UPLIFT: Taos Ski Valley's Community Newsletter

February 2025

Uplifting Youth & Supporting Community

As we embrace the heart of ski season and a month dedicated to love, we are reminded of the power of community and connection. This season, Taos Ski Valley is proud to continue to foster opportunities for youth, strengthen local partnerships, and support initiatives that uplift our region.

Wrapping Up Another Taos Schools Ski Season

Celebrating Our Youth & School Programs

Our Snowsports team recently wrapped up the school programs for the year, welcoming

1,060 students from Northern New Mexico to experience the mountain. It was such a fun time to provide access to skiing and snowboarding for local students! Local schools included:

Anansi Charter School • Arroyos del Norte Elementary School • Enos Garcia Elementary School • Ranchos Elementary School • Roots and Wings Community School • Taos Academy • Taos Charter School • Taos Cyber Magnet School • Taos Day School • Taos High School • Taos Integrated School for the Arts • Taos International School • Taos Middle School • Vista Grande High School

Announcing the Community Advisory Circle

We are excited to introduce the 2025 Community Advisory Circle, which will help guide the Uplift Youth funding decisions to ensure they reflect our community's unique needs and priorities. This group is comprised of local leaders who will play a key role in shaping the Fund's impact:

Robyn Chavez, Red Willow Hospice
Neomi Martinez-Standard, Taos High School
Daniel Barela, Taos Historic Museums
Ilona Spruce, Taos Pueblo Tourism
Anwar Kaelin, UNM-Taos SBDC
Yolanda Lewis, Farmer, Rancher, Mayordoma
Chris Madrid, Taos County
Todd Gravelle, Guadalupe Credit Union
Ashley Padilla, Taos Ski Valley, Inc.
1-2 youth representatives will also join the CAC!

Uplift Youth Fund – Applications Due Soon!

The first round of Uplift Youth Fund applications are due February 28, 2025. This fund is designed to support youth-focused projects that positively impact our community. To apply, visit skitaos.com/community.

New Community Support Request Process

We’ve streamlined how organizations can request in-kind donations, sponsorships, and staff volunteerism support. Now, all community request forms are available in one place: Request Community Support.

Visit the Community Page

Staff Spotlight: Meet Wesley Giron

Progression Skills Park Manager

How long have you been working at Taos Ski Valley? "11 years."

What inspires you most about being part of this community?

"The ski valley supports the local school programs and gets the kids out on the mountain at a young age. That's how I started skiing here and it’s cool to see these kids experiencing the same thing I did.

How does Taos Ski Valley support the community from your perspective?

"We support the freestyle community and providing the youth a spot to train and get better at their snowboarding or skiing skills."

Check out Wesley's IG Highlight

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendar! We invite you to join us for exciting events this month:

February 24-25 – Jr. Freeride
March 6 – The Blake Spa Open House featuring demos, free yoga, and more!
March 22 – Rally in the Valley supporting the Field Institute of Taos
Weekly Activations – Free events every Thursday-Sunday including ice bocce, scavenger hunts, trivia, music, yoga, and more!

View the Full Event Calendar for more details.

Visit the Calendar

As we look ahead to March, we are eager to announce the inaugural Uplift Youth Fund award recipients and continue our mission of uplifting our youth and community. Thank you for being part of this journey—let’s stay connected and keep making a difference in our community together!

Best,

Mona Nozhackum

Community Relations