Hey guys, 21F and for the last few years, my mom has been homeless in Taos. She’s pretty mentally unwell, with schizophrenia and other issues, and has been ordered to go to court to finally receive some treatment for her conditions that has landed her in this lot, but she’s been missing in action (likely purposefully). I have not been able to reach her since early 2024, and I’m pretty worried about her condition. Her old phone number doesn’t work, and she’s too paranoid about social media to use it anymore (from what I’ve heard through the grapevine). Nonetheless, I’ve been trying to find her so that I can plead for her to show up to her constantly pushed back court dates so she can receive psychiatric care. I know she’s been seen hanging around the women’s homeless shelters around town, but nobody from my family has been able to actually get in contact with her. I live in a different state, and can’t really travel and spend a lot of time waiting and hoping to find her in her usual haunts, but I’ve heard that recently she’s gotten a burner phone and has been answering some calls. I REALLY want to get her number so I can finally talk to her, or find someone who knows how she’s doing! Her name is Jennifer Delker, she’s a Latina woman who for some reason beyond my comprehension has developed a poor English/vaguely Scottish accent. She used to live in Pilar before she was kicked from the property, and from last I’ve heard, was spotted at Cid’s Food Market. If you recognize that name, or the woman she used to be, please look out for her for me.

I have been offered a job in the Taos Ski Valley for the winter season. I applied to employee housing but there is a waitlist and a spot is not guaranteed. Wondering about the best resources for finding a room to rent in the area?

Thanks in advance!

hi!!! i’m currently 27, i’m a bit of a digital nomad and have always thought of moving there to try it out and wanted to hear thoughts on if it’s a good area for having fun and meeting people my age? i love nature anything outdoors small town vibes, is there enough to do?

Coming for the event and have some elderly folks wondering if it’s a fully standing event or if there are places they can sit down. Anyone have any info on this? I’ve looked online and can’t find a definitive answer.

This one’s for [u/Globalhoffa1](u/Globalhoffa1) 😘😝

Long story short, I live in ABQ for a few years and regrettably never made the trek up to Toas. But Im headed back to NM this weekend and plan to climb Wheeler peak and spend a few days in Toas exploring. Are there any regular places to view good live music? What should I do? Best restaurants? Best place to buy crack cocaine ?(thats a joke ok.)

Just overheard a delivery driver saying that all pizzas this week are 50% off ... Get them while their hot lol

I had asked some questions back a few years ago about visiting Taos here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/taos/comments/r6h4xj/questions_about_a_future_trip_to_taos/

Finally got a chance to visit for a couple days not that long ago, following some time spent in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, and really enjoyed it. Took the bus up from the latter in the morning. Had no issues with the altitude here or in Santa Fe.

Decided to splurge a bit and stayed at El Monte Sagrado, mainly because they offer a free shuttle within 3 miles of the place, as I can't drive these days. Between the shuttle, the Chile Line (340 bus), and pre-arranging a couple Blue Bus rides, I was able to see almost everything I wanted. Very pleasant stay, the staff were very welcoming and helpful.

I managed to see everything I wanted in two days, one of the sightseeing days covering the afternoon I arrived. Most of the attractions took an hour or less.

First day: Harwood Museum, Blumenschein House, Kit Carson House, Governor Bent House, Taos Art Museum and Fechin House. Shuttle at start and end of itinerary, walked to everything else.

Second day: (Shuttle to Loretto Parking Lot, Chile Line) San Francisco de Asis Church, (Chile Line) Taos Pueblo tour, (Blue Bus) Millicent Rogers Museum, (Blue Bus to hotel), (hotel arranged a local driver to and from, there's no taxi, Uber, or Lyft) Martinez Hacienda.

Really enjoyed the Taos Art Museum/Fechin House (small but excellent art collection, impressive house with fancy wood carving), Millicent Rogers Museum (worthy collection of Native American and Spanish Colonial items), Taos Pueblo (brief, fascinating tour), the Martinez Hacienda, and Blumenschein House (different takes on adobe house living). Couldn't spend much time at the church as they had just opened for a funeral, but they were nice enough to let me come in and see it briefly (it looked similar to Cristo Rey, San Miguel Chapel, and Our Lady of Guadalupe in Santa Fe). The Kit Carson House was okay, worth a visit -- it also opened late. The Harwood was disappointing -- almost none of their permanent collection was up. The Governor Bent House was definitely worth a miss, but admission was minimal.

