking $135,000

Cozy Cabin in LoMa Linda

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CooL off in this great mountain get away when you want to escape the heat. Cute and cozy cabin nestled in the trees, close to a cool mountain stream. Sit a spell out on the covered front porch where you can enjoy the meadows, valley, forest, and mountain views. Seller will carry financing.

MLS 88926 asking $92,500.

SpaCiouS 3 bd, 1.75 bath, and sunroom on 1.19 acres. 1 car attached carport and workshop/shed. Located on a paved road for easy year round access. Clean and in move in condition. This home sits on a knoll and has mountain and valley views and exquisite sunset views.

Close to schools, medical facilities and hospital, consumer services, and recreation venues, hiking, golfing, fishing, biking are all within 10 minutes and skiing is only a 45 minute drive. MLS 92865 aSking $175,000

1100 Sq ft heated Studio

Meandering StreaM sits just below this fabulous studio with lots of windows, electricity, water, and radiant heat. Be inspired by the wooded setting, the migrating wildlife, the foothill views, and the stunning sunrise. Perfect for painting, sculpting, welding, potting, photography.

Studio sits on 6.9 acres and comes with a wonderful warm, inviting home, with a stone fireplace, granite countertops, 3 bd, 2 ba, and a 2 car garage. MLS 90557 asking $475,000

Cozy Cabin in the WoodS

eSCape the heat in the cool air of Black Lake, just 15 minutes from the Angel Fire ski area. Cozy cabin in the woods across from a stream and a fishing pond is nearby. New wood stove, new roof, and freshly painted inside and out. Needs new counter tops in kitchen.

MLS 92625 asking $79,900

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1.42 aCreS for $145,000. Good location on south end of town. Awesome lot with trees and mountain views, perimeter fencing, phone and electric at lot line, easy access to paved road.

MLS 92676 asking $145,000

exCeLLent VaLue and big Sky VieWS

Large 3 bedrooM 2 bath home on 1 acre. Well maintained and in move-in condition. Oversized 2 car garage, with workshop space. Low maintenance acre with 360 degree views in all directions. Large covered portal for outdoor living space. . This is a modular home built to HUD standards.

MLS# 92335 asking $199,000.

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RE/MAX sells 1 home every 42 seconds! call linda for all your real estate needs

575 770-2786

Linda Valaika, Owner/Broker

Foreclosures cominG soon

eXpandable condo

Gr e at location in a nGel Fir e Chalets. 2 bedroom plus loft, 3 bathrooms, with fireplace in master bedroom and one in living room. Walk to the lifts, shops, restaurants call for list price

Fabulous location at Quail ridGe This condo can be locked off into 2 units, 1 unit as a great room with kitchen and bathroom and 1 unit as just a bedroom and bathroom. 15 minutes to town and 15 minutes to the ski valley. call for list price

sHort sale

add tHis property to your investment portFolio Fabulous opportunity to own income producing property with 4 units in the medical complex area of the Weimer foothills. On 2 acres there is room for expansion Over 5000 square feet in this well maintained building. Current configuration is 4 residential units but property could be converted to professional offices and live/ work spaces. This property has it's own well, is on town sewer, all units have a private outdoor space.mls 92640 asking $515,900

Foreclosures Good location

2 bedroom, 1 batH, approx 960- sq feet, in town, with l car carport. Good location with mountain views, close to schools, hospital and medical facilities, banking, restaurants.

In redemption call for list price.

Fabulous location

Just listed

aFFordable starter Home or great income producing investment. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with apprx 960 sq ft on .46 acres. In town with town water and sewer. Nice fenced yard with mountain views. Movie theatre, banks, shops, restaurants are all close by. Large southwestern facing windows for passive solar heat gain, and cement floors. mls 93124 asking $109,900 newer Home

cominG soon

lovely old adobe with double thick walls, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, with 1386 square feet, 3 kiva fireplaces, courtyard walls, nice landscaping, new EID approved conventional septic tank. call for list price. reduced to sell

G din pensale

Great location in canon HeiGHts, wooded setting with fantastic views of the Taos valley and mountains. Adobe home perched on a knoll with 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, apprx 1950 sq ft. Flagstone patio with water feature for outdoor living and sunset viewing. call for list price.

3 bedrooms 2 baths with attached 2 car garage Granite counter tops, tile floors, kiva fireplace with apprx 2468 sq ft mls 92844 asking $149,900

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located in rancHos de taos, close to historic St Francis church, shops, and restaurants. 1 bedroom 1 bath with tile and wood floors on .33 acres Has fully approved septic system. mls 93006 asking $119,900

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DREAMCATCHER REAL ESTATE

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The Taos Indians called this property “Star Waters” because of the many waters flowing through it. The property consists of an immaculately restored main home plus 4 lovely casitas and a caretaker quarters on picturesque grounds. MLS # 92366 $1,395,000

The award winning architectural design combined with the meticulously manicured grounds adjacent to Pueblo lands, water features and works of art, it truly represents the very best in residential real estate that Taos has to offer.

MLS #93101 $2,990,000

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Dreamcatcher is setting the standard for professional office condominium environment. Unparalleled quality & superb location, next to the new judicial center. Suites or individual offices for Sale or Lease.

A Taos historic landmark on 2.5 acres in the heart of town with frontage on Kit Carson and Las Cruces!

MLS# 90910 $1,750,000

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1st time on the market, this century old home in good condition, is a blank slate just waiting to be revived and reinvented. Plus there are 2 additional buildings that could be future guesthouse & studio.

MLS #92681 $224,900

Casa Encantada #7, a premier 1 bed/1bath condo home is tucked away in a quiet residential neighborhood not far from the Historic Taos Plaza. Very low HOA dues.

Owner/Broker MLS #93041 $199,700

Desirable lot on quite tree-lined Vigil St., near El Monte Sagrado and ½ mile from Taos Plaza. Best price on in town homesite. R14 zoning. Owner/Broker MLS #92939 $89,700.

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Year-round stream, majestic stands of Aspen & quite solitude, located in the beautiful Amalia valley near Valle Vidal National Forest Area.

MLS 92187 $590,000

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Historic home on 2 acres plus guest house and studio just as vibrant & colorful as its gardens, 1 mile from Taos Plaza. Additional 2 acres available. Owner/ Broker MLS 93045 $647,000

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Ski chalet in El salto

Bright & Cheery

Historic Taos Plaza

Two-story mountain home that will delight every visitor with its’ whimsical charm and desirable mountain location. High ceilings, skylights and abundant windows light up this home and offers tremendous views of high country living.

El Salto is perfectly positioned between TSV and Town and a short drive to Arroyo Seco. Move in now and enjoy the epic ski season out your backyard!

Come see this fabulous 2 bdrms/2 bath 1920’s adobe, with 1,940 sq. ft. Great care was given in preserving the original charm while giving it modern conveniences. The private Master bdrm w/ bath features a classic claw-foot tub & shower. The 2nd Bdrm is a guest suite complete with connecting bath & sitting rm which offers plenty privacy.

Separate laundry room for convenience. Located on a corner lot with an irrigation ditch, fenced yard & an amazing portal.

Location! Location! Location! Retail success is about location and with that in mind, we offer you the very best The opportunity of a lifetime to own a piece of the historic Taos Plaza can now be yours. Three separate spaces to choose from or buy the entire building for $925,000. Call us today for a tour!

MLS# 88249

$280,000 MLS# 90488

$227,000

Blueberry Hill Land

Town and Gardens

MLS # 91376 Commercial “TMO” $449,000 MLS # 91395 Residential Condo $450,000 MLS # 91444 Commercial Theater (off market)

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More room than you can imagine. This 2751 sq ft home has a lot to offer. Live in the entire house or rent out front 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment with private entrance, covered patio & fenced area. Included in structure is a beautiful artist studio with great light & covered portal. The rear deck looks onto sweet gardens and yard. Workman’s dream garage, 1200 sq ft w/ heat & electricity. Attached carport doubles as more work/ storage space.

This site will take your breath away... gorgeous 2.16 acre lot located in Des Montes. Spectacular views of Taos Mountain and Mesa Sunsets. Twenty minutes to Taos Ski Valley and quick ride to the quaint town of Arroyo Seco. Water Rights for irrigation is from the Des Montes ditch. Shared well with electricity and telephone nearby. The time is right to purchase land and design your dream home.

MLS# 92521

MLS# 92108

Build your dream home on the desirable Blueberry Hill Road. These are one acre lots covered with beautiful sage brush and views as far as the eye can see. Blueberry Hill allows you to be close to everything, but far enough away to enjoy it!

MLS # 87521, B-4 Piedra Vista Rd. $89,000 MLS # 87522, B-3 Piedra Vista Rd. $89,000 MLS # 87527, B-5 Piedra Vista Rd. $95,000 MLS # 90142, 1-A-1 Piedra Vista Rd. $59,000 MLS # 90143, 1-A-2 Piedra Vista Rd. $69,000 MLS # 89485, A-2 Piedra Vista Rd. $71,500 $235,000 MLS # 89486, A-3 Piedra Vista Rd. $89,000

205 Ranchitos Road

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$196,900

575-758-9500

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welcome | enchanted homes Feature Story page 36

Living in A DreAm WorLD, in A DreAmeD Home

Owner Robin Martin Publisher Chris Baker Art Director Michelle M. Gutierrez Advertising Manager Chris Wood Sales Manager Chad Lewis Graphic Design Julie Osmanski Jeff Spicer Kim Wilson Photography Tina Larkin Vishu Magee Contributing Writers Andy Dennison Ted Dimond Vishu Magee Yvonne Pesquera Tara Somerville Copy Editor Virginia Clark

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Bienvenidos

Enchanted Homes Spring/Summer 2013 Vol. XC 57 Enchanted Lifestyles: 5 Ways to Save on Energy Costs

24 Green Chamber: Green Business Intelligence

68 Ted Dimond: Real Estate Finance

34 9 Questions: Mark Johnson, Sol Luna Solar

72 Taos County Chamber of Commerce Community Profile

36 Feature Home: Judy & John Crouch, Living In A Dream World, In A Dreamed Home

74 Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce Community Profile

70 Enchanted Circle Area Map

46 Adventure de Taos: Taos Art School

84 Red River Chamber of Commerce Community Profile

48 Inside Out: Creative Elements and Furnishings for Your Home

85 Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce Community Profile

50 Realtor Profile: Ellen Lerner, High Mountain Property

86 Chamber Listings 94

Cover Art By Alan Heuer - Art West and Beyond Journey Along the Road to Infinity Original Oil on Canvas 36" x 48" Cover is cropped Sage Fine Art 115C East Taos Plaza (575) 758-9396 www.AlanHeuer.com

Taos Business Resources

52 Building Green: Five Trends In Greenbuilding Today

ENCHANTED HOMES IS A PuBLICATION OF

THE TAOS NEWS

Official Relocation Guide for the Taos County Chamber of Commerce, Angel Fire Chamber of Commerce and Red River Chamber of Commerce

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TAOS SKI VALLEY REALTY

Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist! : www.TSVRealty.com Keith Dowell, Qualifying Broker : Phone: (575) 776.0600 : #5 Ernie Blake Road, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

Land in Taos Ski Valley!

EDELWEISS LODGE AND SPA

TAOS SKI VALLEY’S PREMIER SKI-IN / SKI-OUT CONDOMINIUMS. Luxurious one, two, or three bedroom units available. Turn-key condominiums with great rental history and on-site management.

Property amenities include spa, exercise room, hot tub, dry sauna, boot lockers with dryers, owner storage, underground parking, game room, and cafe, bar, and restaurant. Solid HOA with healthy capital reserve.

Located at the base of the lifts.

MLS# 92692......Unit 201 ................$365,000 ..........1Br/1Ba MLS# 92771......Unit 206 ................$549,500 ..........2Br/2Ba MLS# 92811......Unit 406/407 ........$725,000 ..........3Br/3Ba MLS# 92812......Unit 409/410 ........$550,000 ..........2Br/2Ba MLS# 92893......Unit 210 ................$375,000 ..........1Br/1Ba

SNAKEDANCE CONDOMINIUMS

Upscale ski-in/ski-out condominiums, steps from the slopes. Granite counter tops, stone tile floors, travertine tiles in bath, gas log fireplaces.

First class amenities include ski-valet, hot tub/sauna, locker/exercise and massage room, restaurant, bar, and package/convenience/deli store. On site management company with proven record and aggressive promotion make these condos convenient and a great investment.

MLS# 89887............Unit 309 .............$349,000 ................2Br/2Ba MLS# 92781............Unit 406 .............$489,000 ................3Br/3Ba

POWDERHORN CONDOMINIUMS

TEMBION CHALET

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This attractive mountain home is one of the most productive rentals in TSV. The second floor is the main floor with its own four-bedroom residence. The third floor is a special two-bedroom residence. Both floors are well appointed and furnished and can be locked off. First floor has inviting Jacuzzi room and sauna.

Upscale property is a great long-term investment.

MLS# 84293 : Price reduced $1,270,000 to $1,249,000

Upscale condominium’s in the heart of Taos Ski Valley. Perfectly positioned to benefit future development in the core of TSV. Awesome HOA package with affordable dues. Includes hot tub room, high-speed internet, owner’s locker, laundry facilities, snow removal and ALL UTILITIES!! Proven, on-site management and good rental history. Available units have good variety and price range. All units feature scenic balconies with slopeside views.

MLS# 90606 .............Unit 305 ..............$119,000.............Studio Unit MLS# 92472 .............Unit 204 ..............$181,000.................1 Br/1Ba MLS# 92781 .............Unit 201 ..............$229,000.................2 Br/2Ba

LOTS IN AMIZETTE

Commercial and residential lots available in all prices and sizes. Located on the highway or tucked away from the road. A variety of opportunities available!

MLS# 79481........$195,000 ...........88 acre MLS# 83330........$125,000 ...........56 acre MLS# 83331........$309,000 ....... 1.44 acre MLS# 87732........$780,000 ...........2 acres MLS# 89431........$130,000 ...........72 acre MLS# 89432........$130,000 ...........77 acre MLS# 89433........$130,000 ...........76 acre MLS# 89434........$130,000 ...........36 acre MLS# 92135..........$79,000 .............4 acre MLS# 92137........$169,000 ...........98 acre MLS# 92139........$169,000 ......1.01 acres MLS# 92140........$219,000 ......1.41 acres

Quality, modern home in Talpa!

5 CHIPMUNK LANE

TAOS SKI VALLEY MOUNTAIN HOME

Modern and well built. Designed by architect Rich Wilson. Open great room with high vaulted, aspen tongue and groove ceiling. Efficient radiant heat, and antique round oak wood stove. Jacuzzi tub in guest bathroom.

Stream runs through lot. Open space next door. Two covered decks and patio enhance outstanding scenery. Exceptional roof snowmelt system.

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TALPA PUEBLO STYLE HOME

Beautiful 3 bedroom / 2 bath with high tongue and groove ceilings and vigas. Luxurious home features saltillo tiles, french doors, and two great living areas. Excellent scenery. Attractive wood fence surrounds large, one acre lot. New 900 square feet, two car garage adds value to this outstanding property. HOT TUB INCLUDED! MLS# 92631 : Price reduced $329,000 to $319,000

Stunning views. Great building envelope.

Compare to Pioneers Glade; twice the SUNLIGHT and HALF the price. Great location.

Short walk or drive to skiing. All utilities at property line.

MLS# 90054 : $247,000

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OPPORTUNITY

CANON FOOTHILLS – (92021) Glorious views from this lovely 3BR house in prestige neighborhood close to town and overlooking the world! Separate 2BR guest house, private walled courtyards, gardens and portal spaces to enjoy outdoor living. The ultimate in privacy in a very special location close to National Forest yet oh so convenient! $775,000 CALL JUDY BUCK

DES MONTES – (91012) Magnificent solar adobe home features great room w/ exposed beam ceiling. It’s all about the view in this 4 bed/5 full bath home on 8+ acres. East facing patio w/ built in BBQ looks on to Taos Mountain plus private hot tub. Energy efficient w/ extensive solar panels & photovoltaic system. Gourmet kitchen has Loveless flagstone counters, 6 burner 48” Thermador range & African mahogony cabinets. Lutron lighting throughout & Creston sound system. 2nd floor office/guest suite! $1,900,000 CALL JUDY BUCK

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COUNTRY CLUB – (92886)This lovely contemporary 3BR/2.5 bath home was designed for the art collector...there are wonderful display spaces for your treasures.

Thoughtful floor plan features light, bright rooms with unique architectural features. large kitchen has upgraded appliances and ample cabinet space. The living room offers exceptional mountain views. There’s an oversized two car garage. Many special features, you must see to appreciate! $380,000 CALL JAN RADER

DES MONTES – (92648) This spacious home has a flexible floor plan featuring 3BR/3BA and a large office or studio. Plenty of space for kids, dogs and horses. Excellent location with six fenced acres, horse barn and those beautiful Des Montes views.

