The living machine is the method of sewer treatment. While treating the water with plants and organisms, the green houses will supply organic fruits and vegetables year round. The recycling facility has expanded to process virtually every product available. Taos is a research center for developing biodegradable products, the next step in waste management. The towns gross receipts tax has grown from business development supplying residences with health care.
Unemployment is virtually non existent.
Taos has become a major healing center, for every practice of medicine. The ski industry is thriving. This means a steady income for local products and services. Wal Mart and other chain stores and restaurants have been voted out by citizens. New department and grocery stores, implemented by locals have taken their places.