tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53776287902735922452024-03-05T03:46:16.860-08:00California Girl In TaosTaos, New Mexico is one of the most beautiful, interesting, creative and challenging places in the world. Amazing art; delicious, local, organic food and wonderful outdoor activities...skiing in the Winter; hiking, fishing, gardening and white water rafting in the Summer.
I moved here on October 17th, 2012 after living the first half of my life in California...and I have never before lived in snow! Share my adventures with me...and maybe fall in love with Taos too.Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-6486197887582273612016-10-28T20:39:00.000-07:002016-10-28T20:39:51.155-07:00The Taos Mountain Balloon Rally<div class="subscriber-preview" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">
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Good times get ready to take flight again this year with the 34th annual Taos Mountain Balloon Rally. This spectacular, not-to-be missed event will be underway Friday through Sunday (Oct. 28-30). Launch site is in the vacant lot along Albright Street, across from The Taos News offices. Admission is free.</div>
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On Saturday and Sunday mornings, Mass Ascensions are scheduled for 8:15 a.m. All outdoor events are weather permitting. So, if the autumn winds are gusty this year and liftoff is canceled, don’t be disappointed. This is for everyone’s safety.</div>
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The mornings may be chilly to start and then warm up, so dressing in layers is recommended. Parking is plentiful, and there will be vendors on hand serving up tasty breakfast burritos, donuts, coffee and more.</div>
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This hot air balloon rally is an invitational with hand-selected pilots each year. Only 35 balloons take flight and the pilots (who fly in larger rallies) enjoy the intimacy of this Taos weekend.</div>
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This event is organized by the all-volunteer Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Association (TMBRA), supported by the town of Taos, and held in conjunction with many Taos businesses and local artisans who donate thousands of dollars in sponsorship, lodging and handmade goods.</div>
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TMBRA board members are: President Chris Standard, Vice President Dave Doolittle, Secretary Joan Doolittle, Treasurer Neomi Standard, and members Sandy Olsen, Mike Olsen, Dennis Manzanares and Carmel Manzanares.</div>
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There is also a long list of yearly, dedicated sponsors. “We would like to acknowledge our town of Taos co-sponsors and also give recognition to the local lodgers who generously provide rooms for our pilots. Michael’s Kitchen bakes our donuts and provides coffee to our pilots,” Sandy Olsen said.</div>
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For the first time, Enchanted Florist and Electric Sheep Computers are sharing a sponsorship as a new option for local small businesses. “I just really feel that it is important that we support these events that bring visitors to Taos. Every business benefits from a good strong economy. Teaming up with Electric Sheep just seemed natural. They are our new neighbors,” Marjorie Perry, owner of Enchanted Florist, said.</div>
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If you think watching balloons ascend is thrilling, nothing compares to the rush of the burners igniting and the soft quiet when drifting. To earn a ride in a hot air balloon during the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally, visit its website to become a sponsor (you actually earn two rides). You’ll get to experience the ride and meet your pilot and their crew at the registration party.</div>
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For the first time this year, TMBRA is holding the pilot registration party at the KTAOS Solar Center, 9 State Road 150, north of El Prado. Radio station KTAO-FM 101.9 has been a big sponsor of the balloon rally for many years, and this year it is expanding its involvement.</div>
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Every year, TMBRA has a clothing booth and offers apparel with a unique design for each year, which have become collector’s items. “Our prices are competitive and all proceeds are turned back into the community in the form of the ‘Reach for the Sky’ scholarship awarded to a graduating senior. The more we raise, the more students benefit. This year’s recipient was Ian Haimowitz. In 2015 we awarded two scholarships,” Olsen said.</div>
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If someone wanted to purchase a balloon ride for a special event such as an anniversary, there are local companies who fly all year and give spectacular experiences in surrounding areas and into the Río Grande Gorge for a “splash and dash” river experience when possible.</div>
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One of the local pilots is Kris Braden of the Taos commercial balloon company, Pueblo Balloon. He is a “Pilot in Residence” for the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally Association. In previous years Braden has advised TMBRA on technical flight elements, especially about the weather. He’s had his pilot license since he was 14 years old.</div>
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<b><i>Story continues at <a href="http://www.taosnews.com/entertainment/balloons-fill-the-skies-over-taos-this-weekend/article_f95616b4-9d0f-11e6-9233-fff9f9b8fbf0.html">The Taos News</a></i></b><br />
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">2016 Schedule of Events</strong></div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Friday (Oct. 28)</strong></div>
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7-7:30 a.m. Dawn Patrol</div>
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8:15 a.m. Mini-Ascension</div>
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8:30 a.m. Tether Rides for School Children</div>
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4-10 p.m. Pilot and Sponsor Registration at KTAOS</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">Saturday (Oct. 29)</strong></div>
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7-7:30 a.m. Dawn Patrol</div>
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8:15-9 a.m. Mass Ascension</div>
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1 p.m. Balloon Rally Parade, starts at TMBRA Field, continues along Paseo del Pueblo Norte y Sur, ends at Kit Carson Park. Picnic to follow.</div>
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Dusk “Balloomenshine,” inflated, grounded balloons light up; named tongue-in-cheek after Taos Society of Artists founder Ernest Blumenschein.</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;"> Sunday (Oct. 29)</strong></div>
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7-7:30 a.m. Dawn Patrol</div>
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8:15-9 a.m. Final Mass Ascension</div>
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11:30 a.m. Closing Ceremonies</div>
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<strong style="box-sizing: border-box;">If you go …</strong></div>
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• Dogs are forbidden on the site, leave them at home.</div>
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• When driving near the launch site, keep your eyes on the road – not the balloons.</div>
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• Keep track of your children.</div>
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• Do not step on balloon fabric or guide lines.</div>
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• Watch out for chase trucks moving through crowds.</div>
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• Dress warm and in layers.</div>
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• Cameras are allowed, but don’t interfere with launch crews.</div>
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• Do volunteer for chase crews. You may even get a ride.</div>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-3860719694942983602016-10-04T19:14:00.003-07:002016-10-04T19:14:49.364-07:00October in Taos<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background-color: ivory; border-collapse: collapse; color: black; font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%px;"><tbody>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-9894287143150724132016-09-21T21:49:00.000-07:002016-09-21T21:49:01.431-07:00The Paseo-An Annual Outdoor Event<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"> </span><img alt="Map of Taos Historic District" src="http://www.visualartsource.com/E-Announcements/2016/0916/Paseo0916/Paseo0916a.jpg" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;">Become one with the art.</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"> Virtually all the PASEO art is participatory in some way. Your movement will light up, a nontraditional Navajo sand painting wired with LED lights. Feel free to protest, confess, pontificate then watch your words become part of the art – blasted onto short-wave FM radios or projected on to adobe walls. Other installations will recolor, resize and respond based on audience interactions. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;">Let your smartphone be your partner</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"> in The PASEO experience. Several installations use online integration and PASEO partner, LiveTaos.com, has developed a GPS-enabled map to all the installations. Don't forget to take pictures and post to Instagram: #paseotaos2016 and #newmexicotrue. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;">Wear your running shoes</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"> and bring your water bottle so you can sprint along with the moving art. Four roaming artworks will dance, cycle, or bring light and sound to hidden corners of the town. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;">Bring the kids, become a kid again</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"> doing special activities at Twirl Discovery Space and at a STEAM-inspired makers space set up outside The Toolbox on Civic Plaza Drive. Twelve of the 21 installations will include youth from Taos schools so your kids will see Taos kids participating in the art process. </span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;" /><strong style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;">Soak in silence.</strong><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; text-align: justify;"> On the Plaza, dancers in high-tech headphones will move to the rhythms of three DJs. Their colored LEDs tell which channel they are grooving to, though the audience hears nothing. A surreal experience for the audience, all of whom are welcome to try on the headphones and enter the dance floor. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">The Taos Association of Realtors is proud to offer a tour of beautiful homes of distinction peppered throughout Taos. Habitat will have their latest home on the tour as well so you can see the 'safe, decent, affordable homes' they build and meet the newest home buying partner, Vera Romero.