Easy access, convenient to Taos Ski Valley and town. Come explore the possibilities!

Motivated sellers, a lot of property for the money. $499,000 CALL JAN RADER

LOWER LAS COLONIAS – (92732) Two beautiful one bedroom apartments with good rental history. Currently both have long term renters, month to month.

Pumice construction with lovely interior finishes. All floors are tile, both units have kiva fireplaces,Jacuzzi bathtubs, lots of nice details. They are bright and spacious with good views and nice outdoor spaces. There are many options...live in one and rent the other. You must see to appreciate! $265,000 CALL JAN RADER

EL RITO – (92907) Situated in a lovely park-like setting, this 2BR/2BA home awaits your personal touches. Light and bright throughout, it’s ideal for the artist.

Second floor master suite has a great jetted tub & a redwood deck overlooking the Latir Peaks & a great expanse of the Sangre de Cristos. The covered viewing deck on the front of the house offers panoramic sunset & Sunshine Valley views. Owner has cleared the underbrush, creating inviting walking paths among the pinons and junipers. Large fenced dog yard. $239,000 CALL JAN RADER

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Excellent passive solarsolar 925sf 925sf deck & patio, a&797sf workshop, allall onon tranquil, tranquil, park-like park-like acre.

Excellent Excellent passive passive solar 925sf of of deck of & deck patio, & patio, & a&797sf a 797sf workshop, workshop, all on gain, gain, beautiful landscaping, custom woodwork, two acres.

Landscaping includes irrigation, gain, beautiful beautiful landscaping, landscaping, custom custom woodwork, woodwork, two acres. two acres.

Landscaping Landscaping includes includes dripdrip irrigation, drip irrigation, idealfor forentertaining. entertaining. lush grassy lawn, 100+ trees. ideal ideal for entertaining. lush grassy lush grassy lawn, lawn, 100+ trees.

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225 Kit Carson Road

575-758-3275 peter@theloraco.com

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HOME WITH SPIRIT - Sunny 2BR/1BA adobe home on 1.11 acres with mtn & sunset views.

Open living/dining w/ organic sculpted kiva, vigas, latillas, saltillo floors, radiant heat & cozy sleeping banco. Master BR has fireplace, walk-in closet, & access to gardens.

2nd BR has private entrance, and would make a great studio/office. Nichos, sconces, carvings & hand-painted tiles. Fenced-in yard. Deck plus a sleeping ramada, perfect for star gazing. $237,000 MLS #92045 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2993489

HIGH-TECH SOLAR HAVEN - Contemporary southwestern luxury home with intriguing design and superior construction. Built in 2007, the home integrates modern energyefficient systems with classic northern New Mexico style. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and over 5,000 sq. ft. of elegance and comfort.

Travertine floors, fine woodwork, huge kitchen, and an indoor lap pool. 3.1 quiet, pastoral acres in Des Montes, with fabulous views and water rights. $1,395,000 MLS #89352. www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2617515

SWEET HOME, MOUNTAIN VIEWS - Comfortable, 2BR/2.5BA pueblo-style home + large den,2-car garage, + 877 sq.ft studio/guesthouse which allows for many possibilities! Light and bright with passive-solar orientation, pleasing open floorplan, spacious bedrooms, woodstove and separate dining area with mountain views. Great outdoor living areas, walled-in courtyard patio, trees and panoramic views of Taos Mountain. Convenient access to Town and Ski Valley. $273,000 MLS #93143 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2999601

A SHORT WALK TO EVERYTHING IN TOWN – Delightful 2BR/1.5BA condo 3 blocks from Plaza, restaurants, shops, galleries, etc.

In-floor radiant + passive solar heat. Ample kitchen open to living space. Private garden area. Quality 7-unit association w/ nicely landscaped grounds. Enjoy living in town! Great rental potential, too! $169,000 MLS #90161 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2628841

PARK-LIKE SETTING NEAR A STREAM - Upscale 2BR/2.5BA condo in delightful setting near Rio Pueblo. 1,379 sq. ft. of southwestern style. Stained concrete floors, kiva fireplace, vigas and more.

Corner unit features covered patio off living room.

Upstairs deck off Master Bedroom offers fine views of mountains and pastoral fields. Detached 1-car garage. Close to Town. $299,000 MLS #90618 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2503869

ECO-FRIENDLY - Energy-efficient straw bale construction. Beautifully-detailed 1,700 sq ft 3BR/1BA home rich in natural character and artistic touches. Passive-solar orientation. Off-thegrid but electric power is nearby. Great outdoor living w/2 portals, fenced garden areas. Detached studio/ workshop + large storage barn. On 9.76 irrigated acres w/ panoramic views in all directions.

Add’l acreage available! $250,000 MLS #90652 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2516505

360-DEGREE VIEWS IN QUALITY SUBDIVISION Excellent 4.4-acre home site with terrific views of mountains and sunsets. Underground electric, phone, natural gas. Shared well in place. Sensible restrictions. Preferred north side location, about 12 minutes from Town and 20 minutes from Taos Ski Valley. $175,000 MLS #90598 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?t=2889678

PRIME COMMERCIAL BUILDING - Historic building in heart of Taos central business district on Kit Carson Rd. Approx. 100 ft. from entrance to Taos Plaza. Over 5,000 sq. ft. of street-level space + 2,450 sq. ft. of very usable basement space. Currently divided into 2 galleries. Excellent visibility and foot traffic. $950,000 MLS #91408 www.visualtour.com/show.asp?T=2659475

TWO STUDIOS/APTS. + LARGE WORKSHOP -

2.74 acres in developing commercial area near Town on Hwy 64. Solid concrete-filled insulated block construction.

The 672-and 768-sq. ft. studios are comfortable residential or prof’l spaces, each w stained concrete floors, kitchen, refrig, bath, washer, dryer, portal. Larger studio has attached 1-car garage. 24’ x 60’ (1,440 sq. ft.) workshop has half-bath, woodstove, 10’ ceiling. Special use permit granted for existing + proposed add’l buildings. WORK, RENT, DEVELOP, INVEST $647,000 MLS #90875

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630 Zuni Street Condo

2 story - Balcony, awesome views from this 2 bedroom, 2 ½ bath, energy efficient condo tile, wood floors, all appliances MLS # 92747 $237,500

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Upscale In Town Condo

Privacy and Room to Roam

Northern NM Style Farmhouse

Southwest style, 4BD/3BA/1CG conveniently located, 2000 sq. ft. condo. With glass patio doors, skylights, Kiva fireplaces, granite upgrades, S/S appliances, Vigas, high ceilings, a large walk in closet and custom tiles, this home has all the bells & whistles. Lovely private patio off the great room and an upstairs portal. Well built and low maintenance.

Call me to see why it’s easy to live here!

Glamorous retreat with a lot of bang for the buck. Whether indoors or out, there is plenty of room to roam in this 2BD/2.5BA/3FP, 3900 sq. ft. home on 5 acres. Architectural details throughout, marble baths, a great kitchen and a large office/studio. The chic 1BD, 1500 sq. ft. guest house is perfect for guests or parents. Privacy abounds with an aspen grove, beautiful gardens, and a koi pond.

Views, peacefulness and just minutes to town!

Elegantly restored 1920’s, beautiful, 7ac., country farmhouse compound, complete with a babbling Acequia, a cozy 1BD/1BA guest house, a man cave/workshop, a fruit orchard and more. Think French Country Northern NM farming. You’ll need to get here to experience the Old World ambiance brought back by restoring this 2BD/1BA thick walled dreamy adobe home and sustainable land.

Once you’re here, you’ll never want to leave!

$499,000 MLS# 92544

MLS# 92973

$699,000 MLS# 91926

$495,000

Free Standing Condo

Walk to the Plaza

Adobe Farmhouse in Seco

Spacious – in town, 2BD/2BA 1500 sq. ft. home featuring a light & bright open floor plan, Saltillo tile floors, beams, views, a fireplace, in floor radiant heat and a 1CG. Two walled in patios, an upstairs deck, lots of windows and patio doors, bring the outside in. This freestanding condo sits on 1/2 acre of land .

Conveniently located, spacious and views!

Move right in to this sophisticated, 2BD/1.5 BA, fully furnished condo. Entertain just off the plaza on Las Cruces, one of the nicest streets in town. Tastefully appointed with a roomy kitchen, a nice size yard and a balcony. Stroll to the galleries, The Taos Inn, or Kit Carson Park. Trees & quiet.

Live here or rent it out!

How sweet it is! Darling thick walled adobe farm house of times gone by. Old Taos with large cottonwoods, lilacs, apple trees and more. 2BD and an office, a deep soaking claw foot tub, a Kiva fireplace and a sunroom. Warm, sunny and cozy with great views and an Acequia.

Walk to the Village, Taos Cow & Sabroso!

MLS# 92151

$259,000 MLS # 92598

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$270,000

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Hondo River – 6.30 acres, private, access to Town & Ski Valley, quiet, views MLS# 92355 21.15 acres off the gorge- hike to the river & hot springs, spacious, dark skies MLS# 93095 Paved Carson Rim Road – 12 acres, off the gorge, views, access to Santa Fe. MLS# 90185 Town Home site – .76 acres on Camino Santiago, in town, nice neighborhood MLS# 92966 Canon – .60 acres, just off of town, treed land with an old well, quiet, private.

MLS# 91513 Off Los Cordovas Road, 2.00 acre parcel bordering the club, views, utilities.

MLS# 91849 Sunshine Valley – 4.75 acres, views of the Latirs, 3/10th a mile off highway.

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Walk to The Plaza from this Old Taos, furnished, La Buena Vida Condominium , 1BD/1BA, Vigas, Kiva and charming. Move right in and enjoy Town of Taos living with beautifully manicured grounds. Live in it, rent it out, or just enjoy it as a weekend getaway for those nights you want to stay in Town.

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$209,000 MLS # 93108

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Green Business Intelligence Profile of Jamie Tedesco, executive director of the Taos & Northern New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce By yvonne Pesquera PHoTo By TIna LarKIn In the 1980s, soda cans littered the streets of Jamie Tedesco’s childhood neighborhood in Northern California.

Inspired to clean up the trash, 8-year-old Tedesco also had the spark for his first business idea: collect the cans and redeem them for a nickel each.

“Five cents is a lot of money to a kid,” he says with a laugh, recalling his humble beginnings. “Plus it was exciting.”

Today, Tedesco is the executive director for the Northern New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce. Having lived in Taos for 10 years, he is a well-known member of the business community. He serves as marketing director for The Historic Taos Inn, is president of the Taos Tourism Council, and is marketing chair for the Taos Historic Museums.

But the passing of time hasn’t changed Tedesco from his original roots. “I have always been attracted to the concept of how to accomplish dreams, do the right thing for the environment, and make money at the same time.”

His father is semi-retired and owned an ad agency. “My dad gave me a lot of business experience and exposure at a young age. So by the time I went to college, the courses just honed my business administration and marketing knowledge,” Tedesco explains.

When asked about his deep connection to preserving the natural environment, he says, “I’m an outdoorsman. I hunt, I fish, and I love to hike. I know all of these mountains,” Tedesco says. “In fact, I’d be remiss if I didn’t credit my Uncle Curtis (in the Washington Cascades) and my fatherin-law, Joe Martinez of the Taos Pueblo, with cultivating my deep love and respect for the outdoors.”

As executive director, Tedesco coordinates all of the Green Chamber’s efforts on behalf of its nearly 100 members. Advocacy is a top priority and this has never been more crucial than right now, as federal legislation was reintroduced in February 2013 to create the Rio Grande Del Norte National Monument.

“Our members are all different types of outdoors companies –– such as fly fishing guides, river rafters, llama treks, photography tours and clothing outfitters. And they all depend on the protection of the river for a thriving business and to create more jobs,” Tedesco points out.

Upon graduating from Vanguard University in California,

Tedesco took his business degree to the nonprofit world and worked at a YMCA. His first job in Northern New Mexico was managing the Buffalo Thunder golf pro shop, where he loved the perk of playing golf.

Using his business smarts and his drive for environmental preservation, he saw that the whole country was moving on a trajectory to getting greener. Tedesco eventually became the owner of a recycling pick-up business in Taos.

“Today, outdoor adventure is on the rise and we have two big pushes to promote it. First there is the Western Governors Association’s ‘Get Out West!’ campaign.

This fits in nicely with the presidential administration’s ‘America’s Great Outdoors’ initiative,” says Tedesco.

He sees these programs as not only important to preserve resources and promote economic growth, but also to satisfy another passion of his: helping young people.

“I think it’s important that we let kids experience the outdoors,” he says. “Let them learn what they need from a book, but then go out and ‘do’.”

Tedesco has a significant dedication to mentoring young people. He works with his church youth group, serves as an educational advisor for a student group, and once ran the Boys & Girls Club at the Taos Pueblo. “I see how kids are very vulnerable with their home life. And it impacts the whole community when you don’t deal with it when they’re young,” he says.

Instead of wallowing in negativity about the challenges, Tedesco considers this a time of opportunity for Taos.

“I want to see Taos continue to persevere,” he says. “I know that the economy is hard and many are struggling, but when you hit road blocks, you have to think about solutions: ‘How can we be 3 ½-year-old daughter, as well as all the children of Taos, Tedesco wants government, businesses, and individuals to work together to preserve our natural resources.

With these admirable wishes for community success, Tedesco looks beyond his own full schedule of family, work, and volunteer commitments into a personal future vision.

“I have a couple of business ideas…” he says with a gleam in his eye.

Jamie Tedesco can be reached at (505) 310-1702; jamie@nmgreenchamber.com

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IN TOWN CONDO WITH CHARACTER! Right in the heart of town. Coved ceilings with vigas.

Kiva. Back yard. Walled front patio. 2 bdrms, 2 baths.

1100 Sq Ft. Walk in closet. Open kitchen. Walk to historic downtown, restaurants, galleries and shops!

Custom architectural features throughout.

MLS 93084 $279,900

MARIPOSA LANE! NEAR DOWNTOWN! Freestanding condo w/attached garage. 1672 sq ft, 2 bdrms, 2 baths and office area. Open great room style floor plan with an easy flow. Kiva fireplace. Vigas.

Brick floors. Spacious, open kitchen. Lovely front courtyard and spacious, private back yard. Hot tub!

MLS 90223 $375,000

HISTORIC CHARACTER AND LOCATION Located in the heart of the historic district. Sweet adobe 580 sq ft, 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo. Quiet location. Off street parking. Newer windows. Kiva fireplace. Charming kitchen. Cheerful bathroom. Sparkling clean. Solar tubes. Custom shutters. Tile floors. Walk to Plaza!

MLS 92900 $175,000

DOLAN STREET DREAMIN’!

Fantastic in-town location. Walk to historic downtown, Kit Carson Park, restaurants, shops and galleries! One level condo loaded with Taos charm. Tile floors. Kiva fireplace. Built-ins. Great room floorplan. Owner will consider financing. Sold fully furnished.

MLS 91989 $189,000

MODERN AND CHIC TAOS STYLE Easy living Taos style! One level condo with Taos Mountain views! In-town location. Wonderful fence patio. Timeless finishes throughout. Slate tile floors.

Gas fireplace. Radiant floor heat. Quality energy efficient construction. Great room floor plan.

MLS 92010 $169,900

WALK TO TOWN ~ GREAT LOCATION! Largest Unit! 1013 sq ft, 2 bdrm PLUS office, 1.5 bath condo. Close to Taos Plaza. Short walk to galleries, restaurants, shops, museums. In-floor radiant heat.

Downstairs has spacious kitchen, open to living room, plus half-bath. Private back yard. East facing balcony.

MLS 92938 $225,000

HISTORIC HOME IN THE HEART OF TAOS Former Mable Dodge Luhan guest home and home to Taos artist Victor Higgins. Located on beautiful Morada Lane. Truly one of a kind. This property borders Pueblo land with views of the mountains and of the historic Morada located just behind the house.

The architecture & character embodies all that is authentic, historic Pueblo style: Welcoming gallery style entry, divided light windows, peaceful interior courtyard, fireplaces throughout the home, cozy country style kitchen, deep portals, second floor master bedroom and office area with an incredible second floor outdoor room. The main rooms are gracious and have amazing scale and proportion.

The park like .50 acre lot is canopied by great cottonwood trees. 3901 sq ft. 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath main house and a 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 507 sq ft guest house.

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Questions

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1 When did you come to the Taos area? We moved from California in 1978 and started our construction company, Los Ebanistas, here in Dixon. For more than 30 years, we’ve been a custom home building company, and always have had a solar bent to our business.

