Photo Gallery: The winds of winter
As snow and wind descended on northern New Mexico Thursday and Friday (Jan. 16-17, 2020), locals and visitors alike braved the elements.
Kit Carson Electric CEO: Rooftop solar not paying its fair share
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative CEO Luis Reyes explained at a two-hour public briefing Friday (Dec. 10) why the utility's net-metering policy for rooftop solar array owners - "rooftoppers" - no longer works.
Banish winter woes with a vibrant snowy landscape
As I look out my window this morning in the new year, the gardens I did not clean up in fall are outlined with frozen fog. Backlit by the early morning sun, flower stalks, tree branches and wire fences seem so delicate they would break if touched.
Taos Police officer charged after dispute with wife
A Taos Police officer was charged with a misdemeanor last week after he was accused of taking his wife's cellphone away when she attempted to dial 911 during an argument at her home on Jan. 10.
A quilter's legacy
Taos quilt-maker Emily Zopf died Thursday (Jan. 9) at 4 p.m. It was the 37th anniversary of her marriage to Bob Bresnahan, a founder of Renewable Taos and a trustee at Kit Carson Electric. Bresnahan said they had a very happy marriage.
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Chevron’s Questa water treatment plant achieves billion-gallon milestone
Chevron Environmental Management Company announces that its Questa water treatment plant has discharged its billionth gallon of clean, treated water into the Red River.
Photo Gallery: The winds of winter
Winds reached over 30 mph Friday afternoon (Jan. 17,) creating blizzard-like conditions at the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and Mountain View Boulevard in Angel Fire.
Amina Cook, 9, of Mesquite, Texas, secures her hat against 33-mph winds at the intersection of U.S. Highway 64 and Mountain View Boulevard Friday afternoon (Jan. 17.)
A combination of snowfall, strong winds and icy roads created difficult driving conditions Friday afternoon (Jan. 17) along U.S. Highway 64 in Angel Fire.
Texan tourists photograph a blizzard as it sweeps across the Moreno Valley Friday (Jan. 17) in Angel Fire.
Local news
Taos High grad runs for Bernalillo office
Marcos Alejandro Gonzales, Taos High 2003 graduate and son of Sen. Roberto "Bobby" and Charlene Gonzales, is running for Bernalillo County District 3 commissioner.
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Avalanche warning issued for Taos mountains
The Taos Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning Friday (Jan. 17) for backcountry area terrain …
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Taos weather closures
As snow fell Thursday evening (Jan. 16), Taos Municipal Schools announced Friday's classes will be …
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New Taos Pueblo leaders honored
Taos Pueblo's new governing body for 2020 talked about their plans for the year ahead after the Blessing …
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Taos Police officer charged after dispute with wife
A Taos Police officer was charged with a misdemeanor last week after he was accused of taking his wife's …
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Larkin murder weapon still missing
A local tree trimmer accused of shooting and killing World Cup Café owner Patrick Larkin in Llano …
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Taos Planning and Zoning discusses subdivision and short-term rentals
A 49-lot project proposed near Taos Pizza Outback off Paseo del Pueblo Norte won't be for affordable …
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures
Taos County Transfer Stations will be closed Saturday-Monday (Jan. 18-20) and will reopen Tuesday …
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Six apply for Taos magistrate judge seat
Following Jeff Shannon's appointment in December to the bench in the 8th Judicial District Court, …
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Elk hunt planned for country club
In order to deal with an abundance of elk, the Taos Country Club could be allowing a licensed hunt …
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Woman killed in suspected dog attack at Taos Pueblo
Law enforcement suspect that a longtime Taos Pueblo teacher was killed by a pack of dogs on pueblo …
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Northern New Mexico suspect in 2017 killing spree found competent
State mental health experts have found an Ojo Caliente man charged with killing three of his family …
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El Taoseño listed for sale
Local favorite and longstanding restaurant El Taoseño has been listed for sale. The former …
Taos Opinions
"Special" indeed was the Dec. 30, 2019 Taos County Board of Commissioners special meeting. The commissioners had the sole power to …
The reckless President Donald J. Trump may have blown any chance he had for reelection. His headstrong and heedless assassination of a …
Growing up in Taos, we were always outside playing, riding our bikes from one park to the other. Inevitably, we would find ourselves …
The New Mexico State Legislature begins a short 30-day session at noon Tuesday (Jan. 21).
