Utilities & Infrastructure in Taos, NM

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

84.6%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

76.7%

of households

No Internet

12.0%

of households

Total Households

2,826

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

76.7%

Cellular Data Plan

71.6%

Satellite

4.9%

Cellular Only (no wired)

5.5%

No Internet Access

12.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.3%

of households

Smartphone

79.3%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

79.6%

of households

Tablet

53.5%

of households

Any Computing Device

92.3%

Smartphone

79.3%

Desktop / Laptop

79.6%

Tablet

53.5%

Smartphone Only

7.3%

No Computer

7.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

6,376

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served	Violations
TAOS MUNICIPAL WATER SYSTEM	Community	Ground water	5,528	0
VALLE ESCONDIDO HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION	Community	Ground water	354	0
UPPER RANCHITOS MDWCASW	Community	Ground water	222	1
CANON MDWCA	Community	Ground water	200	1
LAS HACIENDAS HOMEOWNERS WUA	Community	Ground water	72	0

84.6% of households in Taos have broadband internet access. 76.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 5.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 12.0% of households have no internet access. 7.3% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 6,376 people. A total of 2 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.