Taos County is located in the northern part of New Mexico and is part of the state's Fourth Judicial District. The county seat is Taos. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,937.
Taos County is governed by a five-member Board of County Commissioners. The current commissioners are:
1. The Taos Revolt of 1847: In January 1847, a group of Pueblo Indians and Hispano settlers in Taos County, New Mexico, rose up against the Mexican government in what became known as the Taos Revolt. The revolt was sparked by the arrest of the local leader, Don Fernando de Taos, and the subsequent execution of several of his followers. The revolt was eventually put down by the Mexican army, but it was a significant event in the history of the region.
2. The Battle of Embudo Pass: In October 1879, the U.S. Army fought a battle with the Mescalero Apache in Embudo Pass, located in Taos County. The battle was part of the larger Apache Wars, and it resulted in a decisive victory for the U.S. Army.
3. The Taos Pueblo Land Grant: In 1848, the U.S. government granted the Taos Pueblo people a large tract of land in Taos County. This land grant was a major victory for the Pueblo people, as it allowed them to retain their traditional way of life and remain on their ancestral lands.
Taos County Public Records Directory
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