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Taos New Mexico Facts: By the Numbers
If you are considering relocation to Taos, below you will find everything
you need to know about Taos New Mexico. Our Taos Real
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Everything you want to know about Taos
Towns in Taos County
- Incorporated: Taos, Red River, Questa, Taos Ski Valley
- Unincorporated: Amalia, Costilla, Ojo Caliente, Pilar, Pe-asco, Ranchos de Taos, Talpa, Tres Piedras, Valdez
- Angel Fire is located in Colfax County, 23 miles east of Taos
Environment
- Temperatures: daytime during warmest month averages in 80s; low winter temperatures average near 10 degrees
- Precipitation: semi-arid continental climate; annual precipitation in Town of Taos, 12 inches; sunshine 70% of possible hours annually
- Average annual snowfall: Taos Ski Valley: 312 inches; Town of Taos: 35 inches; Angel Fire: 140 inches
- Elevation: Town: 6,950 feet; Taos Ski Valley: 9,207 feet; Wheeler Peak: 13,161 feet; Angel Fire: 8,382 feet
- Acreage: 1,444,480 acres in county; 50% federally controlled, 6.7% state-owned, 4.3% Native American land, 38.2% privately owned
Temperatures & Precipitation
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| |
Month |
High(F) |
Low(F) |
Inches |
| |
January |
40 |
10 |
0.83 |
| |
February |
45 |
15 |
0.72 |
| |
March |
53 |
22 |
0.79 |
| |
April |
64 |
29 |
0.92 |
| |
May |
73 |
37 |
1.21 |
| |
June |
83 |
44 |
0.75 |
| |
July |
87 |
50 |
1.58 |
| |
August |
85 |
50 |
1.77 |
| |
September |
79 |
42 |
1.11 |
| |
October |
67 |
32 |
1.13 |
| |
November |
52 |
18 |
0.71 |
| |
December |
43 |
12 |
0.57 |
| |
Total Annual Average |
64 |
30 |
1.00 |
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Source: National Climatic Data Center |
Age Breakdown (1990)
- Under 5: 1,747
- 5-17: 4,981
- 18-44: 9,243
- 45-64: 4,592
- 65 plus: 2,555
- Median age, 34
Population: Taos County
- 1990: 23,184
- 1991: 24,157
- 1992: 24,995
- 1993: 25,912
- 1994: 26,815
- 1995: 27,116
- 1996: 29,979
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Population: Taos County
- 1990: 23,184
- 1991: 24,157
- 1992: 24,995
- 1993: 25,912
- 1994: 26,815
- 1995: 27,116
- 1996: 29,979
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Ethnic Composition (2000)
- Hispanic: 17,370
- Anglo: 19,118
- Native American: 1,975
- Black/African American: 105
- Asian: 114
- Islander: 35
- Other: 7,447
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Government
- Town of Taos: Manager with mayor, council, four-year terms
- Taos County: Manager with three commissioners (four-year terms)
- Taos Pueblo: Sovereign government, Governor, War Chief, serving one-year term
- Picuris Pueblo: Sovereign government, Governor serves two-year term
- Federal officials: U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D), 505-988-6647; Sen. Pete V. Domenici (R), 505-988-6511; U.S. Rep. Tom Udall (D), 505-984-8950
- State officials: Sen. Carlos Cisneros (D) 751-9687; Rep. Roberto Gonzales (D), 758-2674
- County voter breakdown:
- Total registered voters: 18,151
- Democrats: 12,373
- Republicans: 3,161
- Minority Party: 560
- Independent: 2,161
- Green Party: 696
- Source: Bureau of Elections, 751-8657
Labor
- Civilian labor force: 12,638
- Employed: 11,311
- Unemployed: 1,327
- Rate: 10.5%
- Source: N.M. Dept. of Labor
Median Per Capita Personal Income
- 1990: $11,600
- 1997: $16,540
- Source: Bureau of Business & Economic Research
Income and Poverty
- Median household income: $20,928
- People of all ages in poverty: 7,070
- People under age 18 in poverty: 2,984
- Related children age 5-17 in families in poverty: 1,999
- Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Taos County Property Tax
- 1/3 of full value times tax rate which varies in different parts of county
- Assessed valuations in Taos County, 1999 property tax year: $515,886,027
- Source: Taos County Assessor
Taos Tourism Industry
- Lodging, Taos area, 1999:
- >Rooms available: 305,210
- Rooms occupied: 161,466
- Occupancy: 53%
- Average room rate: $69.99
- Source: Rocky Mountain Lodging Report
