Community Questions
Below are some of the most common questions about the Tiratera project.
Residents are encouraged to share questions and feedback.
Water stewardship is an important consideration in Northern New Mexico where water resources are limited and closely managed.
The project has been designed from the beginning to reduce water consumption through efficient fixtures, water conscious design, rainwater collection, and other water saving strategies.
The goal is to demonstrate how housing and controlled environment agriculture can operate responsibly within the environmental limits of the region.
No. The Tiratera project is completely independent from any proposed industrial development in the region.
The project focuses on small scale community housing and sustainable food production systems designed to support the local community.
The total number of homes has not been fixed in advance.
The project will begin with a small number of homes so residents can see how the houses look and how the neighborhood fits within the community.
Additional homes will only be built if there is real demand from people who want to live in the community.
The intention is not to build homes without residents, but to respond to actual local needs.
The homes are intended first and foremost for people who live and work in the Questa community.
The goal of the project is to help ensure that local residents can continue to live in the community rather than seeing housing purchased for second homes, short term rentals, or speculative investment.
For this reason, the project is preparing a deed restriction framework designed to protect the long term stability of the community.
Priority will be given to residents of Questa.
If homes remain available and the community agrees, the opportunity could later be extended to residents of Taos County.
The deed restriction framework will be presented to the community as a proposal and residents will have the opportunity to review it and suggest modifications.
The intention is simple. These homes are meant to remain homes for the community.
No. The facility is designed as a fully enclosed structure, so no production light escapes outside the building.
Water efficiency is one of the key design priorities of the project. The system is designed to collect rainwater, recover water internally, and use the local water network only as a backup.
No. The intention is to complement local agriculture, not to replace it. The project is designed to begin with a limited number of crops and to align with local needs.
The first objective is to serve nearby schools and local communities. Future growth, if any, would remain focused on local needs.
Yes. A key part of the project is to create local jobs and to train people from the community, including people with no prior experience.
We hope to include an educational space that allows schools, residents, and visitors to understand how the system works and how local food production can be reimagined in arid environments.
Homes are primarily intended for residents of Questa and Taos County. Priority will be given to people who already live or work in the area.
The project focuses on workforce housing designed to remain accessible to people who live and work locally. Affordability is a core principle and is achieved through simple design, efficient construction, and local partnerships.
Yes. Homes are intended to be owner occupied and not used as second homes or short-term rentals.
Yes. Measures will be implemented to prevent speculative resale and ensure long-term accessibility for local residents.
The project will be connected to the Village of Questa water network as its primary source, ensuring a reliable and regulated supply.
No. The project does not rely on groundwater extraction and does not require water rights.
Water is treated as a limited and shared resource. The project minimizes water use through efficient design, low-consumption systems, and optimized production techniques.
No. This project is not connected to any industrial-scale energy or hydrogen project. It is a community-focused initiative centered on housing and local resilience.
It is a small-scale, locally focused food production system designed to improve access to fresh and reliable food. It is not industrial agriculture.
No. The system is designed to complement existing local agriculture, not compete with it.
A solar installation will support the energy needs of the food production system, improving efficiency and reducing reliance on external sources.
The project is committed to working with local builders and artisans. Interested contractors are encouraged to reach out directly through the website. Tender documents will be made available for review and participation.
The project will be developed in phases, starting with an initial set of homes and expanding progressively based on demand and community integration.
You can register your interest through the contact form on the website. Further information will be shared as the project progresses.
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