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County, town join up to clean up Taos

Taos Mayor Dan Barrone joined some town and county employees who braved snow and sleet Friday morning to pick up garbage along Paseo del Pueblo in Taos. The main thoroughfare through town has been …

Snow doesn't stop Taos student march for gun law reform

Braving the sleet and snow and in the midst of a water emergency, Taos students and community members joined together for a demonstration against gun violence and marched through town to share their …

Truly a roots musician

Local music promoter John Henderson has been watching Mali musician Vieux Farka Touré, referred to as "The Hendrix of the Sahara," for 10 years. Henderson said he feels like …

Rebels with an artistic cause

Unquestionably, Taos has been a center for artists and art lovers for over a century.From the arrival of the first members of the Taos Society of Artists 120 years ago, to the seminal …

Taos pump fails, town issues emergency water restrictions

UPDATED 4:30 p.m. 4/20/2018: Taos officials say the towns water tanks are full due to the help of area mutual domestic water systems and residents will still have water over the weekend. Crews and parts to replace a failed water pump are currently en route and the town hopes to have the situation resolved by Monday (April 23) afternoon. Water restrictions, though, are still in effect.

HAA teams bring home state titles, regional next for two gymnasts

The gymnasts of High Altitude Athletics competed at their respective state meets during March and proved that they can compete with anybody in New Mexico.

Law enforcement search for trespassers at shuttered Sun God Lodge

The Sun God Lodge at the south end of Taos shut its doors for good this year, but that hasn't kept a new kind of customer from taking up in its shuttered rooms. On contract with the owner of the …

Tigers and Lady Tigers coming off three meets in a row in six days

The Taos Tigers boys and girls track teams are quite literally on the homestretch as the 2018 season winds down with only a few meets left in the regular season.

Candidates to host public weekend events in Taos

Taoseños have opportunities this weekend to chat up politicos running for gubernatorial and Congressional seats.

Success Story: El Pueblito United Methodist Church

El Pueblito United Methodist Church, founded in 1960, is a humble house of worship staffed with humble workers. Yet its Taos community outreach is powerful. Its building is not a huge, campus-style …

Know Your Neighbor: Gail Wendorf

Gail Wendorf lived and exhibited in Europe for many years. However, her most recent chosen home base is along Highway 518 in Talpa.

Police blotter: Apr. 11-16

The following is a condensed version of Taos Police Department reports from April 11-16. April 11 12:55 …
Facebook messages appear to discuss Nambé teen’s slaying

Facebook messages between the father and son accused in the death of 13-year-old Jeremiah Valencia in …
Blood drive at Taos High

The next blood drive in Taos is 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday, (April 24) in the Taos High School gym. …
Taos International School loses charter, faces closure

After a four-month battle with the New Mexico Public Education Department, Taos International School's …
Flippin' out: Taos IHOP serves up its first pancakes

After months of anticipation, the wait is over: IHOP in Taos is open for business.The new restaurant, …
Longtime Questa teacher gets lifetime award from Golden Apple

Local educator Rosaline Ortega has been awarded the Golden Apple Foundation of New Mexico's Lifetime …
Home sales climb in Taos County

Home and land sales are starting off with a bang in 2018.
Internet purchases challenge local budgets, state fights back

As budget-conscious consumers increasingly opt for the convenience and economy of online shopping, states …
Taos climbers pitch in to rescue trapped dog in Río Grande Gorge

Buck was just being his usual curious canine self.

Food need jumps, Río Grande most endangered U.S. river, Taos teachers get 6 percent raise

- 10 YEARS AGO - 'Working to make ends meet'By R. Scott Gerdes, April 17, 2008. The food pantry at …
That's how the cookie crumbles ... for TISA 4th graders

Research, collaboration, engineering, energy, design and deliciousness were all on the plate for …
Foals arrive, water scarce on Wild Horse Mesa

It's baby season on the mesa.
Sweet sisters need a forever canine home together

Dear Readers, From time to time this column will feature animals from Stray Hearts where a shelter …
Time to examine financial aid packages

By now, most graduating seniors and other college applicants will have been informed of their …
The drunk artist paints the world

This story was told by Rafael Vigil (1852 - 1940) to his grandson Cleofes Vigil (1917 - 1992). …
Murder by Smartphone - Chapter 13: Poetic justice

Marlene Martinez, a former Cuban detective who now lives in Miami, takes a Caribbean cruise with …
El artista borracho pinta el mundo, quedó rico

Esta historia fue relatada por Rafael Vigil (1852-1940) a su nieto Cleofes Vigil (1917-1992). …
Relationships: Love or addiction?

