Plowing efforts underway in freezing conditions
Despite strong winds, snow drifts and temperatures that plummeted below freezing, crews are plowing snow-packed roadways.
Magazine release
Discover Taos winter magazine hits the racks this Thursday
You've seen our headlines: 'Area ski resorts report more than a foot of snow.' 'Taos Air readies to take flight.' Now you can be here to discover for yourself all that Taos has to offer.
Public service announcement
Taos Municipal Schools closed Monday (Nov. 12)
This article will continue to be updated as more schools announce closures.
Snowsports
Area ski resorts report more than a foot of snow
Heavy snows may snarl traffic and close offices/schools but up on the slopes, it's a welcomed sight. Here's how area resorts fared from the recent storm.
Snowstorm
Drivers face icy road conditions at the start of Monday
Nov. 12, 6 a.m. update – Visit NMRoads.com for latest road closure information.
Today's Top Stories
Obituaries
Julian Maestas
Julian Maestas, 47, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2018.
Justin Gutierrez
Justin Gutierrez, age 28, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Jill Laporte Sklarz
Jill Laporte Sklarz, 71, of Talpa, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018...
William "Wayne" Wright, 1946 - 2018
Wayne entered this world on June 5, 1946 In Fort Defiance, Arizona and departed from Taos Pueblo on September 12, 2018...
Carmen (Carmelita) Alicia Varoz
Carmen (Carmelita) Alicia Varoz, age 96, of Taos, N.M. passed away peacefully on Oct. 24, 2018.
Local news
Public offices closed in honor of Veterans Day Monday (Nov. 12)
Public offices will be closed Monday (Nov. 12). Some banks, however, opt to stay open.
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Snow, wind to impact travel in Northern New Mexico
A snowstorm is headed for Taos County and North Central New Mexico late Sunday afternoon (Nov. 11), …
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Women arrested, charged with bringing drugs into Taos County jail
A trip to the Taos County Adult Detention Center turned into an extended stay for two women accused of …
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Getting started on a new vision
ALBUQUERQUE: Gov.-elect Michelle Lujan Grisham launched her transition to power Wednesday sounding a lot …
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Region readies for Veterans Day
Here is a roundup of Veterans Day events happening in Taos and around the Enchanted Circle on Sunday …
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Taos waves its hat to cowboy Chet Mitchell
On a cold Taos Sunday while wind blew the newly fallen leaves, friends and family of Chet Mitchell …
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Exposed: The Life and Death of Chad Walde
For 18 years, Chad Walde was a loyal worker at Los Alamos National Laboratory, in a job where …
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Cannabis company breaks ground in Clayton
Ultra Health recently broke ground in Clayton for what the company calls "the state's first custom …
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Red River cemetery, park, street conveyance awaits signatures
Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun was almost giddy when she announced to council during the Tuesday …
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Angel Fire and Red River eye short-term rental revenue
With the growth of short-term rental companies, such as Airbnb, Vacation Rentals by Owner and …
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Spay/Neuter Taos ends – What was accomplished?
Spay/Neuter Taos refers to the animal welfare partnership between Taos Feral Feline Friends and …
Featured video
Taos County residents talk about what's motivating them to vote
On Tuesday (Nov. 6), thousands of voters across Taos County turned out to cast their ballots for federal and state seats, as well as Taos County Sheriff. We asked a handful of voters in Questa, Taos and Red River: What's motivating you to vote in this year's election?
Tempo
Composer Nico Muhly unveils his second new opera for the Met with this gripping reimagining of Winston Graham’s novel. Read More
There's something satisfying about seeing a movie about brave American soldiers fighting the Nazi menace during World War II ... Read More
Jazz musician Frank Morgan's favorite Taos venue was The Taos Inn, a place where he played countless hours. Morgan would be pleased to … Read More
Sometimes life has a way of bringing a person full circle in a most magical way, and so it has been for photographer Nancy De Herrera … Read More
Can man and nature live in harmony? These days with the growing research on climate change, it's hard to imagine such a possibility. Read More
Author Michael McGarrity said, "In 1982, after I left a position as supervisor of a program for seriously mentally ill patients, I … Read More
¿Habla usted Spam-glish? read by Larry Torres
- Toda la familia lives in a fantasy world
- Canutito learns to think culturalmente
- El Vato Loco meets al Bato Loco
- Las mujeres tienen un secret club
- Grampo era tan honesto como el George Washington
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Sports
Mastor takes 3rd for Lady Tigers in state x-country championship
Taos boys and girls cross-country teams had tough races during the state competition Saturday (Nov. 10). The Taos Tigers harrier team brought their best and fought from the gun to the finish …
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Peñasco takes individual medals in girls and boys State cross-country championships
Peñasco harriers went home with some hardware from the state championships Saturday (Nov. 10) The …
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Taos cross-country teams head to state Saturday (Nov. 10)
The Taos boys are running in the 4A race at 10:30 a.m., the Lady Tigers are racing at 12:35 p.m. The …
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Taos volleyball team sends the seniors off with love
The Tigers ended their regular season 7-13 with plenty to look forward to next season.
