Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico
Ranchos de Taos is a community of 2,536 people in Taos County, New Mexico.
Why visit Ranchos de Taos
Townapedia lists 18 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Storyteller 7 Mitchell Theaters, E. Martin Hennings House and Studio Historic District and Eanger Irving Couse House and Studio—Joseph Henry Sharp Studios.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ranchos de Taos
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ranchos de Taos
Ranchos de Taos is a census-designated place (CDP) in Taos County, New Mexico, United States. The population was 2,707 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Storyteller 7 Mitchell Theaters
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
110 Old Talpa Canon Road, Taos
Museums and landmarks18
E. Martin Hennings House and Studio Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Eanger Irving Couse House and Studio—Joseph Henry Sharp Studios
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Ernest L. Blumenschein House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Governor Charles Bent House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Harwood Museum of Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Art museum in Taos, New Mexico, US
Kit Carson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Taos, New Mexico, NRHP-listed
La Loma Plaza Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Taos, New Mexico
La Morada de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Holy site in New Mexico associated with the Penitentes
Leon Gaspard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Mabel Dodge Luhan House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Taos, New Mexico
Martinez Hacienda
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
Nicolai Fechin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in New Mexico, United States
6 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes13
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 1.4 mi
117 Paseo Del Canyon, Taos
Mo-Th 08:00-24:00; Fr 08:00-02:00; Sa 09:00-02:00; Su 09:00-24:00
1 more on the map.
History
In 1725, the settlement that was originally called Las Trampas de Taos became the permanent Spanish settlement called Ranchos de Taos. In 1760, Ranchos de Taos, also called Taos "Old Town", was attacked by Comanches who took 50 women from a fortified house, the home of the Vidalpando family, and killed the men of the settlement.
Spanish settlers of the Taos Valley moved into the Taos Pueblo for safety from attacks from Plains Indians. In 1772 a mission church was begun. Between 1796 and 1797, land from the Don Fernando de Taos Land Grant was given to 63 Spanish families. In 1815 the San Francisco de Asis Mission Church was completed. The Taos region population grew as the result of land grants made by Mexico between 1821 and 1846.
From the History section of Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Churches and places of worship8
San Francisco De Asissi Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
60 Saint Francis Plaza, Ranchos de Taos
San Francisco de Asis Mission Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries16
Ranchos De Taos Elementary
School · 0.5 mi
200 Ranchos Elementary Rd, Ranchos De Taos
Healthcare1
Map of Ranchos de Taos
77 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 12°F | 0.7 in | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 25°F | 0.7 in | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 30°F | 0.8 in | 1.9 in |
| May | 73°F | 37°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 47°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 53°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 51°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 45°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 32°F | 1.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 22°F | 0.9 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 14°F | 1.1 in | 9.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Taos (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Taos County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-05: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-10-29: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2011-03-24: Severe Winter Storm And Extreme Cold Temperatures (Severe Storm)
- 2006-08-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Taos Regional Airport (TSM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Arroyo Seco 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Angel Fire 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Dixon 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Questa 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Los Luceros 30 mi southwest, about 48 min by car
- La Villita 31 mi southwest, about 50 min by car
- Chimayo 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Ohkay Owingeh 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Cuartelez 35 mi southwest, about 56 min by car
- Española 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ranchodetaos004, David, CC BY 2.0
- E. Martin Hennings House 2, Doncram, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Francisco de Asis Mission Church, Liveon001 © Travis K. Witt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gaspard Detail, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taos Harwood Museum, Khlnmusa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taos mural, Khlnmusa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taos Inn historic area, Mark Stephenson, CC BY-SA 2.0
- La Morada de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe 5, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- La Loma Plaza Inn 5, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Governor Bent Museum, Taos, Jim Kimmons, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Mabel Dodge Luhan 6, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Chapel, Martinez Hacienda, Taos, Larry Lamsa, CC BY 2.0
- Fechin Facade, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blumenschein House Facade, Archinia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Francisco de Asis Mission Church 4, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taos Art Museum Fechin, Khlnmusa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos, New Mexico 2, CaroleHenson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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