Taos Co North

Taos County has 4 parts - This page, Taos County North, &

Taos Town ~ TAOS COUNTY ~ Taos Co. South ~

TAOS COUNTY NORTH

Links: ~ AMALIA ~ ARROYO HONDO ~ ARROYO SECO ~ CARSON ~ CERRO VILLAGE ~

COSTILLA ~ SKI RIO ~ EL PRADO ~ QUESTA ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ RED RIVER SKI ~

RIO GRANDE GORGE ~ SKI RIO ~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ VALDEZ ~

~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~ STATE OF NEW MEXICO ~ 4 CORNERS SW USA ~

AMALIA

South of San Luis CO - 1 mile South of the NM/CO Border

turn West on NM 196, about 8 miles to Amalia

Amalia Cemetery Photo- White Picket Fence by Dorothy R. Zopof

http://www.sla.purdue.edu/WAAW/Zopf/Amalia.html

“Surviving the Winter” by Dorothy R. Zopf – “The evolution of Quiltmaking among

two cultures in New Mexico” Story & photos of area quilters & their work –

http://www.sla.purdue.edu/WAAW/Zopf/

Amalia NM – MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Amalia&state=NM

~ AMALIA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

ARROYO HONDO

(North of Taos NM)

Junction NM 522, NM 150

Links: ~ Arroyo Hondo Businesses ~ Arroyo Hondo Arts ~ Arroyo Hondo the 60s & 70s ~

Arroyo Hondo Lodging ~

~ ARROYO HONDO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Hondo MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Arroyo+Hondo&state=NM

Long John Dunn – Area History – Toll Bridge across the Rio Grande River -

http://www.johndunnshops.com/TheStory.html

“Rio Hondo” image taken above the John Dunn Bridge – by Geraint Smith Photography -

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/november_05/nov_03_05.html

“Living in the Camper in Arroyo Hondo NM” – Text & Photos – Art Durkee Site -

http://artdurkee.blogspot.com/2008/03/living-in-camper-arroyo-hondo-nm.html

~ ARROYO HONDO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Hondo Businesses

Arroyo Hondo Companies – Listings –

http://www.manta.com/NA/US/NM/Arroyo_Hondo

Affordable Adobe – “Sustaining Traditional Building”

http://affordableadobe.com/

Goldstar Animals Helping People Inc. – Non-profit organization -

http://www.goldstaranimalshelpingpeople.com/

The Lama Foundation – A Spiritual Community -

http://lamafoundation.org/

Martin Custom Building – John Martin –

http://www.laplaza.org/open_studio/OSYouth/ian

Taos Equestrian Center –

http://taosequestrian.com/

~ Arroyo Hondo Businesses ~ ARROYO HONDO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Hondo Arts

Ron Barsano - Artist

http://www.barsano.com/

Ronald Davis – Artist – Geometrician, Abstract Illusionist –

http://abstract-art.com/RonDavis/index1_popup.htm

Cynthia Huff – Artist – Artisan – Photographer –

http://cynthiahuff.artspan.com/

“Keeping the Music Alive – Article by Phaedra Greenwood –

http://www.enchantment.coop/features/0611vincent.php

Legends Ghosts & Hauntings – Article by Phaedra Greenwood -

http://www.enchantment.coop/features/0610ghosts.php

David Lubotsky Art – Sculpture – Paintings – Drawings – Prints – Fountains –

http://www.envisiongallery.net/artist/lubotsky/ld-401.html

Sandra Miller Studio – Handcrafted Slate Home Accessories & Gifts -

http://www.sandramillerstudio.com/

Nomadic Mosaics – One of a kind stained-glass mosaic frames, mirrors, tables & cabinets -

http://www.nomadicmosaics.com/

Ken Price – Studio & Gallery -

http://www.kenprice.com/

Juan B. Rael Collection of Hispano Music & Culture of Northern NM

Juan Bautista Rael, Native of Arroyo Hondo NM

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/rghtml/rghome.html

Doctor Juan B. Rael Biography – Pioneer Hispano Folklorist -

http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/rghtml/rgrael.html

Dr. Juan B. Rael, professor emeritus of Spanish, dies at 93 – Stanford U. Site -

http://news-service.stanford.edu/pr/93/931115Arc3057.html

Frank Waters Foundation – “Sheltering the Creative Spirit” -

http://www.frankwaters.org/

~ Arroyo Hondo Arts ~ ARROYO HONDO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Hondo the '60's & '70's

New Buffalo Commune, Arroyo Hondo, 1960’s & 1970’s –

“Communal Living” Lisa Law – Smithsonian Site -

http://americanhistory.si.edu/lisalaw/6.htm

Counterculture Photos of the 1960’s & 1970’s – Lisa Law – Photos of all the

Counterculture Heroes – Smithsonian Site -

http://americanhistory.si.edu/lisalaw/photoind.htm

Lisa Law, Photographer – Biography & Photos –

http://www.summeroflove.org/law.html

~ Arroyo Hondo the 60s & 70s ~ ARROYO HONDO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Hondo Lodging

