Taos Author Frank Waters put it best in his book "Of Time and Change" 'The town of Taos itself has undergone many eras and periods. Like an individual person, it has worn different personas or masks. And yet its charisma, that indefinable magnetism, kept drawing more people. It still does... What do its thousands of visitors expect to find here? Taos. The magic of the word. What timeless spirit does it embody?'
Map of Kit Carson Road
Please Note: Storefronts on south side of the road are reversed for viewing.
Kit Carson Road North Side (heading East)
Taos Fine Art Storefront at the corner of Paseo del Pueblo Norte and Kit Carson Road
1.) Taos Fine Art and Remarkable Rugs LLC, established 2003, Anthony Sobin, owner
103 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10:30-5:30 daily
asfa@msn.com 575-578-3700 CLOSED due to forced closures during the pandemic.
Two Graces Storefront with Historic entryway on Barela Lane
2.) Two Graces established 2003 Holly Sievers & Robert Cafazzo, co-owners
105 Barela Lane Hours: 10:30-5:30 daily
r2c2graces@gmail.com 575-758-4101 twograces.com
Art, Books, Curios
Copper Moon Gallery Window View
3.) Copper Moon Gallery established 2011 Diana Miller, owner
Taos Print & Photography Services Storefront with Historic Mural
4.) Taos Print and Photography Services established 2015, Gak Stonn, owner
107 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 24/7 (or by appt.)
info@taosprint.com 575-425-1587 www.taosprint.com
High quality Printing, digital capture of original art, photography workshops.
Greg Moon Art Storefront on the Boardwalk
5.) Greg Moon Art Gallery Greg Moon, owner
109A Kit Carson Rd. Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 11-5 (Wed & Sun by appt.)
info@gregmoonart.com 575-770-4463 gregmoonart.com
Greg Moon Art prides itself in continuing the fine art traditions of Taos. Specializing in contemporary works ranging from oil to assemblage. Genres of work include realism, outsider art, and pop surrealism.
Dragonfly Blue Window
Greg Moon Art prides itself in continuing the fine art traditions of Taos. Specializing in contemporary works ranging from oil to assemblage. Genres of work include realism, outsider art, and pop surrealism.
Dragonfly Blue Window
6.) Dragonfly Blue established 2017, Lysa Montwill, owner
109B Kit Carson Rd. Hours: Thurs 12-6, Fri 12-6:30, Sat 11-7, Sun 2-6 (Mon-Wed, by appt.)
idragonflyblue@gmail.com 909-784-8490 www.dragonflyblue.com
Taos artists known for art that is detailed and mood provoking. The encounters that occur here are quintessential Taos meetings.We also sponsor quarterly Ekphrasis events merging Taos writers and performance artists with Taos visual artists.
Kit Carson Home & Museum
7.) Kit Carson Home and Museum
113 Kit Carson Rd, Hours: 10-5:30 daily established 1949
info@kitcarsonmuseum.org 575-758-4082 kitcarsonmuseum.org
The adobe house was built ca. 1825 and purchased by Kit Carson as a wedding gift for his third wife Maria Josefa Jaramillo, a member of a prominent Taos family. The territorial style building was their home for twenty five years. Today Carson is considered a controversial figure, yet the museum remains a well loved Taos destination.
The adobe house was built ca. 1825 and purchased by Kit Carson as a wedding gift for his third wife Maria Josefa Jaramillo, a member of a prominent Taos family. The territorial style building was their home for twenty five years. Today Carson is considered a controversial figure, yet the museum remains a well loved Taos destination.
Historic Taos Postcard
8.) Sage Realty Paul Rotman, owner CLOSED
115 Kit Carson Rd.
View of Sage Realty & Angie Coleman Studio
9.) Angie Coleman Studio Angie Coleman, owner
117A Kit Carson Rd.
acoleman@taosnet.com 575-779-4658 angiecolemanfinearts.com
Coleman is primarily known for her woodblock prints, she is always at work in her studio gallery. Her inspiration comes from hiking and camping in Northern New Mexico.
