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110 Sutton Place (P.O. Box 89), Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525. & 800/322-9815 or 575/776-2277. Fax
575/776-1410. www.snakedancecondos.com. 33 units. 1-bedroom condo $225-$400 double in winter, in
summer $95; 2-bedroom condo $285-$600 for 4 people in winter, $120 in summer; 2-bedroom loft
condo $345-$725 for 6 people in winter, $150 in summer. Extra person $30 in winter, $10 in summer.
Rates include a complimentary continental breakfast. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Free parking at Taos Ski Valley
parking lot. Closed mid-Apr to Memorial Day and mid-Oct to mid-Nov. Amenities: Restaurant; bar;
health club; Jacuzzi; spa. In room: TV, hair dryer, kitchen, Wi-Fi.
Moderate
Taos Mountain Lodge Value These loft suites (which can each accommodate up to
six) provide airy, comfortable lodging for a good price. Built in 1990, about a mile west
of Taos Ski Valley on the road from Taos, the place has undergone some renovation over
the years. Don't expect a lot of privacy in these condominiums, but they're good for a
romping ski vacation. The beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are small but func-
tional. Each unit has a small bedroom downstairs and a loft bedroom upstairs, as well as
a fold-out or futon couch in the living room. Regular rooms have kitchenettes, with
minifridges and stoves; deluxe rooms have full kitchens, with full refrigerators, stoves,
and ovens.
Taos Ski Valley Rd. (P.O. Box 202), Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525. & 866/320-8267 or 575/776-2229. Fax
575/776-3982. www.taosmountainlodge.com. 10 units. Ski season $119-$280 suite; May-Oct $80-$100
suite. AE, DISC, MC, V. In room: TV, kitchen or kitchenette, hair dryer.
RV Parks & Campgrounds
Carson National Forest There are nine national forest camping areas within 20
miles of Taos; these developed areas are open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. They
range from woodsy, streamside sites on the road to Taos Ski Valley to open lowlands with
lots of sage. Call the Forest Service to discuss the best location for your needs.
208 Cruz Alta Rd., Taos, NM 87571. & 575/758-6200. www.fs.fed.us/r3/carson. Fees range from $7-$15
per night. No credit cards.
Taos Valley RV Park and Campground Just 2 1 / 2 miles south of the plaza, this
lovely, well-maintained campground is surrounded by sage and offers views of the sur-
rounding mountains. Each site has a picnic table and grill. The place has a small store, a
laundry room, a playground, and tent shelters, as well as a dump station and very clean
restrooms. Pets are welcome. Wireless Internet access is available throughout the park.
120 Este Rd., off NM 68 (7204 NDCBU), Taos, NM 87571. & 800/999-7571 or 575/758-4469. Fax 575/758-
4469. www.camptaos.com/rv. 95 spaces. $22 without RV hookup; $30-$39 with RV hookup. AE, DISC,
MC, V.

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4 WHERE TO DINE

Taos is not a late-night place; most restaurants finish serving at about 9pm. For the loca-
tions of these restaurants, see the map “Central Taos Accommodations & Dining,” on p.
205.
EXPENSIVE
De La Tierra NEW AMERICAN Located in the eco-resort El Monte Sagrado
(p. 204), this restaurant offers delectably inventive American cuisine in an old-world
Orient ambience, with a high ceiling, comfortable black silk chairs, and elegant contem-
porary art on the walls. Service is excellent. The chef utilizes seasonal and local ingredients,