Overview

• Two arson attacks have delayed the opening of the Starbucks, now planned for spring 2025.
• Local businesses display anti-Starbucks imagery, reflecting cultural opposition.
• Taos has a history of resisting outside influences, from colonial times to modern developments.
• The town council supports the Starbucks for employment and tax benefits, despite local backlash.
• Authorities offer a $30,000 reward for information on the arsonists, but no arrests have been made.