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Name: Taos
County: Taos
Population: 4700
Region: NC
Profile:

Taos, a year-round resort community, is internationally known for its art, and its world-class skiing and ski resort. Taos has been an art colony since 1898, a Spanish settlement since 1617, and Taos Pueblo has been there six or seven centuries.

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Attractions:

Governor Bent Home & Museum, Plaza (some buildings predate the American Revolution), Hacienda Martinez (Spanish Colonial), St. Francisco de Asís Mission Church, Kit Carson Home & Museum, Taos Pueblo, La Fonda Hotel, Millicent Rogers Museum, Taos Picture Show Festival (April)

Nearby Locations:

Angel Fire (Vietnam Veterans National Memorial), Carson Bridge Road (bottom of gorge), Carson National Forest, D.H. Lawrence Memorial, Sipapu, Red River, Rio Grande Gorge Basin & Bridge, Taos Box (class IV white water rapids)

Accomodations:

Hotels and Motels: 25 (includes cabins and condos); Bed and Breakfasts: 39; Total Rooms: 1500+

Airport: Taos Regional Airport
Airport Services: private,charter,commercial
Other Information:

Taos County Film Office

Leah Slator, Director

575-751-3646; 505-613-5334 Cell;

575-751-3518 Fax

Jonathan Slator, Assistant

505-613-5334 Cell

js@filmtaos.com; ls@filmtaos.com

www.filmtaos.com

Taos County Chamber of Commerce:

800-732-8267; 575-758-3873;

575-758-3872 Fax

Web: www.taoschamber.com

E-mail: info@taoschamber.com

 
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