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Taos

Taos, tows or TAH ohs (pop. 4,700), is a historic city in north-central New Mexico, just north of Santa Fe. Taos is three communities in one. Taos proper, which was originally founded as Don Fernando de Taos in the 1790's, serves as a center of trade for the nearby farm and ranch region. The ancient Pueblo Indian village of San Geronimo de Taos lies north of the town. To the south is the old Spanish farming center, Ranchos de Taos, established by Spaniards in the early 1700's. All three… More »

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Albuquerque

Albuquerque, AL buh kur kee (pop. 448,607; met. area pop. 729,649), is the largest city in New... More >>

Las Cruces

Las Cruces, lahs KROO sihs, New Mexico (pop. 74,267; met. area pop. 174,682), is the trading... More >>

Roswell

Roswell (pop. 45,293) is a city in southeastern New Mexico best known for the mysterious 1947... More >>

Taos

Taos, tows or TAH ohs (pop. 4,700), is a historic city in north-central New Mexico, just north of... More >>


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