Little Tree B&B – Quiet & Tranquil Taos Getaway”

http://www.littletreebandb.com/

Mountain Light B&B - Writers/Artists Retreat

http://www.mtnlight.com/retreats/

~ Arroyo Hondo Lodging ~ ARROYO HONDO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

ARROYO SECO

(North of Taos NM)

Off NM 522 turn East onto NM 150, NW corner of Taos Pueblo

Links: ~ Arroyo Seco Schools ~ Arroyo Seco Businesses ~ Arroyo Seco Arts ~

Arroyo Seco Outdoors ~ Arroyo Seco Lodging ~

~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Seco Home Page –

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_about.php

Arroyo Seco History –

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_history.php

Arroyo Seco Events -

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_events.php

Arroyo Seco – Fourth of July ’01 – Short Story by Ed Yourdon –

http://www.yourdon.com/personal/rwj/rwj7401.html

Arroyo Seco – Fourth of July 01 – Photos – by Ed Yourdon –

http://www.yourdon.com/personal/photos/seco/index.html

Arroyo Seco – About Des Montes – Karen Mitchel site -

http://www.kmitch.com/Taos/desmontes/desmontes.htm

Holy Trinity, Arroyo Seco – Photo by Geraint Smith Photography –

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/march_06/mar_29_06.html

La Santisima Trinidad, Arroyo Seco – Restoration of: Cornerstones Project –

http://cstones.org/projects/Archives/Arroyo_Seco/

~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Seco Schools

Arroyo del Norte Elementary – Listing -

http://www.taosschools.org/ANS/index.htm

~ Arroyo Seco Schools ~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Seco Businesses

Arroyo Seco Merchants – Listings -

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_merchants.php

Arroyo Seco Services – Listings -

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_services.php

Digital Dog Design – Creative Services from Concept Through Production,

Website Design, Prink Management -

http://www.digitaldogdesign.us/contact.html

Gypsy 360 Cafe & Expresso Bar –

http://www.nmgastronome.com/nm/american/gypsy.htm

NODRUOY Inc. – Ed Yourdon – Software Consultant – Links –

http://www.yourdon.com/

Sabroso Restaurant & Bar – American & Global Cuisine -

http://www.sabrosotaos.com/

Taos Sunflower – Yarns & Fibers –

http://www.taossunflower.com/

~ Arroyo Seco Businesses ~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Seco Arts

Arroyo Seco Artist Listings –

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_merchants.php

Antiquarius Imports – Furniture – Rugs –Textiles – African Art -

http://www.antiquariusimports.com/

Bradford Pottery – Village of Arroyo Seco Site -

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_pottery.php

B.J. Briner – Oil, Pencil, Painter –

http://www.bjbriner.com/

Claire Works – Claire Haye - Sterling Silver Jewelry Gallery -

http://www.claireworks.com/

Jan Janeiro, Artist – Woven raffia/copper/acrylic wall sculpture –

http://www.fenixgallery.com/artist_portfolio.php?ID=28

Jijibags – Handbags – fun, stylish, sophisticated, practical & durable -

http://www.ojalastudio.com/

Tracy Turner - Artist – Paintings –

http://tracyturnerart.com/

Frank Waters, Author -“Grandfather of Southwestern Literature” Biography “Sheltering the creative spirit”

http://frankwaters.org/photo.htm

Doug West Gallery –

http://www.dougwestart.com/

~ Arroyo Seco Arts ~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Seco Outdoors

Mountain Skills – Rock Climbing Adventure – Accredited Rock

Climbing School

http://www.climbingschoolusa.com/

Rivers & Birds of New Mexico – Teaching the next generation of Earth Stewards -

http://www.riversandbirds.org/

~ Arroyo Seco Outdoors ~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Arroyo Seco Lodging

The Abominable Snowmansion – Taos Hostel & Classic Ski Lodge Inn –

http://www.taoswebb.com/hotel/snowmansion/

Casa Miguel – Western Style Accommodations – Rental Home -

http://www.casamiguelnm.com/

Cottonwood Inn B&B – Country Comfort & Casual Elegance -

http://www.taos-cottonwood.com/

North Star Vacation Rental –

http://www.visitseco.com/arroyo_seco_bed_breakfast.php

Salsa Del Salto B&B – Elegant NM Home -

http://www.visitseco.com/taos_bed_breakfast.php

~ Arroyo Seco Lodging ~ ARROYO SECO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

CARSON

On US 285, about 9 miles East of Ojo Calente NM ,

at Taos Junction, turn East onto NM 567, drive

about 8 miles to Carson NM

~ CARSON ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Carson O’pinon – A Community Website –

http://www.carsononline.com/index.html

Carson Curmudgeon – A periodical history, history & hubris

http://www.carsoncurmudgeon.com/

Carson NM MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Carson&state=NM

J. Mehaffey – Artist – Gallery -

http://www.jmehaffey.com/index.html

Mormon Church West of the Rio Grande -

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/wpa:@field(DOCID+@lit(wpa119070104))-

