Jenni Ford at Love Apple makes the James Beard Award list : For Best Chef in the Southwest 2023 semi-finals

https://www.taosnews.com/tempo/cuisine/jenni-ford-at-love-apple-makes-the-james-beard-award-list/article_f53ae585-cb40-5f21-835a-0c38b7fdc444.html

Chef Jenni Ford from The Love Apple in Taos has been nominated as a semifinalist for the Best Chef of the Southwest by the 2023 James Beard Awards. One of the most… Read More >

Falling Mortgage Rates Bring Some Home Buyers Back to Market

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/02/business/mortgage-rates-housing-market.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

Falling Mortgage Rates Bring Some Home Buyers Back to Market

The average rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.09 percent this week, the lowest… Read More >

20 Most Beautiful Small Towns in the U.S.

https://www.travelandleisure.com/most-beautiful-small-towns-in-the-united-states-7099980

From coastal destinations with stunning natural scenery to hidden gems with historic architecture, these are some of the most beautiful small towns in America.

By Carrie Dennis Published on January 29, 2023

Taos Happenings: January 2023

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Recharge the Mind, Body, and Soul in Taos

It's a new year and the perfect time to recharge in the Soul of the Southwest. Find out why this small town captivates visitors from all over the world. Bask in the healing environment that inspires visitors to live… Read More >

Lonely Planet picks New Mexico as one of 30 places to inspire

https://www.taosnews.com/news/business/lonely-planet-picks-new-mexico-as-one-of-30-places-to-inspire/article_ae7f0ee2-d091-54b5-944b-1df4a5cc9c1f.html

New Mexico is one of three U.S. entries on Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2023 list of 30 Places to Inspire You.

New Mexico joins Alaska and Boise,… Read More >

In New Mexico, You Can Take a Guilt-Free, Ecofriendly Ski Vacation

https://www.afar.com/magazine/how-taos-ski-valley-is-making-skiing-environmentally-friendly

It’s no secret that ski resorts around the planet are facing an existential crisis—in comparison to 30 years ago, winters are now shorter by a month on average, and global warming has many resorts wondering… Read More >

THE LOVE APPLE – Taos, New Mexico

https://www.nmgastronome.com/?p=61244

If the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th century had had its way, the tomato might not be a ubiquitous ingredient in the cooking of many cultures today. So, just what is it about the seemingly innocuous tomato that once earned it a scurrilous reputation in the Church, the… Read More >

Taos Happenings: September 2022

Taos has some of the most breathtaking aspen vistas. Mid-to-late September is when the leaves transition into a vibrant yellow, and each day starts and ends with bountiful golden light. View the splendor of colors on a drive through the Enchanted Circle, on a mountain bike ride, or on a hike through one of the many… Read More >

Taos Happenings: American Artist Appreciation Month

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The Town of Taos has long been a mecca for creatives and visionaries, from legends like Georgia O'Keeffe and Ansel Adams to painters like E.I. Couse and J.H. Sharp, who formed the Taos Society of Artists in 1915. Today one can celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month by visiting any… Read More >

Fed Hikes Rates by 0.75% To Fight Inflation

https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2022/07/27/fed-rate-hike/ 

Taking aim at stubborn inflation, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates for a fourth time this year to further slow down the economy, arguing that some short-term pain could be the only way to avoid longer-lasting scars.

Taos Happenings: National Picnic Month

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July is National Picnic Month. Now is the perfect time to spend outdoors with friends and family, so pack a picnic basket and head to your favorite spot. We've included some of our favorite places to help plan the ultimate picnic in Taos.

Rio Grande Gorge "High Bridge"… Read More >

Who are the winners and losers of the Fed hiking interest rates?

https://www.npr.org/2022/06/16/1105397522/who-are-the-winners-and-losers-of-the-fed-hiking-interest-rates

The Federal Reserve has hiked its benchmark interest rate by 0.75%.

But what does that actually mean for hundreds of millions of Americans – Americans who have jobs, who buy things, who have… Read More >

Federal Reserve Takes Swing at Inflation With Largest Rate Increase Since 1994

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/15/business/economy/fed-interest-rates.html?searchResultPosition=1

The Federal Reserve took its most aggressive step yet to try to tame rapid and persistent inflation, raising interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday and signaling that it is prepared… Read More >

A Staged Home Can Sell for 20% More—Here’s the One Item to Include in Yours

https://www.domino.com/content/home-staging-value-tips/

Kirsten Blazek’s ranch-style home in Pasadena, California, used to be the definition of vanilla. But the bland white exterior and granny interior (the space had barely been touched since it was built in the 1950s) worked in her favor when she purchased… Read More >