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6 From the Editor: Experience the magic of a Northern New Mexico holiday

8 Festival of Trees and Wreaths: A magical event benefitting local charities

12 Holiday terms: en Español

14 28th annual Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting

18 The Taos Art Museum: Nutcracker Holiday Artist Market

20 Volunteering: Make the holiday special for others

22 Taos Feeds Taos: Making the holidays better for local families

26 Taos Community Chorus: Winter Concert Season 2014

30 Dining Out: Let the pros do the cooking this holiday season

34 Holiday Treats with Alexandra Rose

36 Celebrate the holidays with the Historic Taos Inn

40 Lighting Ledoux: A holiday reunion for the whole community

44 Biscochitos: A Taos holiday tradition

46 The magic of the holidays: The magic of Twirl!

50 Bonfires on Bent Street: Offering holiday cheer, deals and much more

54 Bring joy this holiday season: Support a toy drive

58 Las Posadas and Los Pastores: Christmas, Taoseño style

60 Celebrate Chanukah: An observation of peace and good will

64 Taos Pueblo: The holiday different

68 Torchlight Parades: Shining Beacons on the hill

70 Calendar of Events

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As any Taoseño can tell you, Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day is an immensely special time in our

neck of the woods. The joy and wonder of the holiday season here matches anywhere in the world.

When the temperature dips below freezing, the Enchanted Circle lights farolitos, luminarias, and other forms of twinkling lights. No matter the power source, the feeling is electric.

The town of Taos gets things started with the 28th annual Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting on Dec. 5 (page. 14). That same night, the charitable and fun Festival of Trees and Wreaths will take place at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa (page 8).

Every weekend has something

to offer for holiday revelers, from time-honored traditions such as Lighting Ledoux (page 40) and Bonfires on Bent (page 50), to events that express the more charitable and giving side of Taos, like Taos Feeds Taos (page 28) and various local toy drives (page 54).

This issue of Taos Aglow also offers a primer on various Spanish-language terms you might hear during the holidays in our part of the world (page 12) and recipes for the would-be chefs among us (page 34).

We also let readers know how and where to get involved with our volunteer directory (page 20) and when and where to dine out with our restaurant directory (page 30).

There are other holiday parties and traditions we hype

in this publication, including the Taos Art Museum’s Nutcracker Holiday Market (page 18); The Taos Community Chorus Winter concert season (page 22); the tree lighting celebration at The Historic Taos Inn (page 36); Taos Herb’s biscochito contest (page 44); the holidays at Twirl Toystore and Playspace (page 48); and torchlight parades at local ski areas (page 68).

We also take a look at events steeped in culture and history, with Los Posadas and Las Pastores performances in and around Taos (page 58) and the holidays at Taos Pueblo (page 64).

So, take it all in, it only comes around once a year. It bears repeating, the holiday season in Taos is one of the best.

— Andy Jones, special sections editor

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Festival of Trees and WreathsA magical event benefitting local charities

For the third-straight year, The Taos County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Festival of Trees and Wreaths.

One of Taos’ most beloved holiday traditions, last year’s event elevated community awareness and raised more than $36,000 for local nonprofits.

The premise of the event is the same as it has always been (The Taos News put on the event during its first decade); organizations and businesses decorate a tree or wreath, which will be bid on during

the silent auction. The proceeds of the auction go to the nonprofit or charity that was designated by the tree-decorating group. Following the auction, charities often benefit once again, as buyers sometimes donate the trees and wreaths back to nonprofits.

The festival returns to the El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa. The community is welcome to view and bid on the trees and wreaths in the resort’s conference center up until the Community

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Guests participate in the fun of the evening as well as the silent auction during the 2013 Festival of Trees and Wreaths.


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Holiday Party on Dec. 5, when the silent bidding really heats up. Entry tickets to the party are $20 per person.

Entertainment at the Community Holiday Party will be provided by the Jimmy Stadler Band and party-goers will enjoy hors d’ouevres and dessert bites while bidding on their favorite trees and wreaths. Entry includes two drink tickets for beer or wine.

Taos Ski Valley, Inc. will once again be running a shuttle van from

the free town of Taos parking lot on Kit Carson Road to the El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa, and a photo booth will be provided by Sean Kelly Portraits photographer Chuck McLaughlin.

The Silent Auction bidding will close at 9 p.m. during the Community Holiday Party and the winning bidders and raffle prize winner will be announced.

Festivities get started in earnest at El Monte Sagrado on Thursday, Dec.

4, from 4 to 6 p.m. The Children’s Party will offer youth a chance to meet Santa Claus, enjoy holiday arts and crafts, and a snack.

The free children’s party is sponsored by the Taos County Chamber of Commerce, Twirl Toystore and Playspace, Moby Dickens Bookstore and El Monte Sagrado.

This year, the visit from Santa is sponsored by Taos Health Systems. This fun event gives kids

an opportunity to see and enjoy the trees and wreaths.

Come out to show your support for the many nonprofits who work diligently in the background to make Taos County a better place.

The Festival of Trees and Wreaths is generously supported by El Monte Sagrado Living Resort & Spa, The Taos News, Southern Wine & Spirits, Admiral Beverage Company, Coca Cola Bottling of Santa Fe and Recycle Taos.

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Festival of Trees and Wreaths • Public Viewing and Silent Auction: Dec. 2-5 • Children’s Party: Dec. 4, 4–6 p.m. • Community Holiday Party: Dec. 5, 6–10 p.m.

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The culture of Northern New Mexico has been strongly influenced by the region’s Native and Hispanic

heritages. As such, even the vocabulary of the holidays can take on an almost foreign feeling for the average visitor.

Many of the terms in this guide, for instance, have their origins in our Spanish culture. With that in mind, here is a glossary of seasonal terms you’ll want to learn in order to enjoy the holiday season in Taos.

Bartolo: The shepard leader in the play “Los Pastores.”

Belén: Bethlehem

Biscochitos: Homemade, anise-flavored cookies that are a staple in many New Mexican households during the holidays.

Chile verde, chile colorado: Green chile, red chile.

Chocolate casero: Homemade hot chocolate.

Dando los Días: New Year’s Eve singing that honors neighbors and friends.

Día de Accíon de Gracias: Thanksgiving Day.

Emanuel: Emmanuel, the newborn savior, i.e. Jesus.

Empanaditas: Sweet turnovers made with mince meat, piñon, raisins and spices.

Farolitos: Little candles in

paper bags that line roads and buildings (in the southern part of the state, a farolito is a bonfire).

Felíz Navidad: Merry Christmas.

Los Comanches: The Comanches, but also a variety of Hispanicized Plains and nomadic Native American singing, dancing and drumming that takes place on New Year’s Day in Ranchos de Taos.

Los Matachines: The literal translation is “masked dancers,” but it is also the name of a pageant performed at Christmas by Pueblo Indians, and sometimes by Hispanic villagers.

Los Pastores: “Shepherds,” but in the holiday context it is a Spanish-language play about the shepherds going to Bethlehem to honor the Christ child.

Luminarias: Vigil fires of aromatic piñon wood (just as farolitos are bonfires in the

southern part of New Mexico, luminarias are candles in paper bags there as well; it’s simply reversed).

Gila: The shepherd cook in the play “Los Pastores.”

Hermitaño: “Los Pastores” spiritual leader, the hermit.

Las Posadas: From the Spanish word posada, meaning shelter — a Spanish-language pageant about the search for shelter by Joseph and Mary, as Jesus was about to be born.

Misa de Gallo: Midnight Mass.

Noche Buena: Christmas Eve.

Ocote: Pitch wood, used in luminarias.

Prospero Año Nuevo: Prosperous New Year.

Vino de Capulín: Chokecherry wine, a local staple.

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The 2014 Taos Holiday season will officially kick off with the annual lighting of the town Christmas tree during the 28th annual Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting on Friday,

Dec. 5, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Historic Taos Plaza.

Join Mayor Dan Barrone and the your neighbors for festive entertainment and more. Michael Dean from 95.9 The Mountain will be the event’s emcee, and the sound system will be provided by Eric Cortez

Mr. and Mrs. Claus are sure to make an appearance and there will be complimentary hot chocolate and other snacks around the plaza. Many businesses on Taos Plaza will be open late for the event and vehicles will not be allowed in the plaza during festivities. Special parking arrangements will be provided for people requiring ADA access to the event.