Native Essence Herb Co. –

http://allherbs.stores.yahoo.net/

Poco Loco General Store – Listing –

http://www.celinea.com/d-352661154.htm

Sticky Pistil – Funky Band –

http://www.stickypistil.com/bio1.html

Terry R. Woff – American Sign & Wood Carver – Since 1976 -

http://www.signcarving.com/contact.htm

Area Hams – Scroll to Carson NM –

http://skyserver.net/hvarc/taoshams.html

Mormon Church West of the Rio Grande -

http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/r?ammem/wpa:@field(DOCID+@lit(wpa119070104))-

~ CARSON ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

CERRO VILLAGE

About 3 miles North of Questa on NM 522,

turn West onto NM 387, to Cerro Village

Links: ~ Cerro Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~ Cerro Outdoors & Businesses ~ Cerro Arts ~

~ CERRO VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Web Shots – Scroll to Photos of Cerro NM –

http://travel.webshots.com/album/328551711QqAPDM

Cerro NM – MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Cerro&state=NM

Questa Vecindad Chamber of Commerce – “Serving the Communities of

Northern Taos County” Listings –

http://questavecindad.org

~ CERRO VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Cerro Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall

Charles Castulo Cisneros PFC E3 Army

http://tanaya.net/vmw/C/rec-9114.html

Find a Name of the Vietnam Memorial Wall –

http://tanaya.net/vmw/

~ Cerro Name on the Vietnam Memorial Wall ~ CERRO VILLAGE ~

~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Cerro Outdoors & Businesses

Cerro Vista Farm – Certified Naturally Grown – Listing –

http://www.cerrovistafarm.com/

Wild River Tours – Explore & Experience Northern New Mexico” – Taos, Angel Fire,

Red River – “Enchanted Circle” to the Colorado Border & more with

Wild River Tours of NM -

http://www.tournewmexico.net/

Wild Rivers Recreation Area – L.L. Bean Site -

http://www.llbean.com/parksearch/parks/html/147llb.html

~ Cerro Outdoors & Businesses ~ CERRO VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Cerro Arts

J & F Custom Furnishings – Frank Fraijo –

http://www.newmexiconet.com/newbusiness/art/jandf/main.html

Michael Vigil – Second Generation Woodcarver –

http://www.laplaza.org/open_studio/m_vigil.html

~ Cerro Arts ~ CERRO VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

COSTILLA

NM 522, near CO Border, NM 522 changes to CO 159 at Border

Links: ~ Costilla Arts ~ Costilla Outdoors & Businesses ~ Ski Rio ~

~ COSTILLA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Costilla Village

Costilla NM – SLV Dweller Site -

http://www.slvdweller.com/index.php?/categories/16-Costilla

Costilla Area Photo by Paul Starr – the “C” on the hill -

http://geoimages.berkeley.edu/GeoImages/Starrs/COSTILLA.html

MAP – Ute Creek Outfitters Site -

http://www.utecreekoutfitters.net/contact/location.aspx

Costilla NM Plaza Photo 1943 – Wikipedia Site -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Costilla_NM_Plaza_1943.jpg

Rio Costilla Elementary School –

http://www.questa.k12.nm.us/riocostilla.html

~ COSTILLA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Costilla Arts

Rio Costilla Studio Tour –

http://www.riocostillastudiotour.org/

Libby Heart – Fine Art –

http://www.libbyhart.com/

Spanish Weavers – Clip Art Photos in Costilla , WPA Project –

http://www.allfiberarts.com/library/clipart/blclipart15.htm

~ Costilla Arts ~ COSTILLA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Costilla Outdoors & Businesses

Latir Peak Massif – Text – Photos – Links – Summit Post Site –

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/152030/latir-peak-massif.html

Los Rios River Runners –

http://losriosriverrunners.com/

RCCLA Farm & Ranch –

http://riocostillapark.com/rcclaRanch.html

Rio Costilla Park –

http://riocostillapark.com/rcclaAboutUs.html

Visiting Valle Vidal –

http://www.vallevidal.org/pdf/Visiting_Valle61506.pdf

~ Costilla Outdoors & Businesses ~ COSTILLA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

SKI RIO

48 Miles North of Taos - Near Costilla (NM/CO Border)

Ski Rio (Rio Costilla Resort) – Test & images – Colorado Ski History Site -

http://www.coloradoskihistory.com/lost/nm_skirio.html

~ Ski Rio ~ COSTILLA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

EL PRADO

On NM 150, East of Arroyo Hondo NM, near Taos Ski Valley NM

Link: ~ El Prado Businesses ~ El Prado Artists ~ El Prado Lodging ~

~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

El Prado – Demographics – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Prado,_New_Mexico

El Prado MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=El+Prado&state=NM

