56th Rodeo de Taos
Aug. 9-10, the 56th Rodeo de Taos at the Taos County Sheriff’s Posse Arena will feature stocks from Nunn Frontier Rodeo starting at 11 a.m. for the youth rodeo and 2 p.m. for the adults.Â
Kids 6 years old or under have free admission. For local entries in the rodeo, call 575-751-6769, or for general entries, call 505-864-9426. The Taos County Sheriff’s Posse Arena is located at 230 Camino de la Merced behind the Walmart near the intersection with Salazar Road.Â
Angel Fire Skate Festival clinics final weekend
The Angel Fire skate clinic, hosted by the Overground Project at Liberty Square Park, will return this Saturday (Aug. 2) for its final weekend, featuring skateable structures from the Angel Fire Skate Festival.
The clinic employed experienced skaters, such as Sean Carpentier, Natalie Oaks and Oliver Bradley, to teach both beginners and experienced skaters. The clinic does not require prior registration; however, a waiver must be signed before participation. Waivers will be available on-site.Â
5th Monte Verde Lake Regatta
Hosted by Angel Fire Resort on Saturday (Aug. 10), the fifth annual Monte Verde Lake Regatta will feature paddle boards, kayaks, and pedal boats all in a race for dominance in their category.
A new challenge is introduced to this year’s event called the Ski Boot Marathon, where participants bring their ski boots and race. Prizes from the resort will be awarded to winners. Concessions and watercraft rentals will be available at the event.
Register at Monte Verde Lake boat house day-of or online at angelfireresort.com/regatta-registration. For more information, call 575-377-4337.
Up & Over Weekend
This weekend (Aug. 2-3), Taos Ski Valley Inc. is hosting the 19th annual Up & Over 10K from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m.
The notorious trail run consists of a scenic 2,600-foot climb, from 9,300 feet at base camp and 11,800 feet at the top. Kachina and Wheeler Peaks are on perfect display at their highest point, and a descent follows right after. Bringing friends, family and co-workers is recommended.Â
Vertic-AL’s Vert-K third annual event will be Sunday (Aug. 3) from 9:30 a.m. through noon, located under Lift 1. Al’s Run is a steep and intimidating black diamond ski run whose intimidation factor stays relevant during the summer.
In this race, participants will trek up from the base to the finish at the top of the ski slope, a nearly 1,500-foot climb to the line. Due to the difficulty of the run, the Vertic-Al’s Vert-K event is only reserved for runners 16 years or older.
For the young ones, the Up & Dn Kids 1K is the classic Up & Over 10K Run but miniaturized on Sunday from 9 a.m. through 9:30 a.m. for children under 10. Half of all proceeds from this event will benefit the Enchanted Circles Trail Association, a nonprofit helping the U.S. Forest Service maintain trails in the surrounding area.
For more information and registration for all events, visit taosskivalley.com/up-over-10k-train-run.
