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There's a second line parade coming, a boisterous and funky gumbo of sounds that thumps up your heartbeat, gets your feet moving and lifts your soul. It's Voodoo Threauxdown, and it …

Questa law firm contracts draws auditor's attention

The State Auditor's Office wants to subpoena documents from a Northern New Mexico village that has paid more than $1.5 million to a prominent Albuquerque law firm over the last decade under an …

Tradiciones - Leyendas

Black Beard

Northern New Mexico pioneer Ceran St. Vrain was a leader of his time. Those who lived and worked with St. Vrain said he was a kind gentleman, a worthy and intelligent commander — polite but, …

Movies

Movie review: ‘The House with a Clock in Its Walls’

The most surprising thing about "The House with a Clock in Its Walls" isn't that its cast is headed by the unlikely duo of Jack Black and Cate Blanchett. It's that director Eli Roth is at the helm.

Police blotter: Sept. 12-17

The following is a condensed version of Taos Police reports from Sept. 12-17.

Daniel Sklarz, 1952-2018

Daniel Sklarz, 1952- September 18th, 2018

Maria Lupita Gonzales, 1929-2018

Maria Lupita Gonzales, age 89, a resident of Vadito passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 19th, 2018, surrounded by her loving family.

Jose "Maggie" Mondragon, 1932-2018

Jose “Maggie” Mondragon, Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at his home on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the age of 85.

Rita Sena

Rita Sena, age 51 of Taos, NM passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018.

Josue L. Lopez

Josue L. Lopez, age 86, a resident of Peñasco passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018. He lived an incredible and faithful life.

Mary Joyce Fidel

Mary Joyce Fidel, a Christian, mother of two, beloved sister, teacher and friend to many died September 3, 2018 in her home.

Jose “Maggie” Mondragon, 1932-2018

Jose “Maggie” Mondragon. Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away at his home on Monday, September 10...

Modesta N. Cisneros, 1950-2018

Modesta N. Cisneros 1950 - Sept. 8, 2018 Arrangements are pending and will be posted as soon as they become available.

Local news

Repairs underway on Ranchos water system

Residents in Ranchos de Taos should have water again by Friday evening. That assessment came from Jesse Miera, the operator of the water system, who is currently making repairs to the pump that went …

Paragliders flying length of Rio Grande reach San Luis Valley

About a dozen powered paragliders, including two from Taos, are two days into their adventure flying the …
Powered paragliders to cruise above length of Río Grande

About twice a week, visitors to the Río Grande Gorge Bridge may spot a couple of colorful paragliders …
Funeral home feud reaches Taos

Besides hosting funerals for Taos families, a trio of companies have marketed themselves so aggressively …
Enviro brief: More prescribed burns planned for Taos

In addition to the 2,833-acre Alamosa prescribed burn planned for the Vallecitos area, the Carson …
Enviro brief: Nuclear board to meet in Taos

The Northern New Mexico Citizens' Advisory Board will be meeting in Taos Wednesday (Sept. 26) from 1 to …

Enviro brief: Hunting and wildlife

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is reminding hunters that with hunting season in full …
Taos police charge suspect in Subway armed robbery

Taos Police have charged 33-year-old Ronnie Mondragon of Ranchos de Taos as the man who appeared on …
Questa library gets $2,500 funding boost for Friday student activities

When the Questa school district went down to a four-day school week in 2017, what to do with …
Enviro brief: Tarantula 'migration' underway

Every fall, the roads around Northern New Mexico are dotted with tarantulas. Though many people …
DreamTree farms the future with hydroponics for youth nonprofit

Imagine growing nearly 2 acres worth of food in your closet, year-round. Hydroponic pioneers at …

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

On the defensive

If you're looking for a heroine you can get behind, you might find her in Lee Isaacs, the protagonist of local author … Read More

Courage to change

Deep blue plumbago flowers edge the stone path that leads to Barbara Zaring's backyard, where red tomatoes hang heavy and corn silk … Read More

New works by Kate Rivers

David Anthony Fine Art in Taos will be featuring an exhibition of new works by artist Kate Rivers timed to coincide with the opening … Read More

Impressive visions

'Pressing On" is an exhibition of handmade prints now in its eighth year. It is shown in conjunction with the Taos Fall Arts Festival. … Read More

Taos Fall Arts: 'Beyond the Horizon'

A special art experience awaits visitors this year to the Taos Fall Arts Festival exhibit, opening with a reception Friday (Sept. 21), … Read More

What's happening in Taos?