Coleman is primarily known for her woodblock prints, she is always at work in her studio gallery. Her inspiration comes from hiking and camping in Northern New Mexico.
10.) Wilder Nightingale Fine Art established 1991 Robert Wilder Nightingale, owner
119 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10-5 Mon-Sat 12-5 Sunday
info@wnightingale.com 575-758-3255 wnightingale.com
An Art Gallery that includes over 35 local notable and emerging artists. Eclectic collection of original regional landscapes from traditional to contemporary.
An Art Gallery that includes over 35 local notable and emerging artists. Eclectic collection of original regional landscapes from traditional to contemporary.
View of Wilder Nightingale Fine Art, The Ranch at Taos & Bryan's Gallery
11.) The Ranch at Taos established 2013 Lanna Smith, owner
119A Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10 - 5 Mon-Sat, 12-4 Sunday MOVED
theranchattaos@hotmail.com 325-647-5736 www.theranchattaos.com
Known for vibrant art and wonderful local jewelry, including Rosa Kilgore's modern jewelry designs for the southwest soul.
12.) Bryan’s Gallery established 1982 Bryan Steger, owner
121 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10-5 daily
bryan@bryansgallery.com 575-758-9407 bryansgallery.com
We are known for authentic New Mexico arts, from Old Pawn jewelry, Native American pottery and contemporary local art.
Storefronts of Untitled Editions and Pulaski Fine Art
13.) Palaski Fine Art established 2019 Cece Palaski, owner
129 Kit Carson Rd. cecepalaski@hotmail.com 575-758-3448 palaskifineart.weebly.com
CLOSED due to forced closures during the pandemic
14.) Optimysm established 2011 Nyna Matysiak, owner CLOSED
129E Kit Carson Rd. Hours: Mon- Sat 10-6 Sunday 12-3
taosmetaphysicalshop@gmail.com 575-741-8545 www.optimysm.com
OptiMysm is Taos' metaphysical shop, supplier of spiritual needs for seekers. also, provide psychic readings, mon-sat 12-3pm
15.) Tea-O-Graphy Dana B., owner
129 Kit Carson Rd. Tuesday-Saturday 11-5
Untitled Fine Art Storefront with Historic front door entryway
16A & 16B) Untitled Fine Art & Untitled Editions established 1993 Kimberly Webber & K.C. Tebbutt co-owners
125 & 133 Kit Carson Rd. UFA Hours: 10-5 daily UE Hours: 11-6 daily
bast@laplaza.org 575-758-3969 www.untitledfineart.com
Featuring light responsive paintings by Taos contemporary artists along with fused glass and black walnut sculptures. Our new atelier and fine art print gallery offers museum quality prints of work by K.C. Tebbutt and Kimberly Webber.
Featuring light responsive paintings by Taos contemporary artists along with fused glass and black walnut sculptures. Our new atelier and fine art print gallery offers museum quality prints of work by K.C. Tebbutt and Kimberly Webber.
Casa Benavidez B&B grand entryway
17.) Casa Benavidez B&B established 1989 Tom McCarthy, owner
137 Kit Carson Road
info@casadebenavidez.com 575-758-1772 casabenavidez.com
A classic bed and breakfast in the heart of Taos.
A classic bed and breakfast in the heart of Taos.
18.) Veloy Vigil Fine Arts Michael Vigil, owner
107 Morada Lane Unfortunately this business has closed.
19.) El Monte Sagrado
317 Kit Carson Rd.
elmontesagrado@hhandr.com 575-737-9880 elmontesagrado.com
A fine Heritage hotel and conference center.
A fine Heritage hotel and conference center.
20.) Thom Wheeler Home & Studio established 1985 Thom Wheeler, owner
939 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: by appointment
thom@thomwheeler.com 575-758-8870 www.thomwheeler.com
Thom is an artist who enjoys his work and welcomes guests to visit his studio, which is open on a daily basis. You can watch him cut, grind and polish metals...
