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Taos
Hundreds of years of rich cultural interaction among Spanish explorers, Native Americans and American immigrants have created a diverse climate of understanding among Taoseños. The pace is slow, the air is clean, the water clear, all contributing to a trusting small-town feeling of hospitality. Taos offers newcomer and visitor a warm and friendly community.
Those wide open spaces — Taos County is comprised of several small communities that are spread out over approximately 50 square miles. The density here is only 9.8 persons per square mile, much less than the national average. The sky is clear and stars shine brightly at night. Air quality is excellent and there is almost no pollution.
Rising 650 feet above the river, the Río Grande Gorge Bridge is a Taos landmark. From its observation platforms, you can look out for miles over awesome, sweeping landscapes. Nearby Taos Pueblo is a World Heritage Site, continuously occupied for more than 1,000 years. Taos supports a vibrant gallery scene, buoyed by the presence of the Harwood Museum, the Taos Art Museum and the Millicent Rogers Museum, with its exceptional Southwestern collections. At La Hacienda de los Martínez, you can explore the spacious living quarters of an authentic, restored Spanish Colonial-era hacienda.
Taos
1139 Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos, NM 87571
Phone: (505) 758-3873
www.taoschamber.com
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