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.

Funeral Homes and Cremation

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Funeral Homes and Cremation

Funeral homes, cremation services, and burial in Taos County. Both local providers answer the phone around the clock.

If someone has just died: Call the funeral home directly. Both providers below are staffed 24 hours and will walk you through what happens next, including transport. Federal rules entitle you to an itemized price list before you agree to anything, so ask for one.

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This is a local services directory, not a ranked list. Editorial inclusion is separate from advertising. Paid or verified HeyTaos partners must be visually labeled on the card. Unpaid listings are phone-first and do not receive website buttons, map buttons, or enhanced placement. Taos County has two funeral homes. Both are family operations, both are on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, and both are listed here in full.

Funeral Homes and Cremation

Listed alphabetically. Both handle burial and cremation and both answer 24 hours.

DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos & Taos Memorial Gardens

Area: Taos Funeral Home / Cemetery

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What to expect

Funeral home on the south end of town with an attached cemetery, Taos Memorial Gardens, so burial and services can be handled in one place. Staffed 24 hours. The number listed publicly is a toll-free line rather than a local one.

Details

Address 1524 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Type Funeral Home / Cemetery

Hours Open 24 hours, seven days

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Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Taos

Area: Taos Funeral Home / Cremation

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What to expect

Family-run funeral home offering burial and cremation, with an on-site chapel. Staffed 24 hours. Located on Paseo del Pueblo Sur closer to town than DeVargas.

Details

Address 818 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM 87571

Type Funeral Home / Cremation

Hours Open 24 hours, seven days

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