HeyTaos · Taos County
Living in Taos
The practical side. Who to call when the well pump quits, where to fill a prescription, where the bus actually runs, and the numbers worth keeping in your phone. Not trip planning. This is the part for people who already live here.
Utilities and Household Setup
Start, stop, transfer, maintain, or change serviceUse the complete service address. These guides support a first move to Taos and a move from one Taos County home to another.
Internet, cable, satellite, streaming, and antenna
Internet, TV, and Cable Options
Check availability, transfer or install service, compare connection types, confirm real-world performance, and choose television options that work at the address.
Check ConnectivityAccount transfer, meters, and new lines
Electricity in Taos County
Start or transfer an account, identify the meter, and understand new-service requirements, site plans, construction questions, rates, and utility contacts.
Set Up ElectricityAvailability, delivery, tanks, and safety
Natural Gas and Propane
Check natural-gas availability or arrange propane. Confirm the supplier, tank ownership, delivery access, inspections, account terms, and safety contacts.
Set Up Fuel ServicePublic systems, private wells, and acequias
Water, Wells, and Water Rights
Identify the water source, manage public-service questions, review well and water-right records, and understand testing, shared systems, and acequia obligations.
Understand WaterPublic connection or onsite system
Sewer and Septic Systems
Confirm sewer service or find septic permits, property-transfer rules, system type, inspection timing, maintenance requirements, and the local NMED contact.
Check WastewaterPickup, transfer stations, landfill, and recycling
Trash, Transfer Stations, and Recycling
Arrange pickup or find the correct transfer station. Review all eight County locations, operating days, tarp rules, recycling, unusual materials, and contacts.
Plan Trash ServiceHome and Property Services
Trades, supplies, oversight, and property workWho locals actually call
Home Services and Trades
Electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, general contractors, and other specialists. Old adobe, propane systems, swamp coolers, well pumps, and septic systems often require local experience.
Find a TradeRentals, second homes, and local oversight
Property Management and Home Watch
Property managers, rental management, home-watch services, tenant coordination, inspections, maintenance oversight, and local support for properties across Taos County.
Find Property ManagementRepairs, projects, and local supply runs
Hardware and Supplies
Propane, lumber, adobe supplies, tools, and the parts you need when something gives out at 7,000 feet. Find local options before waiting on a delivery from Albuquerque.
Find SuppliesLand, trees, irrigation, and snow
Landscaping and Outdoor Property
Landscapers, arborists, irrigation help, acequia-related services, snow removal, firewood, and outdoor property maintenance.
Find Outdoor Property HelpHorses, livestock, land, feed, and rural-property resources
Horses and Livestock in Taos
Boarding, training, farriers, feed and tack, fencing, veterinary resources, pasture and water guidance, livestock rules, and public-land riding for Taos County horse and livestock owners.
Find Horse and Livestock ResourcesBefore you build, change, or record it
Permits, Property and County Services
Building permits, zoning, property records, the assessor, property taxes, deeds, and county offices connected to land, buildings, and property ownership.
Find Property ServicesHealth, Schools, and Family
Care, classrooms, family resourcesOne hospital, and what that means
Healthcare and Medical
Holy Cross Medical Center and local clinics provide primary, urgent, emergency, and several specialty services in Taos. This guide helps residents find local care and understand when services may require travel outside the county.
Find CareBy specialty
Providers and Specialists
A local directory of doctors, dentists, and specialists practicing in Taos County, including specialties and insurance information where publicly available. Always confirm current participation directly with the provider.
Browse ProvidersFills and transfers
Pharmacies
Where to fill a prescription, transfer a medication, or pick up everyday pharmacy items. Local pharmacy options in Taos, with current hours where available.
Find a PharmacyDaycare, preschool, public, charter, virtual, and college
Schools, Childcare, and Education
Childcare and daycare, Taos Municipal Schools, charter schools, virtual and homeschool options, and UNM-Taos and early-college opportunities.
Explore Schools and ChildcareWeights, mats, and courts
Gyms and Fitness
Gyms, health clubs, yoga and Pilates, barre, aerial, martial arts, and public recreation across Taos, El Prado, Ranchos, and Arroyo Seco. Day passes where they exist.
Find a GymOne-on-one coaching, strength, conditioning, and mobility
Personal Trainers and Fitness Coaches
Individual trainers and gym-based coaches serving Taos and El Prado, with specialties, certifications, training locations, and direct contact details where publicly available.
Find a TrainerNot just a vacation treat
Spas and Wellness
Massage, skincare, acupuncture, and bodywork across the county, with local options for routine wellness and personal care.
Find Wellness ServicesSupport for aging at home and nearby
Senior Services and Caregiving
Senior centers, meals, transportation, home care, caregiving resources, assisted-living information, and services supporting older residents.
Find Senior SupportVets, training, grooming, boarding, and supplies
Veterinary and Pet Services
Veterinary clinics, dog training, grooming, boarding and daycare, kennels, and feed and pet supply across Taos County.
Find Pet ServicesFuneral planning, cremation, and family support
Funeral Homes and Cremation
Local funeral homes and cremation services, with practical details for families comparing arrangements and contacting providers in Taos County.
Find Funeral ServicesOutdoors, Recreation, and Local Life
Gear, parks, and year-round recreationMountains, trails, snow, and river
Outdoor and Sporting Gear
Ski rentals, trail gear, fishing licenses, and local shops that outfit residents for the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the Rio Grande, and year-round outdoor life in Taos.
