Downtown businesses in Taos are getting together to reestablish the Taos Merchants Group. The group will aim to foster "collaboration, advocacy and communication among business owners in the historic downtown district," according to an announcement by Yvonne Swartz of Artemisia, a women's clothing shop located on Bent Street.

Business owners have faced a variety of challenges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, including ongoing road construction through the historic district and a low-snow 2024-25 winter season. With changes in town administration coming with this year's local election, Swartz notes local businesses recognize an "urgent need for a unified voice to engage with the Town of Taos and shape policies that affect the commercial community."

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