<br /><br />Whether it's your goal to be inspired, find a new home, be up on the latest trends, or you just have a passion for architecture and interior design then we believe you'll find this year's tour to be exceptional. From spectacular villas to classic Pueblo-style homes tucked away off the beaten path, this tour has it all. And remember, every home on the tour is currently on the market to be sold (except ours). Plus, throughout the tour, you can enjoy wonderful culinary delights from Taos' finest restaurants.<br /><br /><b>Tickets are available at all the Taos Real Estate offices, The Taos News and Habitat for Humanity of Taos office and the Habitat ReStore. Call 575.758.7827 for more information. Mark your calendar to attend Saturday, July 9, 2016, 10-3pm cost is $20.00<br /><br /><a href="http://www.taoshabitat.org/files/2016_Parade_of_Homes_List_of_Homes.pdf" style="color: #005e99;" title="opens in new window">CLICK HERE</a> for a list of homes in the 2016 Parade of Homes and <a href="http://www.taoshabitat.org/files/2016_Parade_of_Homes_Map_with_Directions.pdf" style="color: #005e99;" title="opens in new window">CLICK HERE</a> for a map to the 2016 Parade of Homes </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Italianos Trail is one of my favorite hikes in Taos. Located on <span style="background-color: white;">State Highway 150 on the way to the Taos Ski Valley, this trail is one of the most beautiful in Taos County. It is, in my opinion, one of the least difficult although there are numerous water crossings. The streams have water trails made with large rocks and logs and, providing you wear waterproof shoes and the snow melt is not too high (rarely happens), the crossings are pretty easy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This hike is 3.6 miles long and increases in elevation from 8,704 to 11,387 feet. <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5339227.pdf">Click here</a> for a map of Italianos Trail.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">We have had a ton of rain in Taos this year which has resulted in lush green foliage and the most wildflowers I have ever seen on the trail. We hiked last week and I found myself snapping photo after photo of the beauty. A series of flowers, each with a bee, were some of my favorites.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a perfect hike for families, dogs (on leash) and less than expert hikers because the elevation changes gradually. Just please prepare properly with appropriate footwear, water, snacks,sunscreen, rain gear and snowshoes & jackets in winter. But, right now in summer, the trail is breathtaking. Just remember, if you are not used to our elevation, take it easy. You are starting at 8700 feet. It may take a while to catch your breath.</span></span><br />
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This Saturday (July 11, 2015) is the first annual <i style="font-weight: bold;">Taos Parade of Homes </i>benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Taos. <span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Explore Taos homes of distinction as you help build Taos!</span><br />
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The event is sponsored by <b><a href="http://taoscountyassociationofrealtors.com/2015_taos_parade_of_homes.aspx">TCAR</a> (Taos County Association of Realtors)</b> and <b><a href="http://www.taosnews.com/site/parade_of_homes.html">The Taos News</a> Enchanted Homes</b> and features ten beautiful homes around Taos County. It also includes the 29th Habitat-built home in Taos along with delicious food, beautiful architecture, and a chance to win raffle prizes.</div>
<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; line-height: 19.3199996948242px;">Tickets are just $15 and are available at the HHFT Office, the HFHT ReStore, Taos News offices, and from most realtors. Call the HFHT office at 575.758.7827 for more info.</span><br />
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I'll be there to support Habitat as well as view some beautiful Taos homes. Will you join me?<br />
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-34433326314902478692015-05-06T11:34:00.000-07:002015-05-06T11:34:52.260-07:00Taos New Mexico- On your bucket list?I always love seeing the national and international news post stories about the wonder and beauty that is Taos. If you have been here, you know. If you haven't...what are you waiting for? The Taos mention is an excerpt from <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/">The Huffington Post's</a> article, <i><b><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/05/04/bucket-list-travel-destinations-next-10-years_n_7167174.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000032">Bucket List Places You Need To See In The Next Decade</a></b></i>. Click on the link for the other nine places to visit.<br />
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<i>Taos Ski Valley in New Mexico is so much more than just a ski mountain. Rugged and remote, Taos is famous for its breathtaking scenery and the "<a href="http://taos.org/art/art?/b/493/c/303/DeYoung-Outdoor-Photography-Workshops" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #239cb7; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">legendary light</a>" that has inspired artists like Georgia O'Keeffe. Taos has always had a sort of mystique about it. In 2013, billionaire <a href="http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_24703212/blakes-sell-taos-ski-area-billionaire-conservationist-louis" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #239cb7; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Louis Bacon bought the mountain</a> from its founders the Blake family, promising this lovably weathered mountain would get a "<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/01/11/travel/52-places-to-go-in-2015.html" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #239cb7; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">much-needed shot in the arm</a>," as The New York Times put it. This year, a chair lift opened to Kachina Peak, which had previously only been accessible by a hike. Thirty-five acres of new tree skiing opened, too, and the village's ski lodge also got an upgrade. Ski Taos in the next 10 years to take advantage of these new developments, and also to experience the unique charm of the place while it lasts.</i></div>
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<span style="color: black;">Stray Hearts is our wonderful animal shelter for the town and county of Taos. They do such amazing work. I am now a volunteer dog walker and have my own "project" dog. (I am a volunteer animal advocate). That means I work with dogs that need a bit of help before they are ready to be adopted. My new love, Whitney:</span></div>
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I plan to tell you all about Stray Hearts during the course of the next few months. In the interim, can you help? Happy Thanksgiving everyone!<br />
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I had the most lovely day today. After church at St James Episcopal, a group of girlfriends and I met for brunch and then the matinee performance of the wonderful play "Cups".</div>
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The description follows, but just let me tell you I literally laughed, cried and loved every minute. And you must arrive in time to see the <b style="font-style: italic;">Bralapalooza Fashion Show, </b>a collection of handcrafted artistic fantasy bras with names such as "horn of plenty", "titty, titty, bang, bang", "cold as a witch's tit" or "teddy pair" to name just a few. These exquisite creations are included in a silent auction with proceeds going to cancer support at Holy Cross Hospital. Want to see the bras? Check out the Taos Onstage Facebook page by clicking <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TaosOnStage" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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Remaining dates for "Cups": Oct 31st, Nov 1 and Nov 2. I highly recommend this play...Enjoy!</div>
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A funny, poignant and uplifting play, <em>Cups</em> traces the milestones in a woman’s life through her bras. Audience members, both female and male, will be able to relate to Nora, the insecure girl who becomes a young mother, a woman betrayed, a cancer survivor. The bras are a perfect metaphor for the changing events that the past few generations have experienced.<br />
The play, though not autobiographical, was an homage to her mother and grandmother.<br />
Bob Bow of the Denver Post said of the play "While this may seem like a 'girls only' show, it isn't. The depth of Sheram's writing transcends gender.”<br />
“Cups” will be among many of the activities during Breast Cancer Awareness month, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the cancer support services sponsored by Holy Cross Hospital.<br />
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Here is this week's email regarding the Farm Share for our local CSA. (Community Supported Agriculture). Gotta go so I can plan some menus... (Salt Roasted Potatoes and Greens, anyone?)<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"><i>Greetings from Cerro Vista Farm !</i></span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">This is week 18 of the </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">18-week Summer Share,</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">the final week. Thank you for being part of the Farm this year !</span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">In Cerro, record warmth trumps record cold any time. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">We continue to enjoy fabulous harvesting and planting weather as the trees belatedly turn gold.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">The gamble with row cover three weeks ago paid off……..Greens have been harvested from the fields for the last two weeks.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">The fields are now all harvested-out, except for carrots and turnips, at this point.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">We will finish planting winter rye and Garlic in the next few days.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">This week Shares will include greenhouse-grown Lettuce, Kale, and Bok Choy.</span></i></div>
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<i style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Fall Shares will be distributed NEXT week. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">If you purchased a Fall Share I’ll be sending you an email in a few days to remind you about the Fall Share pickup.</span></i></div>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-27168153067675033602014-07-09T07:00:00.000-07:002014-07-09T07:00:04.162-07:00Taos Plaza Live (TPL)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of my favorite Taos summer activities is attending the weekly music fest called Taos Plaza Live. Each Thursday night, from May to September, there is a free concert from 6-8 pm in the plaza. This event is attended by both locals and tourists, adults and kids; the bands are extremely talented, there is dancing...lots of dancing...and everyone has a rockin good time.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">This week the featured band is <a href="http://lasttoknowmusic.net/" target="_blank">Last to Know</a> <span style="line-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>a local six-piece band blending the heartiest world rhythms with jam-band passion, while muddying the lines between Americana roots music, disco, funk and bluegrass.*(</i>from their website). </span></span></span>TPL is a "must do" whether you are a local or a visitor this summer. I'll look for you on the plaza!<br />