For more information, call Judy Esquibel at (575) 751-2037 or email [email protected].

Sponsored by the town of Taos, DMC Broadcasting Inc., Eric Cortez and Taos Optimist Club.

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The star of the event, a white fir donated to the town of Taos by Taos Pueblo. The tree helps guard the plaza year-round, but at the holidays, it gets to put on its finest decorations and lights.

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4-4:20 p.m. Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts Light Farolitos

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4:22-4:32 p.m. Taos Middle School and High School Band

4:30-4:40 p.m. Taos Middle School and High School Chorus

4:40 p.m. Yuletide Parade

4:50 p.m. Fiestas de Taos Royal Court introduction and Holiday Greetings

4:50 p.m. Santa Claus will be giving out 250 Christmas Stockings filled with treats donated by and with the help of Taos Optimist Club Elves

4:52-5:02 p.m. Christmas Caroling led by Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts

5:02-5:12 p.m. Mystic Dance

5:12-5:27 p.m. Taos Community Chorus

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Young carolers perform during the 2013 Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting.

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It’s great to celebrate the holiday season, but it’s also great to spend some time celebrating unique and local art. The holidays are just

around the corner — and quite literally, so is the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House.

This winter season, the home of famed artist Nicolai Fechin (included on the National Register of Historic Places) will be showcasing an exemplary collection of pieces as part of its first annual Nutcracker Holiday Artist Market.

Come view crafts inspired by the same Russian and Southwestern traditions that enriched the design of the renowned Russian-American artist, Fechin. The Holiday Market will feature artwork ranging from wood, pottery, jewelry and tin to prints, photography, and fiber. People of all ages are invited to visit the gallery and purchase handmade pieces that are created by local artists (as gifts or as something for yourself), all while enjoying the beauty and magnificence of Fechin’s studio. The museum store has many festive holiday souvenirs to offer shoppers.

In the festive spirit of the holidays, the Nutcracker Holiday Artist Market will be offering holiday merchandise and free gift wrapping, as well as raffles with prizes such as gift certificates from local restaurants. Drawings for free Taos Art Museum memberships will also be held at the event. All members will receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases in both the Holiday Market and the Museum Store.

The Nutcracker Holiday Artist Market will be held at the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House from Dec. 5 through Dec. 14. It will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday. For more information, call (575) 758-2690 ext. 101, or visit taosmuseums.org.

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Make the holiday special for others

There are people and animals and organizations in our community that need help year round, but the holidays are always

a special time to start your own tradition of service community. Making the season special for those in need has a way of making your own holidays more special.

Whether it’s putting food on the tables for underprivileged families with Taos Feeds Taos or putting in some time at Holy Cross Hospital as a volunteer, there are numerous ways to be involved in your community this holiday season.

An extra hour or two of your time every week can make a meaningful difference in the lives of many, including yourself. Volunteering also sets a great example for our children, it can even be a great family activity.

Here is a partial list of organizations and causes that could use your help this holiday season (don’t forget the toy drives on page 54 and the Festival of Trees and Wreaths on page 8). Additional opportunities can be found in the Volunteer Opportunities section of The Taos News each week.

Hospice Volunteer Orientation. Find out if hospice is right for you at Mountain Home Health Office, 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 180; for ages 18 and older. Taos’ professional hospice team serves hospice patients and their families throughout Taos County. As a volunteer you become part of the team and receive hours of training and support so you can offer comfort and companionship to people on their end-of-life journey and their families. Contact Rose at (575) 758-4786 or email [email protected].

Adapted Tango is a system for learning and teaching Argentine Tango to people with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological challenges to gait and balance. For each student with gait difficulty, a volunteer is needed to dance with them. Donations welcome. Must be preregistered at [email protected]. Call (575) 613-0250.

Taos Living Center. Community members over age 21 are invited to play Scrabble, read to residents, polish fingernails, assist

with art classes, Bingo, parties and occasionally foster a pet. Call (575) 758-2300, ext. 209.

Taos Retirement Village Medical Center is looking for volunteers over the age of 21 to read, play board games, visit with our resident’s and assist with other activities. We will work with you and your schedule. Call Bonnie at (575) 758-8248 or stop by Taos Retirement Village, 414 Camino de la Placita, Taos.

Habitat for Humanity. Help a Taos family realize their dream of owning a home and paying an affordable mortgage in their hometown. No experience necessary, training and friendly, patient supervision provided. Call Susan Nuss at (575) 758-7827 or email [email protected] or visit the website taoshabitat.org.

Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary seeks volunteers to serve their community hospital. Adult men and women needed in the Gift Shop, Day Surgery and as ED Patient Advocates or Lab Patient Advocates. Teens are needed to serve in a variety of hospital functions. Adults, call Luella Kramer, (575) 758-4782 or Judy Rebholtz, 751-1188; Teens call Lia Romero y Vigil, 779-1884.

Taos Art Museum at Fechin House seeks volunteers. Call (575) 758-2690, ext. 104 and visit taosartmuseum.org.

Not Forgotten Outreach seeks volunteers to help during any of the upcoming programs and/or special events, contact Emily Sadow, 332 Kit Carson Road, (575) 741-1135.

More Pieces. Becky’s “free room” at More Pieces needs volunteers to help set everything up. Come by during store hours, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Contact [email protected] or call (575) 737-0500.

Taos Food Co-Op. Light office work, packaging and labeling, event planning. Help serve Taos with low-cost, healthy foods. Taos Food Co-op, 314 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Suite E (next to post office). Regular co-op hours are 2-6 p.m. Wednesday to Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Call (575) 758-3840.

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Taos Feeds Taos was founded in 1986, the brainchild of Jim Ulmer, a member of the local chapter of Veterans of

Foreign Wars. With the support of leading members of the VFW, Kiwanis Club, New Mexico National Guard, town of Taos, Taos Municipal Schools, local churches and other organizations, that first year provided food baskets for 300 Taos families.

This year marks the organization’s 29th year of helping needy Taos County families at

Christmastime. Taos Feeds Taos will give away 1,100 boxes of food at Taos Armory on Dec. 18 and 19. The project is a community effort: literally tons of nonperishable foods are collected at schools and local businesses, and up to $55,000 in cash donations are collected, with which food is then purchased from Taos grocery stores, each of which provides heavily-discounted prices on bulk food for the effort.

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Rocky Mountain Youth Corps volunteers, from left, Shante Martínez, Gabriel García, Erica Johnson and Daniel Trejo transfer hundreds of boxes of crackers from their shipment boxes to shopping carts to add to the distribution boxes for last year's Taos Feeds Taos.


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together to assemble and distribute holiday food baskets. Volunteers are needed Dec. 13 through 19 to help sort donated food, fill, and hand out boxes. For questions about volunteering, please e-mail [email protected].

“The whole community gets together to make it happen,” says Francis Córdova, president of TFT.

All activities will happen at the National Guard Armory on the road to the Country Club and up the road at UNM Klauer Campus, 1145 State Road 110. Since its earliest days, the National Guard Armory has been used as the place to assemble and distribute baskets, and Taos area veterans and active soldiers have always played an important role. And for the last 10 years Kit Carson

Electric employees have contributed countless volunteer hours.

Taos Feeds Taos will present its seventh-annual food drive and benefit show with local band Last to Know on Saturday, Dec. 6 at Taos Mesa Brewing. Admission to the show is free with five cans or five pounds of nonperishable food.

The Taos Feeds Taos board of

directors includes Francis Córdova, president; Louise Padilla, vice president; Eloy Jeantete, treasurer; Linda Knief, secretary; and board members Anita Bringas, Kat Duran, Mary Jeantete, Bill Knief, Mary Trujillo Mascarenas, Pauline Mondragon, Rita Santistevan, Janet Webb, and Judy Weinrobe.

For more information on Taos Feeds Taos, visit taosfeedstaos.org.

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Left, Taos Feed Taos volunteers Gil Gallegos, left and Kit Carson Electric Company employees Johnny Grurle, center and Adam Montoya get to the bottom of one of the many shipments delivered for last year's food distribution at the Taos National Guard Armory. Right, Sgt. Antoine Jensen gets out of his forklift and tips his faux hawk safety helmet after pulling the last pallet of food from the grocery store off a National Guard truck during last year’s Taos Feeds Taos food distribution.


