Miranda Canyon Preserve
Residential Subdivision Highlights:
Hydrology and Watershed
• Sustainable water supply
• Negligible drawdown/impact on surrounding
water supply and wells
• Mandatory grey and rainwater harvesting
• Stringent governance provisions protecting the
watershed and the wildlife
Traffic Impact & Engineering
• Sensitively engineered "Type C" roadway system
• Minimal traffic impact based on 2010 NMDOT
projections and engineering study
• Provisions for off-site road improvements
Drainage & Terrain Management
• Will not alter flows of historical drainage patterns &
arroyos, yet provides for a drainage system that
accommodates the highest degree of road safety
up to the 100 year flood event.
Cultural Resources
• Stringent governance for resource conservation
and protection |

Fire & Environmental Protection
• Exemplary Community Wildfire Protection Plan;
Taos County's first "Fire-Wise" community
• Fencing allowed around homesite envelope only
to preserve wildlife corridors, majority of land to
left in its natural state
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MIranda Canyon Conservancy
Highlights:
Conservancy MIssion
• Conservation and preservation of historically and
environmentally sensitive areas of the property
• Managed public access, 365 days of the year
• Hiking, biking, and equestrian trail system
• Educational and historic preservation programs
• Agricultural and research opportunities
• Volunteer organizations and activities
• Cultural, artistic, and wellness programs
• Development of partnerships among local schools
and other public and non-profit entities.
Funding
• Owner endowment of $500,000.00
• Transfer fees from sales of lots
• Public and private grants, sponsorships
Governance
• Conservancy operates independent of the
HOA as a 501(c)3 |