Historic Photograph looking East on Kit Carson Road (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
Historic Photograph looking East on Kit Carson Road (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
Kit Carson Rd. South Side (heading East)
Cabot Plaza featuring Lucid Massage/Art Studio, Fine Art Atelier/Gallery, and the George Chacon Mural
21.a) Lucid Massage & Art Studio established 2018 Tulsi Anne Rose, owner CLOSED
108H Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 9:30-5:30 Mon-Sat
tulsianne_rose@yahoo.com 575-776-7286 taosmassageandgallery.com
Art gallery, massage studio featuring deep tissue, energy work and face painting, giving back to the community.
Art gallery, massage studio featuring deep tissue, energy work and face painting, giving back to the community.
21.b) Benedictine Monks of Taos 108 Kit Carson at Cabot Plaza 9-5 daily 575-751-8531 A unique gift shop in support of the Monastery of San Juan Diego. MOVED
Storefront Signage at Cabot Plaza
22.) Fine Art Atelier & Gallery Patience Heyl, owner
108 Kit Carson Rd.
patiencefineart@gmail.com 719-338-0081 fineartworkshopstaos.com
Inspired by light and the poetry of nature, Patience is known for her versatility.
Historic View of Kit Carson Road looking East (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
Inspired by light and the poetry of nature, Patience is known for her versatility.
Historic View of Kit Carson Road looking East (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
23.) La Dona Luz B&B Paco Castillo, owner
114C Kit Carson Rd.
View of entryway to El Rincon Trading Post and La Dona Luz B&B
24.) El Rincon Trading Post established 1909
114 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10-6
575-758-9188 https://el-rincon-trading-post.business.site
The oldest trading post continually operating in Northern New Mexico for three generations.
The oldest trading post continually operating in Northern New Mexico for three generations.
View of Taos Mountain from the roof of La Dona Luz B&B
25.) Orale Art for the Revolution CLOSED
114 Kit Carson Rd.
oralegallery@gmail.com 575-770-9247
26.) Heritage Fine Arts established 2014 Tree Menane, owner
122 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10-6 Mon-Sat, 12-6 Sun
treemenanebtm@mac.com 575-751-7348 heritagefineartstaos.com
Taos' foremost Western Art Gallery representing acclaimed traditional and contemporary Western and Native American Artists. Our Estate Salesroom presents the finest assortment of aftermarket collectible pieces by RC Gorman, Frank Howell, Earl Biss, and many others.
Storefronts of Parsons Gallery of the West and Heritage Fine Arts
27.) Parsons Gallery of the West
122 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: 10-5 Mon-Sat
art@parsonswest.com 575-737-9200 www.parsonswest.com
Presenting an array of carefully selected art of both historic and contemporary views of the west.
Presenting an array of carefully selected art of both historic and contemporary views of the west.
28.) David Anthony Fine Arts DAFA established 2011 David Mapes, owner CLOSED
132 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 10-5 (or by appt.)
dmapes@davidmapes.com 575-758-7113 davidanthonyfineart.com
Fine Furniture maker David Mapes is the star of the gallery also featuring an array of contemporary artists.
Fine Furniture maker David Mapes is the star of the gallery also featuring an array of contemporary artists.
Storefronts to Lunder Research Center/Souse-Sharp Foundation and DAFA
29.) The Couse Foundation/Couse-Sharp Historic Site established 2001 Davison Packard Koenig, Executive Director
146 Kit Carson Rd. Hours: by appt. (Office Hours 9-5 Mon-Fri)
dkoenig@couse-sharp.org 575-751-0369 couse-sharp.org
Featuring the studios of E. I. Couse and J. H. Sharp, were founding members of the Taos Society of Artists. These two painters helped create the cultural fabric of Taos and the West as we know it today. Visit the Couse home and see how these pioneer painters lived. Stand at Couse’s easel, see the model’s stage and props, as it was 100 years ago. Witness this unbroken chain of history as it is preserved into the future, with the restoration of Sharp’s 1915 studio and the building of the Lunder Research Center (opening in 2021).
