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Tel: 575-758-4246, Toll-free: 800-582-9700
 artours@newmex.com
Custom group tours with an emphasis
on art.
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Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
On US 65, about 12 miles NW of Taos
The steel bridge stretches across the Rio Grande Gorge, 650 feet above the river (the third highest in the US). Many park on the
side to take photos and to stare down at the dizzy depth.
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Out-Of-Town Adventures |
D. H. Lawrence Memorial
Drive north on State Road 522 to turquoise sign, turn off well-maintained dirt road on the right that winds into the mountains for four and a half miles.
Tel: 575-776-2245
Lawrence's ashes are mixed into the cement of a small
shrine. UNM owns the ranch and maintains it as a scholarly retreat.
Free. Open daily from 8-5pm. In winter call for road
conditions.
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PO Box 789, Chama, NM 87520
60 miles from Taos to Antonito
Tel: 575-756-2151
Ticket Offices: Antonito, CO 1-719-376-5483
This wonderous adventure on "America's Longest and Highest" is only two hours north of Santa Fe. It's a day-long 64 mile excursion into remarkable
history, unspoiled mountain scenery, and just plain fun -- with an old-fashioned lunch stop. Old-fashioned steam locomotive travels through Cumbres Pass
(10, 015 feet) and the 1,100 foot deep Toltec Gorge. Daily May 27-Oct 15. Call for brochure and
reservations.
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PO Box 608
Angel Fire, Hwy 64, 87710
Tel: 575-377-6900
memorial@afweb.comm
Chapel and museum. Wed-Sun 9am-6pm, free.
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PO Box 68, Ojo Caliente, NM 87549
I-25 to Espanola then US 285 to Ojo Caliente, NM
Tel: 575-583-2233, Toll-free: 800-222-9162
Soothing mineral baths, massages, facials, herbal
wraps -- not a luxury spa -- rather, a place to take in the healing
waters of Ojo Caliente.
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Outdoor Recreation |
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Tel: 575-758-2628, Toll-free: 800-359-2627
farflung@laplaza.org
Whitewater rafting: Taos Box, Rio Chama, Rio Grande. Full and half-day trips since 1979.
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129 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571
Tel: 575-751-0365
gearup@newmex.com
Rentals, maps and information, service, repairs, parts and clothing.
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Tel: 575-776-8854, Toll-free: 800-544-1181
whitewater@newmex.com
Whitewater raft trips, mild to wild, half day, all day and overnight.
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1203 King Drive
PO Box 1001
Taos, NM 87571
Tel: 575-758-9342, Toll-free: 800-753-7559
nsa@laplaza.org
Rafting, biking, horseback, XC-SKI, snowmobile.
Full
mountain bike retail, rentals, repairs and guided tours.
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Tel: 575-751-6098
Taos Valley or Rio Grande Gorge flights! Champagne brunch! Year 'round rides. Reservations required.
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Box A, Pilar, NM 87531
Tel: 575-758-9700, Toll-free: 800-222-RAFT
White water rafting tours, full day and half day
adventures. Since 1978.
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207-A Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, New Mexico 87571
Tel: 575-758-2822
Run the River! Group discounts, white water action! Family fun.
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340 Little Deer Run Road
PO Box 3019, Taos, NM 87571
Tel: 505-758-3212, Toll-free: 800-659-3210
hoofbeats@laplaza.org
Ride Indian country on quality horses with skillful, friendly guides. Rated #1 with 33 years experience, fantastic wilderness packages and group rates.
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Tel: 575-586-0174, Toll-free: 800-758-LAMA
llamatrek@aol.com
Explore New Mexico's pristine wilderness -- without the burden of a heavy backpack! "Take a llama to llunch" hikes, guided pack trips, custom wilderness
experiences. Backcountry gourmet meals.
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Ski Areas |
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Tel: 575-982-5300, Toll-free: 800-755-7669 |
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Tel: 575-377-6401, Toll-free: 800-633-7463
Over 60 trails with 2200 vertical feet of skiing; NM's best ski value!
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Tel:575-754-2382
Try our new lift and new runs. Come join us and "Ski the Winter Sun."
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Tel: 575-776-2291, Reservations 800-776-1111, in NM 575-776-2233
"The simple facts about Taos remain unchanged: the terrain is varied and often challenging, the sunny weather is a kick and there probably isn't
a better place in the country to learn to ski." Snow Country, September 1993.
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