Make 500 Christmas Wishes Come True

Join us for our 5th Annual Toy Drive. This year we are proud to partner with Walmart and New Mexico CYFD. Please help us make 500 more wishes come true for local children this Christmas.

1. Bring unwrapped gifts to Friday Motors between now and Dec. 19 and enter to win one of these great prizes in the daily drawings:

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Taos Community ChorusWinter Concert Season 2014

The Taos Community Chorus begins its 2014 Winter Concert Season the first weekend in December, with an

enchanting holiday program. Guest conductor Ryan Allais, collaborative pianist Claire Detels, and the TCC present “On a Winter’s Eve,” featuring Schubert’s “Mass in G,” Gustav Holst’s “Christmas Day,” Morten Lauridson’s “O Magnum Mysterium,” and Paul Halley’s “Freedom Trilogy.”

Concert dates are Saturday,

Dec. 6, at the historic La Santísima Trinidad Church in Arroyo Seco; Sunday, Dec. 7, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos; Saturday, Dec. 13, at First Presbyterian Church of Taos; and Sunday, Dec. 14, at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos. All concerts begin at 3 p.m.

And, in the truest spirit of the season, the TCC will also be hosting a community “Messiah Sing-Along” this season, with Allais as guest conductor.

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A scene from rehearsal for the Taos Community Chorus' Winter Concerts last year.


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The chorus invites the community to come lift their voices in Handel’s inspiring oratorio and sing some of the

most well-known choruses from this masterwork. The “Messiah Sing-Along” is Sunday, Dec. 21, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church of Taos. Singers should bring their scores, or they may borrow one at the door and listeners are welcome. Admission is free, with a suggested donation of $10.

Allais is a Taos High graduate and the current head band and choir director for Taos Municipal Schools. Singers from the Taos High School choir are currently

singing with TCC and the entire Taos High Choir will join TCC for the Sunday performances this season. In addition to working with Taos Municipal Schools, Allais is minister of Music at First Presbyterian Church of Taos. He attended Taos Opera Institute — a one-month intensive summer training in Taos Ski Valley — and joined the Santa Fe Opera cast this past summer as a chorister for Beethoven’s Fidelio.

Collaborative pianist Claire Detels will accompany the chorus, displaying her expressive and fluid expertise in playing music from a range of genres and eras. Soloists for Schubert’s work include soprano Julie Greer, tenor Bob Draper and baritone Chris Wyndham.

“Christmas Day” will feature soprano

Isabella Draper, contralto Julia Lacy Armstrong, tenor Francis Donald and baritone Chris Wyndham.

“Freedom Trilogy” will bring to the forefront smaller ensembles within the choir as well as alto Jutka Devenyi, contralto Julia Lacy Armstrong, and mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Calvert. Surprise local instrumentals will add some exciting texture to several pieces.

The TCC continues its 36th year of bringing quality choral concerts to the Taos community. Singers, ages 14-85, gather as volunteers each Monday evening for rehearsal. Choristers come from all parts of Taos County and many different occupations and life experiences. TCC is a nonprofit organization, funded by the singers,

ticket sales and individual and business donations. The chorus is also supported in part by Taos Community Foundation and New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Tickets to “On a Winter’s Eve” are $15 at the door, $12 in advance, $10 seniors and students, children 12 and under free. Advance tickets are available at Que Pasa, 338 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, or through chorus members.

Admission to the “Messiah Sing-Along” is free, with a suggested $10 donation. Bring your own Messiah Score, or borrow one at the door.

For more information, visit facebook.com/TaosCommunityChorus or call (575) 770-2405.

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Concerts • Dec. 6, 3 p.m.: La Santísima Trinidad Church, Arroyo Seco • Dec. 7, 3 p.m.: Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Taos • Dec. 13, 3 p.m.: First Presbyterian Church, Taos • Dec. 14, 3 p.m.: St. James Episcopal Church, Taos • Community Event — Messiah Sing-Along: Dec. 21, 3 p.m. • St. James Episcopal Church, Taos

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Taos Community Chorus at the 1st Presbyterian Church of Taos during the Sing Out Spirituals concert in Spring 2013.


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Whether you are visiting Taos for the holidays, or you just don't feel like cooking, there are many options for holiday dining in Taos. Holiday hours for restaurants vary so be sure to call ahead to ensure the establishment will be open and to make reservations if need be.

For a small town, there is no shortage of dine dining opportunities. There are also many bar and grill styled options. There is literally something for the holiday tastes of anyone.

Aceq480 State Road 150, Arroyo Seco(575) 776-0900; aceqrestaurant.com

Adobe Bar in the Historic Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 758-2233; taosinn.com/adobe_bar.html

Alley Cantina121 Teresina Lane, Taos(575) 758-2121; alleycantina.com

Amizette Inn and Restaurant1295 New Mexico 150, Taos Ski Valley(575) 776-2451; amizetteinn.com

The Bavarian Lodge and Restaurant100 Kachina Road, Taos Ski Valley(575) 776-8020; thebavarian.com

Bearclaw Bakery and Cafe228 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 758-1332

Bella’s Mexican Grill122 Doña Luz St., Taos(575) 751-3130; bellasmexicangrill.com

Bent Street Café and Deli120 Bent Street, Taos(575) 758-5787; bentstreetdeli.com

The Blonde Bear Tavern at the Edelweiss106 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley(575) 737-6900; blondebeartavern.com

The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House401 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 758-5522; taosburgersandbeer.com

Byzantium113 Camino de la Placita, Taos(575) 751-0805

Café La Cueva135 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 758-7001; lacuevacafe.com

Caffé Renato133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 758-0244

Casa de Valdez1401 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 758-8777

Chalupp’s Pizza108 Siler Road, Taos(575) 758-0090

Dara Thai210 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 751-3277

De la Tierra, El Monte Sagrado317 Kit Carson Road, Taos(575) 737-9855; elmontesagrado.com/dining

Doc Martin’s Restaurant, The Taos Inn125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 758-1977; docmartinsrestaurant.com

El Gamal112 Doña Luz Street, Taos(575) 613-0311; elgamaltaos.com

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Gutiz812 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 758-1226; gutiztaos.com

The Hondo Restaurant at Snakedance Condominiums110 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley(575) 776-1413

Hotel St. Bernard112 Sutton Place, Taos Ski Valley(575) 776-2251; stbernardtaos.com

Hunan Chinese Restaurant1023 Paseo del Pueblo, Taos(575) 751-0474; hunanstaos.com

La Cocina de Taos1541 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 758-4855; lacocinadetaos.com

Lambert’s of Taos123 Bent Street, Taos(575) 758-1009; lambertsoftaos.com

Los Vaqueros1506 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 758-2254; sagebrushinn.com

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Mariscos Mar y Tierra Mexican Seafood Restaurant1574 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Ranchos de Taos(575) 751-4285

Martyrs Steakhouse146 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos(575) 751-3020;martyrs-steakhouse.com

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Mondo Italiano622 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 758-1329; mondoitalianotaos.com

Mosaic Fine Dining in the Hotel La Fonda108 South Plaza, Taos(575) 758-7498; mosaicfinedining.com

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Orlando’s New Mexico Café1114 Don Juan Valdez Lane, Taos(575) 751-1450; orlandostaos.com

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Purple Sage Café1381 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 751-0562; thepurplesagecafe.com

Ranchos Plaza Grill8 Ranchos Plaza Road, Ranchos de Taos(575) 758-5788

Raw To Go105-B Queznel, Taos(575) 613-0893

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Song’s Asian Restaurant703 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 758-3256

Station Café 3 One 6316 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos(575) 737-0316

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Holiday treats with Alexandra Rose

A few years ago, The Taos News ran a holiday feature on self-taught chef Alexandra Rose. Rose shared

her story with us and a few great holiday recipes as well.

Due to the popularity of those recipes, we thought Taos Aglow might be an appropriate setting for sharing those recipes once again. Rose was even kind enough to bring by another holiday recipe, a yule log she found in a church cookbook from Connecticut.

Rose is a regular contestant in the Taos County Fair and she bakes at the Taos Food Center, a 5,000-square-foot commercial kitchen that is part of the Taos County Economic Development Corporation. For the article in 2012, Rose even came up with a special sugar cookie that she dubbed The Taos News butter cookie. We hope you enjoy her recipes as much as we have.

Alexandra’s meringues4 egg whites

1 cup white granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

Beat egg whites till not completely stiff.

