Saturday, September 21, 2019 |

Taos Fall Arts celebrates 45 years of artistic excellence

The Taos Fall Arts opening reception has been one of the most anticipated events in the local arts scene.

The excitement in Taos is palpable every year, anticipating opening night of the Taos Fall Arts Festival. The opening reception and awards presentations take place this year from …

Taos Ride Photo Contest

Grab your camera and show off your favorite car, van, truck or cycle!

Courtesy Doug HilsonAmerican artist and critic Peter Plagens

More to enjoy at Taos Fall Arts

The Taos Fall Arts Festival presents a number of ways to learn more about art and artists this year. This new program is titled "Art & Words: Critical Thinking and Writing …

Events planned around Global Climate Strike Week

Climate Strike at state capitolTaos climate activists will head to Santa Fe Friday (Sept. 20) for a Climate Strike Event at the Roundhouse. People will caravan down beginning at 9 a.m.To offer a ride …

Allied Forces land on Attu Island, May 11, 1943 "There was nothing fancy about this meal prepared by sailors in the Holtz Bay on May 19, but the food was hot. Note the ski standing upright in the foreground. Snow can be found year-round on Attu Island." states the original caption.

In this week's paper

Leyendas: The deep breadth of Taos' history

Whether it be an 1865 murder gone unpunished; a young fur trapper captured by Mexican troops, in-prisoned and then banished only to return to New Mexico as a territorial governor; a pair of seemingly out-of-place stone pillars with possible ties to the Knights Templar...

Photo Gallery: Taos Tigers' Homecoming weekend festivities

National Guard members ride past the crowd in celebration of a Tiger touchdown Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos High School freshmen represent their class Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos’ homecoming parade along Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

Tiger fans line up to high-five their team after Friday night's (Sept. 13) loss to the Santa Fe Demons.

Taos' Armando Valerio sprints with the ball Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Ghost Busters characters dance on their float Friday (Sept. 13) during the homecoming parade along Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

Children line up to receive candy at the homecoming parade on Friday (Sept. 13) along Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

Paradegoers show their Tiger enthusiasm in the homecoming parade on Friday (Sept. 13) along Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

The Taos High soccer team walks in the homecoming parade on Friday (Sept. 13) along Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

Andrica Quintana and Estevan Martinez wave to paradegoers Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos’ homecoming parade along Paseo del Pueblo Norte.

Monique Garcia prepares to participate in the homecoming parade Friday (Sept. 13) off Albright Street.

Future Taos Tigers prepare for the homecoming parade Friday (Sept. 13) off Albright Street.

Taos Cheerleaders rehearse before participating in the homecoming parade Friday (Sept. 13.)

Taos' Angel Limas pushes away an opponent Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Tigers huddle in prayer with the Santa Fe Demons after Friday night's (Sept. 13) loss at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos Homecoming King Jesse Vigil and Queen Andrica Quintana pose for photos Friday (Sept. 13) during half time of Taos Tigers' game against the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Homecoming Queen Andrica Quintana is congratulated Friday (Sept. 13) during half time of Taos Tigers' game against the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos cheerleaders celebrate a Tiger touchdown Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos cheerleaders perform for the crowd Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos Head Coach Art Arbeu Jr. congratulates Simon Torres on his touchdown Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos Tigers raise their helmets at the conclusion on the National Anthem at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Noah Armijo watches the game from the sideline Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos cheerleaders dress Homecoming Queen Andrica Quintana in her robe Friday (Sept. 13) during half time of Taos Tigers' game against the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Maria Martinez and Isaac Cordova are introduced among the Homecoming Court Friday (Sept. 13) during half time of Taos Tigers' game against the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Armando Valerio runs with the ball Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos Head Coach Art Abreu Jr. meets with his team in a time out Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Santa Fe's Martell Mora attempts to evade a tackle from Taos' Daemon Ely Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Angel Polanco misses a pass Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos Tigers react to their firs touchdown of the evening Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Favian Cordova tackles Santa Fe's Martell Mora on Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Simon Torres chases down a Santa Fe Demon on Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Angel Limas narrowly misses a pass in the red zone Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos Head Coach Art Abreu Jr. talks with a player Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Santa Fe's Luc Jaramillo sprints passed Taos Tigers Friday (Sept. 13) during the Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Disappointed Tigers huddle Friday (Sept. 13) after their 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

Taos' Angel Limas attempts to catch a pass while being tackled by Santa Fe's Zach Martinez on Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.