~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

El Prado Businesses

Ansonics, Inc. – Building Ultrasonic Detectors Since 1963 –

http://www.ansonics.com/index.html

Alan Byrd Computer Services & Solutions –

http://www.alanbyrd.com/services.html

Digerati Design for Print & WWW

http://www.digerati-design.com/

I Run Taos – Computer Services –

http://iruntaos.com/

Institute for Science, Spirituality and Sustainability –

http://issstaos.org/

El Meze Restaurant – Cuisine from Spain and Northern NM -

http://www.elmeze.com/

Far Flung Adventures – “Putting People & Rivers Together, Since 1976” -

http://www.farflung.com/

Handcrafted Doors of the Southwest – Master Craftsman Daniel Streebe -

http://taosdoors.com/

Pumice-Crete Building Systems of New Mexico –

http://www.pumicecrete.com/index.html

Taos Aviation Services –

http://taosaviation.com/

Johnson Veterinary Clinic – Large & Small Animals -

http://johnsonvetclinic.com/

Wild Hare Press – Independent Press of Gay & Lesbian Audiobooks -

http://wildharepress.com/

~ El Prado Businesses ~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

El Prado Artists

Butterfly Productions – Clay Artist – Decorative & Functional -

http://butterpieproductions.com/

Cultural Energy – Non-profit - Media to create radio & other media productions in Northern NM

http://www.culturalenergy.org/

Joe Dawson Cowboy Art – Commissioned Oil Paintings – Western Oil

Paintings, Cowboy Art Prints, Rodeo Bronze Sculpture –

http://www.cowboyart.net/

Duirwaigh Studios – Products & Services that inspire creative consciousness -

http://www.duirwaigh.com/

~ El Prado Artists ~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Ted Egri – World Renown American Sculptor – Painter –

http://www.silverhawk-artists.com/sculptors/egri/index.html

Envision Gallery – Contemporary Art & Sculpture –

http://www.envisiongallery.net/contact.html

Coleen & Gary Ferguson’s Gallery – Handwoven Wearable Art – Fine Art Paintings –

http://www.handwoventaosart.com/

Natural Dyes International – Non-profit organized to to research natural dyes &

pigments, share information & educate the public - Information – Photos & Links -

http://www.naturaldyes.org/

Margaret Nes – Fire Art – Pastel Images –

http://www.margaretnes.com/index.html

R.J. Pfammatter – Artist – Fine Oil Paintings –

http://www.collectorsguide.com/ts/s004.html

~ El Prado Artists ~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Dean Pulver Custom Woodworking –

http://www.deanpulver.com/dean.html

Tom Rogers Painting – Photorealist -

http://tomrogersart.com/

RU YI Studio/Gallery – Pearl Weng Liang Huang – Chinese Calligraphy –

http://www.ruyistudio.com/

Richard Salazar – Relief Carving – Wood Carving –

http://www.spanishcolonial.org/artist.shtml?_recordnum=216

Mary Shaffer – Sculpture from slumped glass, bronze, found objects, stone, light,

fire, fiber-optics, sound & performance -

http://www.maryshaffer.com

Southwest Spiral Design –

http://www.swspiraldesign.com/products2.html

Spitfire Forge – Women’s Welding Workshop –

http://www.spitfireforge.com/

Steve Storts – Drawings – Sculpture – Paintings -

http://storzart.com/

Taos Clay – Community Ceramics Studio & Gallery -

http://www.taosclay.com/

S.D. Youngwolf – Artist & Storyteller –

http://www.arkansasarts.org/programs/aie/detail.aspx?id=78

~ El Prado Artists ~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

El Prado Lodging

Cottonwood Inn B&B – “Casual comfort of the SW” -

http://www.taos-cottonwood.com/

~ El Prado Lodging ~ EL PRADO ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

QUESTA

Junction of NM 522 & NM 38, West of Red River NM,

& North of Taos NM

Links: ~ Questa Schools ~ Questa Airport ~ Questa Radio ~ Questa Events ~

Spc Joseph L. Gallegos ~ Questa Interest ~ Questa Associations ~ Questa Businesses ~

The Questa Mine ~ Questa Arts ~ Questa Outdoors & Businesses ~ Questa Lodging ~

~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa NM –

http://questa-nm.org/

Questa Vecindad Chamber of Commerce – “Serving the Communities of

Northern Taos County” Listings –

http://questavecindad.org/

Questa New Mexico – Home Page - La Plaza Site –

http://www.laplaza.org/government/questa/

Questa NM – Demographics – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Questa,_New_Mexico

Questa NM MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Questa&state=NM

Questa – Entrance to Catholic Cemetery – 1939 Photo by Russell Lee –

http://www.thecross-photo.com/Cemetery-Questa_New_Mexico-photograph_by_Russell_Lee.htm