While you are still beating them, pour the sugar slowly.

Lay down a wax paper and spoon the meringues one a few inches from the other.

Leave them in the oven an hour or more.

When they are hard, remove them.

One can incorporate anything in them, such as nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips, or top them with sprinkles and eventually tie them side by side (using a very thin needle, Rose notes) and make garlands for the Christmas tree or any other occasion.

Alexandra’s Taos News Butter Cookies1/2 pound unsalted butter

1 cup white granulated sugar

2 cups white flour

2 egg yolks

Pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Beat together the butter and sugar until well-blended and fluffy. Add the egg yolks and beat again. Add the flour, blend well.

Roll the pastry dough to 1/4-inch thickness or any thickness you want, and cut with cookie shapes.

Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, then take out and cool.

While it is cooling, prepare different colors to decorate the cookies: in one plate put about one cup of white powdered sugar and mix it with white of egg till it is the consistency of sour cream. In another plate form different

sections of what you just prepared and put in each section one or two drops of color; mix well. Then, form designs on the cookies using these colors with the flat part or tip of a knife or toothpicks.

Spikkelaba —Norwegian reindeer cookie

(Rose adapted this old Norwegian recipe to create fun reindeer cookies — Norwegians get enough of reindeers as it is)

Boil together:1/4 cup of dark molasses

1/4 cup of sugar

1/4 cup of heavy cream

1/4 cup of butter

Cool to lukewarm and add:

1/4 teaspoon powdered cloves

1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cardamom

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Add scant 1 3/4 cup of flour.

Let stand covered in a warm place for a few hours or overnight.

Roll thin to 1/4-inch thickness, cut with cookie cutter and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Rub over the cookie dough with 1 egg white blended with a tablespoon of warm water. Place flaked almonds or any other decoration on the surface. Rose suggests using some egg white on almond slivers, prior to cooking, to press them to the heads of the

reindeer to make antlers.

Cook in oven at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

Buche de Noel (Christmas Log)

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1/3 cup cold water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup sifted cake flour

1/4 cup unsweetened dry cocoa

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Confectioners’ sugar

Mocha Butter Cream (recipe follows)

Whipped Cream Topping (recipe follows)

Pistachios, finely chopped, for garnish

Beat the eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in the sugar and continue to beat until thick and pale, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the water and vanilla.

Sift the flour with the cocoa,baking powder, and salt. Fold into the egg mixture.

Grease a 15 x 10 1 inch jelly roll pan; line the bottom with waxed paper and grease the paper. Pour in the batter and spread evenly.


Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly pressed.

Loosen the cake around the edges with a knife, then invert the pan onto a towel dusted with confectioners’ sugar. Peel off the waxed paper. Trim the edges of the cake for easier rolling. Roll up from the long side with the towel, jelly roll fashion. Cool.

When the cake is completely cool, carefully unroll and spread evenly with the Mocha Butter Cream. Refold and place in refrigerator; chill at least 24 hours.

An hour or more before serving, spread the log with the Whipped Cream Topping. Use the lines of a fork to create a bark-like appearance. Sprinkle the top (at the ends only) with the chopped pistachios, to resemble moss. Chill until ready to serve. (makes 8-10servings)

Rose says: “The Yule log of Christmas past is recreated with a chocolate cake roll which is filled, then coated with a frosting that is striated to resemble the bark, then garnished with chopped pistachios to suggest green moss. One can put tiny meringues under the frosting to resemble knots on the bark.”

Mocha Butter Cream1 cup (2 sticks) sweet butter, softened

3/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

1 tablespoon instant coffee dissolved in 1 1/2 teaspoons hot water

2 egg whites

Beat the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in the dissolved coffee; then beat in the egg whites until the mixture is smooth.

Whipped Cream Topping1 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened dry cocoa

4 tablespoons creme de cacao (light or dark)

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Self-taught chef Alexandra Rose holds a basket of her homemade muffins. Left: Rose’s Norwegian reindeer cookies.


Celebrate the holidays with the Historic Taos Inn

The Christmas Tree lighting at The Historic Taos Inn is a tradition that many Taoseños look forward to year after year.

This Year, the tree lighting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 6:30 to 7 p.m. There will be carols with Jimmy Stadler followed by the lighting and much frivolity and fun.

Last year, many people had tears in their eyes as the crowd joined in for a sing-along of “So this is Christmas” by John Lennon as the tree was lit. Jimmy Stadler is the perfect host for this true Taos event. He brings a page of lyrics for everyone and his middle school/elementary students come out to play with him for the special evening.

The Taos Gospel Choir, led

by Mary Bruscini will play the following night on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. This is the choir’s annual Christmas performance so don’t miss this opportunity to witness the finest singers in Taos joining together for a harmonious night celebrating the spirit.

Additionally, New Year’s Eve at Taos Inn will start with an early show, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. by traveling musician Bryan Hayes, a Memphis tenor with plenty of folk/rock charm.

Headlining the night is The Rudy Boy Experiment — Southwest Blues rock innovators from Santa Fe — from 8 p.m. until midnight. The Taos Inn will bring in the New Year with party favors and a champagne toast.

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The crowd joins together for the annual Christmas tree lighting at The Historic Taos Inn.


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Dec. 5 Yuletide Caroling & tree lighting, 4 to 6 PM on Taos Plaza. Local entertainment, appearances by Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the Grinch, complementary hot chocolate and cookies, bonfires, farolitos. Santa Claus will hand out 250 Christmas Stockings filled with treats.

Festival oF trees and Wreaths, 6 to 10 PM at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort Conference Center. Silent auction, music and dancing, food drinks, and a raffle. $20 entry fee includes drink ticket, appetizers, and live music. Benefits local non-profits.

Dec. 6 TaoS Inn TREE LIGhTInG, 6:15 PM at Taos Inn. See the Tree of 10,000 lights.

LIGhTInG of LEDoux, 5 to 7 PM on Ledoux Street. farolitos, luminarias, and bonfires. Christmas treats. all shops open.

Dec. 6, 7, 13 & 14 TaoS CoMMunITy ChoRuS – Winter Concerts, at different locations. Tickets $15 at the door, $12 in advance, $10 seniors and students, children 12 and under free. Tickets and information: taoschorus.com or 575-776-3998.

Dec. 10-14 a nEW aDaPTaTIon of ChaRLES DICkEnS’ a ChRISTMaS CaRoL, nightly at 7:00 PM, at the Taos Community auditorium. a new take on a holiday classic, Working Class Theatre and Taos youth Ballet present Charles Dickens’ a Christmas Carol. Tickets are $17 for adults, $10 for youth 18 and under, and $5 for children 5 and under.

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Dec. 13BonfIRES on BEnT, 4 to 7 PM on Bent Street, and in the John Dunn Shops. Bonfires, green chile, posole, shopping, events, kids visit with Santa, glowing hoop dancers, raffles, prizes, and live music.

SanTa PaWS, noon to 4 PM, at John Dunn Shops. Santa will find out what your pet wants for Christmas, and pose for a photo with your pet. Pets available for adoption, hot beverages and snacks. Benefits four Corners animal League and Stray hearts.

Schedule of Events

Dec. 13-14 TaoS ChaMBER MuSIC GRouP presents “a Russian holiday”, 5 PM on both Saturday and Sunday at harwood Museum of art. Tickets in advance are $22 for general admission and $18 for harwood alliance members. at the door, they will be $25 for general admission and $22 for alliance members. Tickets are $12 for children under 16.

Dec. 19 RoBERT MIRaBaL, RoBBy RoMERo anD fRIEnDS, a hoLIDay ConCERT, starting at 7:00 PM at Taos Community auditorium. Tickets are $22 and may be purchased at the TCa. Call 575-758-2052.

Dec. 20 kIT CaRSon RoaD ChRISTMaS. Stores open until 7 PM

Dec. 24 & Jan. 6 TaoS PuEBLo ChRISTMaS EvE vESPERS, 4 PM at the Taos Pueblo, visitors are welcome and encouraged to arrive early and dress warmly. visitors are also welcome to observe the Buffalo Dance on Jan. 6. Call 575-758-1028.

Dec. 24ChRISTMaS EvE ToRChLIGhT PaRaDES, all the area ski resorts – Taos Ski valley, angel fire, Sipapu, Enchanted forest, and Red River – have torchlight parades and fire-works during the holiday season. Watch as skiers make their way down the mountain in the dark using flares as their only means of light.

