Taos
Taos is a high-desert town in North-Central New Mexico, famed for its historic adobe architecture, vibrant arts scene, and access to Sangre de Cristo mountain recreation.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | American Southwest |
| Subregion | Southwest US |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Taos County |
| District | Taos County |
| City | Taos |
| Postal Code | 87571 |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 36.4066 |
| Longitude | -105.582 |
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12:58 PM LOCAL TIMETaos is a historic town on the southern edge of the Sangre de Cristo range in Northern New Mexico, blending Pueblo heritage with a modern artistic and outdoor culture. The town’s core features adobe structures and a plaza that reflects centuries of Taos Pueblo history — note that separate from the pueblo, the town offers galleries, museums, and cafés. Outdoors are dominated by high-altitude recreation: year-round skiing on Taos Ski Valley, hiking and trail running in the surrounding mountains, and river recreation along the Rio Grande. Cultural highlights include traditional Pueblo crafts, the Harwood Museum, and the legacy of local artists. Food, lodging, and events are similarly a mix of indigenous, Hispano, and contemporary influences, making Taos a compact but deeply layered gateway for adventure and immersion.
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