What is special about Taos?

Taos is one of the few places in the United States where three distinct cultures, Spanish, Native American, and Anglo, have coexisted for centuries. The town combines a 1,000-year-old Pueblo, a 125-year-old art colony, world-class skiing, and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the country. It sits at nearly 7,000 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with the Rio Grande Gorge to the west.

How far is Taos from Albuquerque?

Taos is approximately 130 miles north of Albuquerque. The drive takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes via I-25 North to US 285 to NM 68.

How far is Taos from Santa Fe?

Taos is approximately 70 miles north of Santa Fe. The Low Road (NM 68) takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. The High Road (NM 76) takes 2 to 3 hours but passes through historic mountain villages.

What is the elevation of Taos?

The town of Taos sits at 6,969 feet above sea level. Taos Ski Valley is at 9,207 feet. Wheeler Peak, the highest point in New Mexico, is at 13,161 feet.

What is the best time to visit Taos?

Every season has something different. Winter (December through March) is ski season. Spring (April and May) brings warmer weather and fewer crowds but can include mud season on dirt roads. Summer (June through August) is peak tourist season with highs in the 80s. Fall (September through November) offers clear skies, fall foliage, and pleasant temperatures.

Is crime bad in Taos, New Mexico?

Taos is a small town and generally safe for visitors. Like any community, it has some property crime. Use common sense, lock your car, and be aware of your surroundings, especially at night.

What celebrity lives in Taos, NM?

Taos has a long history of attracting notable residents. Julia Roberts has owned property in the area. Dennis Hopper lived in Taos for many years before his death in 2010. The town continues to attract artists, writers, and public figures who value privacy and the landscape.

Is Taos, NM Republican or Democrat?

Taos County has historically voted Democratic in presidential elections. The political culture is shaped by the area's strong Hispanic community, its Native American population, and its arts-oriented Anglo residents. Like many small Western towns, opinions on local issues like land use, water rights, and property taxes cut across traditional party lines.

Antiques and Collectibles in Taos

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Antiques and Collectibles in Taos

Spanish Colonial furniture, antique Navajo textiles, frontier collectibles, vintage turquoise, and serious dealers who know exactly what they have.

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The antiques market in Taos is shaped by the region's history: Spanish Colonial pieces from the 18th and 19th centuries, antique Navajo rugs and blankets from the Classic and Transitional periods, vintage Native American jewelry, santos and retablos from the Hispano Catholic tradition, and frontier-era collectibles from the Santa Fe Trail era. Listed alphabetically, not ranked.

Quality serious dealers are here but they know their inventory and price accordingly. Bargains exist but require knowledge. If you are buying antique Navajo textiles or vintage turquoise at significant prices, know what you are looking at or bring someone who does.

Historic General Store

Arroyo Seco Mercantile

Arroyo Seco Historic General Store

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Historic general store in Arroyo Seco with artfully displayed antiques and New Mexico goods.

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Best ForHistoric general store antiques and New Mexico goods

HoursMon–Fri 10am–5:30pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 10am–5pm

TypeHistoric General Store

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Address488 NM-150, Arroyo Seco

Phone(575) 776-8806

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Antique Navajo Textiles / Spanish Colonial

Chimayo Trading del Norte

Ranchos de Taos Antique Navajo Textiles / Spanish Colonial

Antique and contemporary Navajo textiles, vintage jewelry, Spanish Colonial furniture, and Pueblo pieces, in Ranchos de Taos.

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Best ForAntique Navajo textiles and Spanish Colonial furniture

HoursMon–Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 11:30am–5pm

TypeAntique Navajo Textiles / Spanish Colonial

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Address1 St. Francis Church Plaza, Ranchos de Taos

Phone(575) 758-0504

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Antique Furniture

Ranchos Antique Furnishings

Ranchos de Taos Antique Furniture

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Antique furniture store with museum-quality pieces on NM-68 in Ranchos de Taos.

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Best ForMuseum-quality antique furniture

HoursTue–Fri 12pm–5pm, Sat 24 hours, closed Sun & Mon

TypeAntique Furniture

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Address4179 NM-68, Ranchos de Taos

Phone(575) 613-0036

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Antiques / Appraisals

Taos Black Dog Antiques, Appraisals & Estate Sales

Kit Carson Road Antiques / Appraisals

Taos Black Dog Antiques, Appraisals and Estate Sales in Taos, New Mexico

Antique store on Kit Carson Road offering appraisal and estate sale services.

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Best ForAntique appraisals and estate pieces

HoursTue–Thu 10am–5pm, Fri–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10am–4pm, closed Mon

TypeAntiques / Appraisals

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Address109A Kit Carson Rd

Phone(575) 613-0998

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Antique Textiles / Native American Art

Tres Estrellas Taos

Ranchitos Road Antique Textiles / Native American Art

Gallery specializing in vintage and historic Native American rugs, jewelry, and pottery alongside early New Mexico and Spanish furniture.

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Best ForVintage Native American rugs and early Spanish furniture

HoursThu–Fri 11am–5pm, Sat–Sun 1pm–5pm, call for appointment

TypeAntique Textiles / Native American Art

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Address208 Ranchitos Rd Unit A

Phone(575) 770-3262

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Vintage Curios / Rare Books

Two Graces

Taos Plaza Vintage Curios / Rare Books

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Vintage Hopi kachinas, carved santos, Spanish Colonial furniture, rare books, and regional folk art on the Plaza.

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Best ForVintage Hopi kachinas and Spanish Colonial furniture

HoursWed–Sat 10:30am–5:30pm, closed Sun–Tue

TypeVintage Curios / Rare Books

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Address135 N Plaza

Phone(575) 770-5580

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Where to Look

Ranchos de Taos, four miles south, holds two of the strongest dealers: Chimayo Trading del Norte for antique Navajo textiles and Spanish Colonial pieces, and Ranchos Antique Furnishings for museum-quality furniture, both a short drive from the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church.

The Plaza and its side streets hold Two Graces, a browsing-friendly stop for vintage curios and rare books. Kit Carson Road has Taos Black Dog Antiques for appraisal and estate sale work, and Ranchitos Road has Tres Estrellas Taos for serious vintage Native American textiles and early Spanish furniture. Arroyo Seco Mercantile is worth the short drive north to Arroyo Seco village.

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Antiques and Collectibles in Taos

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