Historic Photograph of Kit Carson Road looking West (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
Map of Paseo del Pueblo Norte between Taos Plaza & Bent Street
East Side of Paseo del Pueblo Norte
block between Taos Plaza & Bent Street (north to south)
30.) Donabe Asian Kitchen established 2018 Marshal Thompson, owner
133 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 11-9 daily Unfortunately this business has closed.
Courtyard view of Donabe and Andean Software
31.) Andean Software established 1984 Andrea Heckman, owner
131 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Unfortunately this business has closed.
575-758-8605 andeansoftware.com
Wearable art and clothing from the Andes.
Historic photograph of Taos Inn's neon Thunderbird sign
Wearable art and clothing from the Andes.
Historic photograph of Taos Inn's neon Thunderbird sign
32.) Taos Inn, Doc Martin’s & Adobe Bar established 1936
125 Paseo del Pueblo Norte
taosinn@newmex.com 575-758-2233 taosinn.com
An historic hotel in the heart of Taos, featuring fine dining, live music and a cocktail bar which many consider the living room of Taos. During the 'Cold War' a bomb shelter was built under the Taos Inn, I wonder if it's still there?
Historic photograph of Paseo del Pueblo Norte looking South (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
An historic hotel in the heart of Taos, featuring fine dining, live music and a cocktail bar which many consider the living room of Taos. During the 'Cold War' a bomb shelter was built under the Taos Inn, I wonder if it's still there?
Historic photograph of Paseo del Pueblo Norte looking South (courtesy of Beutler Family Collection)
33.) Starr Interiors/La Unica Cosa established 1974 Susanna Starr, owner
117-119 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 10-5 daily
sales@starr-interiors.com 575-758-3065 starr-interiors.com
Rugs, pillows, tapestry wall hanging, home of the Line Of the Spirit (TM) collection.
Storefront view of Starr Interiors and Boxie Tees
34.) Boxie Tees established 2011 Tracy Engelien, owner MOVED
113 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Sun 12-4, Mon-Fri 12-6, Sat 11-6
hello@shopboxie.com, engelien.tracy@gmail.com 575-758-4480 www.shopboxie.com
A contemporary women's apparel collection of relaxed basic t-shirts and much more.
A contemporary women's apparel collection of relaxed basic t-shirts and much more.
35.) Black Diamond Curio established 2018 Paul Wilcox & Darryl Nicholson, co-owners CLOSED
111 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: Thursday-Sunday 12-6
connect@blackdiamondcurio.com 575-224-1844 blackdiamondcurio.com
Focusing on souvenirs, home decor, provisions, books, t-shirts, art, jewelry and vintage goods made in and inspired by the American West. Most everything is handcrafted, small-batch or up-cycled.
Focusing on souvenirs, home decor, provisions, books, t-shirts, art, jewelry and vintage goods made in and inspired by the American West. Most everything is handcrafted, small-batch or up-cycled.
Storefront view of Boxie Tees, Black Diamond Curio and Shank
36.) Shank Rachel Bell, owner
109 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: Tues-Saturday 10-5
rachelvbell@yahoo.com 575-737-0882 getshanked.com
The hippest stylist in Taos.
Window view of Read Lockhart Gallery
37.) Read Lockhart Gallery established 2017 D. Read Lockhart & Kristel McKanna, co-owners
107 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: Wed-Mon 10-6
read.lockhart@gmail.com 847-528-0980 readlockhartgallery.com
Best known for being a contemporary art gallery featuring solo exhibitions displaying a wide variety of professional artists in downtown Taos.
Best known for being a contemporary art gallery featuring solo exhibitions displaying a wide variety of professional artists in downtown Taos.
38.) Engel & Volkers Realtors
105 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5
575-776-0600 taos.evrealestate.com
View of Natural Accents
39.) Natural Accents CLOSED
103 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 10-5 daily
sigrid.long.taos@gmail.com 575-758-7099 naturalaccentsoftaos.com
Taste the life of fine arts in Taos, specializing in custom jewelry designs, paintings and sculpture.
