TAOS,NEW MEXICO, SKI, CAMP, INVEST- FINANCING INCLUDED!

This area is classified as High Desert Mesa and This Lot is at an Altitude of Over 8000 feet. There are 4 distinct seasons with an average annual rainfall of 12" and average annual snowfall of 35". The sun shines 70% of the possible hours of sunlight. For the WEATHER the average High Temperature in July is 87 with a Low of 50. The average High Temperature in January is 40 with a Low of 10 degrees. There is basically NO POLLUTION, the Sky is Clear, the Air is Fresh, and the Water is Clean.

TAOS is in the Heart of the Southern Rockies of Northern New Mexico and is Quickly Becoming the Ski Capitol of the Southwest. The Largest Mountains in the state are in this area with WHEELER PEAK Towering at 13,161 Feet. The many Ski Slopes Surrounding Taos receive up to 312 Inches of Powdery Snow Per Year. The VILLAGE OF TAOS SKI VALLEY is a World Class Ski and Entertainment Resort and is only 19 Miles from the Town of Taos. Here they have an amazing 12 Lifts for 110 Trails. They can lift more than 15,000 skiers per hour with one lift reaching the 11,819-foot level. ANGEL FIRE RESORT is only 24 Miles from Taos and has 67 Trails. They were Host to The 2004 USASA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS which is the World’s Largest Snowboarding Event. The RED RIVER SKI AND SNOWBOARD AREA is only 36 miles from Taos and has 57 Trails. Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort is 22 Miles from Taos and has 31 Trails. These resorts all offer year round activities, and there are several other Ski Resorts in this area as well.

The Town of TAOS is almost surrounded by the CARSON NATIONAL FOREST, which covers much of TAOS COUNTY. The town of TAOS is nestled up at the base of the SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS and sits on the RIO PUEBLO DE TAOS River just before it empties into The RIO GRANDE RIVER. This Offers Almost Every Outdoor Activity Possible Including Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Fishing, Hunting, White Water Rafting, Canoeing, Kayaking, Swimming, Picnicking, and Just Enjoying!!! There are several 18-Hole, PGA-Rated Championship Golf Courses in the area as well as several 9-Hole Courses to enjoy. You can Go Llama Trekking, or Ride the Rails on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad or Take to the Air in a Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the Rio Grande River Gorge. And afterwards you can Relax at the OJO CALIENTE MINERAL SPRINGS.

TAOS PUEBLO is supposed to be the Oldest Continuously Inhabited Village in the USA. The TAOS PUEBLO INDIANS have lived in this same community for 1000 years. You can walk among them in their Abode Style Village and visit their shops. This Adobe style of construction is very prominent in the area. TAOS was home to KIT CARSON in the mid 1800's who helped settle the area. Early in the 1900's the town became a Mecca for Artists of all types and is still one of the main Artistic Centers of the west.

Today TAOS is a proud blend of Native Indian, Spanish, and Anglo Cultures. It is a Shoppers Paradise with Art Galleries, Western Wear Shops, Antique Stores, Gift Shops, Jewelry Stores, and more than 50 Restaurants, and Cafes. It is home to the TAOS MOUNTAIN CASINO, which is located near the Taos Pueblo Village. There are many things to see and do in town as there are several Museums, Historic Landmarks, Theatres, Film Festivals, and Cultural Events to visit and enjoy.

In 1969 the Movie "Easy Rider" was filmed in the Taos area. Dennis Hopper liked the area so much he moved to TAOS the following year. Since then about a dozen Hollywood Movie Stars and Celebrities have made the Taos area their home or hide-away including Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Goldie Hawn, and Lauren Hutton to name a few.

TAOS is a rapidly growing area. The 1995 population was 6,213 for the Town of Taos, and 25,581 for Taos County. By the year 2000 the Taos County Population had jumped over 17% to 29,979. This area is growing at twice the state's average. The main route into Taos is Route 68 from Sante Fe, and it has recently undergone Major Renovations making it a Modern 4 Lane in sections. This allows easier access in and out of the area. TAOS seems to have all of the right ingredients for continued and accelerated growth. There has already been a tremendous increase in the price of real estate in the town of Taos. A county official told us an acre of bare ground in the Town of Taos is currently bringing an average of $132,000. We were told the usable rural land close to town is already worth several times its value of just a few years ago. There has been a real escalation in land prices in and around Taos. The mountains surrounding the town of Taos is limiting the expansion in those directions. On a map you will see all of the "Off Limits" National Forests and Indian Reservation Land that surrounds Taos. As a result Taos does not have many directions it can grow into. The RIO GRANDE RIVER GORGE also cuts off much available land for growth as the only way to cross this canyon is across the one and only modern bridge which is on Route 64. This is the bridge you cross on your drive to this subdivision.

LOCATION MAP OF TAOS

LOCATION OF THIS SUBDIVISION

NOTE: New Mexico does generally require at least 1/2 of an acre (which is 2 lots) to issue a building permit for a permanent home when the lot is not serviced by a city sewer system. This auction is for a single lot which will not presently meet this 1/2 acre minimum requirement. If and when city sewage is installed this would no longer be an issue as every single lot would then be buildable. Also there are some "Grand Fathered Rights" due to this being an older subdivision, which may allow building on a smaller lot by Installing an "Advanced Septic System". If you are looking at owning a single lot for Recreational Uses such as Camping or RV Parking when in the area this won't affect you.

The TRES PIEDRAS ESTATES Subdivision is an Under Developed Subdivision that was laid out several years ago. There is power in the general area, but not on each property yet. Water would be by well, storage, or catchment. We are told Out-houses are presently allowed if you are using a camper or cabin . Our Verizon Cell phones worked everywhere when we were there. This Subdivision is Zoned Agricultural / Residential / Recreational. There are No association fees or dues, No time limits to build, and No requirement to make you build. Taxes are less than $20 per year. And there are No liens, taxes, and encumbrances due on the property. We will transfer ownership with a "Special Warranty Deed" which will Guarantee Free and Clear Ownership.

This subdivision is much like most other subdivisions in the early stages of development. You will see much vacant ground, a few scattered mobiles and campers, and a few built homes.

This Lot will be about 63.8 Feet Wide by about 170 Feet Deep which is 1/4 Acre. Every Lot in this Subdivision has Platted Road Frontage, which is presently dirt, and some of the roads are already there and usable. The Main Roads in and out of the Subdivision are Well Traveled. Some of the smaller internal roads are a bit rougher. Every Lot Has an Incredible 360 Degree View of the Surrounding Mountains and Mesas!!!

YOU ARE BIDDING ON THE DOWN PAYMENT ONLY!! The Total Cost of this Parcel is $2975. The high bid amount will be subtracted from the full purchase price of $2975. We will finance the balance for you. We Offer 0% Financing for 12 Months, or 9% Financing for Longer Terms.

You Can Choose A Payment Plan As Low As $75 Per Month!!!

DISCOUNT: As a SPECIAL We Are Offer A 20% Discount If You Want To Simply Pay For The Property In Full!!! THIS IS A $595.00 CASH DISCOUNT!!! I Reserve The Right To End This Auction Early For The First Person That Is Ready To Purchase This Property And Pay For It With The 20% Cash Discount!!! This Would Be $2,380 Plus The $195 Doc Fee For A Total of $2,575.

There are no prepayment penalties so you can pay more at any time and you can pay the loan off at any time.