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Tigers lose to Warriors in hard fought match
The Taos Tigers almost held off the Santa Teresa Warriors in Bernalillo in the quarterfinals of the state …
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Sidelines – November 8
The Teacher Pass offered by Angel Fire Resort for teachers K-12 is one of the best full season ski pass …
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Lady Tiger Volleyball team ends season, celebrates seniors
The Taos Lady Tiger Volleyball team closed out their season with 3-1 loss at home against the Española …
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Tiger harriers qualify for state meet
Taos Tiger boys and girls teams qualify for the state Cross Country meet at Rio Rancho, Saturday (Nov. …
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Taos Tigers down Spartans 35-16
The Taos Tigers ended their regular season with a 9-1 record after defeating the Bernalillo …
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Taos enters state soccer tournament in 6th seed
The sixth-seeded Taos Tigers take on Albuquerque's Highland Hornets at Eco Park at 1 p.m. Saturday …
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Tigers skunk Elks, prep for Spartans
Under the Friday night lights of last week's football game (Oct. 26), the Taos Tigers regained …
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Sidelines – November 1
Teacher Season Pass offered by Angel Fire Resort, Turkey Trot in town, self-defense classes, trail …
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Reel Talk – November 8
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from area officers and …
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Peñasco Volleyball beats Questa 3-1 at Home
The Questa Ladies Volleyball team gathered themselves on the road when they traveled to Peñasco …
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Strange sight at final Española Valley home game with no fans; St. Pius romps, 49-0
ESPAÑOLA – If you hosted a prep football game at Española Valley and didn't allow fans in to …
Lifestyles
November has already brought colder temperatures. A warm and comfortable house can make the coming winter a cozy and pleasant … Read More
Evening grosbeaks are stunning, stocky birds and you'll know it if you see one in your backyard. They aren't loyal backyard visitors … Read More
The subject is money. Relax, it's not about yours but about the grants awarded by the Native Plant Society of New Mexico from the Jack … Read More
The real centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners is the turkey. While some might wish for a different entree, for the majority, … Read More
Believe it or not, four Thanksgivings have passed since I started writing about wine for the Taos News, yet I have never written a … Read More
Harissa, a bright-red chile-based sauce or paste, is most closely associated with Tunisia, Morocco and Algeria, but this indispensable … Read More
The Taos News is proud to celebrate our Nine Unsung Heroes and our 2018 Citizen of the Year.
Read the entire Tradiciones section here.
Business
Grants offered to innovative young people
Innovative people between the ages of 16 and 25 who have an idea or project they want to pursue are invited to apply for a Hunter Brooks Memorial Fund grant.
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Business brief: Meow Wolf to aid startups
The Meow Wolf-sponsored cohort will focus on supporting startups working in emerging creative tech …
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NM businesses needed to support state's growing film industry
With New Mexico gaining a reputation among film production companies, local businesses must fill a …
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Former Graystone Furniture to get new life as Mountain Lifestyle
Come December, local entrepreneur Mary Domito plans to launch Mattress Mary's Mountain Lifestyle with a …
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Illuminations Apothecary sheds new light on health
A breath of fresh air is literally what brought this couple to Taos.Eden and Keith Colibri escaped the …
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El Prado hardware store headed for final vote
A final vote to either approve or deny a new hardware store in El Prado near KTAOS and the Old …
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Hotel Don Fernando opens its doors
After over two years of renovations, the Hotel Don Fernando returns to Taos.A grand opening …
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ApexNetwork PT sticks the landing in Taos
As a child, Julie Davis was injured in a horseback riding accident. Now, at 67 years old and living …
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No fear for Taos Sears despite national bankruptcy
Despite the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Sears Holding Corp. on Monday (Oct. 15), Taos residents …
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