Taos, New Mexico
Downtown is for loop.
We believe that the plaza district is for everyone. It is a safe, walkable, and bike-able place with a strong, diverse economy and thriving businesses.
OUR INITIATIVES
Our Approach
We’re working toward a community-driven future for downtown Taos. Our vision focuses on supporting local businesses, improving public spaces, and creating opportunities for people who live, work, and create here.
DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP
Taos Destination Stewardship
Stewardship starts at home. Taos has never needed to become a destination, it already is one. People from around the world are drawn here because of the character, culture, landscapes, and spirit that make this place extraordinary. When businesses, residents, farmers, artists, nonprofits, property owners, and local leaders work together to strengthen our economy, protect our natural resources, preserve our culture, and invest in our community, we create a healthier Taos for everyone. The result is a destination that continues to welcome visitors in a way that supports both the people who live here and the experiences that make Taos unlike anywhere else.
MONTHLY PODCAST
Live on KNCE 93.5 Every 3rd Thursday
Mornings on MainStreet is Taos MainStreet’s monthly radio show on KNCE 93.5FM. Where community, culture, and conversation meet. Each month, we shine a light on the people, projects, and ideas shaping the heart of Downtown Taos. Tune in, get inspired, and join us in celebrating and strengthening our downtown together.
THE MAINSTREET JOURNAL
From the Journal
UPCOMING EVENTS
Downtown Events
The Downtown Historic District is the heart of Taos. From there, the veins of the community spread out and hit Ranchos de Taos, El Prado, Arroyo Seco, Talpa and beyond. There’s always something happening in this town, and here we’re focusing in on the heart of the area…downtown Taos. If you have an event going on, please contact us and we will add it to our calendar.
MAINSTREET PROJECTS
Our Projects
Over the years, Taos MainStreet has led and supported a wide range of projects that strengthen our local economy, celebrate our unique culture, and enhance the heart of downtown. From streetscape improvements and public art installations to façade revitalizations, community events, and small business support, each project reflects our ongoing commitment to making Taos a more vibrant, connected, and welcoming place.
Help keep downtown Taos Thriving.
As a Main Street America™ Accredited program, Alamogordo MainStreet is a recognized leading program among the national network of more than 1,200 neighborhoods and communities who share both a commitment to creating high-quality places and to building stronger communities through preservation-based economic development. All Main Street America™ Accredited programs meet a set of National Accreditation Standards of Performance as outlined by the National Main Street Center.
New Mexico MainStreet serves as a resource and support network for designated MainStreet communities, providing them with technical assistance, resources, and information in their revitalization efforts to create healthy, sustainable downtowns. From the basics of the Main Street Four-Point Approach® to advanced downtown development strategies, New Mexico MainStreet offers educational and specialized services to designated communities.
Taos has been a destination for hundreds to thousands of years. People have long come here to trade, to paint, to learn, to be humbled by the light and landscapes.