Taos County will have two familiar faces …
The horrific incident of dogs mauling a woman recently near Taos has driven home a sad fact: Taos County has far too many canines …
Not only is 2019 over but so is the decade of the 2010s. It was not a very good one for either the United States or the world as a …
Across the state of New Mexico, towns and communities are celebrating economic growth, development of new businesses, new jobs created …
I truly thought things were getting better until I ran into racism out in the open here in Taos.
I was talking to a new …
Beginning in 2018, a group of concerned community members issued a series of public statements regarding the Abeyta Settlement …
Obituaries
“Tony” Michael Anthony Padilla,
“Tony” Michael Anthony Padilla, 55 of La Loma passed away on January 10, 2020. He is preceded in death by his father, Larry Padilla, grandparents, Max and Eutilia Padilla of San Cristobal, nephew, Anthony Padilla Hutt, uncles, Teofilo and Michael Padilla and aunt, Lorraine Ivey.
James W. FITZGERALD,
James W. FITZGERALD, Ranchos de Taos resident James W. Fitzgerald died Dec. 28, 2019 in Santa Fe, he was 71 years old. Born Feb. 25, 1948 in El Paso, Texas, Jim and his three siblings creatively tested the limits of their parents’ patience. He graduated from Regis University, Denver, class of ’69.
Esther Garcia,
Esther Garcia, Age 74, a resident of Questa passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Max and Tessie Ortega and sister Betty Ortega. Esther was a very strong minded and outspoken woman who cared dearly for the people and the community of Questa and Northern New Mexico.
Richard Clemens Dice
Richard Clemens Dice Passed away on January 11, 2020. He was born on January 16, 1927 in Denver CO to Minnie Peterson. He was given up for adoption and lovingly adopted a few days later by Albert and Vesta Dice who raised him in Morrison and Lakewood CO.
Mary “Mamie” Tafoya,
Mary “Mamie” Tafoya, Age 69, of Albuquerque and formerly of Taos passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, Willie Espinoza, grandfather, Francisco Tafoya, grandmother, Amalia Espinoza and aunt, Toni Jacobs. She is survived by her beloved companion, Robert Baca, mother, Loren Sanchez, children, Louann Castillo (Paul), Luis Tafoya (Linda) and Louella Tafoya, grandchildren, Paul Jr.
Mary E. Ortiz
Mary E. Ortiz Our beloved mother, Mary E. Ortiz, 76, of Arroyo Seco, New Mexico went to be with our heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Juan B. Ortiz and Felecita Ortiz, Partner, Lupe Concha, granddaughter, Mavis, brother, Felix Ortiz, nephew, Hector Ortiz, in-laws, Antonio and Ignacia Concha, sister in-law, Rose
Maria Carolina Rodriguez
Maria Carolina Rodriguez, Age 72, of Rio Lucio passed away on January 9, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Felisandro and Juanita Rodriguez, brothers, Alferino and Daniel Rodriguez, brother in law, Esequiel Romero, sister in law, Amelia Rodriguez, nephews, Norman Rodriguez and Leroy Romero and niece, Aileen Romero.
Dolores “Dodo” Gallegos,
Dolores “Dodo” Gallegos, Age 74, of Ranchitos passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born in 1945 to Samuel and Adelicia Gallegos. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She served for 25 years as the 8th Judicial District Court Administrator for the counties of Taos, Colfax and Union. She retired at age 43 in 1988.
Reverend Robert Glenn Salazar,
Reverend Robert Glenn Salazar, Went to heaven to be with Jesus Christ, His Lord and Savior, on December 30, 2019 at the age of 88 in Frisco, Texas. He was born in 1931 in Taos, New Mexico and graduated from Taos High School in 1950.
Sno Bird Ruben A. Romero
Sno Bird Ruben A. Romero Since Heaven has become your home we sometimes feel were so alone; and though we now are far apart you hold a big piece of our hearts.
La Vida
Saying no to addictive foods
So 2020 is here and you've decided this is the year you will improve your diet and lose weight. Not surprisingly, that's the number one resolution for most Americans. Also, not surprisingly, a study conducted by the University of Scranton has found that 80 percent of New Year's resolutions have been abandoned by February - only about 8 percent of us hang in there long enough to achieve our goals.