2 How did you get into solar? It was the Jimmy Carter era when we began, and he promoted the first tax credits for homeowners who installed solar systems. I remember he had solar panels put on the White House as we all tried to find alternatives to fossil fuels.

3 What were some of your early solar projects? We built a bunch of greenhouses in Dixon during those early years. Things weren’t so high-tech in those days, mostly passive solar in greenhouses and some low-tech active solar with 55-gallon drums in the greenhouses to heat water for the home. We also gained experience putting up PV (photovoltaic) solar panels as they became more efficient.

4 Now your company has a solar division. Tell us how that came about? For years, we’d been installing some kinds of solar systems on many of the custom houses we built. It became so popular that, six years ago, we spun off with a new division, Sol Lunar Solar.

So many of the homes we were building called for radiant floor heating, and heating that water with the sun just made sense.

a trip to China where they have evacuated tube collectors all over the place. Though the technology originated in Italy, the Chinese have embraced renewable energy and this technology for hot water heating. I try to pay attention to what is going on in the world.

Germany is a leader in renewable energy use; on a sunny day, more than 50 percent of the country is off the grid. That’s impressive.

7 What projects in the Taos area are you most proud of? The photovoltaic array at Taos Charter School is the first community solar project in New Mexico. We installed 420 modules, and people can buy a share in the array that offsets their electric bills. Tying into the electric grid system lets you help power your community and neighborhood. Another project was installation of a domestic water system in a 300-year-old adobe. That was cool.

8 Why is solar energy so popular in the Taos area? The state of New Mexico is number two in the nation for solar irradiance – or, sunlight – behind only Arizona. We have an average of 315 sunny days a year, so it’s really a no-brainer here. Also, net metering where you sell power back to the grid is well accepted here in Taos, through Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. And more and more people around here realize that fossil fuel supplies are finite and polluting. You drill, and you create tailings and air pollution. A pipe can break during transport and, of course, when you burn it, you put more carbon in the air.

5 What’s going on these days in solar technology? While the photovoltaic panel is still popular, evacuated tube collector technology has become more and more common in the United States. The tubes act like a thermos by insulating the heat inside a vacuum. They especially outperform other systems, such as flat-plate collectors, in the winter time when it’s more difficult to store heat in cold weather. These systems can keep an entire home warm with hot water in a radiant floor heating system. Financially, the payback for PV systems has dropped for 17-20 years to about seven years. After that, you have no more electric bills. And you get the tax credit on the cost of installation.

9 What are the economic forces that drive solar’s growth?

First of all, fossil fuels aren’t going away. They have a role in the energy mix, and solar is still only one percent of usage in the U.S. But for me, it’s a major liberating endeavor to take energy from the sun. When you choose solar, you get away from non-renewables like propane, natural gas and oil. You are your own power plant, and there’s no pollution. In our construction business, we are putting solar front and center because it makes us feel good to do something for the planet in these times of global warming. It’s liberating to use energy from the sun because nobody can charge you for it.

6 How do you keep up with the advances in solar technology? I read all the trade magazines. And, in 2008, I took

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realtor profile | Ellen Lerner

Just no place like home

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Ellen Lerner has wandered from coast to coast, waiting on tables, schlepping adobe mud, studying at art school, running an import/ export store.

All along the way, she’s insisted on living a life that simultaneously accommodates her creativity, her nonconformity and her sense of fun and play: “I bought my first Taos Ski Valley pass while I was living in Los Angeles.”

As a child, she first arrived in Taos in 1976 with her mother, abstract painter Sandra Lerner, who had an artist-in-residence grant at the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation.

They returned on another grant in 1989, in true alternative style: “Our car was overheating, so we drove across the country with the heater on,” she said with a laugh.

Over the years, she’s always found her way to Taos – an idiosyncratic town that suited her non-traditional lifestyle. She cut her teeth on real estate with her mother’s rental properties in the 1990s, learning the ins and outs of repairs and remodels that would serve her well down the road. Before Lerner was 30, she had worked restaurants in Taos and at the Ski Valley, and found that Taos “was a great place to play hookie.

“During that time, I worked just enough to be able to play,” she said with a smile. “Even though I was an ocean gal, I got hooked on the vistas and horizons here. The high desert gave me a feeling of peace, just like the ocean.”

She helped build her first house — a rental — with her brother, and opened Tienditas store in Ranchos. But she got antsy again and moved west in 1996. In Los Angeles, she went to art school for a bit, and began decorative painting of furniture.

In 2001, she returned to New Mexico, first to Santa Fe and finally back to Taos in 2004: “I finally got too old to slog buckets up ladders,” said Lerner, “so I got my real estate license and found the work really fit me: flexible hours, time outdoors, still very creative.”

So it makes sense that when Lerner would finally settle here for good — this time with a young daughter — she would find another unconventional niche in her life: selling off-the-grid earthship homes on the West Mesa.

“It’s really exciting to be part of something productive and positive,” Lerner told Enchanted Homes. “It just makes common sense.”

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“Paula understood me,” Lerner said. “She’s also an artist and her business was locally owned, something that has been very important to me. I couldn’t be confined and commit to my clients as much as I want to.”

She sold her first house, an “older hippie adobe,” in Arroyo Seco and soon moved into specializing in marketing the bermed earthships made famous by Michael Reynolds, founder of the Greater World Community. She found a philosophical compadre in Reynolds.

“It just makes so much sense to re-use things,” Lerner said, referring to the recycled tires, cans and other items that go into construction of an earthship. “In a way, it’s like collecting art where you keep it alive.

Mike (Reynolds) is very serious about his homes but, at the same time, so generous with his concepts. He wants them to spread, and he’s not into it for the money.”

Lerner is a confirmed “greenie,” especially when taking clients out to the mesa for a tour of an earthship. Her challenge is to find the right match between home-buyer and home but, when that happens, it just makes sense to Lerner.

“People are very grateful to be shown this kind of lifestyle,” she said.

“They can see that it’s irresponsible not to be green these days. You don’t have to rough it or be into some kind of alternative lifestyle.

But you do have to understand that it’s labor-intensive living. These earthships are living organisms that need to be watered and fed, and you can’t just walk away from them.”

Though she markets all manner of properties for New Mexico Mountain Properties, Lerner believes that the green-energy niche will serve her well in the future.

“I’d like to see land use codes to change in order to allow more flexibility with solar energy,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be costly either. On a conventional house, you put a greenhouse on the portale or paint a wall black to absorb heat. Passive solar heating is free.

“And besides,” Lerner said playfully, “earthships just make me smile.”

Call Ellen Lerner at (575) 758-5852; or visit www.highmountainproperty.com for more information.

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Green building, it turns out, changes with the times. In the seventies we called it “alternative building,” and back then it really did imply an alternative lifestyle. For the next 20 years, the movement grew exponentially – but in the context of an economic boom in which we spent heavily on green goodies but seldom changed the way we lived.

The feeding frenzy ground to a halt with the bust of 2007. Busts always return us to basics.

Sure enough, houses are now getting smaller and the emphasis is on simpler and more cost-effective choices.

But are we now willing to make critical lifestyle changes? That remains to be seen. In the meantime, here are five current trends in green building.

01. Keep It Smart

The Smart Home, touted since about 1990, is becoming a reality due to digital technology. Today our boilers, coolers, lights, window shades, thermostats, ot tubs, audio-video and security systems can be entirely managed by digital controls. You can control it all with your smartphone or iPad, either at home or from the other side of the globe.

Though these systems are currently priced for the high end of the market, some components are within reach of the average homeowner. Smart thermostats offer the biggest payoff: you can set the thermostats to 50 degrees when you are away, and bump the heat up to 65 hours before you return home. You can also monitor the house over the Internet to make sure nothing’s freezing.

One last word: 40 years of green evolution, complete with the inevitable hiccups, points squarely to the need for sensible, long-term thinking.

Think in terms of building 25% smaller and putting some of the savings into sustainable features. Put the remainder into building a solid home that will 500 years rather than 50. And while you’re at it, make a few lifestyle changes: “reduce, re-use, recycle” still rings true.

02. Keep Energy In

People are finally appreciating that it’s a whole lot cheaper to insulate a house than it is to heat or cool it. In new construction, that means 6"-9" of insulation under the slab and double the previous standards for walls and roofs. Penetrations must be draft-free: doors, windows, and even electric plugs and pipes through the slab should be sealed and caulked.

Natural cooling is closely related: keeping heat out is a function of insulation, shading, and well-managed cross-ventilation Fortunately, the technology for energy retention has improved. In windows, for example, you can use one type of glass for the north where heat loss is greatest, a second one for the south to let in the winter sun, and a third to protect from excessive heat gain on the east and west.

The current trend recalls the simple approach of the ’70s: maximize passive solar gain, cool naturally with proper shading and ventilation, increase daylighting with energy-efficient Solatubes — and insulate, insulate, insulate.

That said, future-proofing is always a great idea. Placing an electric panel on an exterior wall and running a few extra conduits will facilitate integrating solar electricity when budget permits. Similarly, a mechanical room can easily accept future retrofits if it is roomy enough and can be easily connected to wall- or roof-mounted collectors.

The fundamental solution, of course, is to simply consume less energy. That might mean using EnergyStar appliances, but it could also mean downsizing the list of luxury items like hot tubs, water features, high ceilings, and oversized view windows.

04. Keep It Non-toxic Cancer seems to be everywhere, and all signs point to environmental factors as a contributing cause. In today’s supertight homes, that translates as indoor air quality (IAQ).

IAQ is pretty simple: use natural and non-toxic materials and products, and store anything remotely toxic in the garage or a shed.

However, cooking, bathing and even breathing will always produce indoor pollution – and you have to find a way to vent it out.

One answer is a heat recovery ventilation system (HRV), which quietly and continuously exchanges stale or polluted indoor air with fresh air from outside. A heat exchanger prevents heat loss in winter, while dust and pollen filters are available as add-ons. The cost for a 2,000-square-foot home is about $5,000, but your health is worth it.

But don’t underrate native materials: years ago I did a science fair experiment with my son in which we demonstrated that adobe plaster actually removes toxins from the air and sequesters them.

Here’s a material that’s traditional, is literally dirt-cheap, and positively contributes to health.

05. Keep It Small

03. Keep It Simple

With money drying up, folks are much more concerned about return on investment. Despite tax breaks and slowly dropping prices, “active” energy systems like solar thermal heat and photovoltaic electricity have to be value-engineered so the timeline for payback makes financial sense.

Right now low natural gas prices due to fracking are a disincentive to investing in energy systems. Propane, however, is quite expensive, and electric bills are pretty high. So alternative energy investment has to be approached on a case-by-case basis.

E.F. Schumacher penned “Small is Beautiful” in the sixties, and perhaps we’re finally getting the message. A small home is the easiest way to save money and reduce one’s footprint, carbon and otherwise (duh!).

With less money to burn, people are downsizing. Multi-use rooms are cropping up, cavernous ceilings are dropping down, and folks are discovering they can do without a dedicated workout room, a man cave, or a three-car garage.

Let’s hope this trend continues - bye-bye, McMansion.

Opposite page: Tall south-facing windows give this living room passive solar heat along with incredible views.

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Five Ways to Save on Energy Costs Jamie Tedesco, executive director of the Taos & Northern New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, shares fast green facts for your home by yvonne Pesquera

Every day, U.S. residents leave a heavy “carbon footprint” on the earth. In fact, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) calculates that we emit 1.2 billion tons of greenhouse gas into the atmosphere through the energy use in our homes. But being aware of our impact is actually an opportunity –– because it is within our control to do something about it.

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Most consumers are now familiar with the funny spiral shape of compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. But you may not be aware that soon, these may be the only types of bulbs you can buy. As was recently reported in The Wall Street Journal, general-purpose bulbs are now required to be 25 percent more efficient. Therefore, major light bulb companies are stopping the manufacture of traditional incandescent bulbs in an effort to phase them out. The old-style light bulbs you see on store shelves today is remaining inventory and will not be replenished.

“Yes, LED/CFL bulbs have a higher sticker price at the store, but they last longer and use less wattage,” says Tedesco.

The DOE estimates that if every American home replaced just one old light bulb with an energy-efficient light bulb: “We would save energy to light 3 million homes, save $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions (which is the equivalent of 800,000 cars).”

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“Yes, LED/CFL bulbs have a higher sticker price at the store, but they last longer and use less wattage."

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Conserve fossil fuels “Pain at the pump” is common for all vehicle owners. Not only have gas prices steadily climbed over the past decade, but sometimes the force of “oil politics” can make gas prices swing wildly over a month, wreaking havoc on our allotted gas budgets.

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“When possible, carpool, walk, or ride a bike for transportation,” says Tedesco.

It is a generally accepted rule of thumb to not drive a car to run light errands (go to the Post Office) and make small purchases (get a cup of coffee) if they are located within one mile from your home/work, and the walking conditions are safe.

Carpooling has long been in effect for many co-workers who have organized themselves to save money. And the positive health benefits of walking or riding a bike can never be understated.

As your old vehicles expire and you consider a new lease or purchase, the government has already mandated higher fuel efficiency for newly manufactured cars. Proven technologies (such as hybrids) have been on the car lot for over a decade and newer electric vehicles are changing the paradigm on how we fuel up.

“When possible, carpool, walk, or ride a bike for transportation.”

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Green loans for Green Homes: Lean and mean by tED DIMOND

Once upon a time there seemed to be an endless money supply and an infinite amount of credit available to home owners and home buyers. As far back as 2007, investors and lenders were selling mortgages to most anyone who wanted one. And in an effort to lend as much as possible they created new programs seemingly every month to lure more and more borrowers into borrowing more and more money. One benefit of this dynamic was that lenders were creating new loans and promoting old ignored loan products which offered advantages and incentives to borrowers either purchasing a “Green Home” or retrofitting an existing home with money- and resource-saving technologies.

There were many variations, all based on the idea that if one can verify a true savings on utility bills by buying or renovating a “Green Home,” lenders would offer mortgages with one of the following benefits: 1. A borrower purchasing a house could enhance their debtto-income (DTI) ratio by verifying lower monthly utility payments thereby allowing the borrower to borrow more money than on a more conventional home; 2. One could refinance their home and roll in the costs of retrofitting the existing home to become more energy efficient thereby easing upfront costs for these upgrades.

These mortgages were generally FHA loans and typically required a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) to verify either the existing energy performance or potential performance after renovation. The most common of these products were known as EEMs — Energy Efficient Mortgages. They’ve been around a long time. In 1979 President Jimmy Carter signed an executive order directing federally sponsored lenders to offer consumers incentives for energy-efficient homes.

In recent years there was lots of conjecture that all loan applications would eventually include a HERS test much like the requirement for an appraisal and that in addition to tax incentives, borrowers would be offered loan term advantages if a HERS test confirmed a certain “green” standard had been met EEMs still exist. In fact the Federal Home Recovery Act (HERA 2008) included measures to encourage greater use of EEMs. They continue to be offered by FHA guaranteed loans but they are under-utilized products in part because of the limitations of the credit markets. While FHA guarantees the loan, a mortgage lender or bank must fund it.

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But because banks have tightened credit standards and money supplies, they appear reluctant to promote or even offer loan products that deviate from straight-forward conventional residential mortgages.

In 2006 and 2007, lenders would send account executives to brokers promoting their products including EEMs. I became so convinced of the inevitability of mandatory HERS testing that I helped subsidize the education of two employees to become certified HERS agents. I no longer hear from conventional national lenders about these products and there’s little information in the residential mortgage industry regarding the use of loans for energy efficient means — but they do exist with great variation from state to state. In New Mexico you can begin your research by going to epa.gov/greenbuilding/tools/funding.htm.

On the other hand lenders have become more willing to provide mortgages for unconventional homes, including Earthships and homes that utilize alternative building material such as straw bale , rastra and durisol. This is not a philosophical or principled decision. It’s the result of a more general use of these materials and styles giving appraisers better opportunities to confidently establish market value for the lenders. Lenders are rarely on the vanguard of building technologies but once there have been enough sales of a particular type of home, market values can be more accurately determined by comparing similar homes.

I’m sure there are borrowing options that I don’t know about and would welcome any information you may have regarding mortgages that encourage and reward home buyers and owners to build, buy and renovate “Green Homes’ in New Mexico. Some strong initiatives have been taken in states and municipalities that could be reproduced elsewhere.

Look up Milwaukee Energy Efficient (Me2) programs or Babylon, N,Y,’s Long Island Green Homes program as two examples. It becomes clearer each day how essential it is to our survival that we do all we can to reduce our use of fossil fuels. And making our homes more energy efficient is an obvious step in that direction.

While a combination of grants, tax credits and EEMs have helped catalyze these efforts much more needs to be done.