Here's a glimpse of some of the events happening in Taos County this week. For more, check out Tempo magazine inside this week's … Read More

Taos News poll

Legalizing recreational marijuana in New Mexico – are you for or against?

The U.S. Senate race in New Mexico offers a sign of the times, with two of the three candidates calling for legalizing recreational marijuana.

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Sports

Wildcats make the most of their visit to the City Different

Under a sizzling midday sun, the Questa Wildcats soccer squad found themselves in the marquee game of the First Annual Desert Academy Invitational soccer tournament at Santa Fe's Alto Park Sept. 15.

Trek Dirt Series mountain bike camp returns to Angel Fire Bike Park

After 18 years of bringing "more skills more fun" to thousands of women across Western Canada and the US, …
In Memoriam, Bill Burgess, 1937-2018

An older version of Bill Burgess' resume, one that ended with his role as Angel Fire Ski School Director …
Sidelines – September 20

Free fishing day: Go fishing without a license Saturday (Sept. 22). All other rules and regulations …
Tigers down Demons in fourth consecutive rout

Another challenger, another knockout. Taos wins its fourth straight in a rout that saw the game clock run …
Taos Composite racers secure another second place at Cloud City Challenge near Leadville

Taos Composite high school mountain bike race team competed in the second race of the NICA Colorado …
Sports Briefs - Taos County Sports Roundup

A recap of Taos County sports teams who are well into their respective seasons
Lady Tigers rally, attain new balance

It's the first time during Coach Anita Rodriguez's three-year tenure and the first time since 2014 that …

Taos Tigers roll past Bernalillo, end Jag funk

It has taken 11 years, but Taos has finally snapped a 10-game losing streak to the Capital Jaguars, …
Top-tier teams greet Taos at Vigil Open

Competing in their second consecutive 'big" race of the year, the Tigers and Lady Tigers ventured …
Sidelines - September 13

Foot race fundraiser: The Taos Tigers cross-country team will be hosting an "Open Citizens Race" at …
Photo Gallery: Taos' 63-27 victory over Aztec

Taos Tigers topped the Aztec Tigers 63-27 Friday (Sept. 7), bringing Taos to their third straight …
Points keep coming as Taos rallies past Aztec to claim third straight win of the season

Taos was the dominant tiger team as they muscled their way to their third straight victory – …
Voluntary closure in effect on Conejos

Due to extremely low flows and concerns about warm water temperatures, Colorado Parks and Wildlife …
Season underway as starting gun goes off at UNM meet

The girls and boys cross-country teams traveled to Albuquerque to take part in the UNM Lobo …

Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties sees a bright future ahead in Taos, Angel Fire

Her smile began at the Texas border and grew bigger the closer she got to Northern New Mexico. Having grown up in Houston, Lisa Sutton knew in her late teens that the rugged beauty of …

Security and Exchange Commission OKs crowdfunding for small businesses

Owners of startups and early-stage businesses can now look beyond traditional financing and equity …
Overland Sheepskin Company celebrates 45 years in Taos

Maybe it was the mountain's way of calling them back. In 1973, when Jim Leahy and his fiancée passed …
Brief: Hemp cultivation meetings set for October

Hemp, the nonpsychoactive kin of marijuana, is starting to make it into the mainstream in New Mexico, and …
Ranchos dollar store OKed by county planning commission

The Taos County Planning Commission voted Wednesday night (Sept. 12) to approve a permit for a Family …

Define need before applying for business loan

Most New Mexico entrepreneurs can't start or operate a small business without occasionally …
New Mexico tribes see slot revenue growth

Nearly all of New Mexico's American Indian gaming tribes reported year-over-year growth in slot …
Gas no más!

How far can an electric vehicle go on a single charge? What's the cost? Why do you never have to …
Many medical pot producers are seeing green

Patients in New Mexico's Medical Cannabis Program spent more than $31 million on their medication …

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