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Great wines, good for your postholiday pocketbook
If you blew out your budget on presents for the family (or yourself) over the holidays, your wine habit …
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Souper Bowl 2020: Try these one-bowl wonders for game days
Super Bowl LIV is just a few weeks away, on Feb. 2. But there are plenty of opportunities to watch …
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New Mexico's top baby names - 2019
Olivia was the top girl's name and Liam was the favored boy's name in 2019 among New Mexicans. The New …
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Did the Spanish bring bees to New Mexico?
Local queen bee expert Melanie Kirby is pursuing her questions about the possible connections between New …
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Table manners: Holiday food that is a yes or no for pets
Our pets are family members, too, and will be just as tempted by the delectable range of aromas wafting …
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Need a little lift? Break open the bubbly
Most of us don't drink sparkling wine on a regular basis. Rightly or wrongly, we think of it as something …
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Mistela: A traditional Spanish holiday liqueur
The New Mexican tradition of preparing mistela as a special beverage for celebrations is not as common as …
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Sautéed mushrooms: A versatile ingredient for holiday fare
The year-end holidays are one of the busiest times for most of us. We prepare and plan for all sorts of …
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Tiny holiday cookies pack big flavors
The fact is, cookies are good for the soul. Baking brings back memories of our childhoods. Cooking …
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Enjoy solstice walk at Bandelier National Park
If you are looking for a stunning and unusual way to celebrate the shortest day of the year and the …
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Taos Herb crowns biscochito queen
Taos Herb Company has officially crowned their biscochito winner for 2019. Sonya Silva-Baca took …
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Christmas Bird Count lets citizen scientists help track species
This will be the 120th year for the annual Christmas Bird Count. It began in 1900 as an alternative …
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Top 10 holiday decorating safety tips
Some tips to keep you safe as you make a festive holiday home:
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Tasty citrus tips for boosting vitamin C
If an apple a day can keep the doctor away, what could an orange -- or lemon, lime or grapefruit -- …
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How to release toxic emotions
Ever have someone bite your head off? Did you then suffer emotionally for days, or even a week? Or …
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A threatened species
This large hawk of the prairie and desert country is considered in a threatened status. Through …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
Ten days away from her solo art exhibition and Jesse is beside herself with excitement, her mother Stevie says, referring to her Taos …
When artist Larry Bell turned 80 years of age on Dec. 6, 2019, his friends, fans and collectors took the occasion to show their love …
In his posthumously published epic hybrid poem, "Cabeza de Vaca," poet Peter Rabbit (born Peter Douthit in 1936) reconsiders history. …
"Every day, we are bombarded by noise that keeps us from accessing the peaceful silence within," said Taos sound healer Jvala …
Clifton (C-Plus) Johnson and Woody Andrew, from Oklahoma City, have been playing music together for more than 20 years now, playing …
The light in Taos is exceptional and something for which it is noted, but its glow sometimes emanates from something other than the …
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Sports
Renowned Taos mountaineer looks for new challenge
TAOS SKI VALLEY - A trio of retrievers scamper in the snow ahead of Dave Hahn as he hikes in his ski boots along Highline Ridge and gazes out over the sprawling Sangre de Cristo Mountains under a brilliant blue sky.
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Local ski resorts receive fresh snow in latest snowstorm
A winter storm brought fresh snow to Northern New Mexico on Thursday (Jan. 16) and local ski resorts were …
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After long break, Tigers eager to hit more state-qualifying times at Demon Invite
The Taos high school swimming team has something to look forward to this upcoming weekend. On Saturday …
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Sports Roundup
A recap of other sports action this week:
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Ice fishing tournament to be held at Eagle Nest Lake
Picture this: Snow all around, maybe clear skies or maybe not, and a fishing rod with its line down in a …
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Tigers pounce on St. Mike's in Horsemen Shootout finale
When the Taos head boys basketball coach walked into the locker room to prepare for the Tigers' showdown …
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Strong defensive efforts, Khweis help Taos roll past Grants
The Taos Tigers basketball team wasn't exactly scared by the full-court pressure that Grants …
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Trout love garlic-scented PowerBait
This fishing report, provided by Dustin Berg and Go Unlimited (supporting disabled anglers) and the …
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Sports Sidelines
Sports events that are happening this week:
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Peñasco knocks off defending Class 2A state champion Pecos in title game
The Ben Luján Gymnasium at Pojoaque Valley High School on Saturday (Jan. 4) was more reminiscent …
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Sports Roundup
Other sports activities that happened this week:
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