Dec. 5-31Local organizations or groups light farolitos on the Taos Plaza each evening.

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Lighting LedouxA holiday reunion for the whole community

One of Taos’ most unique and beautiful holiday traditions, Lighting Ledoux returns to Ledoux Street — just

one block south of Taos Plaza — Saturday, Dec. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The sense that something special is about to happen begins during the afternoon, when farolitos (small paper lanterns — also known as luminarias to some) begin to appear in front of the museums, galleries, and boutiques lining Ledoux Street — Taos’ oldest street. Around that time the street is closed to vehicles, leaving it open only to pedestrians. By 5 p.m., the farolitos are lit, casting an elegant glow down this curving, historic street. Just as the sun is setting

and a chill grips the air, bonfires (known locally as luminarias but as farolitos in other parts of the state) begin to punctuate the courtyards lining the street. And then the action begins.

A joyful parade originating at Taos Plaza leads Father Winter along Ledoux Street to The Harwood Museum of Art, where he spends the rest of the evening hearing children’s holiday wishes in the museum’s Arthur Bell Auditorium. The street fills with community members greeting each other during this very special holiday block party, with the occasional sound of bagpipes or Christmas carols animating the

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Ledoux Street lights up for the evening.



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spontaneous celebrations. And the Ledoux Street hosts open their doors for warmth, refreshments, and a range of special activities. Lighting Ledoux highlights this year will include:

Reneux Consignment will offer a celestial-themed runway show from 6 to 7 p.m.

Shree Yoga will create an altar space for wishes and prayers to be shared and sent out to the world. Lighting Ledoux celebrants are invited to light a candle, scribe their dreams and step into the future with love and light.

OptiMysm will offer live music all evening, featuring the Pott Creek Band and others. Savory and sweet treats will be served, along with a 20 percent Lighting Ledoux

discount.

203 Fine Art will light the way with a bonfire at the top of Ledoux Street.

Inger Jirby Gallery and Sculpture Garden will be roasting marshmallows at its bonfire, and playing and singing Christmas Carols.

Black Mesa Winery’s tasting room will serve hot cider and cookies, sell glasses of hot mulled wine (and other wine selections) to adults 21 and over, and feature live music by Bittersweet Highway from 5 to 8 p.m.

Linda Rauch Gallery will be offer refreshments, music, and an exhibition of Linda Rauch’s work entitled “Taos Miniatures and

Watercolors.”

The fun continues at The Harwood Museum of Art, which will be completely open and offering free admission to its popular ¡Orale! Kings and Queens of Cool exhibitions, along with art-making for the whole family in its Fern Hogue Mitchell Education Center. And, while the Museum’s Arthur Bell Auditorium is filled with children visiting Father Winter, its galleries will come alive at 6 p.m., with the sounds of Taos Youth Music School’s brand new World Music Choir, comprised of children in grades three through six. TYMS’ program, entitled “Sing Free,” will include songs from Afghanistan, Africa, Mexico, and a few surprises as well. “It’s a very

enthusiastic group, bursting to share what we’ve been learning,” says choir director Tara Somerville.

The best part of Lighting Ledoux, however, is the opportunity that it provides for Taos’ community to come together.

“During Lighting Ledoux, The Harwood Museum of Art welcomes more than 1,200 people over the course of two hours,” says Harwood Museum of Art Director Susan Longhenry. “It’s a very sweet shared experience that feels, in many ways, like a reunion — since we see many of these people every year. I think that’s what Lighting Ledoux is about for us.”

For more information about Lighting Ledoux, contact Susan Longhenry at [email protected].

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Left, farolitos begin lighting the night sky early in the evening at Lighting Ledoux. Right, Christmas carolers at the 2013 Lighting Ledoux.


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BiscochitosA Taos Holiday Tradition

Taos Herb celebrates its fifth annual

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On Dec. 11, Taos Herb Company will be hosting its annual Christmas holiday biscochito contest. In

the spirit of fun and the upcoming holidays, the business invites the honorable expert cookie tasters from Ancianos Senior Center to choose the best biscochito from the many variations of this traditional New Mexico Christmas cookie from Northern New Mexico bakers.

Based on their highly experienced biscochito taste buds, these seniors will select the most perfectly prepared holiday biscochito.

While many cultures have a traditional short bread recipe, the biscochito cookie, which has its roots in the Spanish explorers who came to New Mexico in the 16th century, is uniquely delicious. At that time they were called mantecosos, which translates in to “buttery ones” or mantecados, which refers to butter shortbread. Here in New Mexico Biscochitos are commonly thought of as THE Christmas cookie, but this yummy treat can be found at many other celebrations such as weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms and other celebrations through out the year.

The current biscochito maintains the quality of having that melt in

your mouth goodness that comes from being made with butter or lard, laced with the palette pleasing taste of anise seed. In fact, it is the anise seed (pimpinella anisum) that distinguishes the biscochito from other short bread cookies, but most biscochito cooks know that other secret ingredients may be included to make their recipe uniquely different.

Anis seeds have a distinct licorice-like flavor. It is interesting to note that the aromatic seeds of anise are useful to relax tummy cramps and as a tea for colicky babies. It is also an old-time remedy for hiccups. Anise is related to carrots, celery and our own osha de la sierra.

Enter the contestFollowing in our annual

tradition, Taos Herb Company will invite 10 volunteers from Ancianos Senior Center to be judges for the contest. If you would like to enter the contest, pick up an entry form from Taos Herb Company in the Cruz Alta Shopping Center and return it by the deadline on Wednesday, Dec. 10. The contest will take place at Taos Herb Company on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. Cookies must be brought to Taos Herb Company on the day of the contest by 10 a.m..

The winner of the contest will receive a $100 shopping spree at Taos Herb Company. Call Elva or Robin at (575) 758-1991 ext. 203 for more information.

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The magic of the holidaysThe magic of Twirl!

Creating magical experiences for families is what Twirl aims to deliver year-round and the holidays are no

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This year, the courtyard will glisten with twinkling Christmas trees, lights and lanterns, an icicle play-house, a giant decorated wreath, and wintery surprises throughout. With a humble nod to New York City’s 5th Avenue, captivating displays in the alley window and the indoor fountain will depict the magic of the season.

“Creating a sense of wonder and discovery is at the heart of what we seek to deliver here at Twirl,” says marketing director Nikki Ross. “So it’s really the perfect time of year for us — the magic of the holidays

combined with the magic of Twirl.”

Visitors are invited to explore the seasonal display and hunt for the lucky pink gnome who will be hidden at a different time and spot around the property every day throughout the holidays. Those lucky enough to find him will receive a $5 gift token to spend at Twirl.

The upstairs playroom will offer a warm sanctuary from the wintery cold with hot tea and cookies available daily. Families can take the opportunity to try out some new toys and games and Twirl’s DIY Holiday Make-It Space will be set up Monday through Thursday from 2 to 5 p.m. for kids to stop by and make gift tags, cards and more.

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Teachers also hold a special place in Twirl’s heart and since children love to recognize their teachers at the holidays, Twirl is hosting a special Twirl Teacher Gift-Making Party on Saturday Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guest crafters will be on hand to guide children as they make beautiful gifts, wrapping paper and cards for their teachers. There will also be seasonal craft

activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 and Dec. 20. There is no charge for any of these events and all materials are free, but participants are encouraged to make a donation to support the Dreamtree Project.

The staff at Twirl is hoping visitors will find plenty of good cheer as that makes for a cheerful time for them too. “The best part of our job is listening to the daily squeals of delight and approval as it means we are delivering on our mission,” says Ross. “These are always amplified during the holiday season, so it’s a rewarding time for us.”

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On Saturday, Dec. 13, the Bent Street Merchants will once again join with the John Dunn Shops to host a spectacular

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Throughout the day, visitors can warm themselves by cheery bonfires and visit with friends while enjoying refreshments, music, shopping and holiday cheer.

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In mid-afternoon, the Aztec Dancers will entertain and later Billy Archuleta and the Guadalupe Choir will offer holiday songs. Even later, the Taos Community Chorus will harmonize their way through favorite holiday tunes.

Throughout the evening, all caroling groups are welcome to stroll the streets or gather around a bonfire and join in offering songs for everyone to sing along.

