Lifestyles
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With the beginning of the new year, we feel the need to get rid of the old and make room for the new. As we take down our holiday decorations, we may crave order and simplicity.
Pearl Huang of Ru Yi Studio of Multicultural Arts says that in her …
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By Cindy Brown, For The Taos News
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1/16/17
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Bitter is a taste that has become so foreign to most of us that when I ask people if they know what tastes bitter, I get answers like “lemons” and “vinegar.”
Perhaps you know those as sour tastes — just one of the six basic tastes that …
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By Rob Hawley, For The Taos News
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1/12/17
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The holidays are over. After weeks of cooking breakfast, lunch and dinner and taking care of others, I am left with the leftovers and dishes after everyone has gone home. And while I enjoyed watching movies and playing a host of board games, I now …
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By Lucy Herrman, For The Taos News
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1/11/17
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Snow tubing has come to Taos Ski Valley.
Officials have opened the Strawberry Hill Tubing Park for those who want a bit of an alternative to other snow activities.
The all-ages activity is available starting Jan. 5. Officials said snow tubing …
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—Staff report
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1/3/17
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"Looking northward from Aacqu and the tall rock monolith on which the mother pueblo sits, there is an opening, like a gateway, between two mesas. Looking northward, too, from Aacqu, one can see Kaweshtima — Snow Peaked — a dark blue misted …
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Story and Photos by Cody Hooks
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12/31/16
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(BPT) - Post-holiday sales aren’t the only deals to be found during the winter months. Starting in January, boat shows take place across the country. They offer some of the best pricing and incentives of the year — a major draw for the …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/29/16
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(BPT) - Every new year brings a flurry of resolutions, and Hankook Tire checked out the road-related improvements Americans resolve to make happen in 2017. Whether you’re looking to save money or are determined to make that cross-country road trip …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/28/16
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The signature of history is always present in the landscape of New Mexico. The La Cieneguilla petroglyph site contains hundreds of rock carvings left by local pueblo peoples and travelers as they passed the rock volcanic cliffs of La Bajada near …
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By Cindy Brown, For The Taos News
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12/28/16
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We often hear that the poor state of health of much of our forest area is due to the exclusion of wildfire as a result of the aggressive fire control policy of forest managers in recent decades. Blame it on Smokey Bear?
There seems to be …
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By Lawrence Vincent, For The Taos News
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12/28/16
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(BPT) - It may sound contrary to the holiday hype, but the winter season following the holidays can be a perfect time for a relaxing, soul-soothing getaway.
Research cited by the American Psychological Association shows stress increases for many …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/27/16
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The Christmas tree offers an undeniable contribution to our celebration of the Christmas holiday.
The familiar symbolism of a Nativity scene is accompanied by colorfully adorned evergreen trees to create an unmistakable feeling for us that says, …
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By Ben Wright, For The Taos News
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12/25/16
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The sun was still a ways below the eastern horizon when a small gathering of people — mostly scientists and game warden types — gathered at the snowy, silent edge of the Río Grande Gorge. Day began to break. Definition returned to the landscape …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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12/22/16
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(NAPSI)—U.S. travelers collectively spent $2.6 billion a day on trips in 2015, which equates to $30,033 a second, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Eating out, accommodations, rental cars, plane tickets and other expenses can make taking a …
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By NAPS,
North American Precis Syndicate | 12/19/16 |
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Healing with herbs is based on the idea that plants hold the key for good health – and even perhaps a touch of magic and the ability to transform us.
There is a long tradition of folk healing in Taos with generations-old remedies still used at …
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By Cindy Brown, For The Taos News
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12/19/16
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Last weekend was the start to three “Christmas Bird Count” events in the Taos County area. Local bird-watchers are invited to participate in the counts, and the counts are open to birders of all skill levels.
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is …
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—Staff report
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12/19/16
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No holiday season in New Mexico would be complete without the biscochito.
Recipes vary, of course, but you can usually count on a lard or butter base and cinnamon and anise to spice it up.
Rob Hawley, president of Taos Herb Co., hosted his …
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—Staff report
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12/19/16
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(BPT) - When booking a sea cruise vacation, it may seem like a good idea to schedule your flight to the port of departure for the same morning your ship sets sail.
A same-day flight might appear to save you time and money, but travel experts warn …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/16/16
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• Mullein, miner’s candlestick, velvet plant, blanket leaf
• Spanish: punchón, gordolobo
• Family: scrophulariaceae (figwort family)
• Genus and species: verbascum thapsus
Mullein grows throughout the world, growing from sea …
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By Rob Hawley, For The Taos News
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12/14/16
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(BPT) - ’Tis the season for silks, boots and blazers, sweater vests, premium cuff links and choker necklaces. Winter is here, along with all the festive parties. But before you step out, make sure your stylish shoes have the best grip while …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/13/16
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Let’s talk about holiday colors. While the green of our deciduous trees and bushes is gone, and we’ve had our first snow, still some of our winter wonderland foliage can deck our outside halls with the colors we associate most with Christmas — …
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By Charlene R. Johnson, For The Taos News
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12/13/16
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(BPT) - The holidays are a perfect time to enjoy the company of family and friends. Celebrating the season and exchanging gifts also means a lot of travel, and for most people that means driving to visit loved ones as well as to shopping centers and …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/12/16
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(BPT) - In the popular Christmas carol, the best way to reach grandmother's house is to travel by sleigh over the river and through the woods. However, these days, most people find their personal vehicles a far more reliable option.
The holidays …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/12/16
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(BPT) - If you enjoy exploring new and unique cultures when you travel, you’re far from alone. In a 2016 Trip Advisor study, 47 percent of travelers worldwide chose foreign destinations to visit in hopes of being exposed to other cultures and …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/12/16
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The Los Jardineros Garden Club announced its 2016 grants at its annual meeting in late October. The club uses profits from its annual Garden & Home Tour, as well as membership dues, to fund civic beautification or educational projects each year. …
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By Carol J. Nelson, For The Taos News
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12/12/16
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(BPT) - As much as moms adore their kids, they sometimes look back fondly on those carefree days before the demands of parenthood. Those were the times Mom could grab a few friends and go to a concert, a party or plan a spontaneous weekend getaway. …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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12/9/16
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