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COMMUNITY PROFILE
TAOS SKI VALLEY
Taos Ski Valley sits at the head of the Río Hondo Canyon, surrounded by Carson National Forest in what is known as the La Cal Basin. The state’s highest peak, Wheeler Peak (13,167), rises to the east, and the ridge off Kachina Peak (12,481) sets the western boundary. The climate is montane and alpine, with winter lows below zero and summer highs in the 70s. The economy of the area is dominated by Taos Ski Valley, a world-class winter sports mountain that is known for its steep trails and an average of 300 inches of snowfall. The basin first attracted settlement when gold and copper were discovered in the early 1900s. Ski valley founder Ernie Blake put up the first ski lift in 1956. The Blake family owned the resort until 2013, when it sold the mountain and facilities to Louis Bacon, who has begun upgrades and renovations including the new Kachina Peak lift. The base area, at 9,200 feet elevation, includes day and overnight facilities. The mountain has 15 lifts and 110 trails, with a total vertical drop of more than 3,000 feet.
SCHOOLS/HIGHER ED
None; area within Taos Municipal School District
PUBLIC RECREATION FACILITIES Hiking/Mountain Biking/X-C: Carson National Forest, www.fs.usda.gov/carson, (575) 758-6200; popular trails include Williams Lake Trail, Bull ‘O The Woods Trail, Gold Hill Trail, Yerba Canyon Trail, Gavilan Canyon Trail Fishing: Rio Hondo, Lake Fork
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
Majestic home located on the Hondo River! Modern and rusitc with casual elegance. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. Steps away from the new Pioneer Glade Lift!! Excellent construction and world class location. Water views and features are second to none with 3 decks and 1 large patio. Granite counters and quality appliances throughout the home. Great investment as vacant lots next door sold for $500,000. MLS# 95840 .............$879,400 .............4BR / 4BA
Mayor and four-member village council, staggered four-year terms; village administrator
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Taos Chile Line www.taosgov.com (575) 751-4459 (Winter Only) Taos Express Winter Shuttle www.TaosExpress.com (575) 751-4459 (Winter Only)
The Village of Taos Ski Valley, incorporated in 1996, encompasses 2.3 square miles in the valley and administers municipal services, such as water, sewer and police.
TSV daily shuttle to Santa Fe and Albuquerque airports, (800) 776-1111 (Winter Only)
POPULATION
HEALTH SERVICES
Estimated Taos Ski Valley 2013: 69 yearround; up to 4,000 seasonal (winter)
Mogul Medical Urgent Care, open during ski season only; www.mogulmedical.com, (575) 776-8421
Source: Village of Taos Ski Valley Master Plan
HOME ON THE RIVER
CLOSE TO THE LIFT IN TAOS SKI VALLEY!
DRIVING DISTANCES
TAXES Gross Receipts Tax Rate: 8.6875 percent Lodgers Tax Rate: 5 percent Residential Property Tax: 21.978 mills Sources: UNM Bureau of Business & Economic Research; Taos County Assessor’s Office
Taos: 19 miles Santa Fe: 87 miles Albuquerque: 149 miles Denver: 297 miles Oklahoma City: 543 miles Dallas: 693 miles
Enchanted Homes Vol. CII •
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