Festivities will begin with “Santa Paws” in front of Moby Dickens, from noon until 4 p.m. Furry family friends are invited to have their

picture taken with Santa Paws. Pets will also be available for adoption at this free event and volunteers will tell you about Taos’ many services for our animal friends. Hot beverages and snacks will be served outside and bonfires (luminarias) will keep everyone warm and add to the holiday cheer.

The main reception will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Farolitos (candle-lit paper bags) will glow and there will be chile at Mudd n Flood on Bent Street, and posole near La Tierra Minerals at the John Dunn Shops.

And as it has for 25 years, Bent Street Café & Deli will offer tamales, chile, holiday cookies and hot cider and hot chocolate at the

junction of John Dunn Way and Bent Street.

This celebration and feast is offered by the 40 Bent Street and John Dunn galleries, restaurants and shops to thank everyone for their friendship and support all year, to make new friends, and to celebrate the light within and without.

Bent Street and the John Dunn shops are all locally owned by Taos friends and neighbors. They offer a wide variety of unique, quality gifts in all price ranges.

Three shops are new to the neighborhood this year. Mooncat Fiber offers natural and hand-

dyed yarns, and garments created by local artisans. Ennui Gallery features the work of young Taos artists. And Community Acupuncture offers effective acupuncture at an affordable price. In addition, Coffee Cats espresso has new owners and an expanded menu.

Other shops offer fashions for men and women, wine, art, books, cookware, outdoor gear, crafts, shoes, folk art, jewelry, fossils and minerals, yarn, blankets and fabrics, leather goods, and even antique maps. Gift certificates will be available at Lambert’s Restaurant, Bent Street Café & Deli, and Coffee Cats espresso.

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Left, fiery hoola hoop performance during the 2013 Bonfires on Bent Street. Right, Aztec Dancers will be among the stars of the afternoon.


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Bring joy this holiday season Support a toy drive

Several toy drives will take place in Taos all through December and they all need your help. Pick one, or

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Friday Motors: 500 Wishes for Christmas

Friday Motors announces the return of their “500 Wishes for Christmas” campaign, now in its fifth year.

“Our sponsors are The Taos News and DMC Broadcasting,” said Debbie Friday Jagers, general manager of Friday Motors. “We want to thank them and let the community know that we will start the campaign on Dec. 3.”

People can donate gifts (over $5, unwrapped), bid on auction items, and make cash donations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Friday Motors, or

place toys at a Walmart drop box on Saturdays.

“For each gift, donors will receive a ticket to put in one of the 12 daily drawings,” said Friday Jagers. “They only get one ticket per gift, but there is no limit on the number of gifts that people can bring.”

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The minimum daily prize is $100, but there are many other gifts on a silent auction that takes place in the main Friday Motors showroom.

Daily winners will be announced on 95.9 KKIT, The Mountain, every morning at 9:30 a.m.

If you know of a family or children that need help, or that you would like to help, get the name of the parents with a phone number, and the names, ages and sex of the children to KKIT/ KKTC /KXMT /KVOT or Friday Motors.

“All names will be kept confidential,” said Friday Jagers, “and we will make sure that the family gets a gift. I also want people to know that, with the help of our generous sponsors and local partners, we have given thousands of gifts to more than 700 children,”

For more information, call Friday Jagers at (575) 758 2252 or email her at [email protected].

Twirl supports local giveawaysThis year, Twirl will be

supporting the CAV’s Angel Tree Toy Drive with a $250 gift certificate to help purchase gifts for children staying in their shelter over the holidays. The other Angel Tree Toy Drive, organized by Jerry and Shirley Lujan, will receive $250 worth of toy donations to distribute at its annual gift giveaway.

“In addition, the Dream Tree Emergency Shelter will receive the proceeds from Twirl’s Festival of Trees Christmas Tree as well as all donations collected on-site in

their two courtyard donation boxes during the month of December,” said Nikki Ross, Twirl’s marketing director.

The Lujan’s family Angel Tree Project

The Angel Tree Project, created by Jerry and Shirley Lujan 18 years ago in Taos Pueblo, now includes Taos and Rio Arriba counties. The goal is to offer clothes, gifts and household items to disadvantaged children, special need citizens and the elderly.

“Toys, of course, are also a very important part of the project,” said Shirley Lujan. “We want all the children in our community to receive a special holiday gift. To participate, bring an unwrapped new toy or any kind of new, useful items for children, young people, and elderly or special need citizens to our collection boxes. And thanks

for your support.”

There are collection boxes at Walmart and Centinel Bank.

To get more information about the time and place of the gift giveaway, call Shirley Lujan at (575) 613-0840.

CAV: taking the stress off of busy moms

Community Against Violence is also hosting its annual 18th Angel Tree holiday gift-giving for families with children who are survivors of domestic and/ or sexual violence.

“To participate, pass by the CAV office on 945 Salazar Road and pick up an ‘angel card’ so you can buy a gift for a boy or a girl,” said Loretta Romo, CAV service data manager.

Gifts can be wrapped or unwrapped.

“A children’s advocate and I started the toy drive in 1997 when we realized that the kids who were staying here were not going to get any presents unless we did something about it,” said Romo. “We asked for, and received, tremendous community support, and we have kept doing it all these years. There is nothing more rewarding than to see the kids’ faces when they open their gifts, especially those children who have to stay in the shelter at that time of the year. It’s hard enough for them not to be at home, so we try to take the stress off of their already busy moms.”

Gift cards for Bealls or any other store are very much in demand, but some requests are quite specific.

For example, a boy, 15 years old, is asking for “anything Patriots.” A girl, 16, would like a DVD copy of “The Fault in Our Stars.” Another girl, also 15, would like a DVD copy of “Bless Me Ultima.”

“Gift for teenagers are the hardest to fill, but of course we appreciate any kind of items, and monetary donations that will be used to buy gift for the children,” said Romo.

Last year was even more special at CAV because Santa paid a visit to the shelter, to the children’s delight.

“We are hoping to have him back this year as well,” said Romo. “Those kids need all the help and happiness we can bring to them. So our message to the community is: don’t forget our angels!”

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Las Posadas and Los PastoresChristmas, Taoseño styleBy Teresa Dovalpage


One of the best ways of getting into the spirit of the season is performing in, or just watching, a Christmas

play. A local favorite is Los Pastores, which revolves around the shepherds’ journey to Bethlehem in search of the baby Jesus.

The play was staged in New Mexico for the first time in the 1600s.

“Many people who lived in Northern New Mexico at that time were farmers and shepherds themselves,” said Enrique Lamadrid, a cultural historian and professor from the University of New Mexico. “So it was easy for them to identify themselves with the characters of the play and their struggles.”

Los Pastores in TaosThe Córdova family (Arsenio,

his wife Kathy and their daughter Tessa) has been instrumental in keeping the play alive in Taos for the last 34 years with their company, Sangre de Cristo Liturgies.

“As far as I know, there are only two theater groups in all New Mexico that present this play every year,” says Arsenio Córdova, the director. “One from Belen and ours here in Taos.”

Over the last three decades, Córdova has trained more than 500 actors for Los Pastores. They range from 3-year-old kids to people in their 80s like Juanita Domínguez, who is 82 years old and will play Lucifer this season.

“Juanita is one of our best actors,” said Córdova. “She was part of the Cesar Chávez movement and the Luis Váldez’s theater troupe. Her husband also acted in Los Pastores until he passed away.”

The musicLos Pastores is considered

one of the most musical of all the morality plays from the 16th century.

“Some of the songs we sing today are very old, but there are also several pieces that I composed for the play,” said Córdova.

Córdova’s music has traveled the world. When Pope John Paul II died, a rendition of Córdova’s song, “Que los angeles te lleven al Paraiso” (May the angels lead you to Paradise), was played at his funeral.

Though Córdova has kept true to Los Pastores script, he has also made a few additions and changes.

“In the original play, the characters of Mary and Joseph didn’t say anything, but I composed a song in which they welcome the shepherds,” he said.

He also added “Pastorcitos de Judea,” a Spanish villancico or Christmas song that he heard in Mexico.

The theater groupSangre de Cristo Liturgies is

devoted to the preservation of the history, traditions and culture of New Mexico.

They took part in the Fiestas de Taos 2014 Royal Pageant. Last July, the group accompanied Jenna Rose Louisa Amelia Peralta, who would be crowned Reina, during the talent competition, when she sang a Los Pastores song entitled “Cielo Soberano.”