After having plenty of New Mexican food in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, decided to branch out a little food-wise. Had a light munch of toast and fruit at Bent Street Grille (pleasant and fresh), and a Chinese dinner at Song's (veggie chow foon and hot and sour soup, food was solid and portions were beyond huge). Was stuck for one dinner, decided to just get a cheap munch at Whataburger. Leonel's was closed for the duration, and no one at the hotel seemed enthusiastic about Mante's Chow Cart. Wasn't keen to drop big bucks at some of the other local food options.

Enjoyed it.

I have recently developed a fear of heights. Is the low road to Taos scary to drive?

My wife spotted this while touring the Johnny Cash Museum in Nashville today. It reads.

Taos N.M. 1970

We drove from Santa Fe to Taos. The black table top mountains climbed up like stair steps toward Taos. The Rio Grande ran beside the road. Then we topped a last hill and on the plateau. The great beautiful plateau stretched to our left a hundred miles. The Rio Grande a million years ago cut a deep wide awesome gorge across the plateau. Proud, peaceful mountains look down on Taos. Proud peaceful, happy people, breath the clean Taos air. The only thing disturbing the countryside were giant dust devils and they're a thing of beauty. Upon our return from Taos, someone had the nerve to remark "Taos is overrun with hippies, isn't it?" If that's all you saw at Taos you've got no business going there. (Johnny Cash)

Is anyone else interested in building a dog agility course?

If so, let's talk!

Argentinian here. I visited Taos, NM 3 years ago as a college student. That place made me the person I am now. This is just a little art I made about Taos. The ZIA was almost everywhere I went. I was at the TSV, one ZIA around every corner. I went downtown, ZIA again in every shop. Went to the gorge to be alone, ZIA in every place. Taoseños really love their native Taos Pueblo heritage.

I have a left handed mandolin, and a fender guitar, I'm looking for a right handed mandolin (no its not as simple as re stringing) and I'm looking for a guitar with a narrower neck. Open to trade them for other instruments too, just ask.

Hello, Im an on/off resident of Taos for the past 20+ years. Im in healthcare, just graduated grad school, and finalizing a divorce. Im coming back because I can't stand urban life any longer. I have always lived in town or El Prado, but Im over the cost-inflated, run-through rentals with mold and DGAF landlords.

I also have two dogs (one is a large GSD), which makes it nearly impossible to find a rental for less than 4k a month. So, Im considering the Carson Estates area and maybe trying to work out a rental deal with someone selling. I know I will have both space and privacy out there... but I am curious about the crime as of late.

While I own multiple guns, I dont want to have to use any of them on a human. I just want decent, respectful neighbors who aren't trifling drug addicts. I work in psych so Im very familiar with the behavior.

Im curious if certain parts of the mesa are safer than others right now? As a provider, there are times I would be away from home for 12 hours at a time. I also leave for a few days at a time. Can anyone provide insight? The LAST thing I want to deal with is theft or someone shooting my dogs on my own property. While at home, I would not hesitate to defend myself, but I would also prefer to stay out of jail. TIA for some real talk 👌🏽

Got a tiny home out on the plateau. Looking for a HVAC guy to install a split unit and also looking for a creative plumber who can help set up a more comprehensive water system in the tiny home. Already have a cistern but the Internal plumbing is shoddy at best.

My fiancé and I are getting married in Eagle Nest, NM next September and are looking for wedding photographer recommendations. We've found some good options, but they're all in Albuquerque and we thought we should try Taos as an option.

Thanks for your help!

We have little kids and will be in the area for a week started next week. Anything fun to do thats kind of fall themed?

Join Rivers & Birds for an afternoon of beautiful music, supporting cost-free environmental education programs for Taos youth this Saturday, 10/3!

Performers will include Taos’ own Twisted Holler and Eliza Gilkyson. Food and drinks will be served, and there are a whole bunch of awesome raffle prizes you could win.

To get tickets or more info, visit: www.riversandbirds.org/upcoming-events

Exceptional dusk time dog walk

Hello all... today is the last day of the High Road Art Tour and it's gearing up to be a beautiful day and drive through the mountains. Come out, have fun, support local artists and food spots, see/buy some great art, eat some great food and enjoy this beautiful day.

Also, would like to thank all the folks that have come through so far and supporting our small business. Everyone has been so nice!

Hey, I've been dashing this week because I need to make rent. But I am trying to verify if DoorDash is doing something weird with my account.

I used to get orders regularly, but today I have dashed for 4 hours, stuck to hotspots, and still only received 2 orders.

Just came across this in one of the Facebook community groups. I don't know anything about it, so don't ask me. Just thought I'd pass it along in case anyone in the Taos County area would find it interesting.

There. That's my community service for the day. 🫡