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Contour Airlines and the Town of Taos Celebrate Inaugural Flights for

Non-stop Service between Taos and Denver International Airport

Taos, NM (June 18, 2025) – Contour Airlines and the Town of Taos are excited to announce new direct flights between Taos Regional Airport (SKX) and Denver International Airport (DEN), launching on June 26, 2025.

To celebrate the launch, the Town of Taos will host a ceremonial ribbon-cutting on June 26th from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Taos Regional Airport, which is open to the public and members of the media. The first inaugural Contour flight from Denver is scheduled to arrive at Taos Regional Airport at 12:50 P.M. and depart back to Denver at 1:20 P.M.

"This agreement with Contour to provide direct flights from Taos to Denver International Airport signifies the culmination of years of air service development designed to meet the needs of locals and visitors," said Town of Taos Mayor Pascualito Maestas. "Taoseños now have convenient access to the world at an affordable rate."

The ribbon cutting event will include remarks from Town of Taos officials and representatives from Contour Airlines, commemorating the new connection to one of the nation's busiest travel hubs.

"We're thrilled to introduce non-stop service to Taos, New Mexico, from Denver International Airport," said Ben Munson, President of Contour Airlines. "This new route not only highlights our commitment to connecting communities but also, through our interline partnerships with American, Alaska, and United Airlines, makes accessing the beauty and culture of Taos more seamless than ever."

The new Taos-DIA-Taos flights will operate three times weekly – on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays – offering convenient access to the iconic landscapes and vibrant culture of Taos while also providing Northern New Mexico residents with seamless connectivity through Denver.

"We are excited to welcome Contour Airlines to the Taos Regional Airport," said Airport Manager Colton Rapstine. "The new flight service will bring increased travel options and economic benefits to our community. This type of expansion allows us to grow responsibly while offering travelers a true Taos experience."

Taos Regional Airport (SKX) is located in El Prado, 8 miles northwest of the Taos central business district at 24662 Highway US-64. For more information or to book tickets, please visit www.taos.org/fly-taos/ and www.contourairlines.com

About Contour Airlines:

Contour Airlines offers a premium airline product that includes a complimentary first checked bag and snack and beverage service on all flights. Contour operates a growing fleet of regional jets featuring leather seating with expanded legroom in every row. Tickets are available for purchase on Contour's website at www.contourairlines.com, by calling the Contour call center at (888) 332-6686, and through local and online travel agencies. Travelers can also book seamless connections with Contour's interline partners: Alaska, American, and United Airlines.

About Taos:

Located just 135 miles from Albuquerque's International Sunport and a short, 90-minute drive from Santa Fe, Taos is home to Taos Pueblo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument and the highest mountain peak in New Mexico. World-class skiing, hiking, camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, fishing, and mountain biking can all be found nearby. Motorists enjoy the region's celebrated scenic drives, including the Enchanted Circle and the High Road from Santa Fe to Taos. The area also boasts ample four-wheeling and off-road trails that crisscross the backcountry. Golf Digest's four-star-rated Taos Country Club championship golf course offers players spectacular scenery and panoramic mountain views. Other Taos travel gems include cultural sites, museums and galleries, weekend music and art festivals, and even llama trekking adventures. Finally, most Taos travelers find that their getaways are not complete without indulging in the local New Mexico cuisine and its famous red and green chile options that infiltrate everything from breakfast burritos to pizza. To learn more, visit www.taos.org.