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Courtesy photo'I have learned that owning your own business requires more time, money and energy than I anticipated,' Mirabal said a few days before she had to close the FreeWorld Fitness gym on Doña Ana Drive in early April due in part to restrictions put in place by the state to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Summer Mirabal: 'Working out helps me reset'
The world influences us in many ways, driving us to create art, to improve ourselves and our surroundings, to help our communities and the people within them. For some, that influence, or inspiration, comes from nature; for others it may come from their spirituality, heritage or culture. Summer Mirabal found inspiration in the people she influenced at her gym. more
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Paloma Gonzales skiing a steep run named "Nitro" in Angel Fire Resort at Angel Fire, New Mexico.
Angel Fire closes early due to coronavirus concerns
Angel Fire Ski Resort announced on Sunday (March 15) that it will be closing down for the ski season on Monday (March 16), “with the last chairlift closing at 4 p.m.”  The … more
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The "Snow Pirates" compete Sunday (March 15) during the 17th annual Cardboard Derby at Sipapu Ski and Summer Area.
Photo Gallery: Sipapu holds annual cardboard derby [Photo gallery]
As ski resorts close throughout the region to prevent the spread of coronavirus, Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort continued a long-held tradition Sunday (March 16,) at its 17th annual cardboard derby. As … more
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Pro Ski World Championship event at Beaver Creek, Colorado. The 2020 event is scheduled in mid-April at Taos Ski Valley, but the rise of COVID-19 in the state could change that.
World Pro Ski Tour championships cancelled at Taos Ski Valley
The World Pro Ski Tour (WPST) canceled its most recent event happening this weekend due to concerns over COVID-19, leaving word on the World Championships happening at Taos Ski Valley in April up in … more
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A variety of techniques were seen among competitors Saturday (Feb. 1) during the World Championship Shovel Races at Angel Fire Resort.
Photo Gallery: Angel Fire's last World-Championship Shovel Races [Photo gallery]
Competitors waxed their shovels and took to the slopes at Angel Fire for the 40th, and, according to organizers, the final World Championship Shovel Races on Jan. 30-Feb. 2. more
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Courtesy Photo Knighthawks players are seen competing against one another in games of chess. From left to right: Kian Morgan, Nitis Morgan, Jaimie Ritchie, Robbie Gersten.
Local teams close out Northern Schools Chess League with solid finishings
The Taos Knighthawks finished this season’s Northern Schools Chess League as runner-up champions at the finals that were held Monday (Jan. 20) in Santa Fe. more
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Courtesy photo: The Boarding For Breast Cancer event at Taos Ski Valley, Feb. 27, 2019.
Sports Sidelines, Jan. 23 - 30: Shovels, skis and snowshoes
Other sports events happening this week: more
From left: Sophia, Ed and Thomas DeHererra, of Roy, traverse the 11-inch ice covering Eagle Nest Lake Saturday (Jan. 25) before a morning of ice fishing.
Photo Gallery: Ice fishing enthusiasts compete in Eagle Nest tournament [Photo gallery]
Ice fishermen and women were on the ice before dawn Saturday (Jan. 25) for the ninth annual  Eagle Nest Lake State Park Ice Fishing Tournment. Despite early-morning temperatures in the single digits, hundreds of competitors travelled from throughout the region  to vie for the cash prizes and awards.  more
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Joe Purnhagen/Courtesy PhotoKenny LaCome recently competed in the U.S Paralympic Nordic Nationals and took home three bronze medals. A fierce competitor who's always looking for new challenges, LaCome said he's considering competing at the paralympic games in China in 2022.
Local skier takes home three bronze medals in U.S. Paralympic Nordic Nationals
Kenny LaCome is always trying to get better. LaCome, originally from Taos, now living in Questa, recently came back from the U.S. National Paralympic Sit Ski Nationals, where he won three bronze medals in three cross-country skiing events. more
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Skiers and snowboarders line up for Lift 2 as a skier descends 'Poco Gusto' on Saturday (Jan. 11) at Taos Ski Valley.
Local ski resorts receive fresh snow in latest snowstorm
A winter storm brought fresh snow to Northern New Mexico on Thursday (Jan. 16) and local ski resorts were among those who received it. more
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Jesse Moya/Taos NewsMogul Medical celebrated a grand reopening of their facility Wednesday (Dec. 18) with more space for expanded services.
