Press Release

TAOS, NM - The Town of Taos, New Mexico, announces its 2010 tourism theme: Escape the Modern Day. Rejuvenate in Taos. Return to Sacred Places, which encourages people, longing to rejuvenate their lives, to escape the stresses of the modern day and make a journey of self discovery.

Travel industry research is showing that people want to de-stress, reconnect relationships, stay closer to home, spend less and have experiential vacations in 2010.  Taos is naturally about these things, and the 2010 Return to Sacred Places program highlights how visitors may experience them while in Taos.

You don’t need a map to find sacred places in Taos. They’re everywhere…on well-traveled roads to the historic Taos Pueblo, along a winding alley to an art gallery, in a colorful shrine tucked into an adobe wall, and in the sound of the river as it rushes down a mountain canyon.

“Everyone loves getting away for a vacation – especially when it involves rest, relaxation and rejuvenation,” Taos Public Relations Director Cathy Connelly said. “We’re encouraging people to take a truly one-of-a-kind vacation this year – one where they connect with what is important to them. Taos, provides something for everyone in a low-key, non-urban, relaxing and rejuvenating, awe-inspiring setting.”

Taos is the result of centuries of history and a fusion of diverse cultures that create a unique town full of unforgettable places--its treasured stories, personal observations, and literal “places” to escape the modern day can be found at www.TaosSacredPlaces.com. Travelers can find the latest lodging deals and plan their vacation online at www.taosvacationguide.comwww.taosvacationguide.com. The town also invites travelers to stay connected to their journey on its Facebook page.

“Taos is honoring its sacred places – ancient and new, man-made and natural, inner and outdoor,” Town of Taos Mayor Darren Cordova said. “In 2010, we invite people to discover all Taos’ special offerings -- our traditions, values, lores and legends.”

Story topics and background information available online:

Whether it's the arts, architecture, culture, history, land and vistas, outdoor adventure, history, legends, sanctuaries, or natural waters, Taos provides a wealth of stories for the inspired writer and lasting memories for the motivated traveler. A list of story topics and sacred sites is at www.TaosSacredPlaces.com/places.

Taos is an international destination, with a rich culture, where activities abound.  Gallery openings and world-class theatre, to festivals, fandangos, live music, spiritual retreats and workshops for writers, musicians, visual artists, and those inclined to culinary perfection, the annual calendar of events features a broad offering of activities in 2010, including the 40th anniversary commemoration of the return of Blue Lake to Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO Living World Heritage Site (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/492), by the Office of the President of the United States.  For more information about this commemoration visit to www.TaosPueblo.com

2010 Events and Festivals:

An ever growing list of the 2010 events in the Taos area is available online at www.TaosSacredPlaces.com.

Win a Trip and Retreat from the Modern Day

The Town of Taos tourism program includes a travel sweepstakes. Travelers are invited to enter online for the trip, which includes roundtrip airfare/transportation for two, four nights’ accommodations dining, spa services, Taos Pueblo and museum admissions, and other wonderful Taos treats, including dinners at the area’s best restaurants.  Sweepstakes entry and rules are posted online at www.TaosSacredPlaces.com.

High Resolution Images are available online.

For more information contact:
Joan Griffin, Griffin & Associates
(505) 261-4444
jgriffin@griffinassoc.com

Andrew Flack, Griffin & Associates

(575) 613-6825
dflack@griffinssoc.com

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