06.15.21 Ranchos de Taos

Ranchos de Taos

By Rebekah Powers | June 2021

A visit to Ranchos de Taos is like
stepping back to a time when life was slower.

At the center of the plaza stands the historic San Francisco de Asis Church which has been the subject of work by Ansel Adams and Georgia OKeefe. The church was begun in 1795 and continues to be the spiritual and social center of the community offering regular masses. The church has a gift shop and offers viewings of the “Mystery Painting”, which appears to glow with its own light.

The Spanish Colonial plaza is also home to Chimayo Trading Del Norte, one of the largest traditional art galleries in northern New Mexico. A family owned business for four generations, they feature fine vintage art from the early Taos painters as well as an extensive collection of Navajo weaving, Pueblo pottery and the finest handcrafted jewelry. Owners Gabe and Alicia Abrums have expanded into more showrooms to also display traditional art by the best Taos painters as well as a large array of Mata Ortiz pottery.

Ranchos Plaza Grill is the place to go for lunch or dinner for the best New Mexican cuisine and you can enjoy a cold Margarita for Happy Hour across the street at The Old Martina’s Restaurant where they have live music most nights and boast a full bar and menu.

Take that small step back in time for an authentic experience of the Old West in Ranchos de Taos and visit Chimayo Trading Del Norte where tradition is alive and well. Open every day and online for your convenience.

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Come to the gallery to see where History Meets Art in Taos..

#1 Saint Francis Church Plaza
Ranchos de Taos, NM 87557

575.758.0504

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