Mogul Medical reopens, ready for patients
During his first season, Dr. Tim "Quigley" Peterson's small clinic could barely withstand the alpine winds that blew his back door off its hinges. more
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The Taos Winter Sports Team will be hosting its annual Ski Swap on Saturday-Sunday (Nov. 16-17) at the Sagebrush Inn, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. The swap starts at 10 a.m. on both days. If you're interested in selling snow sports equipment, you can drop it off on Friday (Nov. 15) between noon and 6 p.m. more
Courtesy of Kristi VineVine grew up in Bellingham, Washington, and has been an instructor at Taos Ski Valley for 23 years.
Meet Kristi Vine
Kristi Vine can never pass up on a good cup of coffee. But on this brisk Monday afternoon (Nov. 4), Vine, the new Taos Winter Sports Team executive director, is drinking a masala chai on ice instead at the Manzanita Market, a small café tucked just behind the World Cup Café in the Taos Plaza. more
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The Taos Winter Sports Team will be hosting its annual Ski Swap on Nov. 16-17 at the Sagebrush Inn, 1508 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos. If you're interested in selling snow sports equipment, you can drop it off on Friday (Nov. 15) between noon and 6 p.m. The swap itself will be on Nov. 16-17 starting at 10 a.m. on both days. more
Sipapu Ski Resort opens
Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort officials announced  the resort opened today  (Oct. 31) for its earliest season opening ever.  more
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Area ski resorts announce opening days and passes
Some area ski resorts are getting ready. more
Courtesy photoSlopestyle skiier Marion Balsamo at the Red River Rail Jam.
Peñasco resident is national slopestyle skiing champion
Marion Balsamo, 16-year-old Peñasco resident and student at Taos Academy, took home open class gold at the USASA National Championship Open Class Rail Jam on … more
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Sunday (March 24) fun during Red River's Closing Day Pond Skim.
Red River celebrates end-of-season with exciting pond-skimming event
Skiers and snowboarders braved the icy waters of a man-made pond Sunday (March 24) to celebrate the end of a season. In "Throwback-Retro" style, hundreds of spectators and participants turned out for … more
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Sports Sidelines – March 7
CARDBOARD DERBY AT SIPAPU SKI AND SUMMER RESORT – March 16 – one of Sipapu's most talked-about family-friendly fun events where guests build their own vessels using only cardboard, duct tape, string or twine and paint. more
Looking quite menacing, this pack of Coyotes makes its way towards the action at the "Year End Festival" hockey event for squirts (ages 9-10) at the Taos Youth and Family Center ice rink - a.k.a. the "yellow snow cave" Feb. 26. During the jamboree-type format the Taos Coyotes participated in four matches against opponents from the northern half of the state over the course of two days.
Taos Hockey parents dash for contest, cash
A last minute effort to try and grab money for the Taos Youth and Family Center’s hockey rink is underway and time is running out. A small group of Taos hockey parents stumbled on a NBC … more
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Taos Ski Valley hosts shredding events to help breast cancer survivors
Boarders can shred for a good cause Saturday, (Feb. 23) during the seventh annual Boarding for Breast Cancer’s Shred the Love event at Taos Ski Valley. more
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Morgan Timms/The Taos NewsA competitor is silhouetted as he competes in the 6K Classic Cross-Country Ski race Saturday (Jan. 21) during the Chama Chile Ski Classic and Winter Fiesta weekend. Staying active all winter is key to maintaining fitness levels into spring and summer sports.
Winter-into-spring sports for health
As we transition from winter into spring, we can do ourselves a favor by not pushing too hard when we start to hike, bike, climb or get active playing tennis or any other sport. more
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Courtesy photoArapahoe Basin Regional winners Charlotte Ulrich of Taos (first place, center), Ellie Huff of Winter Park Big Mountain Team (second place) and Kayleigh Winters of Taos (third place, on left of photograph).
Taos High School snow sports season off to a strong start
TWST Freeride will continue training through a break in competitions until the national tour stop in Crested Butte, Colorado, at the beginning of March. more
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Sports sidelines – February 21
The Taos Special Olympics will host their annual fundraiser, the March Madness basketball tournament, from March 15 to 17. Entry is $200 per team and the top team takes away $500 cash. Registration is limited to 12 teams. For more information or to sign up, contact Gilbert Atencio at (575) 770-7600. more
This is a screen capture of the base view webcam taken about 12:53 p.m. Saturday (Feb. 16) at Taos Ski Valley
TSV reopens lifts closed Saturday due to high winds
UPDATE: Although wind gusts of 60-70 mph buffeted Taos Ski Valley's uppermost chairlifts Saturday afternoon (Feb. 16), forcing their temporarily closure, Sunday (Feb. 17) is a different story. more
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