How do potholes develop?

Potholes develop when moisture seeps into the pavement, freezes, expands and then thaws. This cycle weakens the pavement. The added weight of vehicular traffic accelerates the problem because it further crumbles the pavement and continues “pop out.”

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1. How do potholes develop?
2. Why do so many potholes surface in the spring?
3. How to properly repair a pothole?
4. Why do the temporary repairs only last a short time?
5. What is the Town of Taos responsible for?
6. Who can I call to report a pothole?