- More than 50 bed and breakfasts and 40 motels with more than 3,000 rooms county-wide
- Source: Taos County Lodgers Association
Taos Visitor Center
- Walk-ins: 153,807
- Watts lines: 21,303
- Top states calling: Texas, California, Colorado, New York, New Mexico
- Top states visiting: Texas, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida
- Source: Taos County Chamber of Commerce, 1999
Museum Visitation (2000)
- Harwood Museum: 11,519
- Kit Carson Museum: 31,425
- Martinez Hacienda: 18,244
- Blumenschein Home: 9,332
- Millicent Rogers Museum: 25,328
Skiers' Season (2000/2001)
- Angel Fire: 142,816
- Enchanted Forest: 4,500
- Red River: 99,268
- Sipapu: 14,000
- Taos Ski Valley: 249,000
- New Mexico: 1,092,399
- Source: Ski New Mexico
Agriculture
- Number of full-time farms: 422
- Land in farms: 310,284
- Average size of farm: 735
- Market value of ag products sold: $3,748,000
- Crop sales: 35%
- Livestock Sales: 65%
- Source: USDA and NM Dept of Agriculture
Real Estate
- All listings sold
- Number listings: 495
- Dollar volume: $74,071,159
- Avg. price: $149,638
- Median price: $120,500
- Avg. days on market: 315
- Residential sold
- Number listings: 262
- Dollar volume: $54,322,621
- Avg. price: $207,338
- Median price: $166,300
- Avg. days on market: 252
- Land sold
- Number listings: 218
- Dollar volume: $16,010,033
- Avg. price: $73,440
- Median price: $55,600
- Avg. days on market: 398
- Commercial sold
- Number listings: 12
- Dollar volume: $3,138,505
- Avg. price: $261,542
- Median price: $197,500
- Avg. days on market: 215
- Multi-family sold
- Number listings: 3
- Dollar volume: $600,000
- Avg. price: 200,000
- Median price: $225,000
- Avg. days on market: 96
- Source: Taos County Association of Realtors, 2000
Rent Sample
- Guesthouse, in town: $600
- Studio Apartment, Des Montes: $535
- 1 bedroom, historic adobe, Ranchos: $650
- 2 bedroom country cottage: $700
- 3 bedroom, 2 bath, Ranchos: $700
- 2 bedroom, 2 bath, near Taos Plaza: $800
- Source: The Taos News 04.20.00
Commercial Space Rental
- Median rent/sf/year, Taos Central District: $10.32
- Median rent/sf/year, Taos general: $8.20
- Source: Mark Cowan and Associates
Real Estate Services
- Real estate companies: 30
- Mortgage companies: 8
- Banks: 3
- Taos Land Trust (751-3138) protects 2,400 acres in 20 conservation easements
Public School Information, Taos Municipal School District
- Public school enrollment: 3,409
- Student dropout rate:
- Grades 7-8: 1.7% (New Mexico is 2.9%)
- Grades 9-12: 6.6% (New Mexico is 7.1%)
- Student attendance rate:
- District: 93%
- Taos High School: 87%
- Taos Middle School: 97%
- Enos Garcia Elementary: 92%
- Taos Elementary: 95%
- Ranchos Elementary: 92%
- Arroyos Del Norte Elementary: 93%
CTBS5/TerraNova Survey Plus 4th Grade Median Percentile
- Reading: 47.0 (New Mexico is 51.7)
- Language arts: 46.0 (New Mexico is 47.4)
- Math: 35.1 (New Mexico is 46.2)
- Science: 44.5 (New Mexico is 49.6)
- Social studies: 47.0 (New Mexico is 48.7)
- Total: 46.5 (New Mexico is 49.3)
- Source: The 1998-99 Taos Municipal School Report Card
Continuing Education
- University of New Mexico, Taos (758-7667): community college education, two-year comprehensive educational center, eight associate of arts, three associate of applied science, six customized training and 15 certificate programs
- University of New Mexico North: offers graduate and upper division programs
Other Continuing Education
- Taos Institute of Arts
- Fechin Institute
- Southern Methodist University/Fort Burgwin
- Taos School of Natural Medicine and Massage
- Intuitive Training Center of Taos
- El Valle Technologies
- Many creative workshops available throughout the year
Transportation
- Public Bus: The Chili Line transit system – Two routes that run six days a week, 7 a.m. - 9 p.m., every half hour. One runs north and south from the Ranchos de Taos Post Office to Taos Pueblo. The second is an east-west route that serves the public facilities of Taos. Fifty cents per person or $1 a day. 751-4459
- Bus: TNM&O Bus Line – national connection and shuttle services to and from Taos, Santa Fe and Albuquerque International Sunport.