Ted Dimond has lived in Taos since 1976. He has been a residential mortgage broker since 1994 and has owned and operated Dimond Mortgage with his wife Vanessa since 2003. Ted can be reached via email Ted@dimondmortgage.com.

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Get to Know the enchanted circle

The Enchanted Circle encompasses Taos, Angel Fire, Eagle Nest, Red River and Questa. Known for its magnificent scenery and outdoor activities, the Enchanted Circle makes an outstanding day trip. Drive time is approximately 3 1/2 hours, but make plans for frequent stops along the way. It’s worth the extra time to discover the hidden treasures of Northern New Mexico.

Town of Taos

Taos CounTry CluB, sTakeouT area

Taos Plaza rests at the heart of the historic district, surrounded by shops, galleries and restaurants within easy walking distance, in the midst of quiet residential areas. It has a relatively flat landscape filled with cottonwood trees.

Average home sale price: $233,704

BlueBerry Hill

A relatively new area of development with broad expanses of land affording unbroken mountain views, as well as the piñon-and-juniper covered “Outlaw Hill,” where Old West outlaws hid out from the law.

Average home sale price: $413,250

ranCHos de Taos, Talpa, llano QueMado

An area of sagebrush mesas which is becoming an increasingly popular area for houses.

Average home sale price: $308,477

upper las Colonias A varied area of sagebrush and juniper, with easy access to the town of Taos and affordable home options.

Average home sale price: $207,807

arroyo Hondo, Hondo Mesa A village of old adobes and other dwellings along the Río Hondo, with a rolling high desert mesa stretching toward the Río Grande Gorge. Includes popular fishing spots, as well as the historic John Dunn Bridge.

Arroyo Hondo average home sale price: $112,000 Hondo Mesa average home sale price: $167,000

arroyo seCo, el salTo, des MonTes Arroyo Seco is a picturesque village of galleries, shops and cafes, surrounded by the beautiful landscape and gorgeous views of the mountains. El Salto and Des Montes have rolling terrain with orchards and ranches.

Arroyo Seco average home sale price: $318,100 El Salto average home sale price: $468,500 Des Montes average home sale price: $378,213

Taos ski Valley, Valdez Taos Ski Valley is world-renowned with both national and international clientele. Most of the businesses are open yearround for outdoor enthusiasts of every season. Valdez sits at the foot of the canyon accessing Taos Ski Valley, providing high-altitude living amidst woodlands and valleys along the Río Hondo.

TSV average home sale price: $293,910 Valdez average home sale price: $435,000

Taos Canyon, Cañón This area is replete with hiking trails and campgrounds.

Picturesque views of the mountainsides and the Rio Fernando combine to form a lush, green landscape.

Taos Canyon average home sale price: $216,667 Cañón average home sale price: $424,333

Home of the most photographed church in the country (San Francisco de Asís), Ranchos de Taos is accented with quaint adobe structures, galleries and shops. High terrain and ridges afford views of the Río Grande Gorge and mountains.

Ranchos de Taos average home sale price: $150,683 Talpa average home sale price: $241,083 Llano Quemado average home sale price: $213,800

weiMer fooTHills An upscale neighborhood of rolling hills which is growing in popularity. It is close to schools, Holy Cross Hospital and the Taos Youth and Family Center. Building restrictions keep mountain and foothill views relatively unbroken.

Average home sale price: $406,694

el prado, ranCHiTos, CórdoVas El Prado is comprised of meadows and ranch lands with small shops, cafes and other businesses along the highway.

Ranchitos and Los Córdovas are similar but more residential.

All have excellent views of Taos Mountain.

El Prado average home sale price: $325,173 Lower Ranchitos average home sale price: $340,000 Upper Ranchitos Average home sale price: N/A Córdovas average home sale price: $310,000

angel fire Cradled in the beautiful Moreno Valley, Angel Fire is a favorite destination for skiers in the winter and golfers, hikers and music lovers in the summer. Angel Fire is the fastest growing municipality in New Mexico.

Average home sale price: $292,632

red riVer This historic ski town invites visitors to explore its wild west history along with their many shops and restaurants.

Surrounded by the Carson National Forest, the village rests in a valley, with the Red River running through it.

Average home sale price: $251,4967

Information was provided by Jim Kimmons of Gallery Realty (www.galleryrealtyoftaos.com) and trulia.com. DISCLAIMER: Statistics are based on MLS information for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Neither the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico nor the Taos County Association of REALTORS® guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data is maintained by the Taos County Association of REALTORS® and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

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Taos County community profile Taos is an international tourist destination due to its magnificent natural scenery, fabulous yearround recreational opportunities, renowned art, and rich cultural heritage. Founded in 1615, the town is a newcomer compared to the nearby Taos Pueblo, a world heritage site and the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the United States. These days, Taos is a blend of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo influences — influences reflected in the wideranging artistic works on display in many local galleries and museums. Visitors are attracted by the area’s stunning natural beauty: the emerald forests of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the rugged Rio Grande Gorge, the fabulous sunsets. Popular seasonal outdoor activities include skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, fishing, hunting, hiking, white-water rafting, swimming, camping and photography.

towns In taos county Incorporated with 2009 estimated populations: Taos (5,545), Questa (1,898), Red River (513), Taos Ski Valley (58)

50.8% federally controlled; 6.7% state-owned; 4.3% Native American land; 38.2% privately owned.

PoPUlatIon Estimated Taos County 2009 population: 31,507 Population density: 14.3 people per square mile EnvIronmEnt Semi-arid continental climate Annual precipitation in town of Taos: 12 inches Sunshine: 70 percent of possible hours annually Daytime averages during warmest months: 80s Winter low temperature averages: near 10 average annual snowfall: Taos Ski Valley: 321 inches Town of Taos: 35 inches Angel Fire: 140 inches

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Month

High

Low

Inches

monthly rent samples • Small one-bedroom apartment in El Prado: $450 • Furnished studio apartment in Hondo Mesa: $450 • Two-bedroom adobe house in Talpa: $775 • Two-bedroom house in Blueberry Hill area: $650 • Three-bedroom adobe house in Ranchos de Taos: $900 • Three-bedroom adobe hacienda in Pilar: $1100 • Taos Land Trust conserves 24,000 acres locally, including the Taos Valley overlook, Ute Mountain and 48 conservation easements. (575) 751-3138 • 2009 building permits issued for Taos County: 62

January

40

10

0.83

Source: The Taos News, 2010

Unincorporated: Amalia, Costilla, Ojo Caliente, Pilar, Peñasco, Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Tres Piedras, Valdez ElEvatIon Town: 6,967 feet Taos Ski Valley: 9,207 feet Wheeler Peak: 13,161 feet acrEagE 1,411,200 acres 2,205 square miles

teMps (F) & precIpItatIon

February

45

15

0.72

agrIcuLture

March

53

22

0.79

April

64

29

0.92

May

73

37

1.21

June

83

44

0.75

July

87

50

1.58

August

88

55

1.77

Number of full-time farms: 1,080 Irrigated land in production: 28,000 acres Median size of farm: 15 acres Estimated market value of agricultural products sold: $9,000,000 Crop sales: 55% Livestock Sales: 45%

September

79

42

1.11

Source: Taos County Extension Agency

October

67

32

1.13

November

52

18

0.71

December

43

12

0.57

Average

64

30

1.0

Source: National Climate Data Center

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governMent town of taos: Manager with mayor, council, four-year terms www.taosgov.com

taos county: Manager with five commissioners, four-year terms, www.taoscounty.org taos Pueblo: Sovereign government, governor with nine members, war chief with 12 members, all serving one-year terms, www.taospueblo.com Picuris Pueblo: Sovereign government, governor serves twoyear term Federal officials U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D), (575) 988-6647 U.S. Sen. Tom Udall (D), (575) 984-8950 U.S. Rep. Ben R. Lujan (D), (202) 225-6190 State officials Gov. Susana Martinez (R), (505) 476-2200 Sen. Carlos Cisneros (D), (575) 751-9687 Rep. Roberto Gonzales (D), (575) 758-2674

county voter breakdown Total registered voters in 2010: 22,693 Democrats: 15,968 Republicans: 3,058 Minority Party: 823 Not affiliated: 2,843 Source: Bureau of Elections, 737-6400

Labor Work Force 2009 Civilian labor force: 17,561 Employed: 16,067 Unemployed: 1,494 Unemployment Rate: 8.5% Source: Department of Workforce Solutions

taxes Gross receipts (rate varies in different parts of the county) 2009 Taos County total: $241,539,507 Taos County Property Tax = one-third of full value times tax rate that varies in different parts of county

Town of Taos community profile taos vIsItor center Walk-ins: 116,584 Callers: 6,112 Mail sent out: 11,269 Top states visiting: Texas, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida Top states calling: Texas, California, Colorado, New York, New Mexico Unique website visitors: 891, 031

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MUSEUMS Harwood Museum of Art Blumenschein Home and Museum Kit Carson Home and Museum La Hacienda de los Martínez Millicent Rogers Museum Taos Art Museum and Fechin House

TAOS YOUTH & FAMILY CENTER Assorted recreational facilities include a large swimming pool with water slides, a skateboard park with challenging features, a year-round skating rink for winter ice skating and summer rollerblading, pool and pingpong tables and various town-sponsored youth events, (575) 758-4160.

REAL ESTATE Real Estate Services • Real estate companies: 30 • Mortgage companies: 11 • Real estate appraisers: 7 • Real estate developers and investors: 4 • Banks: 4 • Residential listings sold in Greater Taos Area in 2009: 348

• Average price of residential listings sold in 2009: $266,796 • Average number of days on the market in 2009: 376

services, specialties and programs, go to www.taoshospital.org or call (575) 758-8883.

TRANSPORTATION

Gross Receipts Tax: 8.1875%

The Chile Line public transit system operates Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., running from Ranchos de Taos Post Office to Taos Pueblo. The fares are 50 cents per person or $1 round trip. Rides for seniors and the disabled cost 25 cents, while students going to town-owned facilities get free rides. An ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) van provides curb service pick-ups for pre-qualified persons. The Taos Express offers transportation to various drop-off points in Santa Fe on the weekends for $5 one-way, but reservations are required. During the ski season, the Taos Ski Valley bus runs with designated stops throughout Taos with a oneway cost of 50 cents, (575) 751-4459.

HOSPITAL Holy Cross Hospital, Taos' 47-bed nonprofit medical facility.

TOURISM & LODGING Lodger’s tax (5%) collected in 2009: $896,866 Source: fmb.nmdfa.state.nm

ANNUAL FESTIVALS Winter Wine Festival (January) Spring Arts Celebration (May) Taos School of Music (June–August) Taos Pueblo Powwow (mid-July) Las Fiestas de Santiago y Santa Ana (late July) Taos Falls Arts (September-October) Taos Wool Festival (early October) Taos Mountain Film Festival (October) Taos Storyteller Festival (late October) Taos Mountain Balloon Rally (late October) Taos Chamber Music Festival (November–May) Yuletide in Taos (Thanksgiving–New Years Day)

For more information about the hospital’s

Current Happenings in Taos Real Estate

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Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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COMPARISON OF 2012 - 2013 REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY January 1, 2013-March 14, 2013 2013 2012 % of change 35 318,598 11,150,950

35 199,137 6,969,800

0% 60% 60%

14 45,769 640,775

8 74,812 598,500

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Multi-Family Sold Properties

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Commercial Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

0 – –

1 287,100 287,100

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Residential Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold Land Sold Properties Average Sold Price Volume Sold

CURRENT REAL ESTATE ACTIVITY Current Residential Properties Average Listed Price Volume Current Land Listings Average Listed Price Volume

1.250%

$100,000

10 $583,900 $5,839,000

Current Commercial Listings Average Listed Price Volume

21 $879,738 $18,474,500

$333.25

*Rates quoted represent average rates without points and vary depending on credit score, loan size, and loan to value.

These statistics were obtained through data available from Taos County Board of Realtors. Rates provided courtesy of Wells Fargo Mortgage

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Current Multi-Family Listing Average Listed Price Volume

RATES ARE GOING UP. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE RATES WHILE YOU STILL CAN Fixed Interest Rates Monthly Payment* $100,000 $456.05 30 year Fixed Rate 3.625% $100,000 $684.58 15 year Fixed Rate 2.875% Adjustable Interest Rates 5 year ARM

268 $425,512 $114,037,227

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Angel Fire community profile Angel Fire is located in the majestic Moreno Valley in Colfax County, N.M., 23 miles east of Taos via US Highway 64, and 152 miles northeast of Albuquerque. The Moreno Valley is a 15-mile long, three-mile wide, high-alpine valley.

The incorporated Village of Angel Fire covers an area of 18,450 acres. Latitude N36 degrees 25.24 minutes; Longitude W105 degrees 17.40 minutes. 80 miles of improved and accepted roads; eight miles paved and chip-sealed; 30 miles unpaved. Average lot size is .726 to .786 acre. Population: 982 year-round, according to a 2008 estimate, plus more than 1,300 seasonal residents. December 2009 cost of living index = 96 (US average = 100).

elevation Elevation is 8,382 feet at the base of the Moreno Valley . Surrounding mountains range from 11,086-foot Agua Fria Peak on the south end of the valley to 12,441-foot Baldy Peak at the north end of the valley. Wheeler Peak, New Mexico’s highest mountain with an elevation of 13,161 feet, is located northwest of the valley.

climate Winter temperatures are generally moderate, averaging mid-30s daytime to mid-teens in the early morning. Average annual snowfall is 140 inches in the valley and more than 210 inches at the ski area. Average annual precipitation in spring and summer is 7 inches with moderate temperatures, varying from early morning lows in the mid-40s to mid-afternoon highs of 75 degrees with very low humidity levels.

tourism Tourism is the principal year-round industry in Angel Fire.

• Summer activities include an 18-hole PGA-rated golf course, six tennis courts, horsebackriding, fishing at Eagle Nest

temps (F) & precipitation month

high

low

January February March April May June July August September October November December

44 40 50 55 60 70 78 78 72 65 50 45

-10 5 15 18 30 35 45 45 30 25 20 15

anGel Fire home sales: 2009 & 2010 price analysis (as oF 9/1/11) The current average list price in Angel Fire is $514,847 The current average sale price in Angel Fire is $288,543 sold/listed

2009

2010

Total Homes sold in Angel Fire Total Homes currently listed Homes sold over $300,000 Homes listed over $300,000 Homes sold over $400,000 Homes listed over $400,000 Homes sold over $500,000 Homes listed over $500,000

56 146 31 125 18 84 9 65

99 211 25 11 20 6 13 5

and Monte Vista Lakes, paddle boats and rowboats at Monte Verde Lake, scenic chairlift rides, mountain biking, hiking, four-wheeling, camping, climbing, and eurobungying in the summer.

• Special events are scheduled year-round and are listed on the Angel Fire Chamber’s Web site: www.AngelFireChamber.org.

(575) 377-6661 • Winter activities are dominated by skiing and snowboarding at the Angel Fire Resort Ski area, the fourth largest in New Mexico with 445 acres. 67 trails on more than 550 acres of private land and a vertical drop of 2,077 feet; 26 percent of the trails are for beginners, 50 percent of intermediate, and 24 percent for experts. Snowmobiling is also a popular sport, with guided tours available on private land as well as in the Carson National Forest bordering the village. Other winter sports include sledding, ice skating, and snowshoeing. Several local businesses rent recreational equipment.

Angel Fire Resort Ski Area • Includes more than 30 miles of trails • Nordic Area with 13 miles of terrain with nine groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing • Begins and ends at the summit.

• The only two high-speed detachable quad chairlifts in New Mexico.

• 6,000-square-foot Children’s Ski & Snowboard Center.

• Tubing for all ages at the base of the ski area, operating daily and early evenings.

• Two terrain parks: Liberation Park has several challenging features, including a 4- by 16-foot dance floor, a 20-foot up-rail, and a monster 40-foot A-frame. Lowrider Park has six fun features for sharpening skills, including fun boxes, a flat rail, and a mini-dance floor.

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ratios: homes sold

2009

2010

1 15 19 9 12 56

39 22 18 7 13 99

year-end home sales

2009

2010

No. of Homes Ave. Sale Price Ave. Cost Per Sq. Ft. Yield DOM Low High

56 $389,756 $169 94% 471 $199K $810K

99 $285,137 80% 370 $53K $974K

$200K & under $200K - $300K $300K - $400K $400K - $500K $500K & up Total Sales

Government • Village council with four council members and a mayor, all elected to four-year, staggered terms. Village Hall phone (575) 377-3232.

Emergencies, call: 911.

Police office: (575) 377-3214.

Fire/EMT: (575) 377-3347.

• Angel Fire had 928 registered voters in 2009.

• Police: Three officers and one chief.

