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Best of Taos 2018
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Best Realtor
Considered a master of the real estate biz, eight years-in-a-row, Best of Taos winner Lisa Davis credits moving around a lot as a child as to why owning and caring for a home gave her …
Best Barber
The main man at Johnny's Barber Shop is Ruben Graham — a craftsman with scissors and a razor, a barber's barber for more than 50 years. Not to mention, he's one of most genuinely pleasant …
Best Civic Organization
Society has created many competing distractions when it comes to literacy and to education on the whole. As a result, we do not reinforce reading among children or adults for the most part.
Books …
Best Gallery
Rob Nightingale sits comfortably on an overstuffed couch in his gallery, Wilder Nightingale Fine Art on historic Kit Carson Road, and greets visitors in his relaxed and amiable manner. He prefers to …
That's so Taos
It's not unusual to see a local vehicle rolling along the streets covered in bumper stickers, plastered with signs or some other art-inspired additions, but a fully handpainted bus and a half? …
Best Liquor Store
Taos' newest liquor store has quickly become its most popular. The Cellar features a vast selection of craft beers, wines and spirits with a very well-versed staff to help in the decision-making. The …
Best Spanish Language Band or Performer
Once again, El Grupo Mezcal has been named the "Best Spanish Language Band or Performer" in The Taos News’ Best of Taos readers’ choice poll. The group has stood at the top …
Best roadside food stand
The food 'stands' alone
Food trucks, food carts, food stands — however you refer to the unassuming, yet delectable food outlets — were popular in Taos before they became trendy in larger cities across the country. And way before the term "taco trucks on every corner" became an anti-immigration meme.
Best Insurance Company
Insuring Taos in many ways
Business, community and life all intertwine for Wanda Lucero and the State Farm insurance agency she has run for the past 15 years. Because of this, the Wanda Lucero Insurance Agency at 211 Kit Carson Road has been named Best of Taos 2017 — marking the eighth year in a row that she has been voted the top insurance agency in Taos County.
In Taos, ‘going to Pieces’ is a good thing
The minute you walk in the door you are met with the promise of treasures everywhere. The large rooms are chock-full of items, spectacular or humble, of use for your home, your whimsey or simply …
All in jest
This year, we decided to hold our own version of "Survivor" and see who Taoseños thought should be sent packing.
Topping out in first place was Jeff Northrup, a passionately opinionated …
'Best Bed & Breakfast': Casa Benavides
It’s steeped in the history of Taos and two of its prominent families. The reception area bears the look and feel of a Spanish Colonial …
'Best Place for New Do': Salon Marjorie
A hair salon is more than just a place where people go to get their hair cut or styled. It is an oasis of pampering and a …
Everywhere we look
Taoseños might agree with Vincent Van Gogh when he said, “Everywhere we look, complex magic of nature blazes before our eyes.”
Readers picked the mountains first and the Rio …
Insuring Taos in many ways
Business, community and life all intertwine for Wanda Lucero and the State Farm insurance agency she has run for the past 15 years.
Because of this, the Wanda Lucero Insurance Agency at …
'Best Cuppa Joe': World Cup Cafe
All the world is a stage and Taoseños have front row seats at World Cup Café, located in the heart of downtown on the northwest corner of the Taos Plaza intersection, 102 Paseo del …
'Best Place to Romance': Lovin' it up Taos style
In Taos, the favorite place to woo a partner is the aptly named Love Apple, a Taos restaurant devoted to local, homegrown cooking. It’s housed in a former Catholic chapel. Maybe it’s …
Ongoing Debates And Hot Topics
Oh, how we Taoseños love to talk. And gossip. And argue. And debate.
But the biggest topic of conversation in the …
'Best Garden Center': Petree's Nursery & Greenhouse
It’s springtime in the Rockies and the people have spoken – Petree’s Nursery & Greenhouses are the Best …
Annual
Best of Taos 2017
Everyone has an opinion about what's 'best' in Taos. So every year, we hold a survey and ask all of you to tell us: Who has the best green chile? Where's the best place to go hiking? Which store has …
Best of Taos 2016
Best of Taos is not political-style voting. It's really not the least bit scientific or predictive. In this poll of Taoseños, frequent visitors and ex-pats, we seek to find out what service …
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