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Additional information and schedule below provided by<a href="http://livetaos.com/2014/05/taos-plaza-live-schedule-2014/" target="_blank"> livetaos.com</a>.<br />
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Now that the weather is warming up, it’s time for outdoor music and fun. Taos Plaza Live always kicks off in mid-May, one of the first real heralds that summer has nearly arrived in Taos. Bringing music and community fun to the heart of town, the 2014 <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Taos Plaza Live</strong> Season gets rolling this week. Concerts are once again on Thursdays during the summer. So put on your dancing shoes, get the kids, some carry-out, the blanket from the trunk of the car, and come out to listen to some of your favorite artists in Taos.</div>
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These <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">free music events</strong> happen every Thursday from <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">May 22 – September 4th,</strong> and start at 6:00pm. The bands are mostly local and regional – you can expect to hear rock, country, folk, bluegrass, blues, swing, and ranchero music (sometimes all in the same night).</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Taos County Chamber of Commerce Membership <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: normal; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Representative Lindsey Rowlison- Elliott says: </span></strong>“We always aim to get a variety of diverse acts that represent musical tastes of Taos. We have amazing artists in Taos, and Taos Plaza Live is our opportunity to share them with the community.”</div>
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<a href="http://livetaos.com/locations/taos-plaza/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; border: 0px; color: #2b8dba; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Taos Plaza">The plaza</a> is in the center of town and offers access to many local restaurants and bars. If you would like some libations before the music, you can enjoy some half-priced cocktails during happy hour (5pm-7pm) right around the corner at <a href="http://livetaos.com/locations/the-alley-cantina/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; border: 0px; color: #2b8dba; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank" title="The Alley Cantina, Restaurant and Bar">The Alley Cantina</a>. Or if you prefer to enjoy libations during the performances, get to <a href="http://thegorgebarandgrill.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; border: 0px; color: #2b8dba; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">The Gorge Bar & Grill</a> early and ask to be seated on the balcony. You can also grab dinner and drinks at <a href="http://mosaicfinedining.com/" style="-webkit-transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; border: 0px; color: #2b8dba; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.3s linear 0s; vertical-align: baseline;" target="_blank">Mosaic</a> in the historic La Fonda Hotel. Food options located directly on the plaza are a bit limited, so if you would like to get the most out of the night be sure to eat before or plan on eating afterwards.</div>
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Taos Plaza Live has plenty of space to accommodate for the large crowds that come to enjoy the music. There are metal folding chairs set out for those who prefer to sit, but if you want to guarantee your ability to sit, bring your own chair or blanket — or don’t plan to sit at all, because it’s a great night to dance!</div>
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Taos Plaza Live may be one of the best events for dancing available in Taos. There is a ton of flat brick laid in front of the stage that is left open for dancers. An added bonus is that you are bound to see some fantastic examples of ‘eclectic Taos dancers’ showing off their unique moves!</div>
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Summer evenings in Taos are some of the finest in the country, but you should pay attention to the forecast. Evening showers are common near the end of the season, but are almost always very brief. <strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Taos Plaza Live will go on</strong>, so bring a poncho if it looks like rain and wait it out. It’ll be worth it.</div>
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<b>For the rest of the summer schedule please <a href="http://livetaos.com/2014/05/taos-plaza-live-schedule-2014/" target="_blank">click here</a></b></div>
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Happy 4th of July! There are so many things to do this holiday weekend. My favorite way to start the 4th is attending the parade in the neighboring town of Arroyo Seco. If you are in or near Taos on the 4th of July you should not miss this annual fun, wacky, small town event. Please <a href="http://californiagirlintaos.blogspot.com/2013/07/arroyo-secos-4th-of-july-parade.html" target="_blank">click here</a> to read my post from last year's parade.<br />
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After the parade there is time for eating, barbecuing, sightseeing (if you are a tourist) or just resting up for the evening. A fun activity is attending our local minor league baseball team's game. Called The Blizzard, <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">The Taos Blizzard is a Professional Baseball Team in the Pecos League of Professional Baseball Club, a New Mexico/West Texas Independent Professional League that plays from May to August. Other teams in the league include: (</span><a href="http://alpine.pecosleague.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Alpine Cowboys</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://bisbee.pecosleague.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Bisbee Blue</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://www.douglasdiablos.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Douglas Diablos</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;"></span><a href="http://lasvegas.pecosleague.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Las Vegas Train Robbers</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://www.ratonosos.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Raton Osos</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://www.roswellinvaders.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Roswell Invaders</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://www.santafefuego.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Santa Fe Fuego</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://www.taosblizzard.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Taos Blizzard</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span><a href="http://www.trinidadtriggers.com/" style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px;">Trinidad Triggers</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; line-height: 15px;">, </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">and </span><a href="http://www.whitesandspupfish.com/" style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">White Sands Pupfish</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #000066; font-family: Tahoma; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">).</span></div>
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I wrote about the team last year. <a href="http://californiagirlintaos.blogspot.com/2013/06/baseball-burgers-blues.html" target="_blank">Click here</a> for more information on the Taos Blizzard. The games this year are all played at night thanks to lights being installed at the field last winter. The game on the 4th starts at 6:00 pm which leaves just enough time to get to the fireworks show held at the Salazar Road extension in the town of Taos starting around 9:15, or whenever it is really dark.<br />
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So... a parade, baseball, food and fireworks. What a perfect way to spend the holiday. Be safe everyone!<br />
There are so many ways to celebrate the 4th of July. Here are a few options courtesy of <a href="http://taos.org/">Taos.org</a>.<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Eagle Nest</strong> – With a parade beginning at 2pm and fireworks over the lake after dark (about 9:30 pm), nearly everyone in this small community (and from several of the surrounding ones) participates in these events. The crowd of spectators is swelled by visitors lodged in local campgrounds and RV parks from all over the southwest who come to cheer on the floats and enjoy a fabulous BBQ lunch at the Volunteer Fire Department in town. Activities begin at 11 am until 5 pm. Not to be missed! Call (575) 377-2420 for more information.</span></div>
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<span style="color: blue;"><strong style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Red River</strong> – The Annual 4th of July Main Street Parade is a time-honored tradition in Red River. The first parade of the day begins promptly at 10:00 a.m. and proceeds westward down Main Street. After the parade stroll down to Brandenburg Park where you can enjoy an AWESOME live performance by a regional band, delicious food, refreshing beverages, and good old fashioned family fun! For more information call 877-754-1708.</span></div>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-34569374720986558202014-06-05T04:00:00.000-07:002015-07-29T21:33:19.150-07:00A Spring Hike- The Elliott Barker Trail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We decided to take Mosey on a hike last week. Mose is our beloved golden retriever who was diagnosed last December with cancer. In January the Radiologist gave him a prognosis of one to two months. The Oncologist said "Who knows? He has a slow growing tumor. It could be months or even...if we are really lucky...a year or two." Six months in he is doing ok. The only symptom is heavy panting when he is a little bit winded due to the mass that surrounds his heart, lungs and esophagus. So we took it really easy the first few months...scared he was going to die any minute. Now we are taking more of a "bucket list" mentality. Making smart choices but finding activities that he loves and modifying to make it as easy as possible. Hiking is an example.<br />
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Mosey has always loved to go on hikes with us...but he just cannot do anything strenuous any more. So when we read about the <b><i>Elliot Barker Trail</i></b> in the <a href="http://www.taosnews.com/" target="_blank">Taos News</a> a few weeks ago we knew we found a winner. As described by the paper:<br />
