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Taos Ski Valley, NM: A Unique Culture and History

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Taos Ski Valley is located in the rugged Sangre de Cristo mountains at the start of the Rocky Mountains. Originally an old west mining town established in the 1800s, today is a world-class ski resort. “Old World ambiance seasoned with Native American and Spanish spice gives our valley its unique flavor. We resemble a European ski village but our core […]

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Robin Azer | March 18, 2019
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Taos Ski Valley Sells to Billionaire Conservationist

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The Blake family has owned Taos Ski Valley since Ernie Blake founded it in 1955. Ernie’s kids and grandkids have run the resort since Ernie’s passing. Yesterday it was announced that Taos has been sold to billionaire conservationist Louis Bacon. Taos was famous for holding out on allowing snowboarding at the resort until March 19th, 2008. Louis Bacon is a hedge-fund manager and land baron known […]

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