NEW FASHIONED SNOW REMOVAL

This year, the Village of Taos Ski Valley’s Operations staff is gearing up for a memorable winter. No matter how many feet of snow fall, our crews are prepared to clear the roads and ensure safety for Taos Ski Valley residents and guests. Quick, efficient snow removal is a priority to the Village of Taos Ski Valley especially for the Fire and EMS Departments access.

Please refer to this Guide to learn about snow removal in the Village. When you have questions call the Operations staff at 776-8846 or the Village offices at 776-8220.

 From November 15^th through the end of ski season, snow removal crews are prepared to work seven days a week to clear the roads. Streets with the most traffic receive top priority. These include Twining, Thunderbird, Ernie Blake and Porcupine Roads. Once these roads are safe and passable, crews turn their plows to the second and third priority streets. Our goal is to accomplish clearing within eight hours after a storm.

THE AGE OF PARKING

Parking on the roads is prohibited in the Village all year. This allows snow removal crews to more efficiently clear the roads and emergency vehicles to get to their destination. Cars impeding snow removal may be ticketed and towed. If you think your car has been towed, please call the Department of Public Safety  office at 505-776-2818 or Taos Central Dispatch at 505-758-3361.

THE GOOD OLD-FASHIONED DRIVEWAY

Our crews try to minimize blocked driveway entrances during the second phase of cleanup after a storm. Please remember that the Village road right-of-way may extend beyond the edge of the road. Landscaping within the road right-of-way is at the owner’s risk.

When hiring an independent snow plow service, make sure the contractor is licensed, complies with the Village’s ordinances and rules, and won’t be a no-show on heavy powder days. Also, your snow belongs on your land - make sure your service neither plows the snow onto a neighbor’s yard nor onto the public right-of-way.

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