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<i><span style="color: blue;"><b>"Climbing high above the Moreno Valley, the Elliott Barker Trail offers spectacular views of Angel Fire and Wheeler Peak. This system of trails was built through the cooperation of a citizen group from Angel Fire and the Carson National Forest. Connecting old logging roads and animal paths, the trails provide hiking, biking, and horseback riding opportunities through the ponderosa pine and aspen forest.</b></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: blue;"><b>There are a variety of choices from the trailhead, which is located at approximately 8,500 feet, at the bottom of Palo Flechado Pass on US 64. For a short hike and a good picnic spot, continue from the trailhead straight ahead across the meadow and through the opening in the wooden fence. A small pond is visible just ahead."</b></span></i></div>
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Meadow? Short Hike? Picnic Spot? Sold. We went...We enjoyed...Mosey found the pond and two seconds later was happily swimming with a huge smile on his face. What a perfect day.</div>
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This is a beautiful hike. Late May delivered grass, wildflowers and warm temperatures. One day we will complete the entire hike (approximately 5 miles) to see more of the beautiful views. The article states:</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="color: blue;"><b><i>"To continue higher, turn right and climb into the forest. There are aspen trees leafing in this section and signs of elk. Views of Angel Fire and the Moreno Valley open to your left and the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial is visible in the valley. Back over your shoulder are views of the Wheeler Peak ridge to the north. After a total of three miles from the start, the trail crosses the Bull Springs Meadows at 9,500 feet."</i></b></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">To read the complete article which includes the trail's history </span><a href="http://www.taosnews.com/lifestyle/article_487679ec-e1eb-11e3-a81a-0019bb2963f4.html" style="font-family: inherit;" target="_blank">click here</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">. And, whether you live here or plan to visit check out this beautiful hike. I sent these photos to my parents and my Dad said "Pine trees? Grass? Lots of green? This is not what I think of when I think of New Mexico. I think sage." Well we do have lots of sage but this is Taos too. Everywhere you look it is beautiful. Hiking around Taos is the perfect way to enjoy the varied terrain. Come and see for yourself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The trailhead is located 19.6 miles east on Kit Carson (US 64) from Taos Plaza. Go over Palo Flechado Pass. At the bottom of the hill and after mile marker 274, turn right into the trailhead. To start out from the top of the pass, park near the Palo Flechado historic sign and cross the highway to enter the trail area.</span></div>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-75094435206227523842014-03-21T09:00:00.000-07:002014-03-21T09:00:06.475-07:00Taos Pizza Out Back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b>Taos Pizza Out Back</b> is one short block from my house. This is a really good thing because I can walk over whenever I crave pizza. And, because I can smell the dough baking each morning, this is a frequent occurrence. The pizza is amazing but so is everything else on the menu. The slices are huge!! (I promise you won't need more than one), the salads are delicious with an impossibly good pesto dressing, and perfect pasta is always on the menu. The ingredients are local and organic and the atmosphere is Taos cool, Taos funky. Really a perfect place for lunch or dinner.<br />
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Recently <i><a href="http://ski.curbed.com/" target="_blank">Curbed Ski</a></i> voted <b>Taos Pizza Out Back</b> one of the <a href="http://ski.curbed.com/archives/2014/01/where-to-eat-a-pie-after-your-pow-the-best-ski-town-pizza.php#more" target="_blank">Top 14 Best Ski Town Pizza</a> restaurants in the country. They said:<br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 21px;"><i><span style="color: blue;">"Opened in 1999, Taos Pizza Out Back has impressed everyone from locals to the New York Times, so it's no surprise it's a fav after skiing. The slices are huge and the pesto salad dressing will keep you coming back for more."</span></i></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 21px;">Read the entire article at </span><a class="post-title" href="http://ski.curbed.com/archives/2014/01/where-to-eat-a-pie-after-your-pow-the-best-ski-town-pizza.php" style="border: 0px; color: black; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><b>Best Ski Town Pizza: Because Pow and Pies Just Go Together</b></span></a><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 21px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Here are sixteen reasons to try Pizza Out Back. My favorites are <b>The Taos</b>, <b>Greek</b> and <b>Southwest</b>. <b>The Shredder</b> and <b>Ranchero</b> are family favorites (I am talking to you Peter and Eric) but, trust me, you can't go wrong. And, whatever you do, do not skip the salad...with the aforementioned pesto dressing. If you are like me you will probably order some of the dressing to take home! Check out the <a href="http://www.taospizzaoutback.com/pizzamenu.html" target="_blank">menu</a> for all the offerings.</span></span></span><br />
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<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;" width="25%"><strong>Slice (huge)</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;" width="25%"><strong>12," serves 2-3</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;" width="25%"><strong>14," serves 3-4</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;" width="25%"><strong>16," serves 4-5</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td bgcolor="#E7D4BA" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">THE TAOS</strong> - Mushrooms, black olives, black beans (yup!), onions, green chile:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$6.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$17.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">THE VEGGIE</strong> - Mushrooms, black or green olives, onions, bell peppers; we’ll make reasonable substitutions:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$6.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$16.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$19.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$22.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td bgcolor="#E6D4BB" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">CARNIVORE SPECIAL</strong> – Any FOUR of the following meats: Italian sausage, pepperoni, genoa salami, Canadian bacon, copocollo, marinated chicken breast:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E6D4BB" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$8.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E6D4BB" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$21.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E6D4BB" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$24.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E6D4BB" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$27.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">SANDY'S SPECIAL</strong> - Marinated strips of chicken breast, bell peppers, pineapple, and a rich bar-b-cue sauce in place of traditional pizza sauce:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$7.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$18.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$21.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$24.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td bgcolor="#E5D4BC" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">PIZZA VERA CRUZ</strong> (or Pierre’s Pizza) - Marinated chicken breast, bell peppers, onions, garlic, in a honey chipotle chile sauce, covered with smoked mozzarella:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E5D4BC" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$8.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E5D4BC" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$21.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E5D4BC" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$24.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E5D4BC" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$27.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">WHITE PIZZA</strong> - Ricotta, fresh tomato, fresh basil, parmesan, mozzarella-no sauce:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$6.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$17.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td bgcolor="#E7D4BA" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">GREEK PIZZA</strong> - Fresh spinach, feta cheese, fresh basil, Kalamata olives, roasted garlic, fresh tomatoes:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$7.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$26.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">PIZZA PRIMAVERA</strong> - Mushrooms, artichoke hearts, black or green olives (or both), sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese, toasted walnuts:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$8.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$22.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$25.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$28.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td bgcolor="#E7D4BA" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong class="heads" style="color: #cc0000;">PIZZA FLORENTINE</strong> - Fresh spinach, fresh basil, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken breast, mushrooms, capers, garlic - all sautéed in white wine:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$8.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$22.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$25.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$28.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">THE SHREDDER</span> - Smoked mozzarella, fresh tomato, green chile, mushrooms, choice of meat, topped with house dressing:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$7.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$26.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">VINNIE'S SPECIAL</span> - Basil pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, gorgonzola:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$6.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$16.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$19.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$22.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">PROVENÇALE</span> - Basil pesto, Kalamata olives, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh thyme, fresh oregano-no sauce</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$8.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$21.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$24.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$27.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">THE ALFREDO</span> - Marinated Chicken breast, green chile, mushrooms, fresh tomatoes, & alfredo sauce:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$8.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$26.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">RANCHERO</span> - Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatos, smoked Mozzarella, green chile, red onions</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$7.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td><td align="center" bgcolor="#E7D4BA" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$26.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">SOUTHWEST</span> - Basil pesto, feta, green chile, smoked Mozarella, roasted garlic, tomatos-no sauce:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$7.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$26.95</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td align="left" colspan="4" style="font-size: 12px;"><span class="heads" style="color: #cc0000; font-weight: bold;">THE BOTTOM LINE</span> - Mushrooms, black or green olives, bell peppers, fresh tomato, onion, pepperoni, Italian sausage:</td></tr>