- Air: Rio Grande Air – Flights departing daily from gate D-2 at the Albuquerque International Sunport. 877-I-FLY-RGA or 737-9790
- Air: Taos Municipal Airport – open 24 hours, 5,800 foot runway. Two approaches, one NDB and one VOC/DME. Elevation 7,091. 758-4995
- Air: Taos Aviation Services – The only full-service FBO in northern New Mexico. 100LL AV Gas and Jet-A-Fuel. Open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. 737-0505
Police/Emergency Support
- Town of Taos:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-emergency: 758-2216
- Area: Town of Taos limits
- New Mexico State Police:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-emergency: 758-8878
- Area: All Taos County area north to Colorado, east to Colfax County, south to Rio Arriba County, west to Tres Piedras
- Taos County Sheriff:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-emergency: 751-8593
- Area: Same as New Mexico State Police
- Taos Search and Rescue:
- Call New Mexico State Police: 758-8878
- Fire:
- Emergency: 911
- Non-emergency: 758-3386
- 5 paid firefighters and 19 volunteers
- 5 engines at the main station; 3 at the substation and 1 at Taos Airport
Medical Facilities
- Holy Cross Hospital: 115,500 square-foot hospital with 43-bed acute care facility. 69 consulting, active, allied health, temporary and associate professionals serve the hospital in environmentally sensitive rooms. Physician always available.
- Clinics and in-home care: Medical clinics in some outlying communities. 24-hour ambulance available throughout Taos County. Homebound services through Mountain Home Health Care.
- Pharmacies: 4
- Senior citizen support services:
- Plaza De Retiro: Lifetime care facility/retirement home. 758-8248
- Ancianos Inc. Senior Citizens Center: offers meals five days a week, meals on wheels, walking program, health lectures, blood pressure checks, foster grandparents program and Senior Companions program and more. 758-4091
- Taos Living Center: 100-bed skilled facility with outpatient rehabilitation services; specialized Alzheimer's program. 758-2300
Recreation
- Public: Rafting, ice skating, baseball/softball, rodeo, skiing, tennis, swimming, hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, camping, horseback riding, boating, golf, rock climbing, windsurfing and more.
- Private: Skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, spas/clubs, tennis, ballooning, horseback riding, llama treks, golfing, biking and more.
- Kit Carson Park and Historic Cemetery: Located 1 1/2 blocks north of Taos Plaza, is a 25-acre park with walking and running track, baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts and playground.
- Fred Baca Park: Located on Camino del Medio, one mile west of Taos Plaza. A 17-acre park with playground, basketball and tennis facilities and a five-acre Wetlands project. Call 758-8234 for information.
Community Facilities
- Taos Public Library: New $2.2 million library with 50,000 volumes. Receives 1,000 volumes a year. 758-3063
- Taos County Association of Retarded Citizens: New 7,300 square-foot complex with comprehensive early childhood evaluations. Adult services. 758-4274
- Humane Society of Taos: New enclosed 2,400 square-foot space for 30 dogs and 20 cats. Adopt-A-Pet Program available. 758-2981
- Taos Youth and Family Center: Opened fall 1999 with ice arena, arcade and concessions. 758-4160
- Don Fernando Pool: Recreational swim, lap swim. 737-2622
- Guadalupe Sports and Recreation Center: 751-9456
Theater and Nightlife
- One 10-plex theater with current-run films.
- Two independent film series run throughout the year.
- Several nightclubs offering country-western, jazz, rock-n-roll, Spanish music and dancing.
- Restaurants: More than 80 restaurants with American, Italian, New Mexican, Japanese, Chinese, French, barbecue, vegetarian and seafood.
- Shopping:
- Three grocery stores and one natural food store
- Two department stores
- More than 80 art galleries and 60 retail shops
- Meetings/banquets:
- Taos Civic Plaza and Convention Center has 20,195 square-feet of meeting space and complete food and beverage services for 10-500 people.
- Sagebrush Inn and Convention Center has 18,000 square-feet of meeting space, 62 two room guest suites, 100 rooms nearby and complete food services.
- Taos Visitor Center has meeting room to accommodate 45 people.
- Larger lodging facilities have meeting spaces.
Business Support
- Taos Business Alliance for Economic Development assists businesses interested in relocating in the Taos area, supports education and training of businesses and the workforce and promotes business expansion through traditional marketing and e-commerce programs. 758-2103
- Taos County Chamber of Commerce provides leadership in promoting economic development and business. The chamber runs the Taos Visitor Bureau to promote tourism, collect and distribute tourism related data and fulfill visitor requests. 650 Members. Runs Taos Visitor Center, in 1999 helping 153,807 visitors and answering 21,303 telephone inquiries.
- Taos County Economic Development Corporation helps local residents benefit from diversified economic opportunities through a small business incubator, business assistance and a 25,000 square-foot business park, including Taos Food Center, working toward sustainable development of traditional land-based cultures. 758-8731
Reprinted with the permission of the Taos News
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