Welcome to Taos, New Mexico Photo: Taos Pueblo by Mark Nohl, courtesy of the New Mexico Tourism Department. Located in the valley of a small tributary of the Rio Grande, Taos Pueblo has homes and ceremonial buildings which represent a culture largely derived from the traditions of the pre-historic Anasazi Indian tribes. Pueblo de Taos is thought to have appeared before 1400 and is the best preserved of the pueblos.

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About Taos, New Mexico   
  Taos is located in northern New Mexico next to the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range, and sits at 6590 feet above sea level. The area has an annual average of 12 inches of rainfall, and an annual average of 35 inches of snow in the town area, with 321 average inches of snow in the higher elevations [9200 feet ASL] per year. With it’s semi-arid climate, and boasting over 70% of sunshine a year, Taos offers a multitude of activities.
  In 1540 Captain Alvarado was sent by Spain to lead the first Spanish expedition [Coronado Exp.] into the region, and by 1598, Dan Juan de Oate officially colonized the area for Spain. After over 250 years of various conflicts between the Indians, Spanish, and white settlers, the Treaty of Guadalupe was signed, ending the Mexican-American War in 1848. By 1850, the United States designated the area, including Taos, as the Territory of New Mexico. In 1912, New Mexico became the 47th state. At present, there are over 50 restaurants and many lodgings offered, taking very good care of the tourist enjoying all the outdoor and cultural activities Taos offers.
       
Taos, New Mexico - Attractions & Activities   
Bent Gallery & Museum: 117 A Bent St.,Taos. Info: (505) 758-2376
El Blumenschein Home & Museum: Portions of the museum were built in 1797. Ernest Blumenschein, co-founder of the Taos Society of Artists, brought his family to the home in 1919. The antique furnishings and original art remain just as when the artist and his family lived there for more than 40 years. 222 Ledoux Street, Taos. Tel: (505) 758-0505
Harwood Museum: Home to the works local well-known artists, and a collection of 18th to 20th century traditional Hispanic art. 238 Ledoux Street, Taos. Tel: (505) 758-9826
Kit Carson Home & Museum: 1/2 block from Taos Plaza, on Kit Carson Road, Taos. Info: (505) 758-4945
La Hacienda de los Martinez: One of few remaining Spanish Colonial haciendas open to the public. Antonio Severino Martinez purchased the hacienda in 1804 and expanded it into a 21-room fortress. Period rooms and demonstrations recreate how the Martinez family lived over 200 years ago. Ranchitos Road, Taos. Info: (505) 758-0505
Millicent Rogers Museum: Features historic and contemporary Native American, Hispanic and Euro American arts and crafts of northern New Mexico from the once-private collection of its Standard Oil heiress namesake. Millicent Rogers Road - 4 miles North of Taos Plaza. Tel: (505) 758-2462
Sipapu Ski & Summer Resort: 20 hole disc golf course, fly fishing, 300 miles of hiking, biking, off road trails & camping. 22 miles SE of Taos. Info: (800) 587-2240
Taos Art Museum: Housed in the original home and studio of Russian-born artist, Nicholai Fechin, this museum features many of his hand-carved furnishings and art, plus works by over 50 Taos artists. 227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taos. Tel: (505) 758-2690
Taos Mountain Casino: Info: (888) 946-8267) or (505) 737-0777.
Taos Ski Valley Resort: Taos Ski Valley, NM. Snow phone (505) 776-2916, Info: (800) 347-7414


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Taos New Mexico - Visitor, Relocation & Community Information   
Taos Chamber of Commerce: Tel: (800) 732-TAOS (8267) or (505) 758-3873; Web: TaosChamber.com
Taos Ski Valley Chamber of Commerce: Tel: (505) 776-1413 or (800) 517-9816; Web: TaosSkivalley.com
Red River Chamber of Commerce: Tel: (800) 348-6444; Web: RedRiverNewMex.com