<tr><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$7.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$20.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$23.95</strong></td><td align="center" style="font-size: 12px;"><strong>$26.95</strong></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today is the first day of the 2014 <a href="http://www.taosshortz.com/" target="_blank">Taos Shortz Film Fest</a>. From their <a href="http://www.taosshortz.com/" target="_blank">website</a>:</span><br />
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Taos Shortz Film Festival</div>
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<br /><strong class="style3" style="color: #ff6633; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 14px;"> Mission Statement:</strong><br />We are a forum that unites short films and filmmakers with the community,<br />with the belief that films have the ability to change peoples lives.</div>
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<br />Our festival strives to exceed in quality.<br />We select short films that have compelling and thought provoking subject matter and are of a technical excellence</div>
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<span style="color: #d3620f; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Come join the hottest shorts film fest in the country.</span></div>
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Taos Shortz is dedicated to featuring quality juried short films from around the globe</div>
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and we invite you to bring your adventure of creativity to our film fest.<br /><br />Take the opportunity to strut your stuff amidst the mountains and mesas of Taos, New Mexico</div>
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The Taos Shortz Film Fest continues to bring global world class cinema to the community and to provide filmmakers with a venue to showcase their work, participate in workshops, panels, and network with fellow filmmakers, media companies, producers and distributors.<br /></div>
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A truth that screams to be heard? If you think you have what it takes...</div>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-72425562428089882342014-03-19T12:59:00.000-07:002014-03-19T12:59:37.403-07:00Spring Planting in Taos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Spring!<br />
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I received the following email today from <a href="http://lettucegrowfarm.com/" target="_blank">Lettuce Grow Farms</a>, <span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">a family operated farm on 2.25 acres located in El Prado, New Mexico. They are dedicated to saving and selling open-pollinated (reproduce true to form) heirloom seeds. (handed down for generations) :</span></span><br />
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<i>We started selling heirloom, open pollinated seeds a few years ago. Attached is a list of seeds that we have available this spring. The packets sell for $2.95 plus tax. You can email us your order and we will get them packaged up. Please feel free to pass this email along to anyone that you think might be interested. </i></div>
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<i>Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the farm soon!</i></div>
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The list of seeds available is as follows:<br />
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<i><b>These seeds are open pollinated, heirloom and non- GMO</b></i><br />
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<i><b>Arugula- Slow Bolt</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Basil- Italian Large Leaf</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Chamomile- German</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Dill- Bouquet</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Cilantro- Slow Bolt</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Parsley- Dark Green Italian Flat Leaf</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Sage- Broad Leaved</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Sunflower, Sprouting-Black Oil</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Swiss Chard- Bright Lights</b></i></div>
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<i><b> Romaine-Parris Island</b></i></div>
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<i><b> Muselun Mix</b></i></div>
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<i><b> Black Russian</b></i></div>
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<i><b> Yellow Pear</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Eggplant - Long Purple</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Pumpkin-Connecticut Field</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Broccoli, Sprouting - Di Cicco</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Bean - Purple Pod Pole </b></i></div>
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<i><b> Pak Choi
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<i><b> Golden Bantam 8</b></i></div>
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<i><b>Onion- Bunching Tokyo Long White</b></i></div>
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Sadly, due to our <a href="http://californiagirlintaos.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-construction-project-in-taos.html" target="_blank">construction project</a>, our back yard is currently housing all the equipment, tools, trucks and supplies. The rest is, literally, just dirt. So I will not be doing much gardening this year. I will have to be satisfied with growing herbs, chile, peppers and flowers in large pots. (maybe a couple of tomato plants?) But I can dream about next year.</div>
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The <a href="http://millicentrogers.org/" target="_blank">Millicent Rogers Museum</a> (MRM) is one of my favorite places to take guests when they visit Taos. The beautiful building, located in a historic hacienda, is the former home of Claude and Elizabeth Anderson who were friends of Millicent Rogers. The museum was <span style="background-color: white; color: #4d2e2d; line-height: 16.899999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">established to "showcase Millicent's stellar collection of Native American jewelry and textiles and superb examples of Hispanic religious and secular artists".* The museum also houses an extensive collection of Native American Arts, Hispanic Arts, Contemporary Arts and </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d2e2d; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">an extraordinary collection of pottery by Maria Martinez and her family, of San Ildefonso Pueblo.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Millicent Rogers (1902-1953) was the granddaughter of Henry Huttleston Rogers, one of the founders of the Standard Oil Company. At her homes in New York, Virginia, Italy and elsewhere, she entertained the great and splendid from American industrialists to European nobility. She was the fashionista of her day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">In her later years, she visited and eventually settled in Taos, New Mexico. Here, she became close friends with many of the founding members of the Taos artist’s colony including Dorothy Brett.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">Due to rheumatic fever as a child, Millicent was often ill and so the high mountain air helped her physically. Sadly, however, she died very young leaving three sons and a collection of jewelry, weavings and art that live on in the museum named for her. A central permanent exhibit in the museum showcases the turquoise and silver jewelry collection assembled by Millicent during her life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">The Millicent Rogers Museum was established in 1956 by her family as a memorial to her memory and to showcase the arts and cultures of the southwest that had so fascinated Millicent. Millicent’s sons Peter Salm, Paul Peralta-Ramos and Arturo Peralta-Ramos were the leading forces in establishing the museum. In particular, Paul Peralta-Ramos dedicated much of his life to building the extraordinary collection of more than 7000 objects documenting the arts and cultures of the southwest. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">His friendship with Maria Martinez, the famed potter of San Ildefonso Pueblo, ultimately led to her family donating what is the largest publicly held collection of Maria material in the world. This collection encompasses not only Maria’s professional career as a potter but also includes numerous items relating to her private life including clothing, jewelry, and papers. That collection is now the centerpiece of a major permanent exhibition on her life and work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">Paul devoted himself to building a premier collection for the museum of Native American, Hispanic and Anglo arts from the southwest. This collection includes more than 1000 pieces of pottery from the prehistoric to the present and representing every major pottery-making center in the region. Having built this collection for the museum, he then focused on acquiring the best available examples of Hispanic Santos from the region. Santos are arguably one of the few truly American folk arts. Crafted within familial dynasties, Santos or saints were made as part of traditional southwestern Roman Catholic religious traditions. The museum’s collection spans from the great master carvers of the 18</span><sup style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 1.3em;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;"> and 19</span><sup style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; line-height: 1.3em;">th</sup><span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;"> centuries such as Jose Aragon, Jose Rafael Aragon, Antonio Molleno and Pedro Fresquis to the work of contemporary makes such as Victor Goler, Sabanita Lopez Ortiz, and others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">Other significant collections assembled by Paul Peralta-Ramos include Apache baskets, Plains beadwork (much obtained locally and reflected inter-tribal trade), katsinas, and Peyote-cult materials. Like his mother, he shared an interest in southwestern textiles. Using Millicent’s collection as a core to build upon, he acquired major weavings representing all four phases of the evolution of the Navajo Chief’s blankets. He also purchased significant, and in many cases unique, examples of Hispanic weavings from the Rio Grande Valley. Scholars now know that Hispanic weavers have been producing fine weavings in this region for more than four hundred years. In many cases, the production of these weavings is through an unbroken chain of interconnected families.