Fiesta Council President's Welcome

Personalmente y en nombre del Consejo de Las Fiestas de Taos es con todo cariño que les recibimos con un gran abrazo - fuerte, we welcome you with open arms, as we celebrate our centuries-old, annual festivity of Las Fiestas de Taos. We thank God for His many blessings over the years and pray for His grace and continued blessings as we move forward.

El sabor de nuestra gente, the flavor of our people and community, is of our greatest charm. Whether it be our devout spirituality, local hospitality, juicy conversations, delicious cuisine, multifaceted culture, time-honored traditions, long-standing customs, deep-rooted history, exquisite art, inimitable fashion design, the occasional Spanglish slang; we place essence in everything we say, we do, we create — we are Taos.

This year’s theme: Once a Taoseño, Always a Taoseño; Una Vez un Taoseño, Siempre un Taoseño, is our way of expressing you can leave Taos, but no one can take Taos out of you. When you are blessed to have been born and raised in this community, this small piece of God’s amazing creation, it remains with you for life no matter where you travel, where you live or work, where you end up. In some cases, you need to leave in order to appreciate what you have always had or realize what you have left behind.

Fiestas means many things to different people, but it is truly a time of fellowship and to enjoy one another’s company. I encourage everyone to take the time to truly visit with and appreciate one another, breathe our fresh mountain air, listen to the sounds of nature, enjoy our beautiful landscapes and architecture and look up into our clear skies. Additionally, I specifically invite our visitors to enjoy the many museums, art galleries, shops and historic cultural sites throughout Taos County and, of course, partake in the many festivities of this year’s Fiestas de Taos. Feel free to spend and charge as much as you like while in Taos, we are not shy.

Our Fiestas de Taos Plaza entertainment is of the most talented that New Mexico has to offer: Spanish flamenco, troupes performing dances from various regions of Mexico, traditional mariachis, Northern New Mexico artists performing rancheras, polkas, cumbias and salsas, country, oldies and the list goes on. We have local favorites and musicians from surrounding communities and throughout the state, and this year debut performances by Un Pobre Nomas, Roberto Griego and Grammy Award-winner Michael “Miguel” Martin Murphey.

Join us under the stars for the Gran Baile de Las Fiestas on the Historic Taos Plaza, Saturday (July 20) from 8 to 11 p.m., will be a tribute and celebration of Ernestine Romero featuring New Mexico recording artist and award-winning band Red Wine. Also, special guest appearances by Darren Cordova, Dynette Marie and Roberto Greigo who will be honoring Romero. No need for cover charges or babysitters, this is a family event, open to the public, with a large dance floor and incredible music. We look forward to welcoming you and participating with you again this year.

¡Dios les bendiga! ¡Que Vivan Las Fiestas!

Cariñosamente, Don Francisco Trujillo II

PRESIDENT, TAOS FIESTA COUNCIL, INC.