“Jenna and her sister Juliette, who was also a Reina de Taos in 2012, have played in the Sangre de Cristo Liturgies for many years,” said Córdova.

Tessa Córdova, the faithful shepherdess Gila

Theresa (Tessa) Córdova has a doctorate in American Studies from the University of New Mexico and has been performing in productions sponsored by Sangre de Cristo Liturgies for 34 years—she started as a little girl.

“It’s in my blood,” she said. “En mi sangre y en mi cultura.”

Like many members of Sangre de Cristo Liturgies, Córdova has taken on several roles throughout her life, but the one she has played for the longest time is Gila, the young shepherdess.

“I think that the children who grew up acting in the play are all pastores, in a sense,” she said. “Like the shepherds, we proclaim the good news. And we are also like

a family, a family that keeps getting bigger every year because many actors now bring their children so they can take part in the play as well.”

They often travel together, taking Los Pastores to different towns in New Mexico and Colorado.

“Traveling and rehearsing have helped us become very close to each other,” she said. “We eat together, we pray together … We always say something positive after the rehearsals. There is no room for negativity among us.”

Now she is the play’s musical director and co-directs it with her father.

Los Pastores performances:Dec. 13 Santuario of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Fe (time to be announced)

Dec. 20 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Taos, at 7 p.m.

Dec. 21 San Juan Parish, Ohkay Owinge, at 2 p.m.

Dec. 28 Sangre de Cristo Parish in San Luis, Colorado, at 6 p.m.

Las PosadasAnother popular tradition is

Las Posadas, a celebration that reenacts the holy family’s quest for lodging in Bethlehem. It is performed for nine consecutive nights before Christmas.

The participants are divided into two groups, those looking for shelter with Mary and Joseph (los posadistas) and the innkeepers, or posaderos, who refuse to let them in until the last night, when they are finally welcomed and offered hot chocolate and biscochitos.

Larry Torres, a UNM-Taos professor, distinguished scholar and recently ordained deacon, has been leading Las Posadas at the Holy Trinity Parish in Arroyo Seco for more than 30 years. He also wrote “Las Posadas, a Hispanic Christmas Tradition,” about the origins and meaning of the play. The book is available at Amazon.com.

Las Posadas are held in different churches and parishes as well as private houses. To participate in one, call your local parish or find out in your neighborhood.

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A scene from Los Pastores.


Celebrate Chanukah An observation of peace and good will

Chanukah is a special holiday season for the Jewish community. Since it typically falls in December, it erroneously

draws comparisons to the Christian holiday Christmas. However, other than proximity on the calendar, Chanukah shares very little with Christmas.

The holiday commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem in the second century B.C. The word itself means “dedication” in Hebrew, and traditionally Chanukah begins on

the 25th of Kislev on the Hebrew calendar, which is normally in November or December.

As rich a cultural and religious holiday as you will find, Chanukah is also known as the Festival of Lights. And, like anywhere, Taos has developed its own Chanukah traditions.

For the 13th year in a row, the annual Peace Chanukah will be presented by the Taos Jewish Center. The celebration brings together speakers and participants

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alike — from all faiths and traditions — to experience the lighting of the Chanukah candles, coupled with story, song, and prayer.

“Peace Chanukah was first celebrated on the East Coast following the 9/11 attacks in 2001 to bring people together. It was brought to Taos and started here in Taos under the auspices of the Taos Jewish Center in December of 2002,” says Gary Atias, president of the Taos Jewish Center. “We have continued this tradition every year since then. As far as we know, nowhere else are they still doing it.”

Speakers at the event will include those from various

Christian Churches, the Unitarian Congregation of Taos, Taos Pueblo, the Interspiritual Movement and the Hindu, Muslim and Buddhist communities. Led by a “choir” of skilled Taos performers, guests will sing songs and recite prayers. Song sheets will be provided so everyone can sing along.

This year, Chanukah begins Tuesday, Dec. 16, and lasts for eight nights. Peace Chanukah will be held on the second night, Wednesday, Dec. 17. Audience members are encouraged to bring menorahs (candles will be provided), which will be lit during the ceremony. Those who are able are asked to bring non-

perishable food items to put toward a collection for the Shared Table and the Taos Coalition to End Homelessness.

“It’s very moving to be in the lovely big room lit up with Chanukah lights and filled with beautiful music, powerful words and a ‘congregation’ representing many parts of our wonderful Taos community,” says event coordinator Bette Myerson.

Anyone and everyone is welcome to join Peace Chanukah.

The celebration of Chanukah commemorates a miracle that Jews believe occured in the temple: When the Jews first returned to the Holy Temple after defeating

Hellenist Syrians who made it illegal for Jews to worship, they found only enough oil to light the temple’s menorah for one day. Miraculously, the flamed remained lit for eight days and nights, giving them enough time to find more oil to sustain the fire.

Chanukah celebrations include games, gifts, traditional foods and lighting a new candle on the menorah each night. And traditionally, the holiday is celebrated more in the home than in public.

For information about other Chanukah celebrations and events, contact Chabad of Taos at (575) 751-1323.

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Peace Chanukah • Dec. 17, 5:30-7 p.m. • St. James Episcopal Church, 208 Camino de Santiago, Taos For more information, contact the Taos Jewish Center at (575) 758-8615, Bette Myerson at (575) 758-3376, or visit taosjewishcenter.org

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On Christmas Eve, the Procession of the Virgin Mary occurs. At around sunset, the procession begins outside the San Geronimo Church. Leading the ceremony is a group of Pueblo men carrying hunting rifles, which are fired into the air every few seconds.

Following them is a statue of the Virgin Mary upon a dais, and accompanying the procession are drummers, dancers, and singers — who are often then joined by visitors. For those who would rather spectate, they can stay warm next to bonfires that are spread throughout the area (though be sure to wear warm clothes either way — Christmas Eve is often one of the coldest nights of the year).

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The Procession of the Virgin, Taos Pueblo, Christmas 2013.


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Deer or Matachines Dance. Then, for more celebration, the Turtle Dance is held on Jan. 1, New Year’s Day (tentatively at dawn). Soon after, on Jan. 6, the Buffalo or Deer Dance will be held. As the date approaches, call Taos Pueblo at (575) 758-1028 for times. All these events have free admission,

but the Pueblo asks that there be no cameras, cell phones, or any recording device at Christmas Eve or any other religious ceremony.

During the winter season, make sure to stop by the shops at Taos Pueblo. They offer some unique gifts, and the Pueblo takes care to make sure all are Native-made.

Every cent of profit goes directly to the shopkeeper or artist. The holiday season makes for a great time to discover the history, culture, and art of Taos Pueblo that make it a National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Winter hours are generally

around 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. All purchases made at the Pueblo are tax-free, and most shops accept credit cards. For more information, visit taospueblo.com, or call the Taos Pueblo Tourism Office at (575) 758-1028.

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A bonfire helps provide warmth for spectators during the Procession of the Virgin on Christmas Eve at Taos Pueblo.


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A common sight at ski resorts for many years has been the torchlight parade, late evening events that light up the

slopes as lines of skiers make a run down the mountain with only flares to light their lines.

Some resorts will offer fireworks to light up the night a bit more. Taos Ski Valley, Red River Ski Area and Angel Fire Resort all feature torchlight parades during the holiday season.

The Red River torchlight has been taking place for more than 30 years. The resort offers a torchlight every Saturday through the ski season, beginning at 7 p.m.

and special torchlight parades on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The skiers are usually locals and employees of the resort, which is true also at Angel Fire and TSV.

TSV, similarly, has held torchlight parades for more than three decades, with parades taking place Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and then again in March to celebrate founder Ernie Blake’s birthday.

Angel Fire holds torchlight parades on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, with an impressive fireworks display to round out the scene.

If you have the opportunity to catch a torchlight parade, you’ll be glad you did.

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Red River Ski Area’s torchlight parade feeds down into the lights of town.


