At Taos Land Trust, summer begins with the energy and promise of young people stepping into leadership. Our 2026 Youth Conservation Corps (YCC), funded by the New Mexico Youth Conservation Corps, is officially underway. This year, we are proud to welcome a team of 19 dedicated youth who will begin... Read More
Spring Garden Apprentice Program, funded by the NM Outdoor Recreation Division’s Outdoor Equity Fund, is underway! We’ve welcomed two garden apprentices this spring, Diego and Chiara, who are already busy learning about starting seeds, no-till garden bed preparation, compost production, and goat care. They’ve even splinted a gimpy turkey and helped... Read More
Spring has truly arrived at Taos Land Trust and with it our small but mighty herd of goats. For now, they’re grazing contentedly in their starter paddock, adjusting to their new surroundings, and learning the rhythms of Rio Fernando Park. Here’s the latest goat gossip: Their current paddock is just... Read More
Why Woodchipping is Good for the Land If you’ve been clearing out dead branches or wind‑fallen limbs this winter, you might be wondering what to do with all that brush. Instead of piling it up or burning it, you can give it a second life by turning it into wood... Read More
2025 has been a year of deep stewardship and community-powered momentum at Taos Land Trust. Together, we’ve restored lands and traditions, expanded youth opportunities, and invested in the long-term health of Rio Fernando Park, Rio Hondo Fishing Park, and working lands across Taos County. Here are some of the highlights of... Read More
Discover the Heart of Our Work Did you know that conservation easements are one of the main tools we use at Taos Land Trust to protect the land, support working families, and care for our community’s future? Here are a few things you might not know about them: Each conservation... Read More