Mission
The mission of the Public Works Department is to design, construct, operate, maintain and repair County roads, bridges, flood control and water conservation facilities. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Public Works Department responsibilities include regulatory and ministerial programs for Taos County.  As part of Emergency Management, we are on call 24-hours a day to respond to problems reported by the public such as floods, windstorms, snowstorms, etc.  
• The department protects property and promotes public safety for those we serve now and in the future. By striving to increase productivity and efficiency while continuing to emphasize and provide the highest levels of service. 
• The department also issues all permits for excavation and driveway construction, and street right of way use. Code monitoring and enforcement is also accomplished through this department.

Contact

Rick Chavez

Public Works Director

105 Albright Street Suite M

Taos, NM 87571

Ph: (575) 737-6470

Fax: (575) 737-0390

Hours

7:30 am – 4:00 pm

Monday –  Friday

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