Bicyclist critically injured Monday night in hit and run outside Sagebrush Inn
A 38-year-old man was flown to University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque Monday night (Dec. 17) with broken ribs, a broken pelvis and spinal injuries after he was struck by a driver who fled …
Performing arts
Taos Onstage presents 'It's a Wonderful Life' dinner-theater performance
For the third time since 2013, Taos Onstage presents "It's a Wonderful Life" as a dinner-theater performance.
Literary arts
A surrealist twist to Peter Pan
John Biscello's newest novel, Nocturne Variations, is exactly what the title promises, a dreamy narrative landscape bursting with a lyrical kaleidoscope of sights, sounds and perspectives.
Taos Aglow
Memories of a Christmas Past
In the past, during my parents' early years, people celebrated Christmas in a very different way than we do today. It was a time for worship, people getting ready for the coming of the Messiah, Christ our King.
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Success Story: Creative Framing
At Creative Framing, the staff is immersed in art. For more than 30 years, the artists and collectors in Taos have trusted Creative Framing to preserve and frame their paintings and other art.
Obituaries
Avis Ann Crowe Vermilye, 1938-2018
Avis Ann Crowe Vermilye, age 80, died December 10, 2018 at the Taos Retirement Village. Born November 27, 1938 in Dallas, Texas, Avis was raised in Wilmette, Illinois where she attended New Trier …
Jennifer Ann Talley, 1982-2018
Jennifer Ann Talley passed away on December 4, 2018 at the age of 36. She is preceded in death by lots of friends and family …
Vangie Robinson, 1932-2018
On November 28th, 2018, Vangie Robinson passed away peacefully at her home in Canyon.
Thomas "Tommy" Lefthand, Jr.
Thomas “Tommy” Lefthand, age 85, of Taos Pueblo, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, October 18, 2018.
Marjorie Adelaide Richards Salman, 1935-2018
Meg Salman, a resident of Santa Fe, NM, died from illness peacefully at her home on November 24, 2018.
Reverend Raymond Francis Kersting
It is with a sad heart that we announce to the world the death of Reverend Raymond Francis Kersting, of Santa Fe, NM on November 29, 2018.
David Sturgis Woodall
David Sturgis Woodall, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 27th, 2018 at his home in Arroyo Seco.
Roberta "Bobbie" A. West
Roberta "Bobbie" A. West, (1945-2018) of San Cristobal passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 13th after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Local news
Ex-pueblo governor was dedicated to helping others
Chavez, a former superintendent of the Santa Fe Indian School and three-time governor of Santo Domingo Pueblo, also known as Kewa Pueblo, was tapped to co-chair Lujan Grisham's committee on education and Indian affairs.
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Case dismissed against man accused in Taos crash that killed two
The 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office in Taos has dimissed a case filed against a Bakersfield, …
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Taos students speak up about global climate change
Vista Grande High School students walked two miles, supervised by teachers, from their school to the …
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Peñasco woman sold painkillers out of her home
A 73-year-old Peñasco woman admitted to selling prescription narcotics out of her home on Friday (Dec. …
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Ranchos man pleads guilty in battery case
A 43-year-old Ranchos de Taos man was sentenced to two and a half years of supervised probation as part …
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Taking action on Abeyta: Water protectors seek to slow settlement implementation
While demonstrators inspected the well site, several indigenous women offered prayers. Among them was …
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Peñasco man pleads guilty to raping teen
A Peñasco man admitted he raped a 14-year-old girl multiple times from March 2016 to September …
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Valle del Sol in Taos set to close at month's end
Employees who spoke on the condition of anonymity have confirmed that Valle del Sol, one of the …
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Taos Feeds Taos seeks volunteers to prep food baskets
The food will be distributed to qualifying families Thursday and Friday, Dec. 20-21 in Taos, …
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Jimmy Stadler’s students send love to Quintanilla family through music
Jimmy Stadler’s students from the Taos Academy are performing their live music for a special …
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Town council approves land transfer for affordable housing
The town of Taos council met Tuesday (Dec. 11) for a regular meeting, which lasted for several …
Tempo
The new feature, “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” pretty much puts to shame all of the animated super-hero fare in our own …
Local Taos photographer Chris Dahl-Bredine pilots a trike, a powered hang glider where flight control is achieved by weight shifting. …
The heart of Taos art is being squeezed a little this year with the closure of Spirit Runner Gallery and Total Arts Gallery as of Dec. …
Old Saint Nick is polishing his boots and checking his sleigh to make sure everything is set to go. Here, in Taos, locals are busily …
"Until one feels the spirit of Christmas, there is no Christmas. All else is outward display - so much tinsel and decorations. For it …
This is a town that cherishes its holiday traditions. Since 1992, one of the most deeply loved of these traditions has been an annual …
¿Habla usted Spam-glish? read by Larry Torres