~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Schools

Questa Independent School District –

http://www.questa.k12.nm.us/

Alta Vista Elementary School –

http://www.questa.k12.nm.us/altavista.html

Questa Junior/High School –

http://www.questa.k12.nm.us/qjshs.html

~ Questa Schools ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Airport

N24-QUESTA MUNI NR2 AIRPORT

http://www.airnav.com/airport/N24

~ Questa Airport ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Radio

KRDR 90.1 FM “Top O’ the Circle” – Questa, Red River -

http://www.krdr.com/

~ Questa Radio ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Events

Questa Calendar –

http://questa-nm.org/home.htm

Questa Events -

http://questavecindad.org/BIZyCart.asp?GROUP=Events&CLIENT=QuestaV&ACCOUNT=17392

~ Questa Events ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Spc. Joseph L. Gallegos

Spc Joseph L. Gallegos – Questa War Hero - Operation Iraqi Freedom -

http://forums.lutzkicksass.com/cgi-bin/forum/Blah.pl?m-1256932548/

http://militarytimes.com/valor/army-spc-joseph-l-gallegos/4355617/

~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Interest

Estevan Rael-Galvez – Appointed NM State Historian – Biography – Hispania News Site -

http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/2001/June08/06.htm

A Stupa in the Wilderness - Kagyu Mila Gura Stupa

http://www.stupa.org.nz/stupa/mila_guru.htm

Field of Honor – Hosted by the Village of Questa – Healing Field Site -

http://www.healingfield.org/questa/

1000 Flags over Questa – Photo by Geraint Smith Photography

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/september_05/sept_11_05.html

Chevron Technology to build NM Solar Plant – Article by Michael Burnham – NY Times Site -

http://www.nytimes.com/gwire/2010/02/24/24greenwire-chevron-technology-to-build-nm-solar-plant-66621.html

~ Questa Interest ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Associations

Amigos Bravos – Non-profit River Advocacy -

http://www.amigosbravos.org/

LLNA - La Lama Neighborhood Association –

http://www.laplaza.org/users/llna/index.htm

Paradigm Shift International – Rick Dove -

http://www.parshift.com/BioDove.htm

~ Questa Associations ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Businesses

Golightly Cashmere – Clothing -

http://www.redrivernewmex.com/member_detail.aspx?id=225

Inkless Press – Publishers of Unusual E-Books, Essays & Cartoons -

http://www.inklesspress.com/

Iris Herbal Products –

http://www.irisherbal.com/vision.html

Joe’s Seamless Gutters – Metal Roofing Experts -

http://www.joesseamlessgutters.com/

North Star Toys – “Encouraging Imaginative Play” -

http://www.northstartoys.com/

Orlando’s New Mexico Cafe – “Voted best Mexican food in Taos County since 2005”

http://orlandostaos.com/about/

Passive Solar Green House – Green House Plans to sell –

http://www.passivesolargreenhouse.com/content/howtoorder.html

Pendleton Oil & Gas Co – Propane service & equipment - Family owned & operated since 1930”

http://www.pendletonpropane.com/

Questa Café, & Simple Simons Pizza & Wildcats Den – Listings –

http://chefmoz.org/United_States/NM/Questa/

Restaurants in Taos County – Listings – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/places/nm/ctytaos/dining.htm

~ Questa Businesses ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

The Questa Mine

“The Life & Times of a Mining Town” Timeline - by Ernest Atencio –

High Country News Site –

http://www.hcn.org/servlets/hcn.Article?article_id=5963

The Mine that Turned the Red River Blue- High Country News By Ernest Atencio –

http://www.hcn.org/servlets/hcn.Article?article_id=5962

Molycorp Watch Project in Questa – Photo – Links - Amigos Bravos Site –

http://www.amigosbravos.org/molycorp.php

Molycorp Clean-Up Battle Far From Over – Photo – Links –

Voices from the Earth – SW Research & Information Center Site -

http://www.sric.org/voices/2000/v1n1/molycorp.html

Carlos Herrera Story about the Questa Mine – Earthworks Site -

http://www.earthworksaction.org/cvquesta.cfm

Molycorp Superfund Site in Questa NM – Article -

http://www.epa.gov/earth1r6/6sf/pdffiles/0600806.pdf

NM puts old mine to solar use – article -

http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-20004897-54.html

~ The Questa Mine ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Arts

Artesanos De Questa – Artisans Group –

http://www.piccolaknives.com/Questa/artesanos_questa.html

Dan Frank – Photography - Graphics - Web Sites -

http://www.frankdan.com/

Harps of Lorien – Ralph Weisman, Instrument Builder –

http://www.harpsoflorien.com/

The Lords of Howling – Music – Band –

http://www.magneticmotorworks.com/lords.html

Roadrunner Welding – Andy Martinez – Weaving Gallery – Hardware Gallery –

http://laplaza.org/~andymtz/

Carlos Rael - Santero - Traditional Spanish Colonial Art of NW - Questa NM

http://elsantero.com/

Herman Rednick – Paintings –

http://www.fireintheheart.net/paintings.html

Robert James Renwick – Artist – Drawing & Painting -

http://www.rjrenwick.com/home

The Art of Cami Thompson – “Plein Art Artist” -

http://www.camithompsonartist.com/

Katherine Watson – Arved Stone Sculptor –

http://www.taosartistguide.com/sculptor/watson/index.html

~ Questa Arts ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Outdoors & Businesses

