Taos is a city in Taos County in the north-central region of New Mexico. In New Mexico, a municipality may call itself a village, town, or city.

Pueblo PeakTaos calls itself the "Town of Taos" and was incorporated as such in 1934. As of the 2000 census, its population was 4,700.

Being located close to Taos Pueblo, the Native American village and tribe from which it takes its name, it is also the county seat of Taos County. The name also refers to the nearby ski resort of Taos Ski Valley.

The word 'Taos' means 'red willow' in the Tiwa language. Many people in Taos have experienced what is termed the Taos Hum, a noise whose source and nature are a mystery for those who claim to have heard it, and for which a variety of theories have been advanced. The lore of this phenomenon has become part of the appeal of this unique community which has many quirks and urban legends.

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Taos Plaza is, for historical reasons, one of the few places in the country where the flag may properly be displayed continuously (both day and night).

Taos is now one of the major tourist attractions in the Southwest. With its world-class skiing and dining, and the San Francisco de Asis Church, located just to the south of the town in Ranchos de Taos, it is a major destination.

The town is attracting the attention of Hollywood with famous residents such as Julia Roberts and Donald Rumsfeld among others.



Information courtesy of US Census Bureau and wikipedia.org