The Docket – October 11
The following is a selected overview of recent case activity in or related to the Taos County court system. All dates and times are subject to change.
Special report
Emilia's story: Family, tradition, addiction
Photographers and writers have for the past 20 years journeyed to Northern New Mexico to chronicle the opioid epidemic. Long before the opioid abuse became a national scourge, these images and stories served to define Río Arriba County as the heroin capital of the country - a place that is my querencia, my home of the heart.
One of 9 'Unsung Heroes'
Community visionary Polly Raye named a 2018 'Unsung Hero'
Casa de Corazon opened in 1990. Over the eight years Polly Raye worked there, it expanded to include a school and outpatient services to families.
Community sports
Reel Talk: October 11
NEW MEXICO FISHING REPORTThis fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. …
My Turn
Opinion: Voting is crucial for New Mexico
Living in New Mexico, I have learned the importance of voting and how it truly matters. What is important is that every registered voter needs to vote. If you are not registered, you need to be, and …
Trending Stories
Obituaries
Mark Baca, 1963-2018
Marcus “Mark” Baca, 55, of Taos passed away unexpectedly on October 10, 2018. He was born in Denver, CO in 1963. He is preceded in death by his father, Francisco Baca. He is survived by …
Gregory L. Mabry, 1948-2018
Gregory L. Mabry 1948 - September 23rd, 2018 Biography Gregory Eady Mabry, the fourth son of Burnett Francis Mabry and Maureen Eady Mabry, baby brother of Mike, Jeff and Doug, …
Local news
Town of Taos sees first snow dusting of the season
Town of Taos and most parts of Taos County at higher elevation woke to find a layer of snow dusting trees, cars, and fences for an early winter wonderland effect.
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Candidates offer three visions for New Mexico’s U.S. Senate seat
Libertarian Gary Johnson was by far the most animated in the hourlong debate broadcast on KOAT-TV, …
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National Weather Service: Winter storm warning in effect until Monday noon
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO NOON MDT MONDAY .Heavy snow expected. Total snow …
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4x4 advocates, Carson NF officials meet for third time
The third in a series of Red River Roads Stewardship Collaborative Workshops was set to take place …
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Taos High School homecoming parade
Taos Tiger fans lined the sides of Paseo del Puebo for the annual Homecoming Parade Friday (October …
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Weather alert: serious snow could be on the way
Taoseños woke up to snow on the Sangre de Cristo Mountains for the past two mornings and the clouds …
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Kit Carson Park weathers another summer concert season
Another summer of popular concerts and events has come to a close as Kit Carson Park in Taos …
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Local officers stay in Taos
Amidst pay increases for officers across the state, Taos Police Chief David Trujillo said he is not …
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Incumbent claims success; foe wants audit
As the man responsible for overseeing the safekeeping of billions of dollars in taxpayers' money, …
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Catching hackers in the act of malware attacks
In May, the FBI issued a warning to owners of home routers that their devices might have fallen …
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Vista Grande High says 'Goodbye, Columbus'
After nearly a year of preparation, Vista Grande High School hosted its first ever Indigenous …
Featured video
Sights and sounds at the 2018 PASEO Art Festival
Visitors to the 2018 PASEO had their senses activated and minds transported with the range of interactive art installations that graced the space-themed festival. Over 30 local, national, and …
Tempo
The beauty of Pat Pollard's aesthetic is quietly stirring - pure, simple beauty of color and feeling and a continual expansion of … Read More
I've always admired the aw-shucks courage displayed by astronauts. The idea that there are men and women, who possess the amazing … Read More
When poet and teacher Lauren Camp was awarded an artist-in-residency at the historic Mabel Dodge Luhan House five years ago, she at … Read More
The Taos Historic Museums are hosting an exhibition of contemporary burl art and landscape photographs titled “Water in Wood.” The … Read More
La Hacienda de Los Martínez in Lower Ranchitos will host "Reconciling for Peace in the Valley of the Río Pueblo de Taos" Saturday … Read More
Peter Hiller, Ramona Sakiestewa, and Ann Lane Hedlund are launching a new book, "Navajo Weavers of the American Southwest," at several … Read More
Taos News poll
While Facebook privacy lapses capture the most glaring headlines, more insidious issues with digital technologies are at play. For example, the FBI issued a warning that home WI-FI routers …
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Sports
Taos Tigers Homecoming Friday (Oct. 12), 6-0 standing
Taos Tigers Homecoming: 1 p.m. parade on Paseo del Pueblo; 7 p.m. game against Espanõla Sundevils.