Ed Adams – Angler Guide for Northern NM & Southern CO –

http://www.edadamsflyfishing.com/guides.php3

Cabresto Lake – 13 Mile Backpack –

http://www.lodge66.org/Trails/Veredas/cabresto.html

Far Flung Adventures – Wild Whitewater River Trips -

http://www.farflung.com/

Mt. Questa Photo – Summit Post Site –

http://www.summitpost.org/view_object.php?object_id=120831

New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle – MAP –

http://www.rcrc.nm.org/enc-circle.html

~ Questa Outdoors & Businesses ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Questa Lodging

Lodging/RV Park in Questa – Listings -

http://www.eco-usa.com/new-mexico/g-q/QUESTA.htm

Questa Lodge – LLC – Cabin Rentals & RV Sites -

http://www.questalodge.com/

Taos County Lodging – Listings – Sangres Site -

http://www.sangres.com/places/nm/ctytaos/hotel.htm

~ Questa Lodging ~ QUESTA ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

RED RIVER VILLAGE

NM 38, East of Questa NM

Links: ~ Red River Schools ~ Red River Library ~ Red River Businesses ~

Red River Outdoors & Businesses ~ Red River Lodging ~

~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

The Town of Red River – Official Site –

http://redriver.org/

Red River Chamber of Commerce - Links to Area Businesses -

http://www.redrivernewmex.com/

Red River Chamber of Commerce - Member Listings -

http://www.redrivernewmex.com/members.aspx

Red River NM – Photo – Better days are coming Site –

http://www.betterdaysarecoming.com/views/colorado2002/circle/red_river2.html

~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Red River Schools

Red River Valley Charter School –

http://www.redriver.org/businesses/view/337

~ Red River Schools ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Red River Library

Red River Public Library

http://redriver.org/businesses/view/336/14

~ Red River Library ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Red River Businesses

Red River Dining & Entertainment – Listings –

Red River NM Site -

http://www.redrivernewmex.com/members.aspx?t=25

Red River – Restaurants – Links - Ski Resorts Guide -

http://www.skiresortsguide.com/rest.cfm/s1/nm02.htm

Mountain Mist Photography –

http://www.mountainmistphotos.com/

Sundance Mexican Restaurant –

http://www.redrivernm.com/sundance/sr_food.html

Texas Reds Steakhouse & Saloon -

http://www.texasreds.com/

Kenneth Wyatt Galleries – Western & Christian Art -

http://kennethwyatt.com/

~ Red River Businesses ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Red River Outdoors & Businesses

All Seasons, Inc. – Ski Shop & Service -

http://www.allseasonsrrnm.com/

Bobcat Pass Wilderness Adventures – Horseback Rides,

Fishing – Hunts – Tours -

http://bobcatpass.com/

El Paseo Llama Expeditions – “Your adventure begins here” –

http://elpaseollama.com/

~ Red River Outdoors & Businesses ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Enchanted Forest XC - Cross Country – Snow Shoe Area -

http://www.enchantedforestxc.com/home.html

“Journey to the Stars” - Night Sky Adventures – Geoff Goins –

Largest Telescope in Northern NM -

http://www.nightskyadventures.com/

New Mexico Adventure Co. Activities for Summer & Winter

http://www.redriver1.com/prices.htm

Red River Memorial Day Run –

http://www.redrivernewmex.com/Mem.%20day%20write%20up.htm

Red River Mountain Adventures – Jeep & ATV Rentals -

http://www.redriver.org/businesses/view/285

Sitzmark Sports – Quality Ski, Snowboarding – Bike Rentals – Service Department -

http://www.sitzmarksportsnm.com/

Wild Bill’s Ski Shop - & Calamity Jane’s Gifts -

http://www.wildbillsski.com/

~ Red River Outdoors & Businesses ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Red River Lodging

Red River Lodging – Listings –

http://www.redriverlodging.com/welcome.cfm

Hotels & Motels in Red River NM – Listings –

http://www.red-river-new-mexico.us/html/hotels__motels__lodges.html

Alpine Lodge – “Year-round mountain retreat -

http://www.thealpinelodge.com/

Arrowhead Lodge – Comfortable Family Style Lodging –

http://www.redriverlodging.com/arrowheadlodge/ah_lodge.cfm

The Auslander Condominiums – Secluded – Close to Town -

http://www.auslandercondominiums.com/

Best Western River’s Edge –

http://www.bestwesternnewmexico.com/hotels/best-western-rivers-edge/

Black Mountain Playhouse & Lodge – “Ski In – Ski Out” – A short walk to the Slopes -