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OngoingEvery First SaturdayMoonlight Hike and CampfireExplore Sipapu’s mountain by the moonlight. On the tour, you will hike from the base to mid-mountain. There you will find a campfire and cocoa. At Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. sipapunm.com

Every SaturdayDramatic SaturdaysImprov, theater games, scene-writing, storytelling, monologues, movement, and pantomime are all aspects of this workshop. It is for ages 6 to 18. At Taos Youth Ballet, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. taosdance.com

ExhibitsThrough Jan. 25¡Orale! Kings and Queens of CoolExperience this four-part exhibition that showcases pieces of West Coast culture intertwined with that of Northern New Mexico. Each gallery will focus on a different aspect. At the Harwood Museum of Art. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tue.-Sat., and noon to 5 p.m., Mon. harwoodmuseum.org

DecemberDec. 2-5Festival of Trees and Wreaths Public ViewingCome by El Monte Sagrado Living Resort and Spa to view the wonderful trees and wreaths decorated by local businesses and members of the community. taoschamber.com

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A scene from last winter's Taos Community Chorus rehearsals.

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Dec. 4Festival of Trees and Wreaths Children’s PartyFrom 4 to 6 p.m. at El Monte Sagrado, children will have a chance to enjoy the trees and wreaths, and get a visit from Santa Claus. Enjoy holiday arts and crafts and snacks. taoschamber.com

Dec. 5Yuletide Caroling and Tree LightingJoin the town of Taos for the 28th annual event on Taos Plaza, featuring local entertainment, complimentary hot chocolate and other snacks and goodies around the Plaza.

Dec. 5Festival of Trees and Wreaths Community Holiday PartyWith entertainment from Jimmy Stadler, and a silent auction for beautiful trees and wreaths at El Monte Sagrado Living Resort. Tickets $20. All proceeds go toward local charities. taoschamber.com

Dec. 5-14Nutcracker Holiday Artist MarketIn the spirit of the unique craft traditions of acclaimed Russian-American artist Nicolai Fechin, the market will feature works in countless mediums. Handmade gifts by local artisans will also be sold. At the Taos Art Museum at Fechin House, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m, Tue.-Sun. taosartmuseum.org

Dec. 6Taos Feeds Taos seventh-annual food drive and benefit concertMusic from Last To Know. Admission to the show is free with five cans or five pounds of non-perishable food. taosfeedstaos.org

Dec. 6Seasonal craft activities at TwirlKids can create holiday ornaments and more, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twirl Toystore and Playspace. twirlhouse.com

Dec. 6Taos Community Chorus Winter ConcertGuest conductor Ryan Allais

will lead the chorus and guest musicians through a program titled “On a Winter’s Eve” at La Santísima Trinidad Church in Arroyo Seco, at 3 p.m. facebook.com/TaosCommunityChorus

Dec. 6Holiday Fiesta at Millicent Rogers MuseumJoin Millicent Rogers Museum for a day of holiday-centered activities from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $10; $2 for children 2-16 years of age. 1504 Millicent Rogers Road, north of El Prado. millicentrogers.org

Dec. 6Lighting LedouxJoin the businesses, merchants, galleries and museums of Ledoux Street for this holiday tradition, featuring snacks, farolitos,

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Dec. 6The Historic Taos Inn Annual Tree Lighting Join The Historic Taos Inn for its annual tree lighting event, from 6:30 to 7 p.m., featuring caroling with Jimmy Stadler and more. taosinn.com

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Taos Gospel Choir annual Christmas PerformanceThe Historic Taos Inn hosts the annual Christmas performance from the Taos Gospel Choir, led by Mary Bruscini, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. taosinn.com

Dec. 7Taos Community Chorus Winter ConcertGuest conductor Ryan Allais will lead the chorus and guest musicians through a program titled “On a Winter’s Eve” at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos, at 3 p.m. facebook.com/TaosCommunityChorus

Dec. 11Taos Herb Biscochito CompetitionThink you make a pretty mean biscochito? Well, enter your holiday cookies in the contest at Taos Herb. Entry forms must be turned in by Dec. 10 and cookies must be brought to Taos Herb by 10 a.m. on the day of the contest. Seniors from Ancianos will be the judges during the competition, which begins at 1:30 p.m. at Taos Herb.

Dec. 13Taos Community Chorus Winter ConcertGuest conductor Ryan Allais will lead the chorus and guest musicians through a program titled “On a Winter’s Eve” at First Presbyterians Church of Taos, at 3 p.m. facebook.com/TaosCommunityChorus

Dec. 13Bonfires on Bent StreetThe Bent Street Merchants are

joining with the John Dunn Shops to close Bent Street to all but foot traffic for a spectacular holiday event. In the festive spirit, shops will offer specials, prizes, drawings, raffles, hors d’oeuvres, and a feast open to all. On Bent Street and John Dunn Way, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. johndunnshops.com

Dec. 13Santa PawsCome see your neighborhood pets decked out in their holiday best. Pets are invited to have their photo taken with Santa. Animals will also be available for adoption at the event. At the John Dunn Shops, from noon to 4 p.m. johndunnshops.com

Dec. 13 Teacher Gift-Making Party at TwirlHelp your children recognize the significant role of their teachers in their lives by coming to Twirl and making gifts for those teachers. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. twirlhouse.com

Dec. 13Holiday Open HouseCome enjoy food and beverages while viewing locally made artwork. Holiday discounts will be available on all sorts of art, fine craft, and jewelry. At Open Space Gallery, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. openspacegallery.com

Dec. 13-14Taos Chamber Music Group presents “A Russian Holiday”TCMG will take you on a journey from the mountain ranges of Azerbaijan to the extravagance of St. Petersburg. The concert features solo pieces from Russian pianist Gleb Ivanov. At the Harwood Museum, from 5 to 7 p.m. taoschambermusicgroup.org

Dec. 14Taos Community Chorus Winter ConcertGuest conductor Ryan Allais will lead the chorus and guest

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musicians through a program titled “On a Winter’s Eve” at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos, at 3 p.m. facebook.com/TaosCommunityChorus

Dec. 10-14A Christmas CarolWorking Class Theater and Taos Youth Ballet will perform an adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic, “A Christmas Carol” Dec. 10-14, 7 p.m., at the Taos Community Auditorium, 145 Paseo del Pueblo Norte. Tickets are $17, $10 for 18 and under, $5 for 5 and under. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (575) 758-2052 or visit taostheatre.org.

Dec. 17 Peace ChanukahAudience members are encouraged to bring menorahs to this annual event at St. James Episcopal Church. Speakers at the event will include those from various faiths, and guests will join a choir for songs and prayer. taosjewishcenter.org

Dec. 20Seasonal craft activities at TwirlKids can create holiday ornaments and more, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Twirl Toystore and Playspace. twirlhouse.com

Dec. 20Never Summer Snowboard DemoSnowboard company Never Summer will be showing off their newest boards for the 2014-15 season. At Sipapu Ski Resort, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. sipapunm.com

Dec. 21World Snowboard DayCome discover the culture and sport of snowboarding with free lessons and demos. At Sipapu Ski Resort, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sipapunm.com

Dec. 21 Messiah-Sing-Along with Taos Community ChorusThe Taos Community Chorus

invites the public to join them in singing Handel’s inspiring oratorio, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church in Taos. Singers should bring their own scores, or borrow one at the door. Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation. facebook.com/TaosCommunityChorus

DEC. 24Sipapu Annual Christmas Eve PartyJoin the yearly tradition, complete with festive music, fires, an art project for kids, and food and drink. In the lodge at Sipapu Ski Resort, from 5 to 8 p.m. sipapunm.com

Dec. 24Christmas Eve Torchlight ParadesTaos Ski Valley, Angel Fire and Red River Ski Area all host torchlight parades on Christmas Eve, with skiers coming down the mountains with flares as their only sources of lights. skitaos.org; angelfireresort.com; and redriverskiarea.com

Dec. 25Luminaria Ski & Snowshoe TourThis Christmas, come ski or snowshoe under the glow from luminarias, or farolitos, lining the trails. At Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area, at 6:30 p.m. enchantedforestxc.com

Dec. 31New Year’s Eve Torchlight ParadesTaos Ski Valley, Angel Fire and Red River Ski Area all host torchlight parades on New Year’s Eve, with skiers coming down the mountains with flares as their only sources of lights. skitaos.org; angelfireresort.com; and redriverskiarea.com

Dec. 31Old Fashioned New Year’s Eve PartyPizza, music, and games will be featured at this kid-friendly celebration. A countdown ball will drop at midnight Eastern time (10 p.m. in New Mexico). At the Red River Community House, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. redriver.org

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The crowd warms itself near the large bonfires last Christmas Eve at Taos Pueblo.

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