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.

T-Shirts and Souvenirs in Taos

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T-Shirts and Souvenirs in Taos

Not all of it is turquoise magnets. A guide to what is actually worth buying as a souvenir in Taos, where the good T-shirts are, and what to skip.

T-Shirt and Souvenir Listings

Listed alphabetically, not ranked, mixing the Plaza's classic T-shirt shops with a couple of Taos-made apparel projects worth actually taking home.

Souvenir Shop

Coyote Club

Taos Plaza T-Shirts / Gifts

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Plaza souvenir shop known for classic Taos T-shirts priced around $15.

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Best ForClassic Taos souvenir tees

HoursMon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 10:30am–5pm

TypeT-Shirts / Gifts

Contact Details

Address118 S Plaza

Phone(575) 758-5405

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Local Apparel Brand

Elevate 6969

Online T-Shirts / Taos Merchandise

Taos-based apparel and merchandise brand built around the town's 6,969-foot elevation, with T-shirts, hoodies, hats, stickers, and other Taos-themed goods available through its online store.

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Best For6,969-foot Taos apparel and gifts

TypeT-Shirts / Taos Merchandise

Visit Elevate 6969 Website

Souvenir Shop

I Love Taos Co

Taos Plaza T-Shirts / Souvenirs

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Plaza T-shirt shop carrying Taos-themed apparel and general souvenirs.

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Best ForTaos-themed apparel and gifts

HoursDaily 9am–5pm

TypeT-Shirts / Souvenirs

Contact Details

Address115 E Plaza E

Phone(575) 758-8565

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NM Goods Shop

Made In New Mexico

Taos Plaza New Mexico Goods

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Plaza shop stocked with New Mexico-made food, T-shirts, gifts, and crafts.

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Best ForAll-New-Mexico-made souvenirs

HoursMon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm

TypeNew Mexico Goods

Contact Details

Address127 N Plaza

Phone(575) 758-7709

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Novelty Apparel

Taos State University

Online T-Shirts / Taos Apparel

Taos State University is a mythical Taos institution: University of the Mind, Home of the GoDogs, founded a long time ago. Tees, hoodies, and TSU gear are sold through its online store.

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Best ForNovelty Taos apparel with local lore

TypeT-Shirts / Taos Apparel

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Gift Shop

Taos Trading Co

Taos Plaza Gift Shop / Souvenirs

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Plaza gift shop with T-shirts and souvenir magnets.

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Best ForSouvenir magnets and gift basics

HoursDaily 10am–5pm

TypeGift Shop / Souvenirs

Contact Details

Address115 N Plaza

Phone(575) 758-3012

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Documentary Project

Vagrant Hearts

Online Documentary Apparel

Independent Taos documentary project following local muralists and street artists, with an online shop selling original T-shirts, long-sleeves, hoodies, and stickers that fund the film.

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Best ForSupporting a local documentary project

TypeDocumentary Apparel

Contact Details

Websitevagranthearts.com

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Buying Better Souvenirs

The T-shirts worth buying are the ones from local institutions: Taos Ski Valley, Taos Mesa Brewing, and Taos State University, plus a handful of Plaza boutiques with well-made designs. Skip the printed-in-bulk shirts sold at highway-side tourist shops.

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