Community Resilience Coalition
The Taos Community Resilience Coalition is an invitation — a call to come together in collective stewardship of our shared home. In a time of increasing social, ecological, and economic uncertainty, this coalition offers a bold and unifying vision: to co-create a healthy, socially equitable, and environmentally sustainable Taos for present and future generations.
Anchored in the diverse cultural heritage of Taos and guided by the wisdom of place, the coalition aims to develop and uphold a long-term strategic plan for resilience through collaborative leadership across all sectors.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To co-create and implement a long-term, community-led, holistic strategy and platform for bioregional resilience, ecological sustainability, local economic vitality and cultural harmony —through collaborative leadership, trusted partnerships, and inclusive participation.
Vision
A thriving Taos County where resilient ecosystems, strong local economies, cultural inclusion, community collaboration and informed civic engagement create a sustainable and regenerative future for all.
What is the Coalition?
Citizens
Engaged community members contributing local knowledge and passion
Organizations
Nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions providing expertise
Local Government & Civic Leaders
Government agencies and officials supporting civic engagement and policy development
Community Resilience Initiative
The shared strategic plan co-created and upheld by all partners
A collaborative network uniting diverse stakeholders to co-create and uphold a comprehensive Community Resilience Initiative. The coalition serves as a living bridge between sectors, fostering communication, resource-sharing, and aligned action toward our shared vision.
Purpose & Objectives
Sustain Long-Term Vision
Maintain consistent progress toward strategic goals that transcend election cycles and administrative changes
Bridge Sectors
Create strong collaborative links across government, civil society, nonprofits, and businesses
Empower Civic Participation
Enable meaningful engagement through events, projects, surveys, and participatory decision-making
Facilitate Coordination
Prevent information silos and enhance communication across sectors
The coalition also aims to establish a Community Resilience Initiative to formalize a civic platform for shared policy creation and advocacy, while creating accessible resources for both partners and the public. Ultimately, we seek to design a replicable model that can be adopted by other communities.
Enhanced Interconnectivity (mycelium)
The coalition will act as a bioregional mycelium network: enhancing the interconnectivity, communication, efficiency and impact of the many great organizations, agencies and initiatives already in action (eventually growing & evolving into a globally connected network of bioregional resilience hubs and coalitions).
Interconnectivity
Communication
Efficiency
Impact
Core Areas of Focus
Environmental Foundations
- Food Sovereignty
- Water Security
- Renewable Energy
- Land & Forest Stewardship
Community Infrastructure
- Affordable, Sustainable Housing
- Circular Waste Systems
- Health & Wellness
Social Foundations
- Education & Lifelong Learning
- Local & Regenerative Economies
- Civic Engagement
- Cultural Inclusivity & Diversity
These interconnected focus areas form the foundation of our resilience strategy. By addressing these key domains simultaneously, we create a holistic approach that recognizes the complex relationships between environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality in our community.
A Resilient Taos
Environmental Sustainability & Regeneration
Honoring and protecting our bioregional ecosystems
Social Equity & Economic Vitaly
A thriving local economy that supports everyone
Holistic Health & Well-being
Providing residents with access to all they need for a healthy life
Guided by a shared long-term vision, we aim to create a Taos that honors its rich cultural heritage while embracing innovative approaches to community resilience. Our coalition places the well-being of the land and all its people at the center of decision-making, ensuring that our vision transcends individual administrations and weaves together diverse voices.
Why this is important?
Leadership Transition Challenges
Diverse and changing leadership cycles create a need for consistent vision that transcends individual administrations
Ecological Vulnerability
Our remote mountain community faces unique challenges from climate change, requiring proactive and coordinated responses
Community-Voiced Need
Longtime residents have expressed a desire for a consistent, community-rooted vision for the future
Rich Cultural Complexity
Taos possesses deep-rooted community values and a unique multicultural heritage that provides a complex and diverse foundation for resilience work
We need more than plans — we need a coalition with heart, one that places the well-being of the land and all its people at the center of decision-making, creating unity across our diverse community.
Local Chapter in a Global Network
Taos Pilot Community
Develop and refine the resilience framework locally
Regional Expansion
Share model with other bioregional communities
Global Network
Connect resilient communities worldwide
Once our framework is refined and implemented in Taos, it can serve as a model for forming bioregional coalitions across the nation and globe. Over time, the coalition will support a decentralized, bioregional governance model — one that brings more decision-making power to local communities while remaining in balanced collaboration with state, national, and global institutions (see plan for Global Network).
Inclusive Invitation
All Residents
Everyone who calls Taos home is invited to participate, bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to shape our shared future
Companies & Organizations
Nonprofits, businesses, educators, farmers, builders, artists, youth, elders, and healers all bring essential expertise and energy to our coalition
Civic Institutions
Government officials, elected representatives, and public institutions play a crucial role in formalizing and implementing our shared vision
Whether you're a community member, organizational representative, or civic leader — your voice, energy, and leadership are essential in shaping a resilient future for Taos and beyond.
Bioregional Resilience Hub
Overview: The Taos Bioregional Resilience Hub is envisioned as a place-based center for education, collaboration, and activation — designed to support the long-term resilience, regeneration, and wellbeing of our community and bioregion. Rooted in ecological wisdom, cultural inclusivity, and community stewardship, the Hub will serve as the beating heart of the Taos Community Resilience Coalition.
