Pueblo of Taos
State Road 68 in Taos NM
Feast Day: September 29 and 30
Taos Pueblo Tourism Office: (505) 758-9593
The pueblo has been home to the Red Willow People since time has been recorded. It has survived a very violent history from the invasion of the Spanish in the 1540's, to the Pueblo revolt of 1680, and the Taos Rebellion against the United States government in 1847. But the inhabitants of Taos have continued to live in their homes on the pueblo. Taos Pueblo is struggling for economic self sufficiency.
Tribal members speak the language Tiwa and conduct their lives as they did generations ago even though the children are encouraged to be well educated to deal with the challenges of the future. Today the inhabitants of Taos Pueblo welcome visitors to share in their ancestry and traditional feast days. There are shops carrying unique items and bread is cooked in the outdoor ovens for visitors to buy and eat.
Traditional Pueblo methods of earning a living are raising horses and cattle, along with hunting. The inhabitants of the Taos Pueblo are renowned for using these animal hides in making drums, boots, moccasins, and clothing, as can be found in local shops. Cameras are not allowed during Feast Days. Asking about their spiritual ceremonies is also considered disrespectful.