Dear Ted: I watch so many relationships, and I see how there seems to be a yo-yo effect in which …

Carolina S. Cisneros

Carolina S. Cisneros, age 95, of Questa, NM passed away April 13, 2018. To view a full obituary and service information, please visit the on-line guest register for Carolina at …

Cecilia Maestas

Cecilia Maestas, age 61, of Ranchos De Taos NM passed away April 14, 2018. To view a full obituary and service information, please visit the on-line guest register for Cecilia at …

Ronald "El Apache" Fresquez

Ronald "El Apache" FresquezAge 57, of Ranchos de Taos, NM passed away unexpectedly on April 7, 2018. He was a devoted and loving father to his three children and Pa to his eight grandchildren. His …

Fermin Vigil Jr., 1942-2018

Fermin Vigil Jr.1942 - April 15th, 2018 BiographyFermin F. Vigil, Jr, 76, of Taos passed away on April 15, 2018. He is preceded in death by his parents, Felix and Eloisa Vigil, brother, Michael …

Joe A. Romero, 1942-2018

Joe A. Romero1942 - April 13th, 2018 BiographyJoe A. Romero, 75, of Taos and formerly of Questa passed away on April 13, 2018. He is preceded in death by his son, Danny Joe Romero, parents, …

Stephen Dunn, 1949-2018

Stephen DunnApril 16th, 1949 - April 12th, 2018 BiographyStephen Cameron Dunn, age 68 of Taos, unexpectedly passed away this past Thursday. Stephen was born in Fair Haven, New Jersey to Robert A …

Calvin Lee Miller, 1950-2018

Calvin Lee Miller 1950 - April 8th, 2018 Biography Calvin Lee Miller, 68 of Tres Piedras passed away on April 8, 2018. He is preceded in death by his father, John Miller. He is survived by …

George G. Hammer, 1922-2018

George G. Hammer January 1st, 1922 - March 27th, 2018 Biography George G. Hammer, 95, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on March 27, 2018. His greatest asset was being a devoted family man, who loved …

Phillip Baca

Phillip Baca Age 65, passed away surrounded by his loved ones following a short illness on March 20, 2018. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Cathy Baca, three loving sons, Matthew Baca …

Entertainment

Persuasive arguments

Here's a rundown of festival events. Unless specified, these will all take place at the Taos Community Auditorium:Today (April 19), 10 a.m.This is a special screening of three films by …

Beats of resilience

Tyehimba Jess won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for his highly creative poetry book, "Olio" (Wave Books, 2016). …
Photo gallery: Pins and needles

The nervous tension in the air was palpable at Taos Tattoo on Friday (April 13). The local tattoo parlor …
The space between words

Over the past five years, the Taos Onstage community theater group has entertained Taos audiences with …
Seasoned poets, and soon to be

The Taos Environmental Film Festival will continue its tradition of joining with the Society of the Muse …
Not your father's acoustic-guitar music

The gypsy jazz, bluegrass, newgrass and sometimes folk punk Jon Stickley Trio is described by Guitar …

Outsider humor

A marginalized population is a group of people who exist outside the mainstream culture because …
Movie review: "A Quiet Place"

A good horror movie, at least to this writer’s mind, is made of several tried and true formulas …
Play exposes family truths

'Parted Waters" is a play written by New Mexico playwright, retired physicist and science x, Robert …
Murphy awarded NEA Fellowship

Award-winning Taos author Sean W. Murphy is the recipient of a 2018 National Endowment for the Arts …
Watch a painting unfold before your eyes

In Taos, it is a welcome sight to see artists painting in their studios, on street corners, and out …

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Sports

Taos athletes soar at Marilyn Sepulveda Meet of Champions, records shattered

Athletes from the Taos Tigers and Lady Tigers track teams proved to themselves and their peers that they are among the very best - in any classification - at the Marilyn Sepulveda Meet April 16.

