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Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico

Village · Population 82 · #100 in New Mexico
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About Taos Ski Valley

Set in the northeastern part of New Mexico, Taos Ski Valley is a tiny community with an estimated population of 82.

Officially, Taos Ski Valley is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.85 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 29 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Taos Ski Valley Unique

  • The only place in America named Taos Ski Valley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
  • With 82 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in northeastern New Mexico, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Taos Ski Valley

  • Stray Dog Cantina — new mexican
  • The Bavarian Restaurant — german
  • Amizette Inn & Restaurant
  • Phoenix Grill — barbecue
  • Whistlestop Cafe

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🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Taos Ski Valley

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⚡ Quick Facts

StateNew Mexico
TypeVillage
Population (2024)82
Rank in state#100 of 105
Land area2.85 sq mi
Density29/sq mi
Coordinates36.5900, -105.4369

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🏘️ Nearby Communities

Red River, NM · 8 miArroyo Seco, NM · 10 miEagle Nest, NM · 10 miSan Cristobal, NM · 11 miTaos Pueblo, NM · 11 miQuesta, NM · 12 miArroyo Hondo, NM · 13 miTaos, NM · 16 mi