Mobile processing project presented as way to keep meat‑industry value in Taos County

Mar 28, 2025

Presenters described a phased meat‑processing project (mobile unit now, stationary facility later) aimed at keeping slaughter/processing value local. Organizers cited estimates of retained local value and asked county staff to resolve wastewater/permit questions so the project can proceed.

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Lucas Salazar and Taos Community Development partners presented an update on a meat processing and value‑chain initiative (referred to in the meeting as a mobile “Matanza”/processing project) intended to keep more of the economic value of local livestock in Taos County.

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