School records fall, personal records set at Golden Spike, Rio Rancho Invites

The Taos Tigers boys track and field team have been busy in the past nine days attending the Golden Spike …
Taos splits with Robertson, rolls over West Las Vegas

The state Class 4A rankings currently show the Robertson Cardinals as the number one team with a an …
Balanced scoring earns Tigers third at Aztec Top Gun Invitational, Taos dominates dashes

The Taos Tigers boys and girls track teams traveled to the Four Corners region to participate in the …
In New Mexico, Mother's Day weekend means whitewater races

Mother's Day Rio Grande Whitewater Races, the second oldest organized river race in the country, will …
Taos extends win streak to eight with victory over Horsemen

With one swing of the bat, a dogfight was settled. The Taos Tigers baseball team won its district home …
Taos Ski Valley hosts USSA championships, TWST athletes excel

The Taos Winter Sports Team and Taos Ski Valley hosted the United State Ski and Snowboard Association …
Same results, more hardware for Taos County teams at state cheer championships

For the second year in a row, the Taos Tigers and Questa Wildcats cheer teams claimed their respective …

Taos blanks Raton, Tiger hurler makes history

It was Tigers versus Tigers in the consolation championship at St. Michael's March 17. Earning the …
Tigers and Wildcats look to defend their crowns at state

Taos Tigers cheer, Taos Tigers Classics and Questa Wildcats cheer heading to Albuquerque to compete …
Taos boys on track to earn state title number five, girls knocking on podium door

Coach Benny Mitchell will lead the reloaded Taos Tigers and Lady Tigers track teams in 2018, each …
Lady Tigers ready to duel in Abreu's sophomore outing

Back for his second year, Abreu has been busy working with his young team and taking advantage of …
Winter sports wrap up for all nine Taos County teams

All six basketball teams, wrestling, swimming and ice hockey have completed their respective …
Too few points, low shooting percentages doom Peñasco in The Pit

Peñasco Lady Panthers take home the second-place trophy after falling to the Fort Sumner/House …
Excitement builds as Peñasco Lady Panthers punch ticket to The Pit

Gilbert Mascareñas – who is in his second year as head coach – and his hungry crew are headed …

April's Move More Month: How to hit your stride

As winter gives way to spring, New Mexico residents may be emerging from a state of "seasonal sedentary syndrome."

Guide to your medicine cabinet

I have to admit, if I need to convince myself that I made a good career choice or I need to feel like the …
Sugar can nix meditation

No doubt you already know that too much sugar is bad for you. It can harm your heart, your pancreas, your …
Spring parsley springs forth

Many of you have already noticed a small, ground-hugging plant with pale purplish striped flowers that is …
Herb of the Month: Storksbill, Filaree

Growing throughout New Mexico, and the world for that matter, storksbill is a member of the geranium …

Spraying pesticides for cockroaches bad for ecosystem

Someone asked me if it was okay to have the perimeter of her house sprayed with pesticides for …
Spring cleaning: Refreshing your home and garden

With the lengthening of days, we begin to feel more energy.The pineal gland located at the base of …
Cook once, dine twice

While the winter in Taos has been a lot like spring this year, now spring is actually here.
Australia's Barossa Zone produces quality, unique wines from truly old vines

Australia. A land of stunning landscapes, futuristic architecture, boomerangs and didgeridoos, …

Business

Business brief: Ask a lawyer event sponsored by State Bar

New Mexico residents, including those in Taos County, can get their legal questions answered free or receive a referral from 9 a.m. to...

Business brief: KCEC chosen for solar research project

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative is one of nine teams selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's National …
Business brief: It's all in the brand

Learn about logo design and branding from graphic designer and illustrator Anna Magruder at the next Taos …
Business brief: Chamber hosts mix and meet

Today (April 12) is the chamber's monthly mix and meet at KTAOS Solar Center beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Entrepreneurial orbit: Businesses at heart of resource expo

Once a business gets its foot in the door with an economic development organization like the New Mexico …
Summit aims to support, catalyze Native businesswomen

New Mexico is home to a large Native American population, but business opportunities for Native women can …
Chamber of Commerce hosts Women's Expo

The Taos County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Women's Expo in Taos, Thursday (April 5) at the El Monte …

Free veterans business conference promises advice, support

A free conference for entrepreneurial-minded military veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, …
Ski areas gear up for season's end

Mother nature wasn't kind to northern New Mexico ski areas, stingy as she was with winter snow. …
Distillery to open in Taos

Adding to the list of homegrown products popping up in the town of Taos, Rolling Still Bros. …
Taos Realtor Page Sullivan earns international Coldwell Banker award

Taos Realtor Page Sullivan, an associate broker with Coldwell Banker Lota Realty, Inc., has …
Housing market sets records

The New Mexico housing market is doing well. According to the Realtors Association of New Mexico, …

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