• Municipal Court: One elected judge.

• Fire Dept based EMS Service: Four paid employees (including 1 paramedic and 4 firefighter EMTs) and 25 volunteers, including 11 certified EMTs. •Planning & Zoning Commission: Appointed by the mayor, it creates the Planning and Zoning Code; uses a General Master Plan which includes land use, community design and development controls.

taxes •Gross Receipts (Sales) Tax: 7.0625 percent • Lodgers tax 5 percent; Total lodgers tax in FY09 – $185,916 •Colfax County Property Tax: 1/3 of assessed property values times tax rate.

public school inFormation Cimarrón Municipal School District • Cimarrón Elementary/Middle School • Eagle Nest Elementary/Middle School • Cimarrón High School • Moreno Valley Charter High School

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ONE HUNDRED PERCENT REALTY SERIOUS 1 acre / Vacant Land Questa

Beautiful one acre lot located in the Pinabete Foothills. This acre could just be your perfect get away! It is secluded in the foothills, yet only minutes away from the Village of Questa.This lot borders the forest land and the views are absolutely amazing!

This lot is one of a kind and a must see!

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2.63 acres of beautiful valley land located on Upper Ranchitos. Great mountain views, utilities, mature trees, lots of useable space, and the location is fantastic! This piece of land has lots of potential to offer its new owners. Come take a look!

MLS 93010 $235,000

1.00 acre / Vacant Land Los Cordovas Road • Ranchos de Taos

Near Golf Course

This amazing piece of land will offer fabulous mountain views as well as views of the Taos Golf Course. Water and sewer run through Los Cordovas Rd. and may be tapped into. Natural gas, electricity and phone are also at the lot which makes this piece of land virtually ready to start improving. Owner is willing to consider owner financing.

MLS 90031 • $70,000

Prestigious 3.3 acre lot located within the Rancho Chamiso community. This lot offers amazing panoramic views in all directions. Lots are nicely sized in this subdivision which will preserve your future privacy. Located near golf course, UNM Taos.

River in close proximity for enjoyable nature walks.

MLS 93023 $85,000

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1.12 acres / Single Family 9 Las Palomas • El Prado This nicely remodeled home in Lower Las Colonias, will provide an inviting and cozy atmosphere for its future owners. This home has a splash of the southwest with its pueblo style charm.

The property is spacious and will allow for future growth. Stop by and take a peek. MLS 92182 • $169,000

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Red River

community profile Red River is located at an elevation of 8,750 feet in the southern Rockies, nestled in a valley of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range.

Settled by gold miners in the mid-1800s, the pioneering spirit of this mountain town still exists. Red River’s four square miles are surrounded by the Carson National Forest and are part of New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle Scenic Byway — an 87-mile scenic road encircling Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico.

TourisT profile In 2009, over 300,000 tourists visited Red River. Area activities and attractions include multiple trails for Jeeps, ATVs and motorcycles.

Red River offers beautiful hiking trails — and the fishing in the well-stocked river is great.

Mountain biking, horseback riding, rock climbing, chair lift rides and disc golf are also popular warm-weather activities at this family destination.

Red River averages over 200 inches of snow each year, making it a skier’s paradise and a snowboarder’s heaven. The Red River Ski Area — which includes 58 trails, 290 acres and a vertical drop of 1,600 feet — logged over 120,000 skier days in 2009. The lift capacity is 7,920 skiers per hour, and two of the six chair lifts ascend directly from downtown. The resort

contains a nationally recognized ski school and a snowboard park. Nearby Enchanted Forest offers 35 km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and over 50 miles of groomed trails entice snowmobilers.

populaTion • 2009 Estimated Permanent Population: 435 • Average Daily Tourist Occupancy Population: 3,925 • Seasonal Homes: 1,200 Homes • 2009 Cost Of Living Index : 98.1 (US average = 100)

educaTion Questa Independent School District, Red River Valley Charter School, Questa Elementary, Questa Middle School, Questa High School, Cimarrón School District, Eagle Nest Elementary, Eagle Nest Middle School, Cimarrón High School

red riVer Businesses In 2009, there were 178 registered businesses in the town of Red River. This includes 40 hotels and nightly rental services, 19 restaurants, 29 retail shops, two gasoline stations, one bank, one post office, two newspapers, one radio station, one grocery store, one downhill ski area, one cross-country ski area, 14 tourist/ recreation businesses, one medical clinic, six

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real estate offices, two automotive repair shops, 12 construction-related businesses and four religious congregations.

Accommodations include rustic mountain cabins, slope-side hotel suites, bed-andbreakfasts and luxurious mountain-lodge rooms.

Dining opportunities are equally diverse, ranging from pizza and burgers to delicious steak dinners. Moreno Valley Cowboy evenings serve up Dutch oven cooking, cowboy entertainment, poetry and campfire sing-alongs.

popular eVenTs in red riVer • Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally • Mardi Gras in the Mountains • Red River Classic Car Show • Top of the World Mountain Bike Race • Enchanted Circle Century Bike Tour & Expo • Aspencade Arts & Crafts Fair • New Year’s Eve Family Ball • Hot Chili Days, Cool Mountain Nights Music Festival & Cook-off • New Mexico State Green Chile Championship • Fine Art & Wine Festival • Oktoberfest • Northern New Mexico Hunting and Fishing Expo • Days of 1895 Pioneer Days Call the Red River Chamber of Commerce at (877) 754-1708 for specific dates and other events not listed or visit www.redriver.org.

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Taos Ski Valley community profile The Village of Taos Ski Valley is situated in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, 15 miles northeast of Taos via State Road 150. Originally settled by a group of hearty and adventurous miners in the 1800s, the community is now inhabited by hearty and adventurous skiers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Home of world famous Taos Ski Valley Resort, the Village of Taos Ski Valley contains four miles of roads and is completely bordered by Carson National Forest. The village was incorporated in 1996 and is the highest incorporated community in the state of New Mexico at an elevation of 9,200 feet.

Governance runs through a mayor and fourmember village council. Under the direction of the public safety director, the village is serviced by a professional police department, a volunteer fire department and a mostly volunteer corps of first responders.

Climate Located 2200 feet above the town of Taos, the alpine environment of Taos Ski Valley offers a cool escape from the desert heat in the summer and perfect conditions for powder skiing in the winter.

Average Snowfall: 305 in Average Rainfall: 20 in Average Number of Sunny Days: 300

eConomy Tourism serves as the main industry in the Village of Taos Ski Valley. The ski area and surrounding village have long been a popular winter destination. The community is quickly becoming a popular summer and fall vacation destination as well. In 2007, the village reported 69 active businesses in the community. The area is characteristic of most seasonal resort communities, with local businesses and services closing during the shoulder season. However, the town of Taos, conveniently located 30 minutes down the canyon, provides year-round services.

Over 40 merchants provide a wide selection in dining, lodging, shopping, recreational equipment rentals and entertainment.

Lodging options include hotels, private home rentals, condominiums and alpine-styled bed-and-breakfasts. High-speed wireless Internet access is available throughout the village, serving the varied needs of telecommuters and home-based businesses.

ReCReation Recreational opportunities abound in the fabulous mountains of Taos Ski Valley and the surrounding Carson National Forest. Winter activities center around the Taos Ski Valley Ski Resort and its 110 trails, four quad lifts, nine conventional lifts and a vertical drop of

2,612 feet. Trails are varied with 26 easy, 28 intermediate and 56 advanced. The Ernie Blake Snowsports School offers private, family or group lessons and telemark clinics.

Children’s programs are available through the Kinderkafig Children’s Center, which has its own ski area complete with small lifts, special terrain and equipment shop.

Your Taos Ski Valley Specialist!

Winter: • varied ski terrain at New Mexico’s largest ski resort, specializing in challenging runs • cross-country skiing on high-country trails through magnificent alpine settings • snowmobiling around the ski resort to 12,000-foot peaks and expansive views • snowshoeing seven trails through the national forest and possibly seeing bighorn sheep, elk, and mule deer • tubing for $7 per day Summer/Fall: • outdoor music festivals and concerts including the Taos Mountain Music Festival in September • summer instructional programs, including opera, chamber music, ballet, German language, outdoor youth programs • fly fishing in the stocked Río Hondo • hiking mountain trails, including scenic Williams Lake and towering Wheeler Peak • horseback riding with mounts from local stables • rock climbing with skilled guides • mountain biking through majestic highelevation forests Activities and events are scheduled throughout the year and are listed on the Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce website, www. taosskivalley.com. Call them at (575) 776-1413.

PoPulation 2009 Estimated Permanent Population: 58 Estimated Part-Time Residents: 120 Average Daily Tourist Occupancy: 2,000

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GREAT LOCATION! Just two minutes from the slopes, shops, restaurants and other establishments; but also TUCKED AWAY from the hustle and bustle. Quality construction with granite counter tops, travertine tiles, beautiful stone work, custom cabinets and gas fireplaces. Low HOA dues makes this new project very attractive. Special pricing on two units.

MLS# 91263..........Unit 101 ............$349,000 .................1Br MLS# 91264..........Unit 102 ............$299,000 .............. *1Br MLS# 91266..........Unit 201 ............$350,000 .............. *2Br MLS# 91267..........Unit 202 ............$449,000 .................2Br MLS# 91268..........Unit 302 ............$449,000 .................2Br MLS# 91269..........Unit 301 ............$439,000 .................2Br MLS# 91270..........Unit 402 ............$409,000 .................1Br MLS# 91271..........Unit 401 ............$399,000 .................1Br *Special Price

2009-2010 Skier Visits: 256,019 Resort’s Uphill Capacity: 15,000 skiers per hour Resort’s Skiable Acreage: 1,294 Number Of Licensed Businesses: 77 Gross Receipts Tax: 8.5625% Lodger’s Tax: 5.0% Lodger’s Tax Revenues Fy 09: $280,250

DRiVinG DiStanCeS Town of Taos: 30 minutes Santa Fe: 90 minutes Denver: 4.5 hours Tucson: 8.5 hours Nearest Traffic Light: 16 miles

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The Taos CounTy Chamber of CommerCe Representing a wide range of businesses and professions serving the Taos County area TAOS COUNTy ChAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERShIP DIRECTORy AccountAnts / Bookkeeping

CPA Southwest, Inc. 575-758-3731 www.cpasouthwest.com 205 Cruz Alta Taos, NM 87571 Desert Rose Bookkeeping and Tax Center 575-751-7773 107 Plaza Garcia Suite F Taos, NM 87571 Taos Financial Strategies 575-758-5835 100 D South Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571 Taos CPA, LLC 575-758-3964 ext 201 www.TaosCPA.com 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #170 Taos, NM 87571

Advertising & design

DMC Broadcasting, Inc. 575-758-4491 www.kxmt.com 125 A Camino de La Merced Taos, NM 87571 KTAO-101.9 FM Radio 575-758-5826 www.ktao.com #9 State Road 150 Taos, NM 87571 Webb Design Inc. 575-758-3447 www.webbdesigninc.com 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 100 Taos, NM 87571

Viva Sports & JC Penny Catalog Store 575-737-0100 www.myvivasports.com 340 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Architects & engineers Feather & Gill Architects, LLC 888-471-2195 www.featherandgill.com 418 Cerrillos Rd. #24 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Archetype Design 575-758-9702 www.vishumagee.com 591 Piedmont Road Taos, NM 87571

Art clAsses

Arts and Carafe 505-603-1342 www.artsandcarafe.com P.O. Box 242 Taos, NM 87571 Taos Clay 575-770-4334 www.loganwannamaker.com 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529

Artists & gAlleries

Charles Collins Gallery 575-758-2309 www.charlescollinsgallery.com 115 East Taos Plaza #2 McCarthy Plaza Taos, NM 87571 Cisneros Arts 575-737-9400 Advertising speciAlty products www.cisnerosarts.com Acorn Graphics 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 575-758-0469 Overland Ranch Complex www.acorngraphicstaos.com El Prado, NM 87529 219 Cruz Alta Rd,Taos, NM 87571 Doug Scott Showroom Taos Trade-N-Post, Will Panzer 575-758-4722 dougscottart.com 575-779-8829 115 E. Plaza #D www.taos-trade-n-post.com Taos, NM 87571 Taos, NM 87571 Earth and Spirit Gallery Alcohol server educAtion 575-770-3390 David Parham, ASE Instructor earthandspirit.net 505-715-0003 132 Bent St. 1932 Regency Park Road SE Taos, NM 87571 Rio Rancho, NM 87124 Envision Gallery AppArel 575-751-1344 Bluefish Clothing envision@taosnet.com 575-758-7474 www.envisiongallery.net www.bluefishclothing.com Overland Ranch Complex 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 El Prado, NM 87529 Community Against Violence, Inc. Thrift Store Jerry Mann Studio Gallery 575-758-8082 575-737-9600 www.TaosCAV.org mannart@aol.com 945 Salazar Rd. www.artofmann.com Taos, NM 87571 136 Bent St. Taos, NM 87571 Mariposa Boutique 575-758-9028 Kleefeld Paintings www.johndunnshops.com/MariposaBoutique.html 575-751-4608 120 F. Bent Street Taos, NM 87571 www.kleefeldart.com

By Appointment Please Moxie Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 575-758-1256 Navajo Gallery-R.C. Gorman www.taosmoxie.com 575-758-3250 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte www.rcgormangallery.com Taos, NM 87571 210 Ledoux Street Substance of Taos Taos, NM 87571 575-751-0992 Robert L Parsons Fine Art www.substanceoftaosnm.com 575-751-0159 102 Dona Luz www.parsonsart.com/ Taos, NM 87571 131 Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571

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Taos Clay 575-770-4334 www.loganwannamaker.com 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 Touchstone Gallery 575-737-5001 www.mineralgallery.net 110 S. Plaza, Taos, NM 87571

Taos Blizzard, Pecos League Professional Baseball 575-680-2212 andrewdunn@pecosleague.com Taos, NM 87571 Taos Mesa Brewing 575-758-1900 20 ABC Mesa Road El Prado, NM 87529

Assisted living/retirement centers

Auto deAlers

The Bridge at Alamosa www.alamosabridge.com 3407 Carroll Street Alamosa, CO 81101 719-587-3514 Taos Retirement Village 575-758-8248 taosretirementvillage.com 414 Camino de la Placita #24 Taos, NM 87571

AssociAtions

Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 www.riocostillapark.com #72 State Road 196 Costilla, NM 87524 Taos County Association of REALTORS® 575-758-7411 taosmls.net 1210 H Salazar Road Taos, NM 87571 Taos Land Trust P.O. Box 376 Taos, NM 87571 575 751-3138 Taos Milagro Rotary Club www.taosrotary.org P. O. Box 167 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Taos Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (TABBI) 575-758-0613 www.taosbandbinns.com 416 Lo Lomita Road Taos, NM 87571

Attorneys

Armstrong & Armstrong, PC 575-751-4818 Fax: 575-751-4817 www.taoslaw.com 218 Beimer St. Taos, NM 87571 Clifford J. Johnson, Esq. PA 575-758-4261 428 Theodora St. Taos, NM 87571 Manzanares Law Office 575-770-0902 taosattorney.net 428 Theodora Street PO Box 312 Taos, NM 87571

AttrActions

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 575-756-2151 www.cumbrestoltec.com 500 Terrace Ave Chama, NM 87520 KTAO-Solar Center 575-758-5826 www.ktao.com #9 State Road 150 Taos, NM 87571

Friday Motors, Inc. 575-758-2252 jgfriday@fridaymotors.com www.fridaymotors.com 1040 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Automotive repAir & supplies Start to Finish 575-758-9808 1040 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Friday Motors, Inc. 575-758-2252 www.fridaymotors.com 1040 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

AviAtion services

Taos Aviation Services Inc. 575-737-9790 www.taosaviation.com Taos Regional Airport Taos, NM 87571

BAnks/ FinAnciAl institutions

Centinel Bank of Taos 575-758-6700 www.centinelbank.com 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Guadalupe Credit Union 505-982-8942 guadalupecu.org 115 La Posta Road Taos, NM 87571 New Mexico Educators Federal Credit Union 575-758-8465 www.nmefcu.com 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #140 Taos, NM 87571 Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 www.bankingunusual.com 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 U.S. Bank 575-737-3540 www.fcbnm.com 120 West Plaza Taos, NM 87571

BAnquet/meeting FAcilities

Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center 575-758-2254 www.sagebrushinn.com 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort 575-587-2240 www.sipapunm.com 5224 Hwy 518 Vadito, NM 87579 Taos Country Club 575-758-7300 www.taoscountryclub.info 54 Golf Course Drive Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

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TAOS COUNTy CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORy Taos Mesa Brewing 575-758-1900 taosmesabrewing.com 20 ABC Mesa Road • El Prado, NM 87529