Historic Postcard at intersection of Kit Carson Road and Paseo del Pueblo Norte
West Side of Paseo del Pueblo Norte
block between Taos Plaza & Bent Street (south to north)
View of World Cup Coffee, Ed Sandoval Gallery & Vape Taos
40.) World Cup Coffee
102A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 7AM-7PM
575-737-5299
Simply the best tasting coffee in Taos.
Simply the best tasting coffee in Taos.
41.) Ed Sandoval Gallery Ed Sandoval, owner MOVED
102B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 11-4 daily
colores@decoloresgallery.com 575-770-6360 edsandovalgallery.com
A Taos tradition, see Ed at work every day in front of his gallery.
A Taos tradition, see Ed at work every day in front of his gallery.
42.) Vape Taos
102C Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 10-7 daily
43.) Taos Artists Collective Lois Fernandez, owner
106A Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 10-6 daily
tactaos@gmail.com 575-751-7122 taoscollective.com
Art by an array of local Taos artists, each one of them take turns running the gallery.
Art by an array of local Taos artists, each one of them take turns running the gallery.
Storefront of Taos Artists Collective, Michael McCormick & Son Gallery & Taos Studio Works
44.) Michael McCormick & Son Gallery established 1974 Michael McCormick, owner
106C Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 10:30-7
info@mccormickgallery.com 575-758-1372 mccormickgallery.com
Fine Arts Consultant
46.) The Salon & Beauty Bodega/Mystic Visions Sculpture Studio established 1999 Pamela Rosenberg, owner
110B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: Tues-Sat 10-6
pamela.mysticvisions@gmail.com 575-770-1636
Offering services in custom hair design and overall indulgence in service. The Studio Gallery features carved Ostrich and Emu Eggs, done in high relief. Each piece is a unique fresh creation!
Placita of Taos Studio Works, The Salon & Beauty Bodega, Taos Tribe and The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery
47.) Taos & Tribe established 2018 Karoline Sophie, owner MOVED
110B Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: Thurs-Mon 1-closing(?)
taosandtribe@earthlink.net 575-613-2831
A unique boutique & gallery offering a well curated selection of bespoke clothing and accessories handmade by artisans from New Mexico, using upcycled, vintage, eco friendly, hand woven and hand-stitched materials, all one-of-a-kind. We blend culture, history, fashion, art and ideas for the forward thinking shopper.
45 & 48.) The Lounge by Rolling Still Distillery established 2018
110A&D Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 4-9:30 daily
info@rollingstill.com 575-613-0326 rollingstill.com
A Vodka distillery featuring cocktails and carefully created bites.
A Vodka distillery featuring cocktails and carefully created bites.
The Rock House location of Pat Woodall Fine Art & Southwest Framers
49.) Pat Woodall Fine Art & Southwest Framers Pat Woodall, owner
122 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Hours: 10-5 daily
woodallfineart@gmail.com 575-770-0393 patwoodall.com
A working artist studio and frame shop located in 'The Rock House' one of the most unique buildings in Taos.
A working artist studio and frame shop located in 'The Rock House' one of the most unique buildings in Taos.
Historic Postcard of Foster's Cafe at the corner of Kit Carson Road now home of Copper Moon Gallery
I'd also like to point out that these 10 places in downtown Taos are listed on the National Historic Registry:
Taos Inn
Kit Carson Home and Museum
Couse-Sharp Foundation
E. Martin Hennings Home (private residence)
Mabel Dodge Luhan House
Gaspard House (private residence)
Morada de Nuestra Senora Guadalupe
Manby’s House (shops here include Donabe & Andean Software)
Historic Taos County Courthouse & Mural Room
and the Taos Downtown Historic District itself.
All photographs are my images, unless otherwise noted,
I am grateful to the Beutler family for their permission to use a few historic photographs from their archives.
All photographs are my images, unless otherwise noted,
I am grateful to the Beutler family for their permission to use a few historic photographs from their archives.
fun!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding for historic sightseers and local commercial activity alike. Great time capsule for the economic activity in Taos Mainstreet District July 2019
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