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">Since Paul’s death, the museum has continued to refine and define its collections. In the last several years, this has included major donations of contemporary pottery and jewelry as well as select acquisitions of historic materials to fill in critical gaps.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 1.3em;">The museum rotates its collections on a frequent basis through its galleries. The museum is unique in the southwest because of its intimate exhibit spaces. The museum is housed in a hacienda that was donated by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Anderson. Enlarged over time, including a wing by the famed architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, the museum is truly a place to come face to face with the rich and diverse heritage of the cultures of the southwest.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4d2e2d; line-height: 20px;">There are often special events and shows at the museum so, if you are lucky enough to live here, you may find yourself visiting often. For tourists any time you visit Taos is a good time to check out MRM. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #4d2e2d; line-height: 20px;">This past weekend was the </span><span style="color: #4d2e2d; line-height: 20px;">2nd annual <i style="font-weight: bold;">Taos Pueblo Artist's Winter Showcase</i></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d2e2d; line-height: 20px;">. From late winter to early spring the Pueblo closes for about 10 weeks for what is called "quiet time". During this time, the artists who live and work at the Pueblo need to find other ways to show their art. The showcase provides this opportunity for a number of extremely talented artists.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #4d2e2d;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20px;">The "headliner" (my term, not theirs) was </span><a href="http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/project-runway/season-11/designers/patricia-michaels" style="line-height: 20px;" target="_blank">Patricia Michaels</a><span style="line-height: 20px;">, a Season 11 finalist in the show </span><i style="font-weight: bold; line-height: 20px;">Project Runway. </i><span style="line-height: 20px;">In addition, there were potters, painters, glass blowers, photographers, tribal drum makers, carvers and jewelry makers. We bought a beautiful piece from local artist <a href="http://ancientalivetaos.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Jocelyn Martinez</a>, a monotype called "evening harvest" which is an abstract depiction of a corn field. I can't wait to share it with you...I will photograph and post as soon as we get it framed. </span></span></span><br />
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Please follow and I will follow back! I would love to get to know you on Facebook, Twitter and through your comments on this blog.</span>Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-48061217375745297922014-02-28T19:43:00.000-08:002014-03-01T21:01:24.724-08:00A Visit to El Meze Restaurant<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It occurs to me that I have not written about my favorite restaurants in Taos. How can that be? My "day job" is blogging over at my <a href="http://napafarmhouse1885.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Napa Farmhouse 1885</a> and <a href="http://redorgreenchile.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Red or Green?</a> blogs. My favorite hobby is cooking. My weekly food shopping trip to our local organic market, <a href="http://www.cidsfoodmarket.com/" target="_blank">Cid's</a>, is a treat. So how did I miss telling you about the best places to eat? For such a tiny town, (Taos' population is around 5000 and Taos County is approx. 30,000), we have a number of excellent restaurants. I look forward to sharing the ones I consider the best of the best.<br />
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I am starting my favorite restaurant round-up with <a href="http://www.elmeze.com/" target="_blank">El Meze</a>. Located in El Prado (about a mile from the center of the town of Taos), El Meze serves delicious, local, farm-to-table food. Chef Frederick Muller describes it this way:<br />
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<i><span style="color: red;">"At El Meze Restaurant, I prepare fresh, regionally inspired rustic comfort food that is uniquely American. I call it, “La Comida de las Sierras,” the food of the mountains, fresh trout, jamon, corn and chiles, wild mushrooms from our mountain forests, local organic produce from our small farms. This is how I like to eat and how I like to cook, clean flavors, rustic and simple."</span></i><br />
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El Meze opened in 2008 but I went for the first time this past December. Full disclosure, I planned to go for New Year's Eve in 2012 but had a bit of a bad experience when trying to make a reservation. Long story short, they had a prix fixe menu and I phoned to ask if they had vegetarian options. The curt response was "No". I took offense, made other plans, and wrote them off. Bad idea on my part...everyone has a bad day, right? Some girlfriends of mine decided to have a holiday celebration the week after Christmas and convinced me that El Meze was not to be missed. They were so right!</div>
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El Meze (which means table or tapas) serves small "Share" plates (which are much bigger than the menu portrays) and "Large" entree sized portions for main dishes. Because there were five of us we ordered a number of items and sampled everything. For starters we had the crispy <b>Herb Frites</b>, <b>Chile Rajas</b>; roasted Poblano Chile, roasted red peppers, chevre and seasonings, <b>Frijoles de olla</b>; heirloom bolita beans from New Mexico with sharp white cheddar from Vermont, jalapenos, cilantro and green onion served with grilled flat bread. (This is my personal favorite) and we had a order of <b>Chicharrones</b>; These are not your typical fried pork rinds. El meze's version delivers <span style="background-color: white; color: #2c2c2c; line-height: 19px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">squares of pork belly rubbed with spices, fried to a crisp and served with a chimmichurri sauce. I would recommend everything.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2c2c2c;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">We shared salads (try the grilled hearts of romaine) and for entrees we had the </span><b style="line-height: 19px;">Tamale de cardenas</b><span style="line-height: 19px;">; buffalo, the </span><b style="line-height: 19px;">Beef Oxtails</b><span style="line-height: 19px;"> and the </span><b style="line-height: 19px;">Pasta e Fagiole</b><span style="line-height: 19px;">; homemade pasta with white beans, tomatoes, basil, garlic and Reggiano Parmigiano which sounds typical but, with the fresh ingredients used, is amazingly good.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2c2c2c;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">I don't always order dessert when I go out to dinner. Skipping dessert at El Meze would be a big mistake. We ordered 5 different kinds...everything was amazing...but I have to tell you about the doughnuts. Oh my...the donuts. Made to order <b>Cardamon Spiced Mini Doughnuts</b> served hot, crispy on the outside...meltingly tender on the inside. They come with a hot chocolate & caramel dipping sauce and they are fantastic. You would be crazy if you didn't give them a try! We also tried a creamy <b>Lavender Creme Brulee</b>, a dense but light <b>Dark Chocolate Souffle Cake</b> and and an <b>Almond Semifreddo</b> served with fresh berries. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #2c2c2c;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Postscript. My birthday is in February and to celebrate my husband told me to pick anywhere I wanted to go to dinner. I picked El Meze because I wanted to go back and I wanted him to experience it too. He started with the mussels for his appetizer and then had the fabulous <b>Truchas Verva Buena</b>; grilled whole trout with preserved lemon, mint, cilantro and garlic. He said it was the best trout he had ever eaten. We, of course, shared the aforementioned doughnuts...He fell in love! We each had a glass of the Alvear Solera 1927 Sherry from Spain with our dessert. Another magical evening with an incredible meal. I cannot wait to go back to El Meze.</span></span></div>
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1017 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, El Prado, NM 87571<br />
Mailing address: 309A Apache, Taos, NM 87571<br />
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-67295828899593904872014-01-27T14:41:00.000-08:002014-03-01T20:58:51.638-08:00Dog Friendly Taos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Sometimes it seems like everyone in Taos has a dog...or dogs. And what a terrific place for them. Hiking, swimming in rivers, lakes and streams, walks in <a href="http://www.taosgov.com/recreation/kit-carson.php" target="_blank">Kit Carson Park</a>; we even have a cross country skiing area <a href="http://www.enchantedforestxc.com/faqs/dog-trails" target="_blank">(Enchanted Forest XC)</a> with dog trails:<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>The dog trails are open to both skiers and snowshoers with their pet pals, no track is set because of the wear from paws and snowshoes. <strong style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;">Leashes are required in the parking area</strong> and dogs must be in at least voice command on the dog trails. If your dog cannot "play nice" under voice command a leash will be required.</i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Dog trails are provided as a service of the Enchanted Forest for guests who want to ski or snowshoe with their dogs. Please respect the posted rules for the use of the dog trail system for the continued enjoyment of all our guests.</i></span></div>
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.399999618530273px;"><i>You are not required to have a dog to use trails. The dog trails are fun for all skiers and snowshoers."</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20.399999618530273px;"><i><br /></i></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We have many dog friendly shops, hotels and galleries and you will see both locals and tourists walking their dogs. I</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">n</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 20.399999618530273px;"> warmer months t</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="line-height: 20.399999618530273px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">here are numerous restaurants with very dog friendly patios </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; line-height: 20.399999618530273px;">. Some of my favorites include:</span><br />
