Don’t miss the hot summer events in Taos!

Toast of Taos - July 2 - 11, 2009

Food, wine, dinners, auctions, seminars and fundraising!

For more information:

http://www.toastoftaos.com/

The 24th Annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow - July 10 - 12, 2009

For more information, call 575-741-0841 or see the website listed below:

http://www.taospueblopowwow.com/

For your Taos Vacation Rental stays for these events and more, call 575-758-7150.

Summer in Taos, Stay Kokopelli.

For more information: www.taosmountainmotorcyclerally.com.

The festival will be packed with entertainment with three stages, two motocycle runs, a bike row, custom bike contest, tattoo contest, Miss Taos Mountain contest, bike and food vendors, arts and crafts village and a kid-friendly area.  Headlining the event–Grand Funk Railroad and joining in–Puddle of Mudd.

The Taos Mountain Motorcycle Rally will be July 10 - 12 at Kit Carson Park in Taos.

For Vacation Rental information, call Kokopelli Taos at 1-505-758-7150.

From the Taos News website: http://www.taosnews.com/articles/2009/06/15/news/doc4a33cab6f38ba696749275.txt

For more info, see them at the web at www.taosmountainmusicfestival.com

The Taos News announces the coming of the 1st Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival in an article in this week’s recent Tempo Magazine.  Written by a member of the staff, the kick off article announces the first acts for the event on August 15, 2009.

Joan Osbourne, The Wailers and Ozomatli are the first of a growing line-up for the concert at the base of the ski runs.

At the “Strawberry Fair”, there will be food stalls, vendors, beer and wine sales and performing artists.

Tickets are on sale now. An all day festival ticket is $35 in advance, $38 day of show. Children 10 years old and younger are free, but must be accompanied by an adult. They can be purchased online and by calling toll-free (888) 512-7469 Monday through Saturday and at the TSV Chamber of Commerce beginning Jun 25.

For more information, call the Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce at (800) 517-9816.

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Book your stay with Kokopelli Taos and don’t miss out on the hottest event of the summer season.

Kokopelli meets all your vacation rental, extended stay and long term rental needs.

From the Taos News’ Tempo Magazine, June 11 - 17 2009 pg. 20 by Tara Somerville

For more information, call 575-754-2366 or e-mail rrinfo@redriverchamber.org.

The Red River “River & Brews Blues Fest” heats up the mountains with hot food and music this weekend, June 12 and 13th.  World-class bands grace the stage on the 13th from 11am to 7pm at the Slope of the Red River Ski Area next to the Lift House.  Tickets are $10 for the day and the gates will open at 9 am.

Don’t miss your chance to check out Bugs Henderson and the Shuffle Kings, Johnny Mack, The Todd Tijerina Band and the Albuquerque Blues Connection.  Food provided by West Texas Barbeque Company.  Event sponsored by Red River Chamber of Commerce, Red River Ski Area, The Lift House Bar & Grill, Santa Fe Brewing Company and Jagermeister.

Book up your Taos vacation rentals now for this must-see event!

Fly the Rio Grande Gorge in gorgeous Taos, New Mexico with Ed Smith’s Pueblo Balloon Company.

The Rio Grande Gorge, considered a “mini-Grand Canyon”, cuts through the majestic desert landscape of the Taos Mesa.  Known for some of the most breathtaking views in Northern New Mexico, don’t miss the peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains–whether in the full vibrant colors of spring or the shifting shimmer of fall.

Pueblo Balloon Company conducts flights through the Gorge every morning–weather permitting.

For more information about your 10% Summer Adventure activity discount, call Amber at our Kokopelli Taos office when you book your Taos Vacation Rental for that perfect getaway at 1-800-480-7150.

For more information about Pueblo Balloon Company, see them at the web at www.puebloballoon.com.

