A small business located near the entrance to the Taos Pueblo. The trees behind the building are cottonwoods and, in October, provide much of the Fall color around Taos.
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A chilly morning at the Taos Pueblo. In earlier times, pueblo adobes did not have doors; access to the building was through the roof. Ladders could be pulled up for safety. Ladders are still common, but most adobes have doors and windows, and most are painted blue.
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The round structure to the right of the Adobe building is a mud adobe outdoor oven. They are wood heated and can be used for cooking bread, meats and other foods. Its Spanish name is “Horno.”