Welcome to the Upper Las Colonias Neighborhood Association website. The vision for our neighborhood is that of a rural community which continues and encourages the traditional residential use of the land, which supports compatible farming and ranching activities and the development of compatible commercial activities. Central to this vision is the conservation of the scenic beauty, rural nature and natural resources of the area and the continuous improvement of the safety, security, health, welfare and economic well-being of our residents.*
Good Neighbor Letter
A number of changes and events in 2024 inspired this letter to Upper Las Colonias Neighborhood Association (ULCNA) residents and owners. For instance, new regulations were introduced for short-term rentals by Taos County, there has been an increase in new businesses, construction, and proposed development in the area, and steps were taken by the Taos community to upgrade regulations to preserve dark skies. The letter is one of welcome, safety, and a reminder that we all want to be good neighbors.
Please review our letter for helpful updates, explanations, and links. PDF Letter »
Please read about Short-Term Rental issues »
August 1, 2024 STR UPDATE:
Taos County Planning Department published a DRAFT Short Term Rental Ordinance. Hearing is set for August 20, 2024. This Draft ordinance is available for download from the Taos County website »
INTRODUCTION:
This new web page has been created to introduce our ULCNA community to “Short Term Rental” (STR) as a new topic of interest and potential concern that has recently come to the attention of the members of the Upper Las Colonias Neighborhood Association Board’s Joint Working Group (JWG). STRs can be problematic or beneficial. Read more »
The ULCNA Board, starting September 2021, will conduct meetings online via Zoom, for the foreseeable future.
See the Calendar for dates, time & location »
The following links are provided for important ULCNA Projects:
• ULCNA ByLaws Update: ByLaws & Vision »
• ULCNA Zoning Matrix Update: Zoning & LURS »
* Photos by Kent Kobakoff©2020-2022