Find Outdoor GearPublic places to move, meet, and spend time
Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
Parks, pools, skating, recreation centers, libraries, courts, fields, community facilities, and other public spaces residents use throughout the year.
Find Public FacilitiesMoney, Mail, and Everyday Errands
The errands you run mostAccounts, mortgages, taxes
Banking and Financial Services
Banks, credit unions, accountants, notaries, title companies, mortgage brokers, and bookkeeping, including professionals familiar with New Mexico gross receipts tax.
Find a BankPost, packages, plates
Mail, Shipping and Vehicle Services
USPS, UPS, FedEx, printing and shipping storefronts, plus local information for vehicle registration, VIN inspections when required, and related MVD services.
Mail & Vehicle InfoComputers, phones, networks, and electronics
Computer, Phone and Tech Services
Computer repair and support, phone and tablet repair, business IT and network help, communications services, and local electronics support across Taos.
Find Tech ServicesStocking the kitchen
Grocery Stores and Markets
From the natural food co-op to full supermarkets and local markets, grocery options across Taos County with hours and practical details about what each location offers.
Find GroceriesMarket conditions, wildfire risk, FAIR Plan, and local agents
Home Insurance and Wildfire
New Mexico home-insurance market conditions, wildfire risk in Taos County, the FAIR Plan, local agents, and coverage questions to check before buying.
Understand Home InsuranceAttorneys, legal aid, and low-cost help
Attorneys and Legal Services
Law firms, attorneys, legal aid, and low-cost help, with practical guidance for finding representation and handling legal matters in Taos County.
Find Legal HelpThe routine appointments that keep life moving
Hair, Barbers, Nails and Personal Care
Barber shops, hairstylists, hair salons, manicures, pedicures, nail salons, and other routine personal-care businesses serving residents across Taos and surrounding communities.
Find Personal CareWash, dry, fold, and clean
Laundry, Laundromats and Dry Cleaning
Self-service laundromats, wash-and-fold services, dry cleaning, large-load machines, and other local options for keeping clothes and household laundry clean.
Find Laundry ServicesCustom shirts, names, graphics, and personalized items
Custom T-Shirts, Printing and Personalization
Custom T-shirts, apparel printing, embroidery, names and monograms, school and team items, personalized gifts, labels, and custom graphics from local Taos-area businesses.
Find Custom PrintingProfessional and Creative Services
Local specialists for personal and business needsPortraits, weddings, branding, property, drone, and tintype
Photographers and Photography Services
Local photographers for portraits, family sessions, weddings, events, branding, real estate listings, aerial work, and tintype photography across Taos County.
Find a PhotographerDJs, planners, artists, rentals, and event support
Event Services in Taos
Face and body artists, DJs, planners, florists, rentals, entertainers, photo booths, mobile bar services, and other professionals working weddings, birthdays, retreats, festivals, and private events across Taos County.
Find Event ServicesRadio, newspapers, community media, and local television
Local Media in Taos
Local radio stations, newspapers, community media, and local television serving Taos, northern Taos County, and the Enchanted Circle.
Find Local MediaGetting Around, Safety, and Local Resources
Roads, transit, safety, community support, workforceYou will drive
Getting Around
Distances, winter roads, the regional airport, and the genuine road trip to the nearest warehouse store. What driving here actually asks of you.
Plan the DriveFare-free, and real
The Blue Bus and Transit
Fare-free Blue Bus routes connect Taos with communities including El Prado and Ranchos de Taos, with seasonal service through Arroyo Seco toward Taos Ski Valley.
Ride the BusPreparedness, restrictions, smoke, evacuation, and post-fire risk
Wildfire and Natural Hazards
Defensible space, fire restrictions and burn permits, smoke and air quality, evacuation planning, and post-fire flood and debris-flow risks.
Prepare for WildfireNumbers to know
Public Safety
Taos Police covers the town, the County Sheriff covers the county, State Police cover the highways. Non-emergency calls route through Central Dispatch, around the clock.
Get the NumbersFunding, nonprofits, family support, and advocacy
Community Resources and Local Support
Foundations, nonprofit resources, family assistance, healthcare, public safety, advocacy, and organizations that help residents find support or move community ideas forward.
Find Community SupportMechanics, tires, body work, oil changes, and towing
Auto Services and Repair
Mechanics and general repair, tire shops, collision and body work, oil changes, quick service, towing, and roadside assistance across Taos County.
Find Auto ServicesNew, used, local, and regional inventory
Auto Dealers and Vehicle Sales
New- and used-vehicle dealerships, independent auto dealers, local vehicle sales, and nearby options for buying or replacing a car, truck, or SUV.
Find Vehicle DealersWash off the dust, mud, salt, and winter grime
Car Wash and Auto Detailing
Car washes, self-service bays, vacuums, interior cleaning, detailing, and other local vehicle-cleaning services across Taos County.
Find Vehicle CleaningLocal sectors, pay, Taos Ski Valley, and remote work
Jobs and the Local Economy
How the Taos economy works, what jobs pay, Taos Ski Valley as an employer, and practical considerations for residents bringing remote or self-employed work.
Understand the Job MarketHow to Use This
Start with the thing you need. These guides organize local businesses, public agencies, nonprofits, and resident services across Taos County. Listings are informational rather than rankings. Paid or verified HeyTaos partners may be identified where applicable. If a listing is wrong, tell us and we will correct it.
Coverage runs across the Town of Taos, Ranchos de Taos, El Prado, Arroyo Seco, Arroyo Hondo, Taos Ski Valley, and the wider county. Some guides reach into the Enchanted Circle when the relevant business or service is located there.
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