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Taos Composite mountain bike team finished season 3rd overall – best finish yet
Taos Composite finished third overall for the regular season in spite of some rough patches during the …
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8 Española Sundevils face 2-game suspensions after brawl
Punishment will come swift and carry a significant impact for the Española Valley football team …
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Los Alamos and Taos – First district game ends in a tie
On paper - and due to the low score - it would seem the District 2-4A soccer opener between 9-1 Taos and …
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Ride the Rift moved to Saturday (Oct. 13)
Due to winter weather concerns, the Ride the Rift community mountain bike event will be moved to Saturday …
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Sidelines – October 11
Ride the Rift: The Field Institute of Taos presents Ride the Rift, a free mountain bike event for all …
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Northern New Mexico replete with both accessible and challenging rocks to climb
There’s no better place to witness Northern New Mexico’s beauty than dangling from a cliff, …
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Rock climbers, outfitters and communities sought for input at upcoming workshop
Coming up on Thursday (Oct. 11) is the second of a two-part workshop series, "Rock Climbing in the Carson …
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Reel Talk: October 4
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated …
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Sports Briefs - Taos County Roundup
Peñasco volleyball, Taos soccer, and Lady Tigers volleyball
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Taos Fall Invite welcomes northern teams, showcases TCC carpet
A rare Tuesday tournament took place this past week at Taos Country Club Oct. 2. In attendance were …
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Taos' Nickie McCarty awarded Class 4A Athletic Director of the Year for 2017-18
They say winning isn't everything.But, if done in a fair and balanced way, winning can be a healthy …
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Sidelines – October 4
'Wintervention' – It’s almost time for "Wintervention Ski Swap" 2017. Taos’ annual ski swap …
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Rested and restless, Taos Tigers resume their winning ways
The Taos Tigers moved to 5-0 on the season after an impressive win at home, taking down the Capital …
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Local rider steppes up, conquers Mongolia Bike Challenge
Dr. Caroline Colonna traveled over 10,000-miles to the other side of the world in early August. …
Lifestyles
'The congested forests that we are familiar with today are completely unnatural and will not endure, and neither will our … Read More
In New Mexico folk medicine, oshá de la sierra root is sometimes worn on the boots to repel viboras (rattlesnakes) and kept in the … Read More
With the coming of fall, thoughts turn to preserving the fruits of the fields, trees and vines. Northern New Mexico has a long history … Read More
The word “spatchcock” has become popular all of a sudden. On both coasts, spatchcock chicken is offered on menus as though it is a … Read More
There's an old saying that goes, if the wines of Burgundy and the wines of Switzerland had a baby, they would be the wines of … Read More
Garum, a furiously funky sauce made from anchovies and other tiny fish fermented with salt, has been called both "the ketchup of the … Read More
¿Habla usted Spam-glish? playlist
- Canutito prefiere las canciones de la Pebbles y del Bamm-Bamm
- Grampo era el Saint Francis de nosotros
- Canutito learns cómo usar el salero
- Canutito joins a otros who had impediments como él
Business
Got $20 million? It's yours
Psst. Wanna buy a ranch? It's only $19 million, a 65 percent haircut from the $55 million listing price of only a few months ago. All you have to do is …
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Business brief: Protect your identity, data
Centinel Bank and ICBA are reminding consumers to protect their personal data online. "Educating …
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Business brief: Get a job in the forest
The Carson National Forest is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions to share …
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Business brief: New herbal apothecary opens in Taos
Eden and Keith Colibri started Illuminations Apothecary as a pop-up shop inside Taos Spice Merchants in …
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Riverside Funeral sideswiped over parking – again
A funeral services company trying to establish a site in Taos has for a second time seen its application …
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Taos Air announces Texas flights
Following years of preparation and updates to the Taos Regional Airport, the town of Taos announced …
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Taos County Association of Realtors - Sept. 30, 2018
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Exiting a business presents owner with critical decisions
When the owner of a small business wants to move on, whether to retire or to pursue other ventures, …
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Recycling 'made easy' in Taos
A group of Taos entrepreneurs are making recycling easier for the community and will even drive up …
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