- Canutito tended to be un poco 'puchilame'
- 'El Duendito Juan' had good cleaning habits
- Grampo went from de malas a peor
- Canutito hace un Thanksgiving Hunt a la medianoche
- The Spirit is willing pero la carne es débil
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Sports
Taos Tiger wrestler signs with Adam State
In a ceremony at Taos High School on Wednesday (Dec. 5), Tyler Valencia made public his pledge to wrestle as part of the Adams State College team in Alamosa, …
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Taos Academy student Bodie Swan clinches championship
Most kids his age don't know how to ride a motorcycle, much less how to race one. Bodie Swan, 14, of Red …
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Lady Tigers hang on tight until the fourth quarter
The Lady Tigers have another chance to break their string of losses Friday (Dec. 14) when they take to …
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Sports brief: Taos Ice Tiger Hockey
Their next home games are Saturday and Sunday (Dec. 15 - 16) at 5:15 p.m. and 8 a.m., respectively, …
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Sports brief: Taos Tigers Swimming
The team didn't have a competition Dec. 8. The next swim meet for the Tiger swimmers is Saturday (Dec. …
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Sidelines – December 13
Demo days at Tenderfoot Katie's, Taos Ski Valley, Dec. 14-15. Demo the newest skis and snowboards on the …
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Questa Lady Cats Basketball at a glance
2018 District 5-2A teams: Peñasco Lady Panthers, Escalante Lady Lobos, Mesa Vista Lady Trojans, Mora …
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State football champs parade Friday (Dec. 21)
Taos High School will celebrate the State Football Championship on Friday, December 21 at 1 p.m.
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Tigers photo gallery
From home to away games, The Taos News followed the Taos Tigers throughout the season reporting on …
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Tiger Wish Book
The Taos community sends its congratulations to its State Champion Tigers!
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Reel Talk – December 6
Río Grande: Streamflow at the Taos Junction Bridge was 279 cfs. Trout fishing was fair to good …
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Taos boys take the tourney, with third place for the Peñasco girls
The Tigers basketball team controlled the Boys Taos Invitational Tournament, claiming the trophy on …
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Questa Wildcats Boys' Basketball at a glance
2018 District 5-2A teams: Peñasco Panthers, Escalante Lobos, Mesa Vista Trojans, Mora Rangers, …
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Peñasco Lady Panthers Girls' Basketball at a glance
2018 District 5-2A teams: Peñasco Panthers, Escalante Lobos, Mesa Vista Trojans, Mora Rangers, …
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Peñasco Panthers Boys' Basketball at a glance
2018 District 5-2A teams: Peñasco Panthers, Escalante Lobos, Mesa Vista Trojans, Mora Rangers, …
Snow Report
Lifestyles
In addition to lighting the dark nights, decorating the Christmas tree is central to holiday celebrations here. Longtime Taoseños …
Back in the summer, you may have read in this column about the statewide native plant photo contest, "Snap That Plant!" sponsored by …
Yerba de la sangre is often mistaken for holly due to the shape of its leaves.
Count volunteers follow specified routes, counting every bird they see or hear all day. It's not just a species tally. All birds are …
I look for an impressive entree that I can prepare ahead: something I can combine with a couple of elegant but easy side dishes and …
Five Taos students share their creative recipes for side dishes, breads, and cakes.
Business
County turns down Ranchos dollar store
In a marathon meeting of the Taos County Commission Monday (Dec. 10), the five elected officials unanimously voted to deny an application to build a Family Dollar store in Ranchos de Taos.
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N.M. officials expect smaller windfall as oil’s volatility lies beneath budget
The budget forecast is certain to stir debate over how much money New Mexico policymakers should set …
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New Mexico counting on oil prices holding steady
The future of the state's fortunes will depend on everything from a trade deal with China to Russia's …
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County commissioners turn down Ranchos dollar store
In a marathon meeting of the Taos County Commission Monday (Dec. 10), the five elected officials …
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County OKs Ace Hardware store, cafe on State Road 150
The Taos County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday (Dec. 4) unanimously approved an application for a …
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MainStreet announces first project
Taos MainStreet is ready to start its work in revitalizing Taos’ downtown district. For the first …
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Seamstress/tailor Lynn Beheler creates new items, repairs old ones
Her work has ranged from teepees to custom men's suits and beautiful wedding gowns. She also …
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New Mexico film industry backers want tax rebate cap gone
Although Gov.-elect Grisham has highlighted education and infrastructure investment as priorities, …
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Imposters hitting grandparents up for fake bail cash – and getting it
The caller wasn't his grandson but a con man who was part of a scheme that bilked him out of …
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