http://www.redriverlodging.com/blackmt/bm_lodge.cfm

Caribel Condominiums – “The Comforts of Home Plus More” –

http://www.caribelcondos.com/

Copper King Lodge – Mountain home for winter & summer activities – In the heart of town -

http://www.copperkinglodge.com/

~ Red River Lodging ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Deer Lodge – “Unique Place – Unique Experience” -

http://www.deerlodgeredriver.com/

Edelweiss Condominiums –

http://www.red-river-newmexico.com/edelweiss/

Eisenhut Condominiums –

http://www.theeisenhut.com/

Golden Eagle Lodge – “In the heart of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains” –

http://www.goldeneaglelodgeredriver.com/

Lazy Miner Lodge – Finest Units at Affordable Rates -

http://www.lazyminer.com/

Lifts West Condominium Resort Hotel –

http://www.redrivernm.com/liftswest/

Mountain Shadows Lodge – Walking distance to downtown -

http://www.redriverlodging.com/mtshadows/ms_lodge.cfm

~ Red River Lodging ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Pioneer Lodge – Accommodations include individual cabins with fireplaces -

http://redriverlodging.com/pioneer/pl_lodge.cfm

Ponderosa Lodge – Located in the center of Red River -

http://www.redrivernm.com/ponderosa/

Red River RV Park & Red River Retreat Cabins – Open All Year – “The Friendliest Place to Stay in Red River” -

http://www.redriverrvpark.com/

Rio Colorado Lodge – On the banks of the Red River -

http://www.riocoloradocabins.com/

River Ranch RV & Cabins – RV Sites – West End of Town -

http://www.riverranchnm.com/

Riverside Lodge & Cabins –

http://www.redriver-nm.com/

Sitzmark Lodge Home – Convenient & Affordable –

http://www.sitzmarklodgenm.com/

Tall Pine Resort – Comfortably Furnished Cabins ‘

http://www.tallpineresort.com/

Three Bears “Just Right” Lodge –

http://www.3bearsrr.com/

Woodlands on the River – Family Reunions – Groups – Ski Clubs –

Accommodations for up to 50 people -

http://www.woodlandsredriver.com/

~ Red River Lodging ~ RED RIVER VILLAGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

RED RIVER SKI

Red River Ski & Snowboard – Links – Trail MAP -

http://redriverskiarea.com/

Red River Ski – Links – Information – Photos - Ski NM Site –

http://www.skinewmexico.com/ski_areas/redriver.php

~ RED RIVER SKI ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

RIO GRANDE GORGE

US 64 West off NM 522, near TAOS PUEBLO

Rio Grande Gorge & the Geology that formed it – Article with Photo by Linda Thompson –

Taos-History Site –

http://www.taos-history.org/unit/lt-06-1.html

Rio Grande Gorge – Several Photos – Between Pilar & Taos - Sangres Site -

http://sangres.com/statenm/riogrgorge.htm

Photo of Rio Grande Gorge – Large Photo -

http://www.fernside.com/RGGorge.html

Moon Rise over Rio Grande Gorge – Photo by Geraint Smith Photography –

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/december_06/dec_02_06.html

The Rio Grande Rift – Text Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_rift

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge – Photos

http://www.highestbridges.com/wiki/index.php?title=Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge

Rio Grande Gorge Bridge – Text – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Grande_Gorge_Bridge

Blackrock Hot Spring - Rio Grande Gorge Bridge History – MAP –

Photos – Links – GORP Site -

http://www.gorp.com/gorp/publishers/pruett/tao_hot3.htm

~ RIO GRANDE GORGE ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

TRES PIEDRAS

Junction US 285, and US 64, about half way, on the long road

between Espanola NM & Alamosa CO

Links: ~ Tres Piedras Schools ~ Tres Piedras Businesses ~ Tres Piedras Railroad History ~

Tres Piedras Arts ~ Tres Piedras Outdoors & Businesses ~

~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Tres Piedras NM Photos – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/places/nm/ctytaos/trespiedras.htm

Tres Piedras Community Enhancement – Non-profit to enhance living conditions of Tres Piedras residents -

http://www.tpce.org/

Taos CAM – looking out to Deer Mesa, Arroyo Hondo & Tres Piedres

http://www.mellinger.com/winter_in_taos.html

Tres Piedras Town – 1888 Photo - Denver Public Library Site –

http://www.photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?10007455+X-7455

Tree scars mark 1800’s Trade Route – Article by Andy Dennison – Photos - Taos News Site -

http://us2.newsmemory.com/crawler/pma_index7/taosnews/dar_57/cd_20100429/Tree-scars-mark-1800s-trade-route.htm

Tres Piedras NM MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Tres+Piedras&state=NM

Tres Piedras Cemetery - Karen Mitchell Site -

http://www.kmitch.com/Taos/cems/trespcem.html

~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Tres Piedras Schools

Tres Piedras Elementary – Listing -

http://www.manta.com/c/mmjj6c2/tres-piedras-elementary-school

~ Tres Piedras Schools ~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Tres Piedras Businesses

