NEW FASHIONED

SNOW REMOVAL

Ah, the memories of winter... There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned fire in the fireplace, a hot cup of cocoa and the musical hum of snow removal crews along the roads leading to your Taos Ski Valley home.

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.

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. The color coded map in this brochure shows the priority of your road. Our goal is to accomplish clearing within eight hours after a storm.

THE GREAT FIRE HYDRANT

Marker poles are placed next to or on the fire hydrants in the Village so they can be seen by the snow plows and the Fire Department. If you notice a fire hydrant that has not been marked, please call the Fire Department at 776-8118. Remember, it is extremely important to make fire hydrants accessible, especially on your property.

THE AGE OF PARKING

Parking on the roads is prohibited in the Village during ski season. This allows snow removal crews to more efficiently clear the roads. Cars impeding snow removal may be ticketed and towed. If you think your car has been towed, please call the Village Marshal’s office at 776-2815 or Taos Central Dispatch at 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.