Taos

The landscape around Taos is a high-desert basin below the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, which has shaped both the town’s low-rise form and an economy linked to arts, tourism, and mountain recreation. The Rio Grande runs west of town, cutting the deep Rio Grande Gorge through a volcanic plateau. North of the centre, Taos Pueblo’s multistorey adobe homes form a UNESCO World Heritage Site and remain central to the living culture of the Taos Pueblo people. Taos also became an important American art colony in the early 20th century, a legacy reflected in galleries and museums around Taos Plaza. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of northern New Mexico.

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