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Stay connected to us wherever you are! With Taos Txt Alerts, get breaking news updates along with other area information sent to you as a text message to your wireless device.

Sign-up is fast and easy! In Step 1 below, enter your mobile contact information and select the information categories you want to receive. In Step 2, an authorization code will be sent to you as a text message. Enter this code to complete the sign-up process. If you sign-up for email only, the code will be sent to your email address.

Choose from the following message categories:

  • News - Get breaking news, AMBER alerts, entertainment updates and our email-only inbox edition. 

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  • Weather - Receive the local weather forecast and severe weather advisories & warnings for Taos county.
  • Town of Taos - Be notified of town closures and projects that effect roads and businesses, as well as emergency alerts from the police and fire departments. Stay up to date on Taos Summer of Love events.
  • Taos County - Get closures and alerts from the Taos County offices that effect roads and businesses, as well as emergency alerts from the Taos County Sheriff.
  • School Emergencies & Notices - Get important information from all of the Taos Public Schools and UNM - Taos.
  • Local Sports Scores - Get the scores from local high school sports action.
  • Area Services - Receive daily conditions at Taos Ski Valley as well as information on power outages and fire dangers from Kit Carson Electric and the National Forest Service. 

NOTE: The TaosTxt Alerts program is a free service provided by The Taos News. The service is FCC CAN-SPAM compliant and you information will be kept private. You may change your message preferences or un-subscribe from the service at any time by clicking on the link below. Check your wireless provider for any additional text messages fees they may charge.


1Step 1: Sign-Up - Test your phone

Please complete the information below. Enter your mobile phone number and select your wireless carrier. You can also receive email messages, to do so, simply enter your email address. Please provide either a mobile phone number or an email address, or both.

In the next step of the sign up process, we will send a personal authorization code to your mobile phone or email address. You will need to enter the code in the next screen within (5) minutes in order to verify and complete your enrollment in the system.

Important: Our systems are tested for performance and reliability on a frequent basis. However, normal network transmission limitations can occur from time-to-time and may cause delays in the receipt of messages.

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New Mexico Dept. of Transportation
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