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Yes, most Taos dogs have a pretty amazing life. Sadly, there are some members of our community who take the "just a dog" approach. Dogs that are mistreated, neglected, abandoned, left outside in freezing or very hot weather. Dogs that are ignored, not given attention or love. Happily Taos has numerous educational and support programs to help. My favorite is our local Humane Society called <a href="http://strayhearts.org/index.php" target="_blank">Stray Hearts</a>.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px;">"<b>The Humane Society of Taos, Inc dba: Stray Hearts Animal Shelter </b>is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission statement:</span><em style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 17px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"> Stray Hearts Animal Shelter of Taos is wholly dedicated to interim compassionate and humane care and rehabilitation for lost and abandoned animals, upholding their rights for such, protecting animals from abuse and neglect and exploitation, and placing them into responsible and loving homes. We are committed to animal population control and public education to ensure long-term positive management of animal populations in our area."</em></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Stray Hearts is</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> focused </span></span></span><span style="line-height: 17px;">primarily</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> on finding homes for the dogs and cats in the shelter. They also focus on education regarding the humane treatment of animals, animal health, training and spaying & neutering. There are numerous fundraisers held throughout the year to ensure the </span></span><span style="line-height: 17px;">financial</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> viability of this amazing organization. In 2013 they raised $40k in a one day radio-a-thon and earned enough at the 4th annual <a href="http://www.taosnews.com/entertainment/music/article_9a7b0e3a-0102-11e3-be90-0019bb2963f4.html" target="_blank">Dog Day of Summer Concert</a> to pay for a part time </span></span><span style="line-height: 17px;">veterinarian</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17px;"> at the shelter. Stray Hearts receives a lot of support from volunteers who man the office, back of house, walk dogs, foster animals, work at the adopt-a-thons held every weekend during the farmers' market season and many other tasks.</span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">In addition to Stray Hearts, the following non-profits are to be commended for the help they provide to animals in Taos County:</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">I am writing about Taos dogs in this post because my beloved 10 1/2 yr old golden, Mosey, seen in most of the pictures here, was diagnosed with inoperable cancer in December. I have been focusing most of my time and energy exploring ways to extend his life as long as I can while keeping his quality of life high. I recently started a new blog <a href="http://moseylove.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">MoseyLove! Support & Resources For Fighting Pet Cancer in Northern New Mexico</a>.</span><br />
<span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The website is still in its infancy but I plan to chronicle my journey with Mose's cancer sharing what I learn regarding cures, treatment, prevention, diet, holistic options and resources for Northern New Mexicans going through the same situation. My ultimate goal is to start a non-profit which raises funds for low income New Mexicans unable to afford treatment. I was shocked at the cost of surgery, radiation, chemo, anti-cancer drugs etc. I am so fortunate to have purchased insurance with a cancer rider when Mose was a puppy. I have joined a number of canine cancer support groups on Facebook and it breaks my heart every time I read about someone who has to make the choice to forgo treatment because of financial concerns. Who knows? maybe one day my nonprofit will be listed with the ones I discussed above.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">1 in 3 dogs will develop cancer in their lifetime. Would you like to get involved with helping me form my organization? If so, please contact me via the <a href="http://moseylove.wordpress.com/how-you-can-help/" target="_blank">MoseyLove! site</a>. I would really appreciate your ideas and suggestions.</span></span></div>
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<br />Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-72486874782209017722013-12-05T03:00:00.000-08:002013-12-05T03:00:04.503-08:00December in Taos & The Festival of Trees<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Luminaria (small bonfire) at Lighting of Ledoux</td></tr>
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December in Taos is magical and celebrating the holidays here is a "must do" experience. There are both annual traditions and new experiences every year. I am particularly fond of the <b>Lighting Ledoux St</b> event which this year is being held on Saturday night, December 7th. This historic street is lit by <i>farolitos </i>(paper bags filled with sand and holding a lit candle) and all the shops, galleries and museums are open. Luminarias (small bonfires) are in most of the courtyards and merchants hand out marshmallows for toasting.<i> </i>Read more about Lighting Ledoux by <a href="http://californiagirlintaos.blogspot.com/2012/12/lighting-of-ledoux-street.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Farolitos line the street</td></tr>
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Friday night, December 6th, is the annual <b>Tree Lighting in the Plaza</b>. You can read my post from the 2012 lighting by <a href="http://californiagirlintaos.blogspot.com/2012/12/early-december.html" target="_blank">clicking here</a>. This year's schedule of events is as follows:<br />
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:00 PM Welcome by Mayor Darren Cordova</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Light Fibrolites,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:02 PM - 4:07 PM Taos Cheer,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:07 PM - 4:17 PM Taos Middle School and Taos High School Chorus,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:17 PM - 4:27 PM Taos Middle School and High School Band,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:27 PM - 4:32 PM Sister Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:32 PM - 4:45 PM Mariachi Jaguar Enchanted,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:45 PM Yuletide Parade,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:55 PM Fiestas de Taos Royal Court introduction and Holiday Greetings,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:55 PM Santa Claus will be handing out 200 toys donated by and with the help of the Taos Optimist Club Elves,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>4:57 PM - 5:07 PM Christmas Caroling led by Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5:07 PM - 5:17 PM Taos Middle School Drill Team,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5:17 PM - 5:32 PM Taos Youth Music Group,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5:32 PM - 5:42 PM Mystic Dance,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5:42 PM - 5:57 PM Trio Alarcon,</b></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>5:57 PM Mayor Darren Cordova Holiday Greetings and Countdown to Tree Lighting.</b></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><u>Complimentary hot chocolate and cookies will be served</u>. The Taos Plaza and businesses will be open to foot traffic, please remember that during this fun filled event vehicles will not be permitted in the plaza. Special parking arrangements will be provided for people requiring ADA access to the event.</b></span></div>
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I plan to attend the tree lighting ceremony and then held over to the <a href="http://www.elmontesagrado.com/" target="_blank">El Monte Sagrado Resor</a>t for the <b>Festival of Trees</b>. This annual event benefits many local charities in Taos. Sponsors decorate trees and wreaths and designate to which charity they would like the proceeds donated. Guests then bid on the entries via silent auction. So many worthy charities are represented and I am happy to report that Habitat for Humanity has 2 trees this year (full disclosure, I am a HFHT Board Member). Museums, animal welfare, victims of violence, ending hunger & homelessness, among others, are some of the non-profits included . In addition to the silent auction there is music, food, drinks and lots of holiday cheer. I look forward to posting a recap of the event next week.<br />
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<i><strong style="border: 0px; color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.054999999701976776px; line-height: 22.75px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Festival of Trees and Wreaths</strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.054999999701976776px; line-height: 22.75px;"> – Community Party Friday, December 6, 5:30-10:00pm</span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.054999999701976776px; line-height: 22.75px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.054999999701976776px; line-height: 22.75px;">El Monte Sagrado Living Resort Conference Center, 317 Kit Carson Rd. </span><br style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.054999999701976776px; line-height: 22.75px;" /><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Tahoma, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.054999999701976776px; line-height: 22.75px;">The event centers around a silent auction of beautifully decorated wreaths and trees. The proceeds benefit many of the Taos communities non profits. Music and dancing this year with The Damn Band, food, drinks, and a raffle. $20 entry fee, includes drink ticket, appetizers and live music. (from taos.org</span></i><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">National Geographic just created their "Top 25 List of Best Ski Towns in the World". Of course Taos made the list!</span></div>
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<strong><i>"Best For: Art-loving skiers and boarders with a taste for steep runs and green chilies</i></strong></div>
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<i><b>In the world of classic ski towns, Taos is a unique gem. Originally an ancient, high-desert pueblo at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in northern <a href="http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/united-states/new-mexico-guide/" style="color: #044e8e; text-decoration: none;">New Mexico</a>, the city was populated in the early 20th century by artists and writers who were attracted to the Native American and Hispanic culture, stunning natural surroundings, and the region’s 300 annual days of crystalline sunshine. In 1955, a German immigrant named Ernie Blake founded Taos Ski Valley 18 miles outside of town in a narrow valley engulfed by precipitous peaks. Today, the Swiss-style chalets at the area’s base exude an old-time European character while the town itself feels like a funky Southwestern artist’s colony." <a href="http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/best-ski-towns-photos/#/taos-new-mexico-ski_47312_600x450.jpg" target="_blank"> cont.</a></b></i></div>
In my opinion we are #1. Read the full story<a href="http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/best-ski-towns-photos/#/taos-new-mexico-ski_47312_600x450.jpg" target="_blank"> here</a><br />