Bed & Bath

Taos Lifestyles Sleep Sanctuary 575-758-5885 www.sleepsanctuary.com 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C4 Taos, NM 87571

Bed & Breakfast

Adobe & Pines Bed & Breakfast Inn 575-751-0947 www.adobepines.com 4107 State Road 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 American Artists Gallery House Bed & Breakfast 575-758-4446 www.taosbedandbreakfast.com 132 Frontier Lane Taos, NM 87571-0584 Amizette Inn & Restaurant 575-776-2451 www.amizetteinn.com 1295 Highway 150 Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Burch Street Casitas 575-737-9038 www.casitasintaos.com 310 Burch Street, Taos, NM 87571 Casa Gallina 575-758-2306 www.casagallina.net 609 Callejon Rd Taos, NM 87571 Cottonwood Inn Bed & Breakfast 575-776-5826 www.taos-cottonwood.com 2 State Route 230 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Dreamcatcher Bed & Breakfast 575-758-0613 www.dreambb.com 416 La Lomita Road Taos, NM 87571 Hacienda del Sol Bed & Breakfast 575-758-0287 www.taoshaciendadelsol.com 109 Mabel Dodge Lane Taos, NM 87571 La Dona Luz Inn, An Historic Bed & Breakfast 575-758-9000 www.stayintaos.com 206 Des Georges Lane • Taos, NM 87571 La Posada de Taos 800-645-4803 www.laposadadetaos.com 309 Juanita Lane, Taos, NM 87571 Martinez y Ewens Anasazi Ranch 575-587-1939 www.AnasaziRanch.com 138A Upper Llano Road-Llano, NM Llano, NM 87553 Old Taos Guesthouse Bed & Breakfast 575-758-5448 www.oldtaos.com 1028 Witt Road, Taos, NM 87571 San Geronimo Lodge 575 751-3776 www.SanGeronimoLodge.com 1101 Witt Road Taos, NM 87571 Touchstone Inn - Spa & Gallery 575-758-0192 www.touchstoneinn.com 110 Mabel Dodge Lane Taos, NM 87571

Bicycle shop / rental

Gearing Up Bicycle Shop 575-751-0365 www.gearingupbikes.com 129 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Taos Cyclery 575-758-5551 www.taoschclery.com 114 Dona Luz Street Taos, NM 87571 Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 www.cottamsskishops.com 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Book shops

Moby Dickens Bookshop 575-758-3050 www.mobydickens.com 124 A Bent Street • Taos, NM 87571

Building Materials

Dahl Taos 575-737-5483 www.dahlplumbing.com 800 Bond Drive Taos, NM 87571 Randall Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 575-758-2271 Fax: 575-758-0151 www.randalltaos.com 315 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Sierra Pacific Windows 575-751-3933 www.sierrapacificwindows.com 212 Bendix Suite A Taos, NM 87571

Business consultants

Catalytic 575-770-2859 www.catalytic-LLC.com 414 Sipapu Taos, NM 87571 Empowerment Experts 575-751-3777 www.empowermentexperts.com 356 Monte Vista Rd Taos, NM 87571 Jessica Arbour 575-586-4590 5starsecretstosuccess.com Questa, NM 87556 Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos 575-737-6214 www.nmsbdc.org 114 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571

call center

Advanced Call Center Technologies, LLC 575-737-6700 www.acttoday.com 116 East Cruz Alta Taos, NM 87571

caMping

Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 www.losriosriverrunners.com 4003 Highway 68 Taos, NM 87571

car rentals

Enterprise Rent-a-Car 575-758-5553 www.enterprise.com 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste 1 Southside Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 Hertz Rental Car 575-770-8759 Taos Regional Airport Taos, NM 87571

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casinos

Buffalo Thunder Resort 505-455-5555 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail Santa Fe, NM 87506 Ohkay Casino Resort 505-747-1668 www.ohkay.com P.O. Box 1270 San Juan Pueblo, NM 87566 Taos Mountain Casino 575-737-0777 www.taosmountaincasino.com 700 Veterans Highway Taos, NM 87571

catering

Bent Street Cafe & Deli 575-758-5787 120 Bent Street, Taos, NM 87571 Graham’s Grille 575-751-1350 www.grahamstaos.com 107 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center 575 758-2254 www.sagebrushinn.com 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

cell phones

AT&T 480-515-7263 www.att.com 20830 N. Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85050 Ensignal 1010 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite B, Taos, NM 87571 575-737-0858

Synergy Tech Service 575-779-3124 102 Padre Martinez Lane Taos, NM 87571

condoMiniuMs/apartMents

Kandahar Condominiums 575-776-2226 www.kandahar-taos.com 35 Firehouse Road Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Kokopelli Property Management - Taos, Santa Fe, Angel Fire 855-838-8763 www.kokoproperty.com 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 2 Taos, NM 87571 Lift’s West Resort Condominium Hotel 800-221-1859 201 W. Main, Red River, NM 87558 Mariposa Realty 575-758-5600 www.mariposarealty.com 313 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Premiere Properties Vacation Rentals 575-758-1811 www.taosvacationhomes.com 1423 Couse Street Taos, NM 87571 Sun God Lodge 575-758-3162 www.sungodlodge.com 919 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

construction services & contractors

coffee shop

Archetype Design 575-758-9702 www.vishumagee.com 591 Piedmont Road Taos, NM 87571 Feather & Gill Architects, LLC 888-471-2195 www.featherandgill.com 418 Cerrillos Rd. #24 Santa Fe, NM 87501 Hawk Mechanical, LLC 575-758-4433 hawkmechanical.net 210 Bendix Dr. Unit 1 Taos, NM 87571 Olguin’s Sawmill 575-758-1506 www.olguinssawmill.com 24930 W. HWY 64 • Taos, NM 87571 Paradise Power Company, Inc 575-737-5896 www.ppcsolar.com 1036 Reed St. Unit A Taos, NM 87571 Wayne Rutherford General Contractor, Inc. 575-751-7028 www.taosdesignbuild.com 219 Cruz Alta Rd. • Taos, NM 87571

coMputer services & supplies

Copy Queen of Taos 575-758-3999 copyqueenoftaos.com 216K Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

churches

Heart of the Sacred-Healing Arts Center 575-779-1363 Fax: 575-751-3049 EasyLNS@aol.com www.IamthatIamMinistries.net 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Sangre de Cristo Lutheran Church 575-758-5944 www.taoslutheran.org 116 Dona Ana Dr. Taos, NM 87571 St. James Episcopal Church 575-758-2790 www.stjamestaos.org 208 Camino de Santiago Taos, NM 87571

cleaning services & supplies Taos Sanitary Supply, LLC (formerly Unisource) 575-751-3550 P.O. Box 1297 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Wired Coffee Cyber Cafe 575-751-9473 www.wiredcoffeeshop.com 705 Felicidad Lane Taos, NM 87571 Brownrice Internet, Inc. 575-758-4175 www.brownrice.com 201 Camino de la Merced Taos, NM 87571 Siriusware, Inc 575-751-8202 www.siriusware.com 302 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571

copies

counseling & therapy

Accord Mediation Services 575-770-2859 100 S. Taos Plaza, Suite C Taos, NM 87571 Community Against Violence, Inc. 575-758-8082 • 575-758-9888 www.TaosCAV.org 945 Salazar Rd. • Taos, NM 87571

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TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY DreamTree Project 575-758-9595 www.dreamtreeproject.org 128 La Posta Rd, Taos, NM 87571 Holy Cross Hospital 575-758-8883 www.taoshospital.org 1397 Weimer Road Taos, NM 87571 Taos VA Community-Based Clinic 1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 575-751-0328 TeamBuilders Counseling Services, Inc. 575-758-7263 www.teambuilders-counseling.org 1509 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Country Clubs

Taos Country Club 575-758-7300 www.taoscountryclub.info 54 Golf Course Drive Ranchos deTaos, NM 87557

Courier

H. L Courier 575-770-2347 P.O. Box 245 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Credit Card Processing Centinel Bank of Taos 575-758-6700 www.centinelbank.com 512 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 Fax: 575-751-0733 www.bankingunusual.com 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Cultural events & attraCtions Earthship Biotecture 575-751-0462 www.earthship.com 2 Earthship Way Tres Piedras, NM 87577 Ghost Ranch 505-685-4333 x106 www.ghostranch.org HC77 Box 11, Abiquiu, NM 87510 Taos Chamber Music Group 575-758-0150 www.taoschambermusicgroup.org 591 Piedmont Rd, Taos, NM 87571 Taos Fiesta Council 575-758-4568 www.fiestasdetaos.com P.O. Box 3300, Taos, NM 87571 Taos Opera Institute 575-758-7934 www.taosoi.org PO BOX 3379 Taos, NM 87571 Taos Shortz Film Festival 575-770-4177 www.taosshortz.com 25 Humane Lane Tres Pietras, NM 87564 Vietnam Veterans National Memorial 575-377-2293 www.nmparks.com 35 Country Club Road Angel Fire, NM 87710

Dentists

Mark Niemiec, DDS 575-758-9777 1399 Weimer Road Taos, NM 87571

Northern NM Center for Cosmetic Dentistry Dr. Kellie A. Harris 575-751-9661 kellieharrisdds.com 1337 Gusdorf Rd, Suite A Taos, NM 87571 Taos Cosmetic Dental Center, Justin Nylund D.D.S. 575-758-8654 www.taoscosmeticdentalcenter.com 1392 Weimer Road, Suite A Taos, NM 87571 Simms, Tom D.D.S. 575-758-8303 1392 Weimer Rd. Ste. B Taos, NM 87571

eConomiC Development/business resourCes

High Desert Venture 575-770-0040 326 South Trapper Road Taos, NM 87571 Los Alamos National Laboratory 888-841-8256 community.lanl.gov Mailstop A117 Los Alamos, NM 87545 New Mexico Economic Development Dept.

575-827-0588 www.NewMexicoDevelopment.com 1100 St. Francis Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505-4147 Quality New Mexico 505-944-2001 www.qualitynewmexico.org 8205 Spain NE Ste 111 Albuquerque, NM 87125 Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos 575-737-6214 www.nmsbdc.org 114 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 Taos Community Foundation 575-737-9300 www.taoscf.org 114 Des Georges Lane Taos, NM 87571 TEN Taos Entrepreneurial Network 575-770-1079 www.taosten.org 108 F Kit Carson Road Taos, NM 87571 Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM) 575-345-5553 www.tanm.org 6121 Indian School Road, NE, Suite 216 Albuquerque, NM 87110

employment serviCes

Empowerment Experts 575-751-3777 www.empowermentexperts.com 356 Monte Vista Rd Taos, NM 87571 New Mexico Workforce Connection 575-758-4219 www.dws.state.nm.us 1036 Salazar Rd. Taos, NM 87571 Rocky Mountain Youth Corps 575-751-1420 www.youthcorps.org 1203 King Drive #3 Taos, NM 87571

entertainment

Alpacas at Victory Ranch 575-387-2254 Fax: 575-387-9005 www.victoryranch.com One mile N, of Mora on Hwy 434 Mora, NM 87732

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Dos Amigos Anglers Fly Shop & Guide 505-715-6773 536 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Midtown Market & Lounge 575-776-1680 www.midtownms.com 680 State Road 522 Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 Taos Mesa Brewing 575-758-1900 www.taosmesabrewing.com 20 ABC Mesa Road El Prado, NM 87529 Twirl Toy Store and Play Space 575-751-1402 www.twirlhouse.com 225 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571

entrepreneur Taos Edge 575-779-3766 www.taosedge.com Taos, NM 87571

Fair traDe

Moxie 575-758-1256 www.taosmoxie.com 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

Film & Film serviCes

Southern Exposure Photography 575-754-6495 www.southernexposurephoto.com 316 East Main St. Red River, NM 87558 Taos Shortz Film Festival 575-770-4177 www.taosshortz.com 25 Humane Lane Tres Piedras, NM 87564

FinanCial serviCes

Edward Jones - Ric Tredwin 575-751-7285 www.edwardjones.com 707 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Across from Albertson’s Taos, NM 87571 Edward Jones – Donna Addkison 575-737-5772 1103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 Guadalupe Credit Union 505-982-8942 guadalupecu.org 115 La Posta Road Taos, NM 87571 Heritage Trust Company of NM 575-758-7700 ext 211 www.HTrust.com 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #170 Taos, NM 87571 Knight Financial Limited 575-751-3388 115 La Posta Rd Taos, NM 87571 MoneyNow/Installment Loan Center 575-758-7822 1204 A Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 www.bankingunusual.com 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Taos Financial Strategies 575 758-5835 100 D South Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571

The Loan Fund 505-243-3196 www.loanfund.org 423 Iron Ave. SW Albuquerque, NM 87102 Taos CPA, LLC 575-758-3964 ext 201 www.TaosCPA.com 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur #170 Taos, NM 87571

Fine art print making JLI Gallery 575-776-3899 www.jliprints.com 482 State hwy 150 Arroyo Seco, NM Starline Printing 505-550-4567 www.starlineprinting.com 7111 Pan American NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

Fishing

Dos Amigos Anglers Fly Shop & Guide 505-715-6773 536 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Fitness

Taos Spa & Tennis Club 575-758-1980 www.taosspa.com 111 Dona Ana Drive Taos, NM 87571 Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge Taos 575-776-2211 88 State Road 150 Taos, NM 87571

Florist/garDen supply Red Cat Melissiana 575-751-7553 110 Dona Luz Lane Taos, NM 87571 The Enchanted Florist 575-758-3030 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C Taos, NM 87571 Weed Works'NXS 575-758-4933 7118 Hwy 518 Casa Talpa Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

FooD/Drink/restaurants

5 Star Burgers 575-758-8484 www.5starburgers.com 1032 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant 575-776-8020 www.thebavarian.net 100 Kachina Road Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Bent Street Cafe & Deli 575-758-5787 120 Bent Street • Taos, NM 87571 Black Mesa Winery 575-852-2820 www.blackmesawinery.com 1502 Highway 68 Velarde, NM 87582 Cid’s Food Market 575-758-1148 www.cidsfoodmarket.com 623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Doc Martin’s Restaurant 575-758-1977 www.taosinn.com 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

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TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY El Meze Restaurant 575-751-3337 www.elmeze.com 1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529 El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa 575-758-3502 www.elmontesagrado.com 317 Kit Carson • Taos, NM 87571 El Taoseño Restaurant 575-758-4142 www.taoseno.com 819 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Eske’s Brew Pub & Eatery 575-758-1517 www.eskesbrewpub.com 106 Des Georges Lane Taos, NM 87571 Graham’s Grille 575-751-1350 www.grahamstaos.com 107 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 The Historic Taos Inn 575-758-2233 www.taosinn.com 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Hotel Don Fernando de Taos 575-758-4444 www.donfernandodetaos.com 1005 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Hunan Chinese Restaurant 575-751-0474 1023 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Mc Donald’s of Taos 575-758-9762 211 South Santa Fe Rd Taos, NM 87571 Midtown Market & Lounge 575-776-1680 www.midtownms.com 680 State Road 522 Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 Orlando’s New Mexican Cafe 575-751-1450 1114 Don Juan Lane El Prado, NM 87529 Pizaños Pizza & Pasta 575-776-1050 www.taospizza.com #23 Hwy 150, Taos, NM 87571 Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 575-758-8855 www.rmcf.com/nm/taos50464 112 South Plaza, Taos, NM 87571 Sabroso 575-776-3333 www.sabrosotaos.com 470 State Highway 150 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Taos Mesa Brewing 575-758-1900 http:www.taosmesabrewing.com 20 ABC Mesa Road El Prado, NM 87529 The Adobe Bar 575-758-2233 www.adobebar.com 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 The Alley Cantina 575-758-2121 www.alleycantina.com 121 Teresina Lane Taos, NM 87571

Wired Coffee Cyber Cafe 575-751-9473 www.wiredcoffeeshop.com 705 Felicidad Lane Taos, NM 87571 Yu Garden 575-758-7828 1033 Paseo del Pueblo Sur # J Taos, NM 87571 Frame Shops Taos Do-It-Yourself Framing 575-758-4380 www.taospictureframing.com 1337 Gusdorf, Suite L Taos, NM 87571

Funeral

Rivera Hanlon Funeral Home 575-758-3841 818 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Furniture & interiors

Antiquarius Imports 575-776-8381 www.antiquariusimports.com 480 State Road 150 Ground Floor Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Country Furnishings of Taos 575-758-4633 www.cftaos.com 534 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Graystone Furniture & The Sofa Gallery 575-751-1266 www.graystonefurniture.com 815 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Taos Lifestyle featuring Sleep Sanctuary 575-758-5885 www.sleepsanctuary.com 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C4 Taos, NM 87571

