Want to comment on lodging:
1) VRBO / AirBnB have properties with subject lines: ski in/out from lift 4, Bavarian Chalet, Rubanzel trial (green). Properties along these places require 4WD in winter. Some VRBO posts mention about 4WD, others reviewers mentioned it..... If you are unsure, ask before making reservations or, look at map to see if it is off Rubanzel trial, Bavarian... (Just be mindful: Not all posts mentioned it)
Reason for mentioning this, when I was looking for lodging, I came across few properties very reasonably priced and they are ski in/ out. Upon looking further at the map, I realized they are near that areas, since I wasn't planning to get a 4WD, I removed those properties off the list for consideration.
Our car (2 WD) got stuck in snow last year at Taos (different reason), it wasn't a pleasant experience. Give y'all heads up as I don't want such experience happen to others.
2) Snakedance is right behind Hotel St.Bernard. A popular lodging option for ski clubs. A good option for someone wants ski in/out but don't want to pay the premium price of St. B or The Blake.
3) Powderhorn is also good I think, not as close as Snakedance though, but it is within short walking distance.
4) Columbine Inn - it offers last year's price for next season if you book early. Email to find out. They are responsive.
5) I did snatch a good deal last year, booked through AirBnB, it was located right across from Columbine Inn. Lesson learned from that experience, I did not read the fine print on AirBnB, did not realize it had strict cancellation. It worked out ok since I was able to get time off that week, otherwise, I would have forfeited the deposit.
My point is, read the fine print, if unsure, email owner before making the reservation. VRBO has better cancelation than AirBnB. I prefer VRBO these days.
Misc thoughts:
1) Better to sign up ski week, waiver the day before (i.e. Saturday). If MCP, you need to set that up too. Recommend to get all these done the day before. As long as you arrive to TSV before 3:30 pm (office closes at 4 pm), you should be able to set all these up for Sunday (1st day of ski week).
2) Ojo Caliente Hot springs - consider visiting this place before heading back ABQ or SF. Very relaxing and soothing after ski week. Even better if you can have an overnight stay there.
3) I prefer to fly out on Friday evening after work, arrive to ABQ the same night. That way, it gives Saturday to do some sightseeing either Santa Fe or Taos town. Last season, not only we did that, we also managed to get our groceries, set up MCP pass and signed up ski week. All these completed in 1 day.