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A trip to Taos is not complete without visiting Taos Pueblo. And, if you live here, attending many of the feasts, festivals and events held throughout the year is a "must-do" addition to your calendar. Last July I wrote about the annual <a href="http://californiagirlintaos.blogspot.com/2013/07/taos-pueblo-pow-wow.html" target="_blank">Pow-Wow</a> and I cannot wait to share my experience after this year's Christmas Eve <i>Vespers & Bonfire Procession, </i>but today I want to provide some history and background on the Pueblo itself.<br />
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We have been to the Pueblo many times but one Saturday in late October we decided to take one of the tours offered every 20 minutes during open hours. Our guide, Pat Romero, who also hosts a Monday night show on local favorite KTAO radio <span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">(<span style="line-height: 19px;">Contemporary, traditional and pow-wow Native American music by Native American artists), shared his experiences growing up on the Pueblo. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19px;">Taos Pueblo is thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited community in the United States...over 1000 years. The native language, Tiwa, is still spoken today however it is "unwritten, unrecorded and will remain so"*. This is a result of the history of oppressions the people have endured. </span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19px;">About 150 people currently live full time at the Pueblo, also known as the village, in buildings made of adobe (bricks constructed of mud and straw.) There is no electricity or running water and wood stoves are used for cooking and heat. Outdoor ovens, called hornos, are used for cooking and baking especially the delicious bread sold at the Pueblo and local farmers' markets.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19px;">It is difficult to listen to the history of the Pueblo without feeling a sense of sadness at how the people were treated. At first, visitors were welcomed and treated with kindness from the tribal members. They were repaid by being forced to convert from their native religion to Catholicism and slavery in 1619 under the guise of being "civilized". They revolted in 1680, won, and lived peacefully until the Spanish regained control in the 1700s. This lasted until 1847 where, by now, the United States was in charge. A man named Charles Bent governed the territory, now known as Arizona and New Mexico, in the midst of the US war with Mexico. According to our tour guide, Northern New Mexico was a bit cut off from Mexico and the United States. In an effort to gain independence from both governments people from the town of Taos and from the Pueblo teamed up and killed Governor Bent. The US government retaliated by rounding up and killing the leaders of the Pueblo. Many of the tribal members fled to what they thought to be safety by inhabiting the original Catholic Church built in 1619. The US soldiers burned down the Church killing a majority of the people.</span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 19px;">Despite the gruesome history, the people of the Pueblo are kind, generous and welcoming. Many of the homes are open to the public with their residents selling crafts, art, jewelry, pottery, leather goods and/or the aforementioned horno bread. A day at the Pueblo includes shopping, walking the beautiful grounds, viewing the Red Willow Creek which is the "river" which flows through the center of the village and touring (from a distance) the structures, both the Hlaauma/North House and the Hilakkwima/South House, as well as the individual homes. The North and South Houses are the original condominiums, homes with common walls, built over 1000 years ago. Really beautiful.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Monday-Saturday: </span>8:00am – 4:00pm<br /><span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Sunday:</span> 8:30am – 4:00pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Guided Tours available daily starting at <span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">9:00 am.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Pueblo is generally open to visitors daily from 8am to 4:30pm, except when tribal rituals require closing the Pueblo.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Late winter to early Spring the Pueblo closes for about ten weeks.<br />Please call ahead if you’ll be visiting during this time. <span class="\"highlight\"" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">575-758-1028</span></span></div>
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Jan. 1, Turtle Dance<br />Jan. 6, Deer or Buffalo Dance<br />May 3, Santa Cruz Feast Day<br />June 13, San Antonio Feast Day<br />June 24, San Juan Feast Day<br />July 12,13,14, — 28th Annual Taos Pueblo Pow-Wow<br />July 25, Santiago Feast Day<br />July 26, Santa Ana Feast Day<br />Sept. 29, San Geronimo Eve Vespers<br />Sept. 30, San Geronimo Day, Traditional Pole Climbing<br />Dec. 24, Procession of the Virgin Mary<br />Dec. 25, Deer or Matachines Dance</div>
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I love posting articles written about Taos, wonderful Taos. <a href="http://www.moneyjournal.com/10-most-liked-us-cities/" target="_blank">Money Journal</a> just came out with their <i><b>"10 most liked US Cities"</b> </i>list and we ranked sixth. Forgetting the fact that we are actually a town....not a city...this is pretty cool. Major cities like Seattle, Portland Oregon, Boston and New York City made the list and then there is Taos. How cool is that?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">You can read the rest of the article by clicking <a href="http://www.moneyjournal.com/10-most-liked-us-cities/" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">We were also featured in a <a href="http://www.forbes.com/pictures/efel45ehhm/taos-new-mexico/" target="_blank">Forbes</a> article titled "<b style="font-style: italic;">America's Prettiest Towns". </b>This time we were third out of twenty. Forbes said:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can read the rest of the article by <a href="http://www.forbes.com/pictures/efel45ehhm/taos-new-mexico/" target="_blank">clicking here</a>.</span></span></div>
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Napa Farmhouse 1885http://www.blogger.com/profile/12448265276212974105noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5377628790273592245.post-26969469225190484902013-10-18T12:33:00.000-07:002013-10-21T12:33:50.476-07:00A Construction Project in Taos<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The long awaited room addition has finally begun. After a year of planning, easement issues with a neighbor, Planning Department issues with the town, (They required a lot consolidation and then the Town Planner resigned right in the middle of the permit application review and we had to wait until the replacement was hired), and design challenges we are ready to go!<br />
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This is a small addition, only about 600 sq ft, but when you own a historic adobe home new construction presents challenges you never could have imagined. For example, the existing home has, literally, no foundation. The floor sits on dirt. The addition will have a regular foundation, sub floor, radiant heat...the works. Connecting the new to the old "floor" requires massive expertise in this area. Happily we have an amazing design/build/contractor with exquisite taste and 30 years of experience with adobe homes. We got lucky with this one.<br />
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Other examples of the challenges so far....we needed to open up the back adobe wall. The old adobe "bricks" have become one big adobe mud wall...no more bricks. The shoring up process was quite the adventure. Then the trenches for the pipes and utilities needed to be dug 8 feet deep to accommodate our weather and the holes went from the front yard, the street, the entire length of the house and around to the back. Of course, as soon as everything was dug up we had a massive rainstorm that turned to snow. In early October! Last year our first snowfall came on December 15th. I think I should take full credit for ending our long drought.<br />
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This project is going to be fun, exciting, frustrating, annoying...wonderful. I plan to post regular updates with photos, stories, learnings and examples of historic building details. I hope you will join me on this journey and share your questions, comments and/or your own construction stories in the comments section at the end of the post. Wish us luck!<br />
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It has been raining nonstop for the past 3 days. Rain is predicted for the next 4 days. This is a normal occurrence for Northern California...in February. This is almost unheard of in Taos. We have been experiencing a severe drought. In fact, the past 3 years have been the driest since 1895. I am excited to see the final numbers from this rainstorm and the impact on the drought. I will update you in a future post.<br />
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But last week was sunny, warm and glorious. We decided to take a day trip to Abiquiu, New Mexico and then hike at <a href="http://ghostranch.org/" target="_blank">Ghost Ranch</a>. What a beautiful day. You should do this.<br />
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Abiquiu is a small unincorporated village located about an hour west of Taos. Best known as the home of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe, now primarily an artist community. There is an amazing open studios art festival held each year during Columbus Day weekend. In addition to art, Abiquiu has some of the most beautiful scenery in New Mexico. We had a picnic at the stunning Abiquiu lake located just a few minutes from the tiny town. Mosey had a terrific time swimming and we soaked up a bit of sun. Perfect afternoon.<br />
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After lunch, we packed up and drove 14 miles north to <a href="http://ghostranch.org/" target="_blank">Ghost Ranch</a>, a 21,000 acre education and conference center known for their retreats, activities, nature, museums and lodging. If you stay here you can enjoy horseback riding, swimming, tours, camping or stays in cute cottages and white water rafting It is like summer camp for adults. But if you come for just the day you can take advantage of the beauty by taking one of the 7 hikes on the property. We only had a few hours so we took the Box Canyon hike. Check out the <a href="http://ghostranch.org/tours-activities/hiking/" target="_blank">Ghost Ranch website</a> for details of the other options.<br />
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Box Canyon is a fairly easy hike by New Mexico standards in that the grade only increases by 500 feet. (from 6400 to 6900 feet). This California <i>living at </i><i>sea level all her life </i> girl still gets winded by some of the hikes around here with elevation changes of 3000-4000 ft!! (OK, I don't do those yet). Box Canyon is about 4 miles round trip and you scramble over huge boulders at the end to take in the view. During the hike you will see a lovely pond, an arroyo, a small stream, beautiful rock formations and blue, blue sky. A perfect way to spend an afternoon. And only an hour from Taos. As always, I am so grateful to call this amazing place home.<br />
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