Forensic Psychology

Robert J. Silver, PH.D., Forensic & Consulting Psychology 575-770-2020 www.robertsilverpsychology.com Taos, NM 87571

gardening suPPly

Taos Gardening Supply 575-758-9131 www.taoshydro.com 120 Bertha Street Behind Post Office Annex Taos, NM 87571

giFts

The Enchanted Florist 575-758-3030 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite C Taos, NM 87571 Red Cat Melissiana 575-751-7553 110 Dona Luz Lane Taos, NM 87571

golF

Buffalo Thunder Resort 505-455-5555 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail Santa Fe, NM 87506 Taos Country Club 575-758-7300 www.taoscountryclub.info 54 Golf Course Drive Ranchos deTaos, NM 87557

government

Taos Pueblo Enterprises, Inc. (TPEI) 575-758-7100 515 Gusdorf Rd. Suite #5 Taos, NM 87571

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green/ sustainable

Positive Energy, Inc 505-424-1112 www.positiveenergysolar.com 211 Cruz Alta Rd. Taos, NM 87571 Seconds Eco Store 575-751-4500 www.secondsecostore.com 120 Bent Street #D Taos, NM 87571

grocery stores

Albertson’s 575-758-1250 www.albertsons.com 710A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Cid’s Food Market 575-758-1148 www.cidsfoodmarket.com 623 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Smith’s Food & Drug 575-758-3711 224 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

ground transPortation

Enterprise Rent-a-Car 575-758-5553 www.enterprise.com 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste 1 Southside Plaza Taos, NM 87571 North Central Regional Transit District 505-438-3257 www.ncrtd.org 1327 North Riverside Drive Española, NM 84532

gymnastics

High Altitude Athletics 575-758-3118 124 Civic Plaza Dr Taos, NM 87571

hardware stores

Randall Lumber & Hardware, Inc. 575-758-2271 www.randalltaos.com 315 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM

health & wellness

Heart of the Sacred-Healing Arts Center 575-779-1363 www.IamthatIamMinistries.net 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance NMHIA 505-989-1600 nmhia.com P.O. Box 5095 Santa Fe, NM 87502 Taos Physical Therapy 575-758-8761 414 Sipapu Street Taos,NM 87571 The Health Mill 575-613-2828 www.thehealthmill.com 12 Camino Ovejeros El Prado, NM 87529 Urgent Care 575-758-1474 www.taosurgentcare.com 330-C Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Vallecitos Mountain Ranch 575-751-9613 1219 Gusdorf Road Taos, NM 87571

Willow Clinic 575-758-5070 1103 Don Juan Valdez Lane Taos, NM 87571

health care services

Colonias Chiropractic Center 575-776-1117 www.stretchatwork.com P.O. Box 1589 • El Prado, NM 87529 Heart of the Sacred-Healing Arts Center 575-779-1363 www.IamthatIamMinistries.net 522 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Holy Cross Hospital 575-758-8883 www.taoshospital.org 1397 Weimer Road, Taos, NM 87571 Marcia Beatty, Family Nurse Practitioner, Taos Medical Group 575-758-2224 1399 Weimer Road, Ste. 200 • Taos, NM 87571 Mogul Medical 575-776-8421 101 Ocean Blvd.

Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 New Life Pregnancy Center 575-758-2899 www.pregnancytaos.com 1041 Reed Street, Suite D Taos, NM 87571 Northern New Mexico Midwifery Center 575-758-1216 www.midwiferycenter.org 1331 Maestas Rd. Taos, NM 87571 Options Home Care 575-737-5539 www.optionsservices.net 1335 Gusdorf Road, Suite S Taos, NM 87571 RealEyes 575-758-3215 www.realeyestaos.com 1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste C Taos, NM 87571 Taos Physical Therapy 575-758-8761 414 Sipapu Street • Taos, NM 87571 Total Health and Wellness Center of Taos 575-737-5810 622 B Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Willow Clinic 575-758-5070 1103 Don Juan Valdez Lane Taos, NM 87571

hiking & biking

Big River Raft Trips 575-758-9711 www.bigriverrafts.com Hwy 68 & Junction 570 Pilar, NM 87531 Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 www.losriosriverrunners.com 4003 Highway 68 Taos, NM 87571

home care services

Proper Care Home Services 575-770-4758 416 Liebert Street #10 Taos, NM 87571

home maintenance Chill-Ax! Inc. 575-770-9229 www.chill-ax.com 30 Hondo Seco Road Arroyo Hondo, NM 57513

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TAOS COuNTy CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORy Hill-Top Roofing 505-699-8434 www.hill-toproofing.com 1 Los Carrillos Road Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Terry’s Chimney Service 575-758-1825 www.terryschimney.com 314 D Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Vargas Tile Co. Inc. 575-758-5986 4114 St. Rd. 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

Horses/ Horseback riding

AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures, LLC 575-751-6051 Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Big River Raft Trips 575-758-9711 www.bigriverrafts.com Hwy 68 & Junction 570 Pilar, NM 87531 Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 www.riocostillapark.com #72 State Road 196 Costilla, NM 87524 Roadrunner Tours Ltd Riding Stables 575-377-6416 www.rtours.com 3377 Highway 434 Angel Fire, NM 87710

Hospitality ManageMent Atomic Management, LLC 575-779-8240 PO Box 3995 Taos, NM 87571

Hot air ballooning

Eske’s Paradise Balloons 575-751-6098 www.taosballooning.com 73 Los Rios Rd. Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513 Pueblo Balloon Company 575-751-9877 www.puebloballoon.com P.O. Box 361 Taos, NM 87571

Hot tubs & spas

Wolfgang’s Spa Works 575-758-1857 www.wolfgangsspaworks.com 1210 J Salazar Rd. Taos, NM 87571

Hotel/Motel

Alpine Village Suites 575-776-8540 www.alpine-suites.com 100 Thunderbird Road Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Amizette Inn & Restaurant 575-776-2451 www.amizetteinn.com 1295 Highway 150 Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Austing Haus 575-776-2649 www.theaustinghaus.com 1282 State Hwy 150 Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 The Bavarian Lodge & Restaurant 575-776-8020 www.thebavarian.net 100 Kachina Road Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

Budget Host Inn 575-758-2524 www.taosbudgethost.com 1798 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Columbine Inn & Conference Center 575-776-5723 www.columbineinntaos.com 1288 Highway 150 Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Days Inn of Taos 575-758-2230 www.daysinn.com 1333 Paseo del Pueblo Sur-Taos Taos, NM 87571 Desert Oak: A Private Luxury Vacation Home 575-770-2818 www.taosdesertoak.com Hinde Street • Taos, NM 87571 El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa 575-758-3502 www.elmontesagrado.com 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 El Pueblo Lodge & Condominiums 575-758-8700 www.elpueblolodge.com 412 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Hampton Inn 575-737-5700 www.hamptoninntaos.com 1515 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 The Historic Taos Inn 575-758-2233 www.taosinn.com 125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Hotel Don Fernando de Taos 575-758-4444 www.donfernandodetaos.com 1005 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Hotel La Fonda de Taos 575-758-2211 www.lafondataos.com 108 South Plaza • Taos, NM 87571 Indian Hills Inn, Taos Plaza 575-758-4293 www.indianhillsinntaosplaza.com 233 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 La Posada de Taos 800-645-4803 www.laposadadetaos.com 309 Juanita Lane Taos, NM 87571 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa 505-583-2233 www.ojospa.com 50 Los Banos Drive Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 Premiere Properties Vacation Rentals 575-758-1811 www.taosvacationhomes.com 1423 Couse Street Taos, NM 87571 Rosslynn Reservations 800-764-3366 www.rosslynn.com 5 Pinon Trail Taos, NM 87571 Sagebrush Inn & Conference Center 575 758-2254 www.sagebrushinn.com 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

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Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort 575-587-2240 www.sipapunm.com 5224 Hwy 518 Vadito, NM 87579 Sun God Lodge 575-758-3162 www.sungodlodge.com 919 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Super 8 Motel 575-758-1088 nickbpatel@comcast.net www.super8.com 1347 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Taos Lodging Vacation Properties 575-751-1771 www.taoslodging.com 109 Brooks Street P. O. Box 1101 Taos, NM 87571

Housing

Habitat For Humanity Taos & Re Store 575-758-7827 www.taoshabitat.org 114 E. Alexander Rd. El Prado, NM 87529 Taos Housing Corporation 575-770-0831 524 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Hunting/FisHing

Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 www.cottamsskishops.com 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Dos Amigos Anglers Fly Shop & Guide 505-715-6773 536 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 www.losriosriverrunners.com 4003 Highway 68 Taos, NM 87571 Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association 575-586-0542 www.riocostillapark.com #72 State Road 196 Costilla, NM 87524 Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort 575-587-2240 www.sipapunm.com 5224 Hwy 518 Vadito, NM 87579

individual MeMber Michael D. Carter dba Nerium International 309 Juanita Lane Taos, NM 87571 575-770-3521 Susan Chester Paulsen 575-758-3329 325 Spruce Lane Taos, NM 87571 Robert Saunders 575-770-7126 125 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

insurance

Daniels Insurance, Inc. 505-982-4302 www.danielsinsuranceinc.com 805 St. Michaels Drive Santa Fe, NM 87505

Farmers Insurance Agency 575-758-4618 www.farmersagent.com/tgutierrez 1027 Salazar Rd., Suite F Taos, NM 87571 Farmers Insurance Group, Major Dennis L. Santisteven Agency, Inc. 575-776-3224 218 B Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 New Mexico Health Insurance Alliance NMHIA 505-989-1600 nmhia.com P.O. Box 5095 Santa Fe, NM 87502 Peoples Insurance 575-758-8331 www.bankingunusual.com 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Wanda Lucero State Farm Insurance Agency 575-737-5433 www.wandalucero.com 211 Kit Carson Rd., Taos, NM 87571

interior design & FurnisHings

Antiquarius Imports 575-776-8381 www.antiquariusimports.com 480 State Road 150, Ground Floor Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Country Furnishings of Taos 575-758-4633 www.cftaos.com 534 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Dahl Taos 575-737-5483 www.dahlplumbing.com 800 Bond Drive Taos, NM 87571 Eclipse Blinds 575-758-7188 www.eclipseblindstaos.com P.O. Box 290 Taos, NM 87571 Graystone Furniture & The Sofa Gallery 575-751-1266 www.graystonefurniture.com 815 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Mitango Walls 805-886-2567 sites.google.com/site/mitangodesigns 209 A Las Cruces Lane, Taos, NM 87571 Starr Interiors 575-758-3065 www.starr-interiors.com 117 - 119 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Vargas Tile Co. Inc. 575-758-5986 4114 St. Rd. 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

internet services

Brownrice Internet, Inc. 575-758-4175 www.brownrice.com 201 Camino de la Merced Taos, NM 87571 Gizmo Productions 575-758-9522 www.gizmoproductions.com 212 Peralta Lane Taos, NM 87571 Kit Carson Telecom 575-758-4838 201B Cruz Alta Taos, NM 87571

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TAOS COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY TaosNet, LLC 575-758-7598 Fax: 575-758-3714 www.taosnet.com 201 Camino de la Merced Taos, NM 87571

Jewelry

Chavez Fine Jewelers 575-758-9319 www.chavezfinejewelers.com 622 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Suite G Taos, NM 87571 Mariposa Boutique 575-758-9028 www.johndunnshops.com/MariposaBoutique.html 120 F. Bent Street Taos, NM 87571 MoonCat Jewelry 575-770-2912 Taos, NM 87571

Kid’s stuff

Children, Youth and Families Department, Protective Services 1-800-432-2075 www.cyfd.org 1120 Paseo de Peralta Santa Fe, NM 87501 Twirl Toy Store and Play Space 575-751-1402 www.twirlhouse.com 225 Camino de la Placita, Taos, NM 87571

laundry services

Pinch Penny Wash-O-Mat 575-758-1265 823 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529

lingerie

Red Cat Melissiana 575-751-7553 110 Dona Luz Lane Taos, NM 87571

Manufacturing & distribution

Coca-Cola Bottling Co. 505-983-4612 660 W. San Mateo Rd • Santa Fe, NM 87505 Taos Mountain Energy Bars 575-751-3263 www.tmebars.com 115-B Alexander Street Taos, NM 87571

Taos Art Museum & Fechin House 575 758-2690 www.taosartmuseum.org 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 The Couse Foundation 575-751-0369 www.cousefoundation.org 146 Kit Carson Rd, Taos, NM 87571 UNM Harwood Museum of Art 575-758-9826 ext 106 www.harwoodmuseum.org 238 Ledoux Street Taos, NM 87571

Music/Musicians

Music from Angel Fire 575-377-3233 www.musicfromangelfire.org P.O. Box 502 Angel Fire, NM 87710 Rock the Schools 575-758-3922 www.rocktheschools.org 4153 Hwy 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM Taos Chamber Music Group 575-758-0150 www.taoschambermusicgroup.org 591 Piedmont Rd Taos, NM 87571 Taos Community Chorus 575-751-5811 www.taoschorus.com Taos, NM 87571 Taos Opera Institute 575-758-7934 www.taosoi.org PO BOX 3379 • Taos, NM 87571 Taos School of Music Summer Chamber Music Festival 575-776-2388 www.TaosSchoolofMusic.com Taos, NM 87571

newspapers

Chevron Mining Inc. Questa Mine 575-586-0212 chevronmining.chevron.com 3.5 miles E Questa on State Highway 38 Questa, NM 87556

New Mexico Business Weekly 575-348-8314 www.bizjournals.com 116 Central Ave. SW Suite 202 Albuquerque, NM 87123 Sangre de Cristo Chronicle 575-377-2358 www.sangrechronicle.com Centro Plaza #11 Angel Fire, NM 87710 The Taos News 575-758-2241 www.taosnews.com 226 Albright Street • Taos, NM 87571

Mortgage lenders

non-profit organizations

Mediation facilitation Leap Partners Taos, NM 87571

Mining operations

Guadalupe Credit Union 505-982-8942 guadalupecu.org 115 La Posta Road Taos, NM 87571 Peoples Bank 575-758-4500 www.bankingunusual.com 1356 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Wells Fargo Home Mortgage 575-751-4206 www.wfhm.com/noel-simmons 105 A Paseo del Canon, Taos, NM 87571

MuseuMs

Millicent Rogers Museum 575-758-2462 www.millicentrogers.org 1504 Millicent Rogers Road Taos, NM 87571

High Desert Venture 575-770-0040 326 South Trapper Road Taos, NM 87571 Kiwanis Club of Taos 575-779-0427 www.taoskiwanis.com P.O. Box 303 Taos, NM 87571 Lions Club of Taos PO Box 199 Taos, NM 87571 Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry 575-770-5448 P.O. Box 55 Questa, NM 87556 LULAC Council # 78 575-758-1066 523 Upper Ranchitos Taos, NM 87571

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Taos Community Foundation 575-737-9300 www.taoscf.org 114 Des Georges Lane Taos, NM 87571 Taos Land Trust 575 751-3138 P.O. Box 376 • Taos, NM 87571 Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM) 505-345-5553 www.tanm.org 6121 Indian School Road, NE Suite 216 Albuquerque, NM 87110 Vietnam Veterans National Memorial 575-377-2293 www.nmparks.com 35 Country Club Road Angel Fire, NM 87710

office supplies

Elaine Dejarnett, Office Depot 505-205-7190 Taos, NM 87571 Staples Business Advantage www.staplesadvantage.com Taos, NM 87571

opticians/eyewear

Eye Associates 575-758-0621 www.eyenm.com 1399 Weimer Rd Suite 400 Taos, NM 87571 RealEyes 575-758-3215 www.realeyestaos.com 1353 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ste C Taos, NM 87571

pets & aniMal services

10,000 Wags Pet Resort & Retail Store 575-751-9247 www.10000wags.com 24822 US Hiway 64 West El Prado, NM 87529 Alpacas at Victory Ranch 575-387-2254 www.victoryranch.com One mile N, of Mora on Hwy 434 Mora, NM 87732 Avalyn’s Paw Spa 575-613-6188 1036 B Reed Street Taos, NM 87571 The Pet Pantry of Taos St James Episcopal Third Saturday of Month 12:00 to 2:00 pm Emergency Number – 562-458-9910 Salazar Road Vet. Clinic 575-758-9115 www.salazarroadvetclinic.com 1025 Salazar Rd Taos, NM 87571 Stray Hearts Animal Shelter of Taos, Inc. 575-758-2981 www.strayhearts.org 1200 St Francis Lane Taos, NM 87571 Taos Tack & Pet Supply 575-737-9798 www.taostackandpetsupply.com 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Suite #20 Taos, NM 87571

pHarMacy

Walgreen Drug Stores 575-758-1704 811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

pHysical tHerapy & Massage

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa 575-758-3502 www.elmontesagrado.com 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 Taos Center For Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 575-737-0304 1398 Weimer Rd. Suite 203 Taos, NM 87571 Taos Physical Therapy 575-758-8761 414 Sipapu St • Taos, NM 87571

pHysicians

Holy Cross Hospital 575-758-8883 www.taoshospital.org 1397 Weimer Road • Taos, NM 87571

pluMbing & Heating/solar Dahl Taos 575-737-5483 www.dahlplumbing.com 800 Bond Drive Taos, NM 87571 Hawk Mechanical, LLC 575-758-4433 hawkmechanical.net 210 Bendix Dr., Unit 1 Taos, NM 87571 Phoenix Mechanical 575-758-3027 www.phoenixmechanical.net 1217 Gusdorf Rd Taos, NM 87571

pottery

Cisneros Arts 575-737-9400 www.cisnerosarts.com 1405 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Overland Ranch Complex El Prado, NM 87529 Taos Clay 575-770-4334 www.loganwannamaker.com 1208 Paseo del Pueblo Norte El Prado, NM 87529

printing services

Acorn Graphics 575-758-0469 www.acorngraphicstaos.com 219 Cruz Alta Rd Taos, NM 87571 Staples Business Advantage www.staplesadvantage.com Taos, NM 87571 Starline Printing 505-550-4567 www.starlineprinting.com 7111 Pan American NE Albuquerque, NM 87109

professional services

Empowerment Experts 575-751-3777 www.empowermentexperts.com 356 Monte Vista Rd Taos, NM 87571 Manzanares Law Office 575-770-0902 taosattorney.net 428 Theodora Street PO Box 312 Taos, NM 87571

property ManageMent

High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 www.taosrealestatebroker.com 4175 State Road 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

