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Taos
is a town in north-central New Mexico, situated on a high desert mesa at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The population was 4,700 residents as of the 2000 census. The town of Taos is located close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American village and tribe from which the town takes its name. It is also just 17 miles from the Taos Ski Valley. Taos is a place rich in the arts and steeped in history. From trappers and traders to wealthy businessmen and legendary artists, Taos' history is filled with colorful characters. It is home to several museums that offer a glimpse of early settler life, which are National Historic Landmarks. However, it is probably the art that makes Taos so special. It has been said that there are more artists per capita in Taos than any other town in the world - even Paris. Original art can be seen on the walls of restaurants, banks and public offices. Outdoor sculptures also abound. In addition, there are over 80 art galleries and six museums in Taos that preserve and display historic and contemporary art. Two major art festivals are held each year, Fall Arts and Spring Arts, along with several film festivals, a poet and storyteller's festival and four music festivals. For the outdoor enthusiast, Taos offers everything from white water rafting, mountain biking, golf, hiking and horseback riding to skiing, snowboarding, sledding and snowmobiling. The town is also home to the Taos Mountain Balloon Rally, Taos Rodeo and Taos Autumn Run Car Show.
Surrounding areas: Arroyo Seco, New Mexico (9.0 mi), Angel Fire, New Mexico (16.6 mi), Red River, New Mexico (19.2 mi), Dixon, New Mexico (21.6 mi), Embudo, New Mexico (24.7 mi), Ojo Caliente, New Mexico (26.7 mi), Truchas, New Mexico (27.0 mi)
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Taos Vacation Rentals
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Taos Hotels and Resorts
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| Best Western Kachina Lodge & Meetings Center | Paseo El Pueblo Norte | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-2275 | | Comfort Suites | 1500 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | Taos, NM | | (505) 751-1555 | | Don Fernando De Taos Hotel | 1005 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-4444 | | Hampton Inn | 1515 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | Taos, NM | | (505) 737-5700 | | Indian Hills Inn Taos Plaza | 233 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-4293 | | Quality Inn | 1043 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-2200 | | Rancho Ramada Taos | | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-2900 | | Sagebrush Inn & Conference CTR | 1508 S Santa Fe Rd | Taos, NM | | (800) 428-3626 | | Sagebrush Inn | | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-2254 | | Sonterra Condominiums | | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-7989 | | Taos Creek Cabins | RR 1 Box 50 | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-4715 | | Taos Super 8 Motel | 1347 S Santa Fe Rd | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-1088 | | The Fechin Inn | 227 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte | Taos, NM | | (505) 751-1000 | | Touchstone Inn | 110 Mabel Dodge Ln | Taos, NM | | (505) 758-0192 | | Powderhorn Suites/condominiums | | Taos Ski Valley, NM | 15.3 mi. | (505) 776-2341 | | The Legends Hotel | Drawer B | Angel Fire, NM | 16.3 mi. | (505) 377-6401 | | Laguna Vista Lodge | | Eagle Nest, NM | 21.0 mi. | (505) 377-6522 | | Alpine Lodge | | Red River, NM | 24.2 mi. | (505) 754-2952 | | Caribel Condominiums | | Red River, NM | 24.2 mi. | (505) 754-2313 | | Lifts West Condominium Resort Hotel | | Red River, NM | 24.2 mi. | (505) 754-2778 | | Ponderosa Lodge | | Red River, NM | 24.2 mi. | (505) 754-2988 | | Woodlands Condominiums | | Red River, NM | 24.2 mi. | (505) 754-2303 |
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| Alma Del Monte Bed & Breakfast | | Taos, NM | | (505) 776-8888 |
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Taos Weather & Climate
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Northern New Mexico enjoys an arid climate with four seasons. Although the seasons are distinct they are nonetheless mild compared to the extremes of other areas of the U.S. In areas of higher elevation, the sheltering effect of the valley is gone and therefore the region is noticeably cooler and slightly wetter. The mountains and highlands create a "rain shadow" effect, due to the drying of descending air movements, and usually receive very little rain or snow. Average precipitation is 8-9 inches (216 mm) per year.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
39°F |
10°F |
0.58 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
17°F |
0.55 in. |
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| March |
52°F |
24°F |
0.82 in. |
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| April |
60°F |
30°F |
0.82 in. |
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| May |
69°F |
38°F |
1.19 in. |
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| June |
80°F |
46°F |
0.97 in. |
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| July |
84°F |
52°F |
1.43 in. |
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| August |
81°F |
51°F |
1.90 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
44°F |
1.33 in. |
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| October |
65°F |
33°F |
1.19 in. |
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| November |
50°F |
21°F |
0.89 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
12°F |
0.63 in. |
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Taos Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Angel Fire airport (AXX) located about 16 miles east of Taos in Angel Fire, New Mexico, the Las Vegas Municipal airport (LVS) located approximately 56 miles south of Taos in Las Vegas, New Mexico, the Santa Fe Municipal airport (SAF) located roughly 60 miles southwest of Taos in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and finally San Luis Valley Regional Bergman Field (ALS) located around 74 miles north of Taos in Alamosa, Colorado.
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Taos Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Taos Country Club | Ranchos de Taos | NM | 2.8 mi. | | | Red Eagle Golf Course | Red River | NM | 23.8 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Sipapu Ski Area | Vadito | NM | 14.5 mi. | | | Angel Fire | Angel Fire | NM | 16.3 mi. | | | Red River Ski Area | Red River | NM | 24.2 mi. | | | Ski Santa Fe | Santa Fe | NM | 52.4 mi. | | | Pajarito Mountain | Los Alamos | NM | 53.3 mi. | | | Sandia Peak | Albuquerque | NM | 108.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Kit Carson Memorial State Park | | NM | 1.3 mi. | | | Rio Grande Gorge State Park | | NM | 11.8 mi. | | | Coyote Creek State Park | | NM | 24.4 mi. | | | Cimarron Canyon State Park | | NM | 25.7 mi. | | | Murphy Lake State Park | | NM | 32.4 mi. | | | Morphy Lake State Park | | NM | 32.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Georgia O'Keeffe Museum | Santa Fe | NM | 52.4 mi. | (Art) | | Institute of American Indian Arts | Santa Fe | NM | 52.4 mi. | (Art) | | Institute of American Indian Arts and Culture Museum | Santa Fe | NM | 52.4 mi. | (Art) | | Museum of International Folk Art | Santa Fe | NM | 52.4 mi. | (Art) | | Bradbury Science Museum | Los Alamos | NM | 53.3 mi. | (Science) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Albuquerque Biological Park | Albuquerque | NM | 108.3 mi. | |
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