Taos is a lovely city in New Mexico's Sangre de Cristo Mountains, named in honor of the nearby indigenous village Taos Pueblo, which translates as "place of red willows" in English. Many beautiful buildings within the city's center have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including restored sites connected to the region's early pioneer and Old West history. The city is also known as one of New Mexico's top artist colonies, home to over 80 art galleries that showcase lovely works and exhibitions in a variety of media throughout the year. The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation sponsors artists in residency each year, bringing in more artistic diversity. Near the city, the historic D.H. Lawrence Ranch preserves the 1920s-era home of the famous novelist, while the lovely Taos Valley region is known as one of the state's top skiing resort areas.