Purpose
To provide a dynamic space where residents, organizations, educators, and civic leaders can come together to learn, plan, and co-create solutions that address the most pressing challenges facing our region — while honoring the land, its waters, and the diverse cultures that call Taos home.
How it Works
The Hub hosts classes, meetings, presentations, exhibits, and events, and acts as a collaborative workspace for public and private partners working to implement the Community Resilience Act and broader resilience initiatives.
Potential Partners & Near-Term Actions
Regional/National:
NM Resiliency Alliance, Mountain Towns 2030, Regenerative Communities Network, USDA, US Forest Service (and MANY more… see LINK for expanded list)
Near-Term Actions
- Formalize the coalition structure and governance
- Host stakeholder meetings and community listening sessions
- Launch pilot initiatives in key focus areas
Learn More » Get Involved » Contact
If you are interested to learn more or participate in the creation of the coalition please
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Resilience Hub »»» Areas of Focus
Ecology & Ecosystems
Housing
Water
Land Stewardship
Energy
Waste
Food & Soil
Supply Chains
Well-Being
Cultural Diversity
Economy
Whole System Design
5 Year Development Timeline
1
2025 - Foundation & Framework
Establish the core vision, coalition identity, and working groups. Begin community engagement, develop the Community Resilience Initiative draft, and launch early planning for the Resilience Hub and digital platform.
2
2026 - Engagement & Activation
Deepen public participation through events, workshops, and council meetings. Launch the public-facing coalition platform. Finalize the Community Resilience Initiative through participatory input. Begin pilot projects and secure foundational funding.
3
2027 - Implementation & Infrastructure
Open the Taos Bioregional Resilience Hub (Phase 1). Begin formal implementation of the Community Resilience Initiative. Expand education programs, youth leadership, shared databases, and coalition-aligned infrastructure projects.
4
2028 - Scaling & Integration
Scale successful programs and integrate systems with local government and regional partners. Expand Resilience Hub offerings. Launch bioregional collaborations, storytelling projects, and regional summit.
5
2029 - Replication & Legacy
Refine the model, measure impact, and share it with other bioregions. Support new coalition chapters. Establish a resilience fellowship, governance body, and long-term trust fund to sustain momentum for future generations.
Potential Pilot Projects
We have several ideas for initial pilot projects that could be launched as part of the coalition. Each of these has a framework for a low budget 6 month pilot, and 3 year full implementation plan. (see more details about the potential pilot projects here)
Recycling
Composting
Regenerative Farm Demonstration
Coalition Platform (website & app)
Natural Builders Collective (materials & construction)
Carrying Capacity Research (water, soil etc.)
Taos Token (local currency)
Bio-regioning 101 (podcast)
Watch/listen to this inspiring and thought provoking podcast about the IMPORTANCE of bioregional focus, action and resilience! (see more details about the podcast here at The Great Simplification - with MANY more amazing conversations)
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Participatory Governance & Digital Democracy
In this insightful episode on The Great Simplification, Audrey Tang shares real-world examples of how Pro-Social technology can empower civic engagement, bridge social divides, and support democratic values—rather than erode them. From Taiwan’s innovative use of digital tools in public policy to countering polarization and misinformation, Tang offers a hopeful and practical vision of “Plurality”: using technology to foster collaboration, care, and participatory governance.
As we co-create the Taos Community Resilience Coalition, this episode offers inspiring models of how digital platforms can amplify community voice, strengthen trust, and build inclusive, local governance systems that align with ecological and social well-being. Here are some of the relevant tools and case-studies that could be utilized by the coalition: Polis, Cortico, SenseMaker, Code, Jigsaw, Kentucky Case-study.
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Bioregional Organizting
In this powerful and honest presentation, Joe Brewer from Bioregional Earth and the Design School for Regenerating the Earth, explores what it really means to organize at the bioregional scale—from seeing the land as a living system to becoming part of the weave that regenerates it. This path isn’t easy—but it’s vital, heart-centered work for those committed to healing people and planet.
As we grow the Taos Community Resilience Coalition, this video offers grounding inspiration and practical insight into how to approach bioregional collaboration, systems thinking, and community devotion with humility and courage.
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Envision Gallatin
The Envision Gallatin initiative and platform for Gallatin Valley in Bozeman, Montana has done a great job engaging and working together with the local residents and local government to collectively form a long term vision and plan for the community including a comprehensive land use map and housing strategy.
Paonia, CO
(Comprehensive Plan)
Below is an overview of what the town of Paonia has done to intentionally and strategically address the long term vision for the community…
The purpose of the Paonia Comprehensive Plan is to establish a course of action for addressing the pressures of future growth and development in the area while maintaining the Town’s rural agricultural setting. The Plan is an officially adopted advisory document that outlines the community’s vision and goals for the next ten to twenty years, and beyond. However, it is also a document that should be revisited and updated every five years.
LocalScale is a great organization to check out: a public benefit organization focusing on the development of resilient and sustainable local economies through the use of technology, science and regenerative activities.
Community Resilience Coalition
Learn More » Get Involved » Contact
If you are interested to learn more or participate in the creation of the coalition please
fill out the form (CLICK BUTTON BELOW)…
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