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Stephen Daniels
Taos, New Mexico is a wonderfully unique town where you won't find too many noses stuck to the old grindstone - and that is just how the residents like it. Home to an arts and culture community that would be right at home in a bigger city, but moving at a mellow small-town pace, it's no wonder that so many fans of blue skies, clean air and old adobe homes find themselves wanting to move to Taos. Taos is a mountain town at an elevation of nearly 7,000 feet, with a year-round population of approximately 5,000 people. It has a cherished history as an art colony, and this artistic flavor blends with both Spanish and Native American cultures to create a unique local mix of lifestyles, foods and heritages. If you are looking to relocate, you will be pleased to know that real estate in Taos is reasonably priced. Also beneficial to prospective residents is the thriving community of real estate agents that are ready to give you all the help you need. It should come as no surprise that older adobe houses flourish in the area, but there are also plenty of construction companies to help you build a new home if you decide to go that route. Taos has a rich history that truly lives up to its reputation as an artists' community. The town has served as the home of writers and painters like D.H. Lawrence and Georgia O'Keeffe at different points in its history. With its nearly 100 art galleries and, at last count, five bookstores, the town still serves as a haven for the artistically inclined. Taos also has a well-deserved reputation as a paradise for those who love the outdoors. With nearby ski hills, lots of hiking and biking trails, and countless opportunities for hunting and fishing, residents always have plenty of reasons to get out and about. You will also find that a certain percentage of the locals in Taos have a great deal of interest in the mystical. There are a number of practitioners of holistic healing, meditation and other forms of alternative medicine. If you ever feel you need the services of a psychic, you will find that there are plenty in town to choose from as well. Of course, all of this just adds to the mystique of Taos. With its unique artistic and cultural appeal, this mountain town is a fun and interesting place to live - where just about anything is possible.
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