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TAOS COUNTy CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORy Kokopelli Property Management - Taos, Santa Fe, Angel Fire 888-838-8763 www.kokoproperty.com 1350 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 2 Taos, NM 87571 Mariposa Realty 575-758-5600 www.mariposarealty.com 313 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Premiere Properties Vacation Rentals 575-758-1811 www.taosvacationhomes.com 1423 Couse Street Taos, NM 87571 Taos Lodging Vacation Properties 575-751-1771 www.taoslodging.com 109 Brooks Street P. O. Box 1101 • Taos, NM 87571

Publications

Discovery Map International, LLC 575-758-8125 www.discoverymap.com 1014 Paseo Bufulo, Taos, NM 87571 Essential Guide to Santa Fe & Taos 575-989-9465 www.essentialguide.com 313 Los Arboles Drive Santa Fe, NM 87501 Names & Numbers 575-758-8510 www.namesandnumbers.com 1400 St. Francis Dr., Suite A1 Santa Fe, NM 87505 New Mexico Business Weekly 575-348-8314 www.bizjournals.com 116 Central Ave. SW Suite 202 Albuquerque, NM 87123 The Local Pages 801-963-1702 www.thelocalpages.net 4919 W. Amelia Earhart Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Pueblos

Taos Mountain Casino 575-737-0777 www.taosmountaincasino.com 700 Veterans Highway, Taos, NM 87571

Radio stations

DMC Broadcasting, Inc. 575-758-4491 www.kxmt.com 125 A Camino de La Merced Taos, NM 87571 KTAO-101.9 FM Radio 575-758-5826 www.ktao.com #9 State Road 150 Taos, NM 87571

Rafting

Big River Raft Trips 575-758-9711 www.bigriverrafts.com Hwy 68 & Junction 570 Pilar, NM 87531 Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 info@cottamskishops.com www.cottamsskishops.com 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Far Flung Adventures 575-758-2628 www.farflung.com 15 Highway 522 El Prado, NM 87529

Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 www.losriosriverrunners.com 4003 Highway 68 • Taos, NM 87571

Real estate

Century 21 Success 575-758-0080 www.c21success.com 829 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Coldwell Banker Lota Realty,Inc 575-758-8673 www.cblotataos.com 204A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Diane Enright-Taoshomes.com-Prudential Taos Real Estate 575-758-5478 www.taoshomes.com 515 Gusdorf Road Suite 4 Taos, NM 87571 Dreamcatcher Real Estate & Building Co. 575-758-3606 www.taosnewmexico.com 515 Gusdorf Suite #2 Taos, NM 87571 Fidelity National Title of New Mexico 575-758-2393 www.fidelitynationaltitle.com 710 Paseo del Pueblo Taos, NM 87571 Harvey & Associates Realty 575-737-5678 www.taospremierproperties.com 603 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 High Country Real Estate Services 575-758-2723 www.taosrealestatebroker.com 4175 State Road 68 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Linda Knief - C21 Success 575-770-4758 www.taosnewmexico.com 416 Liebert #10, Taos, NM 87571 Mariposa Realty 575-758-5600 www.mariposarealty.com 313 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 New Mexico Mountain Properties 575-758-5258 www.highmoutainproperty.com 502 Camino Cortez Taos, NM 87571 Prudential Taos Real Estate 575-758-1924 www.prudentialtaosrealestate.com 314 A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Taos Tennis at Quail Ridge Taos. Condos 575-776-2211 88 State Road 150 Taos, NM 87571

RecReation

AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures, LLC 575-751-6051 Taos Ski Valley, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Adventure Ski Shops 575-758-1167 www.adventureskishops.com 1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 575-756-2151 www.cumbrestoltec.com 500 Terrace Ave Chama, NM 87520

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Dos Amigos Anglers Fly Shop & Guide 505-715-6773 536 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Area 575-754-6112 www.enchantedforestxc.com 29 Sangre de Cristo Dr. Red River, NM 87558 Mitchell Theatres Storyteller 7 575-751-4245 110 Old Talpa Canyon Road Taos, NM 87571 Mountain Skills Rock Guides 575-776-2222 www.climbingschoolusa.com P.O. Box 206 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Streit Fly Fishing / Taos Fly Shop 575-751-1312 www.streitflyfishing.com 308 B Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Taos Ski Valley, Inc. 575-776-2291 skitaos.org 116 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525 Wild Earth Llama Adventures 1-800-758-LAMA (5262) www.LlamaAdventures.com 3420 Highway 522 Questa, NM 87556

Taos Rockers 575-758-2326 taosrockers@taosnet.com www.taosrockers.com 229A Camino de la Placitas Taos, NM 87571 Wabi-Sabi 575-758-7801 216 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Walgreen Drug Stores 575-758-1704 811 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Walmart Store #01-0873 575-758-1136 926 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

ReseRvation seRvices

Roofing

Retail

Rv PaRk

Premiere Properties Vacation Rentals 575-758-1811 www.taosvacationhomes.com 1423 Couse Street Taos, NM 87571 10,000 Wags Pet Resort & Retail Store 575-751-9247 www.10000wags.com 24822 US Hiway 64 West El Prado, NM 87529 Beautiful Bones Boutique 575-224-9668 103 East Plaza #101 Taos, NM 87571 Community Against Violence, Inc. Thrift Store 575-758-8082 www.TaosCAV.org 945 Salazar Rd. Taos, NM 87571 Garden & Soul 575-751-1825 137 North Plaza Taos, NM 87571 Made In New Mexico!

575-758-7709 www.madeinnewmexico.com 104 West Plaza Taos, NM 87571 Nature’s Emporium Soap Company 575-758-1157 1204B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Playing Cards and More, LLC 772-233-3015 www.playingcardsandmore.com PO Box 1914 Taos, NM 87571 String Theory 575-751-7206 129 Kit Carson Road Taos, NM 87571

Rock climbing

Big River Raft Trips 575-758-9711 www.bigriverrafts.com Hwy 68 & Junction 570 Pilar , NM 87531 Mountain Skills Rock Guides 575-776-2222 www.climbingschoolusa.com P.O. Box 206 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514

RetReats

Vallecitos Mountain Ranch 575-751-9613 1219 Gusdorf Road Taos, NM 87571 Hill-Top Roofing 505-699-8434 www.hill-toproofing.com 1 Los Carrillos Road Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Taos Monte Bello R.V. Park & Convenience Store 575-751-0774 www.taosmontebellorvpark.com 24819 US Hwy 64 W Taos, NM 87571

scenic tRain touRs

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 575-756-2151 www.cumbrestoltec.com 500 Terrace Ave • Chama, NM 87520

schools & education

Quality New Mexico 505-944-2001 www.qualitynewmexico.org 8205 Spain NE Ste 111 Albuquerque, NM 87125 SMU-in-Taos 575-758-8322 smu.edu/taos 6580 Hwy 518 Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557 Taos Pueblo Education & Training Division 575-758-5990 885 Star Rd Taos Pueblo • Taos, NM 87571 The Literacy Center at UNM-Taos 575-737-3730 tlctaos@gmail.com taos.unm.edu/theliteracycenter/index.html 115 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571 University of New Mexico-Taos 575-737-6200 taos.unm.edu 115 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571

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Taos CounTy Chamber

of

UNM-Taos Bachelor and Graduate Programs through Extended University 575-758-2828 statewide.unm.edu 246-B Ledoux Street Taos, NM 87571

Solar electric

Security SyStemS & ServiceS

SpaS

High Desert Investigative Services, LLC 575-758-1540 128 Cavalry Rd Taos, NM 87571

Shipping & crating

Taos Crating 575-758-3587 www.taoscrating.com 1030 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

Shoe ShopS

Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 www.cottamsskishops.com 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 The Good Sole 575-737-5000 www.goodsole.com 1033A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

Shopping centerS

Cruz Alta Plaza, LTD. 214-999-4574 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Dallas, TX 75201 John Dunn Shops 575-758-8110 www.johndunnshops.com 124 Bent Street • Taos, NM 87571

Signage

Acorn Graphics 575-758-0469 www.acorngraphicstaos.com 219 Cruz Alta Rd Taos, NM 87571

Ski & Snowboard ShopS

AA Taos Ski Valley Wilderness Adventures, LLC 575-751-6051 Taos Ski Valley, NM Adventure Ski Shops 575-758-1167 www.adventureskishops.com 1335 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Cottam’s Ski & Outdoor Shop 575-758-2822 www.cottamsskishops.com 207 A Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski & Snowshoe Area 575-754-6112 www.enchantedforestxc.com 29 Sangre de Cristo Dr. Red River, NM 87558 Red River Ski Area 575-754-2223 www.redriverskiarea.com 400 Pioneer Rd. Red River, NM 87558 Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort 575-587-2240 www.sipapunm.com 5224 Hwy 518 Vadito, NM 87579 Taos Ski Valley, Inc. 575-776-2291 skitaos.org 116 Sutton Place Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525

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Paradise Power Company, Inc 575-737-5896 www.ppcsolar.com 1036 Reed St, Unit A Taos, NM 87571 Buffalo Thunder Resort 505-455-5555 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail Santa Fe, NM 87506 El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa 575-758-3502 www.elmontesagrado.com 317 Kit Carson Taos, NM 87571 Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa 505-583-2233 www.ojospa.com 50 Los Banos Drive Ojo Caliente, NM 87549 Touchstone Inn - Spa & Gallery 575-758-0192 www.touchstoneinn.com 110 Mabel Dodge Lane Taos, NM 87571

Specialty & gift ShopS

I Love Taos 575-758-8565 115 East Taos Plaza Taos, NM 87571 Garden & Soul 575-751-1825 137 North Plaza • Taos, NM 87571 Pieces 575-737-0500 www.piecestaos.com 1024 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Nature’s Emporium Soap Company 575-758-1157 1204B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 Santos y Mas 575-776-2088 484 Hwy 150 Arroyo Seco, NM 87514 Seconds Eco Store 575-751-4500 www.secondsecostore.com 120 Bent Street #D Taos, NM 87571 String Theory 575-751-7206 129 Kit Carson Road Taos, NM 87571 Taos Cookery 575-758-5435 www.taoscookery.com 113 Bent Street Taos, NM 87571 Taos Rockers 575-758-2326 www.taosrockers.com 229A Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 Vapour Organic Beauty 575-751-3662 114 Alexander St. Suite A Taos, NM 87571

Storage

Alice’s Attic Self Storage 575-758-8262 www.alicesatticstg.com 1052 Dea Lane Taos, NM 87571

Strategic planning Leap Partners Taos, NM 87571

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t-ShirtS

I Love Taos 575-758-8565 115 East Taos Plaza • Taos, NM 87571

telephone

AT&T 480-515-7263 www.att.com 20830 N. Tatum Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85050 CenturyLink 1020 Dea Lane 800-244-1111 - Residents 800-603-6000 - Businesses Taos, NM 87571 Kit Carson Telecom 575-758-4838 201B Cruz Alta • Taos, NM 87571 Pagers & Voicemail of Taos 575-758-1008 Taos, NM 87571

televiSion StationS

Taos Local Television 575-751-1222 www.laplaza.org/a_1/taostv/ 120 Civic Plaza Drive Taos, NM 87571

title companieS

Fidelity National Title of New Mexico 575-758-2393 www.fidelitynationaltitle.com 710 Paseo del Pueblo Taos, NM 87571 First New Mexico Title Company 575-758-4264 602 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571 Tierras de Taos Title Company 575-758-4046 515 Gusdorf Road, Suite 3 Taos, NM 87571

tourS

Los Rios River Runners 575-776-8854 www.losriosriverrunners.com 4003 Highway 68 • Taos, NM 87571 Roadrunner Tours Ltd Riding Stables 575-377-6416 www.rtours.com 3377 Highway 434 • Angel Fire, NM 87710 Wild Earth Llama Adventures 800-758-LAMA (5262) www.LlamaAdventures.com 3420 Highway 522 Questa, NM 87556

New Mexico Gas Company 888-664-2726 customerservice@nmgco.com www.nmgco.com 1110 Gusdorf Road Taos, NM 87571 Waste Management of New Mexico, Inc. 505-891-6548 newmexico.wm.com 24663 Highway 64 West, El Prado 87529 Rio Rancho, NM 87174

weaving & rugS

Starr Interiors 575-758-3065 www.starr-interiors.com 117 - 119 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

window coveringS

Eclipse Blinds 575-758-7188 www.eclipseblindstaos.com P.O. Box 290 Taos, NM 87571

wine & SpiritS

Black Mesa Winery 575-852-2820 www.blackmesawinery.com 1502 Highway 68 Velarde, NM 87582 Midtown Market & Lounge 575-776-1680 www.midtownms.com 680 State Road 522 Arroyo Hondo, NM 87513

yarn/needle craft SupplieS Alpacas at Victory Ranch 575-387-2254 www.victoryranch.com One mile N, of Mora on Hwy 434 Mora, NM 87732 Moxie 575-758-1256 www.taosmoxie.com 216B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571

travel agentS

Taos Travel/Artours 575-758-4246 www.taostravel.com 115 La Posta Rd Taos, NM 87571

trophieS & Sporting equipment Viva Sports & JC Penny Catalog Store 575-737-0100 www.myvivasports.com 340 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Taos, NM 87571

utilitieS

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, Inc. 575-758-2258 www.kitcarson.com 118 East Cruz Alta Road Taos, NM 87571 Kit Carson Energy, Inc. 575-758-2258 www.kitcarson.com 118 Cruz Alta Road Taos, NM 87571

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Harvey Blaustein 575-770-2220

harvey@harveyblaustein.com

603 Camino de la Placita Taos, NM 87571 www.harveyblaustein.com 575.737.5678

In Town And Sophisticated…

Just down the street from the Taos Post Office, and adjoining Pueblo land, we proudly offer a 3 bedroom, 2 ½ bath condo with clean lines and a cool feel. With two fireplaces, a heated garage and the ability to walk to the plaza and shopping, this place is special. Really special. $329,000 mls 89153

In The Emerging Overlook Area …

…west of the Taos Country club, we proudly offer two lots in a new subdivision, near Barranca del Pueblo. With power, water and phone already in place, come live where the peace is palpable and the views open and spectacular.

Starting at $135,000

A Gazillion Trees…

Just a short 35 minute drive from the Taos plaza, in the foothills north of Questa, we proudly offer this 3 acre parcel with views to die for. With electric and phone nearby, this is an opportunity that is almost too good to be true. Almost.

But not quite. $45,000 mls 85939

Wet Sage…

…has a scent that permeates the air after a summer rain.

You’ll get that on the mesas that are so prevalent here in Taos.

We proudly offer this 2.5 acre parcel with sweeping 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains and the dramatic Rio Pueblo Gorge. $44,900 mls 91908.

Create Your Paradise …

In El Rito/Latir, just 35 minutes north of Taos, we proudly offer for sale an 18.9 acre tract, fronting on the highway.

With sagebrush on the lower portion and pinon up above, this parcel is large enough to build a ranch, establish a retreat or craft a commercial use. $79,000 mls 89152

“We get things done on time every time. It’s important to us.”

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