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Local news

Supporters of Community Against Violence walked in the March for Life on Wednesday (Sept. 18) to raise awareness of suicide and how to prevent it within the community.

Taos walks for suicide awareness

Taos community members gathered Wednesday (September 18) to bring awareness to suicide and the steps to prevention. The Walk for Life began at Kit Carson Park with a gathering of teens and …

Congressional candidates stop by Taos

Two of the 11 candidates running for New Mexico's third congressional district visited Taos United …
State leaders urge vets to seek needed help

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging veterans in New Mexico communities to seek available help if …
El campus de El Rito comienza instalación de nuevos paneles solares

El campus del Northern New Mexico College en El Rito fue sede de la ceremonia de inauguración de un …
Pretrial hearing for Larkin murder suspect delayed to next week

A pretrial hearing set to decide whether the man charged with the murder of a popular Taos coffee shop …
Sheriff: Evidence shows Texas singer in fatal head-on crash was driving over 100 miles per hour

A Texas singer on her way to the Big Barn Dance in Taos hit speeds over 100 miles per hour before …
Questa Schools students sent home early due to unknown threat

Questa Independent Schools sent students home early Thursday (Sept. 19) due to an unknown threat. The …

FBI offers reward for information on Taos Pueblo murders

The Federal Bureau of Investigations is offering a $5,000 reward for any information leading to …
Police: Murder suspect told landlord he killed Taos coffee shop owner

Close friends, acquaintances and employees of Patrick Larkin's accused killer, 51-year-old Gregg …
Questa school board to vote Tuesday evening on Rio Costilla school closure

The Questa school board has scheduled a special meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 17) to vote …
Photo Gallery: Archbishop John Wester blesses new Benedictine Monastery in Taos

Archbishop John Wester of the Santa Fe Archdiocese visited Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Taos …
Man charged in shooting death of Taos coffee shop owner

Following a two-week investigation, New Mexico State Police have arrested the man they believe is …
New Mexico Attorney General warns against at-home rape kits

New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas on Friday (Sept. 13) joined several other attorneys …

'His loss is immeasurable'

Every New Mexico legislative session since 1998, Paula Garcia counted on two things – that Sen. Carlos Cisneros would let her stash her coat in his office …

Taos News file photoFormer Mission Gallery owner Rena Rosequist died in Taos Sept. 16.

Longtime gallery owner and political activist Rena Rosequist has died

The death of Rena Rosequist not only sent shock waves through the Taos art community but its Democratic Party supporters as well. She passed away while in hospice …

Bernadette A. (Lefthand) Cordova

Bernadette A. (Lefthand) Cordova A Taos Pueblo tribal member was called home by the great spirit on September 6, 2019 at the age of 63. She is survived by her mother Josephine Lefthand; her husband, John Cordova;

Allen Bartlit Church,

Allen Bartlit Church, Born June 22, 1928 in Santa Fe, NM. He was the middle son of Fermor Spencer Church and Peggy Pond Church, grandson of Ashley Pond, Jr. who was the founder of the Los Alamos Ranch School.

Mark Anthony Padilla,

Mark Anthony Padilla, Age 59, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 15, 2019, surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Melisandro and Estella Padilla and brother, Robert Padilla.

Nancy Thompson Brown

Nancy Thompson Brown born 1926 Annapolis, MD.  Received a scholarship to Abbott School of Art in DC continuing education:University of Maryland,Maryland Institute of Art , Corcoran Museum School of Art.And studied with Washington Color field painters Leon Berkowitz and Gene Davis.

Brandon Gutierrez,

Brandon Gutierrez, Age 30, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on September 11, 2019. He is preceded in death by his grandfather’s Ignacio Gutierrez and Richard Cardenas, cousin Angelo Gutierrez and aunt Bridget Martinez.