Taos Ski Valley is up and going all summer long.  Check out the events on the Taos Ski Valley website:

http://www.skitaos.org/events/index

June 2009 - Disc Golf Opens This Month

June 4 - Cantos De Taos Quartet - Edelweiss Lodge and Spa - 6pm

June 5 - Taos Opera Institute Group - Rhoda’s Restaurant at Taos Ski Valley 6pm

Some of New Mexico’s finest mountain golfing is in full swing at Angel Fire Resort.  Open since May 9th with the low rates of “Swing Season” going on until June 12th, rates are as low as $59.00 with cart and balls.

Summer Season rates for June 13th to September 20th are also available from $79.00.

Call 575-377-3055 to book your tee time and check out Angel Fire Resort on the web at www.angelfireresort.com.

“Entertainment Rises At Embudo Station”

by Tempo staff on www.taosnews.com Entertainment Section, Monday May 18, 2009

http://www.taosnews.com/articles/2009/05/18/entertainment/doc4a114397b614d404459954.txt

When the Rio Grande is high it’s a perfect time to head on down to Embudo Station for fine food and entertainment. Friday (May 22), 5-8:30 p.m., you can catch Grammy Award winning master guitarist and producer Larry Mitchell in performance. Mitchell has toured with Tracey Chapman, Bootsie Collins, Joy Harjo and Robert Mirabal (check out larrymitchell.com for more).

Then, on Saturday (May 23), Chris Abeyta and Don Lovato will be playing righteous Latin sounds from 5-8:30 p.m.

On Sunday (May 24), the fun starts at noon with Gerry Carthy from the West Coast of Ireland. McCarthy plays a variety of instruments including banjo, guitar, tenor guitar, tin whistle, saxophone, fiddle, mandolin, bouzouki and does vocals too. “If your favorite uncle were a virtuoso musician, a true gentleman and a wickedly funny story teller, his name would be Gerry Carthy,” a press release states.

Then, at 5 p.m., award winning musicians and songwriters Busy McCarroll and the Ambassadors of Pleasure take the stage with special guest star Chris (Spit) Sherland on guitar.

Embudo Station is located 25 miles south of Taos on State Road 68. For reservations, call (505) 852-4707 or visit www.embudostation.com.

For all locals and vistors, long-term and vacation rental stays alike:

Event: Taos Summer Farm and Wilderness Adventure Camp

Date: Monday - Thursday $250 per 2 CDS week session

Ages:  Younger Group: 4 yrs. to 6 yrs.,  Older Group: 7 yrs. to 12 yrs.

Info: Call Taos Country Day School 575-751-7750

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Session 1 - June 8 to June 18 - Plant gardens, harvest first veggies, build a garden shelter, make pottery, visit farm with baby animals.  Older group will raft the Rio Grande and Rock Climb.  Younger group will play at the river.  Teachers: Sandra Houston, Alison Haney, Rachel Miller

Session 2 - June 22 to July 2 - Plant and harvest, dig clay and fire pots, make flower essences, make salves, collect herbs, hike.  Older group will raft the Rio Grande and overnight Llama trekking.  Younger group will play at the river.  Teachers: Micah Roseberry, Rose Carmona, Becky Kenny

Session 3 - July 6 to July 16 - Harvest for the Market, make goat cheese and butter, make bread in the Horno, build a solar oven.  Older group will day hike with llamas, raft the Rio Grande.  Younger group will visit a farm.  Teachers: Micah Roseberry, Rose Carmona, Becky Kenny, Rachel Miller

Session 4 - July 20 - July 31 - Camp games, frisbee golf, tennis at the park, biking, soccer.  Older group will llama trek and river raft.  Younger group will go on an adventure hike.  Teachers: Avi Burg, Rose Carmona, Tricia Guinle.

From New Mexico Magazine, last page, inside cover - May 2009

For those seeking to learn more about the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, NM.  Located at 2401 12th Street NW, the Cultural Center is open on Monday to Sunday 9am to 5pm, closed on major holidays.  The Gift Shop is open during the same times as well.  For something delicious, come to the Pueblo Harvest Cafe, open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

For more information, call 1-866-855-7902 or visit on the web at www.indianpueblo.org.

–Tulima Mauga