Mountain & Mesa Construction & Supply – Water Storage Tanks, Steel Building Systems

http://www.mmctaos.com/

The Adobe Diner at Tres Piedras – Photo –

http://www.flickr.com/photos/markchristal/3161216276/

Howard Mintz General Contracting Corp. – Listing –

http://www.manta.com/c/mmcvd5n/howard-mintz-general-contracting-corp

~ Tres Piedras Businesses ~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Tres Piedras Railroad History

Brief History of the Chili Line –

http://ngchililine.org/BriefHistory.aspx

Chili Line Schedule – 1941 – Stream Liners Schedules Site -

http://www.streamlinerschedules.com/concourse/track12/chililine194106.html

Ghost Depot– Antonito to Santa Fe - Links to Tres Piedras Photos –

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/san%20juan%20branch/santa%20fe%20branch.htm

Train at Tres Piedras, History – Otto C. Perry Photo –The Chili Line Ran From

Espanola NM to Antonito CO – Photos West Site -

http://photoswest.org/cgi-bin/imager?00008166

Excerpt from “New Mexico Railroad’s and Historical Survey” - Large Photos –

MAP at End –by David Myrick

http://www.spudcentral.com/potd/991217.html

~ Tres Piedras Railroad History ~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Tres Piedras Arts

Sandra Bray – Fine Artist -

http://www.taosis.com/fa99/bray/welcome.html

Cerro Mojino Woolworks – Sam & Connie Taylor –

http://www.navajo-churrosheep.com/member-webpages/CerroMojino.html

Taos Pottery – Listing –

http://www.manta.com/c/mmg3886/taos-pottery

Tierra Wools – Tierra Wools – Sites of Interest –

http://www.handweavers.com/

Wood Fired Pottery –

http://www.woodfiredpottery.org/kiln/ours

~ Tres Piedras Arts ~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Tres Piedras Outdoors & Businesses

Tres Piedras Ranger District –

http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson/natural_resources/range/tres_piedras.shtml

Tres Piedras Wildlife Areas – MAP – State NM Site -

http://wildlife.state.nm.us/conservation/wildlife_management_areas/documents/TresPiedrasWA.pdf

Chama – Antonito – Trea Piedras Loop – Text – MAP – Elevation Profile – SWCP Site -

http://www.swcp.com/~nmts/rides/ChamaAntonitoTresPiedras.htm

Photos – Climbing in Tres Piedras, NM –

http://greth.com/tres%20piedras.htm

Climbing the Mark of Zorro – Photo –

http://climbing.about.com/od/climbingphotos/ig/New-Mexico-Climbing-Photos/Zorro-at-Tres-Piedras.htm

Tres Pideras Crags – Climbing – Hiking – Text – Photos - Links – Summitpost Site -

http://www.summitpost.org/area/range/508783/Tres-Piedras-Crags.html

Tony Marquez Trail #41 – Text – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/newmexico/national-forests/carson/trails/tonymarqueztrail41.htm

Maquinta Canyon Trail – Text – Sangres Site -

http://www.sangres.com/newmexico/national-forests/carson/trails/maquinitacanyontrail.htm

Taos Mountain Outfitters – Climbing – Hiking - Boating – Skiing -

http://www.taosmountainoutfitters.com/climbing.php

Tres Piedras Campgrounds – Listings –

http://www.allstays.com/Campgrounds/nm-tres-piedras-campgrounds.htm

~ Tres Piedras Outdoors & Businesses ~ TRES PIEDRAS ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

VALDEZ

NM 150 on road to Taos Ski Valley

LINKS: ~ Valdez Arts ~ Valdez Lodging ~

~ VALDEZ ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Valdez Village Photo by Geraint Smith Photography -

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/january_07/jan_29_07.html

Valdez NM MAP –

http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Valdez&state=NM

Avenue of trees & Taos Mountain near Valdez – Photo by

Geraint Smith Photography –

http://www.geraintsmith.com/potd/pages/archive/february_06/feb_16_06.html

WAOSXV – Home Page – Amateur Radio Station -

http://www.wa0sxv.us/

~ VALDEZ ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Valdez Arts

Erica Derum Lohan – Contemporary Fine Art –

http://www.ericalohan.com/

Jeanne Halsey – Metal Artist –

http://www.silverhawk5.com/halsey/index.html

Terry Hancock Mangat – Quilt Artist – “Dashboard Saints” - PBS Quilts Article -

http://www.pbs.org/americaquilts/century/stories/terrie_hancock.html

~ Valdez Arts ~ VALDEZ ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~

Valdez Lodging

Hacienda de Valdez Condominiums – Taos Vacation Rentals -

http://www.eco-usa.com/new-mexico/r-z/VALDEZ.htm

~ Valdez Lodging ~ VALDEZ ~ TAOS COUNTY NORTH ~