Jay T. Cox,

Jay T. Cox, Passed away September 15, 2019. He was a resident of Angel Fire and Taos since 2001, previously of Oklahoma and Texas. He served four years in USAF during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Sammy Duran,

Sammy Duran, Age 56, a resident of Culver City, CA, passed away on August 15, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his father Manuel Duran, brothers David and Clarence Duran, uncle Luis Duran, godson Danny Duran and grand parents Jose Duran, Alfonso and Ofelia Vigil.

Edward G. Grant Jr.,

Edward G. Grant Jr., Age 85, passed away at his home in Ranchos de Taos on August 31, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eduardo Grant and Elva Morgas Grant Casados, step-dad, Miguel Casados, his wife of 62 years,

La Vida

Before grüner veltliner burst Liza Minnelli-style onto the world wine stage, even it had a few more trials to endure, including a scandal that nearly killed Austrian wine for good.

Austrian wine industry survives invasions, disease and dilution

Wine grapes have been grown in what is now Austria for thousands of years, cultivated by Celtic tribes even before the Romans infiltrated the region. And with a history that long, there have to have …

Wildlife notes: Green darner dragonfly, an ancient predator

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Native Plant of the Month: Chamiso

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'Backpacker Bill' still hitting trail at 91

Rounding a corner of the El Nogal Nature Trail, William Kemsley - better known as "Backpacker Bill" - …

'Wild crafter' to discuss medicinal plants of Taos

Our earliest ancestors relied on native plants for their existence: for food, medicine, shelter and …
What to do with those marvelous wild mushrooms

Story and photos by Ellen Miller GoinsThe skies threaten afternoon rain and Moreno Valley wind …

Sports

2019 Taos High Homecoming Parade

Taos High School celebrated Homecoming with a parade Friday Sept. 13, 2019.

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Taos Star Guide

Luna’s last quarter moon phase peaks on Saturday (Sept. 21) at 7:40 p.m. Then, on Sunday (Sept. 22), the annual Libra equinox …

Garifuna Collective keeps Belizean music alive

The Garifuna Collective is based in Belize and made up of more than 50 musicians of varied generations who strive to express and keep …

Printmakers create a superb impression

Much like the "first impression" we make on others upon a first meeting, the first impressions made from a block of wood or a metal …

'Armond Lara Extravaganza' comes to town

A special exhibition is coming our way. FaraHNHeight Fine Art in collaboration with Revolt Gallery is "honored and enthusiastic" to …

NeoRio embraces science with creativity

NeoRio offers thought-provoking art installations right on the rim of the Río Grande gorge, along with a farm-to-table feast, poetry …

High Road Art Tour offers a creative wonder around every turn

Locals love to tell visitors to "take the high road." The reason is because the route from Española north to Taos through the winding …

Taos Composite mountain bike team compete in first two races of season

Taos Composite High School Mountain Bike Team entered its fifth season with some top performances at two races.Colorado League's South ConferenceThe team took 10 athletes to the first race on Aug. 25 …

Weekly Fishing and Stocking Report

This fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg and Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the …
Tigers place second at harrier home meet

The Taos Tigers cross-country teams hit the dirt running as both boys and girls took home the silver …
Taos Lady Tigers up their game

The Taos Lady Tigers headed into their Monday (Sept. 16) game against the Santa Fe Demonettes with a …
Peñasco Lady Panthers pulled off three wins at Cimarrón tournament

Peñasco Lady Panthers headed to the Cimarrón tournament Sept. 14 and pulled down three wins. "The …
Photo Gallery: Taos Tigers' Homecoming weekend festivities

Taos Tigers fall to Demons in homecoming game

The Taos Tigers lost to the Santa Fe Demons 15-30 on Friday (Sept. 13) during the homecoming game …
Taos County Sports Roundup

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Electric play in Questa brings the Ladycats close to victory over Cimarrón

It was an exciting and loud Monday evening in the Questa Mini-Pit Sept. 9. The fans on both sides …
Tigers take on 5A Capital at Eco Park

The Taos Tigers hit the pitch against the Capital High School Jaguars Saturday (Sept. 7) for their …
Sidelines

Taos community 5K and kids' 1K fundraiser for Tigers cross-country team A community 5K run will be …

2019 Taos High Homecoming Parade

Taos High School celebrated Homecoming with a parade Friday Sept. 13, 2019.

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