Taos County, Administrative division in New Mexico, US.
Description
Taos County spans north-central New Mexico and encompasses mountainous terrain, valleys, and high desert landscapes within the Sangre de Cristo mountain range. The region combines distinct topographic zones and is dotted with multiple communities and settlement patterns.
History
The region was settled by Spanish colonists in the 1600s and was originally home to various pueblos. It underwent periods of Spanish rule, Mexican control, and eventually became part of the United States following the Mexican-American War.
Culture
The county is home to several Native American pueblos, Spanish colonial settlements, and art communities that each reflect different chapters of southwestern cultural development.
Practical
The county administration offers various services for residents, including property information and government access through digital systems. Visitors can find local offices in several communities to assist with questions about routes and public services.
Did you know?
The county features extreme elevation differences, ranging from desert lowlands to alpine peaks, creating multiple distinct ecosystems within a relatively compact area. This geographic diversity produces vastly different climates and plant communities in close proximity.
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Wheeler Peak
19.1 km
Rio Grande Gorge Bridge
13.9 km
Baldy Mountain
37.8 km
D. H. Lawrence Ranch
3.5 km
Rio Grande del Norte National Monument
11.2 km
Eagle Nest Lake State Park
34.2 km
Mabel Dodge Luhan House
18.9 km
Taos Downtown Historic District
18.9 kmMillicent Rogers Museum
14.4 km
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort & Spa
47.2 km
Kit Carson House
18.9 km
San Antonio Mountain
47.4 kmManby Hot Springs
10.9 km
Martinez Hacienda
19 km
Harwood Museum of Art
18.9 km
John Dunn Bridge
8.1 km
San José de Gracia Church
50.2 km
Eagle Nest Dam
36.1 km
Pot Creek Cultural Site
32.7 km
Latir Peak Wilderness
28.6 km
Wild Rivers Recreation Area
12.8 km
Taos Inn
18.7 km
Nicolai Fechin House
18.6 km
Ojo Caliente Hot Springs Round Barn
47.2 km
Ranchos de Taos Plaza
23.6 km
Wheeler Peak Wilderness
18.5 km
La Morada de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
19.2 kmBlack Rock Hot Springs
8.5 km
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