Taos Land Trust is a thirty-seven-year-old non-profit that empowers people to protect the land and traditions they love through education, advocacy, and conservation. Read More
To Create, Preserve, Protect and Pass on a legacy of open, productive, and natural lands for future generations.
Taos Land Trust is an accredited member of the national Land Trust Alliance (LTA) in New Mexico and has formally adopted LTA Standards & Practices.
Our work at the Taos Land Trust depends on the support of individuals, foundations, and community organizations collaborating together for the benefit of a greater good. We invite you to become a supporter and help us continue to protect the open spaces that create northern New Mexico’s spectacular vistas, the productive agricultural and ranch lands that help sustain us, and the parks and trails that promote healthier minds and bodies by connecting us with nature.
Read MoreRio Fernando Park, 20-acres of restored wetlands and farmland adjacent to Fred Baca Park, serves as the Taos Land Trust’s hub for environmental stewardship, innovation, and hands-on education. The restored historic Vigil y Romo Acequia irrigates agricultural plots where students and volunteers test crops and soil health techniques, while wetlands host a biodiversity of flora and fauna. Weekly events are hosted at the public park and community and visitors have easy access to green space along open trails.
Learn More!“I want to see a park where the public can easily feel like this is their space. I want to see a park with equitable access. Walking space, places for youth to hang out.”
“This Park is a dream come true. I enjoyed my first visit today and viewed the progress. Anxious to do a bird walk.”
“Thanks for helping bring Taos back to life.”
“In the end we nourish ourselves by taking care of the land as a community.”
“The Rio Fernando Park is beautiful restful place for a walk.”
“Helping preserve open spaces from development.”
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