AUGUST 19. 2011
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Jewel Robinson
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the so-called “Low Road” (U.S. 285/84 to
Hwy. 68), which cuts through a stunning sec
tion of the Rio Grande Gorge before climb
ing over high bluffs with mesmerizing views
o f mountains and mesas and descending into
Taos. The High Road comprises a series of
turns along local state highways— any inn
keeper or local can give you the exact route—
the main villages along the way are Penasco,
Truchas and Chimayo.
Above: The view from Albuquerque's
Sandia Peak ski area
Below: The quaint village of Arroyo
Seco. just north of Taos
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Flying Star. W hat began many years ago as
modest indie coffeehouse and bakery in the
Nob Hill section o f Albuquerque has grown
into a small empire o f airy, inviting hangouts
with several locations throughout greater
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Albuquerque and one branch in the trendy powdery snow each season, and lots of sun
Railyard District o f Santa Fe. Flying Star shine). O f the three areas, Taos Ski Valley is
(flyingstarcafe.com) is the definitive place to the most esteemed among serious skiers— its
people watch, mingle with friends, enjoy any 72 generally steep slopes rank collectively
meal o f the day or while away an afternoon among the most challenging in the country.
on your laptop (each locale has free W i-F i Albuquerque’s ski area is the smallest and
and plenty o f outlets). There’s strong cof contains mostly easy and moderate runs,
fee as well as beer and wine, and the baked while Santa Fe offers a surprisingly varied
goods (especially the dizzying variety of and extensive facility, with more than 40 runs,
pies) are a standout. The original Flying Star most o f them intermediate to advanced.
in Nob Hill has a pronounced gay following,
and a few o f the other locations (downtown Lodging suggestions. Keep in mind that
Albuquerque, Corrales Road and Santa Fe) Santa Fe has the highest nightly rates in the
are also particularly popular with the LG BT area and also the best overall mix o f B&Bs,
community.
boutique hotels and chain properties. Albu
querque is a relative bargain, and some cool,
The Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque hip hotels have opened in the past couple
ski areas. Regardless of what time o f year o f years. And Taos is mostly the domain of
you visit, or even whether you’re inclined to smaller inns and B&Bs, although there are a
ski, these high-mountain recreation spots of handful o f larger properties.
fer much to see and do. During the warmer
A few favorites: In Albuquerque, try the
months, all three make excellent bases for Hotel Andulaz (hotelandaluz.com), Hotel
hiking. Taos Ski Valley (skitaos.org) contains Parq Central (hotelparqcentral.com), and—
the trailhead for one of the most strenuous about 20 miles north, en route to Santa Fe—
but rewarding hikes in the Southwest, the the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort &. Spa
8-mile round-trip scramble to W heeler Peak (tamaya.hyatt.com) in Bernalillo. Top picks in
(elev. 13,161 feet), New Mexico’s highest. Santa Fe include the Inn on the Alameda (in-
You’ll find plenty o f trails and breathtaking nonthealameda.com), Hotel St. Francis (ho-
views at Ski Santa Fe (skisantafe.com) and telstfrancis.com), and gay-owned Inn o f the
Albuquerque’s Sandia Peak (sandiapeak. Turquoise Bear (turquoisebear.com). And in
com), too— the latter is served by the world’s Taos, you won’t go wrong with the Taos Inn
longest (2.7 miles) aerial tramway and is a (taosinn.com), American Artists Gallery
House B&B (taosbedandbreakfast.com), and
highly respected mountain-biking venue.
If you’ve never been to the area, you may Casa Gallina (casagallina.net).
be surprised that N orth Central New Mexi
co is home to some outstanding Skiing and R ead about the travels o f A ndrew Collins at
terrific winter conditions (200-300 inches of tbfcountybunter.com a n d gaytravdabout.com.
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