One skier dies, second critically injured after avalanche at Taos Ski Valley
One man has died and another remained hospitalized with critical injuries Thursday night (Jan. 17) after an avalanche near Kachina Peak in Taos Ski Valley.
KTAOS Solar Center for sale
The KTAOS Solar Center and its liquor license are for sale.
The long-time iconic entertainment and event venue just off State Road 150 in Upper Colonias, with stunning views of the Taos mountains, …
Strong winds, some snow to head through NM
The National Weather Service reports strong winds and a few inches of snow could be headed for the Taos area Thursday night (Jan. 17) and through Friday.
Community sports
Action-packed events at 45th Annual Chama Chile Ski Classic
The three-day event runs January 19-21 and its schedule is packed with classic cross-country ski races, freestyle skate races, snowbike and snowshoe races –– and costumes. Lots of costumes.
Column
Know Your Neighbor: Maxine and Steve Thomas
During these winter months, Baskin Robbins ice-cream store owners Maxine and Steve Thomas can attest, local and out-of-town customers drop by to purchase a variety of frozen treats.
Obituaries
Ronnie Aaron Lewis
Beloved brother, Mr. Ronnie Aaron Lewis, nee Aaron, of Carson NM, passed away on October 12, 2018, at the age of 66 following a short battle with cancer.
Anthony “Tony” Padilla
Anthony “Tony” Padilla, age 61, of San Cristobal passed away on January 5, 2019.
Gary L. Cook
Gary L. Cook, age 66, of Ranchos de Taos went to be with our Lord and Saviour on January 12th after a very short illness.
Maria Chavez Medina
Maria Chavez Medina, age 69, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on January 13, 2019.
Alberto Trujillo
Alberto Trujillo, 79, of Penasco passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2018.
Amada Rodriguez
Amada Rodriguez, age 68, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2019.
Alice D. Martinez
On December 18, 2018, Alice D. Martinez, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Taos, surrounded by family and …
Lucy Ortega
Lucy Ortega, 90, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2019 at her home in La Puebla, NM.
Local news
New Mexico State historian talks suffrage in Taos
Taos County Democrats hosted a talk Monday (Jan. 14) by state historian Rick Hendricks focusing around the struggles for women and native voting rights in New …
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Taos Pueblo to build travel center
Drivers on Paseo del Pueblo Norte may soon have another stop for gas as the Taos Pueblo government has …
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Taos Pueblo to build travel center
Drivers on Paseo del Pueblo Norte may soon have another stop for gas as the Taos Pueblo government has …
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Taos News Sneak Peek – January 17, 2019
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SNAP beneficiaries renewing this month must submit renewal forms by Tuesday
As a consequence of the ongoing federal government shutdown, people participating in the Supplemental …
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Meetings this week: State historian on voting rights, entrepreneurs gather
Here's the heads up for public meetings happening this week.
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Angel Fire offers free lift tickets to furloughed federal workers
As the three-week-old partial federal government shutdown continued Saturday (Jan. 12), making it the …
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More snow in the forecast for late Saturday (Jan. 12) and Sunday (Jan. 13)
Greater than four inches of snow is possible above 8,000 feet...
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U.S. 64 reopens following snow-related closure
U.S. 64 has been reopened after being closed in both directions between the mouth of Taos Canyon …
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Taos schools, UNM-Taos on two hour delay
Taos Municipal Schools, Taos International, Taos Charter and University of New Mexico-Taos are all …
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Things to watch in 2019: HEART of Taos struggles
HEART of Taos launched in 2016 to help homeless women and children with services, housing and …
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Things to watch in 2019: Affordable housing needs
How bad is the lack of affordable housing in Taos? Real bad.
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Person to watch: Hotel developer Jay Batra
Hotel developer Jay Batra faced a firestorm of Taoseño furor when he proposed building a …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
This fifth-generation Taoseña knows a thing or two about pole dancing. And, for that matter, about belly dancing, sword dancing, lap …
"People have been very receptive -- if a little surprised, at first -- to learn that Taos has a poet laureate and that she wants to …
The Taos Mesa Brewing Mothership will be hosting a show to benefit the Taos Immigrant Allies. The show will feature music by Big Swing …
Entering Randy Pijoan's studio in Amalia, the viewer encounters unexpected subjects in the paintings hung on the walls of this …
The Sunday before Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan. 21), a quartet of Taos musicians are performing a fabulous showcase of music by and …
New Mexico author Raphael Nevins is a self-described serial entrepreneur. His exploits include being the founder of several New Mexico …
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Sports
Photo Gallery: Good snow and a special anniversary at Red River
Snowflakes floated down over skiers and snowboarders as they flew down the mountain at Red River Ski & Summer Area over the weekend. Like many of the local ski areas, Red River has been thriving …
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Kachina Peak Lift opens at Taos Ski Valley
Just in time for the weekend visitors celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, as well as more snow in …
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Skier, rider paradise: Taos-area resorts receive fresh powder, more on the way
And more snow is in the forecast.
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Peñasco Lady Panthers try for a repeat at Northern Rio Grande Tournament
The score gap widened to 9 points at the start of the third quarter, though the foul count for the two …
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Taos's Aidan Leblanc makes the USA TODAY ALL-USA New Mexico Football Team
Aidan Leblanc is "the type of player who comes once in a blue moon," says coach Art Abreu Jr.
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Sports brief: Questa basketball, boys and girls
Both the Wildcats and the Ladycats next play Jan. 11 when they host Springer. Games begin at 4 p.m.
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Sports brief: Taos Ice Tigers hockey
Seniors John Esquibel, Ysidro Gravelle and Leandro Richert and junior Lachlan Henderson were …
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Sports brief: Taos Tigers basketball, boys and girls
Boys: Their next game is against the St. Pius X Sartans, Friday (Jan. 11).
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Reel Talk – January 10
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from area officers and …
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The glue that binds Peñasco's team
What Lady Panthers head coach Gilbert Mascareñas likes about the 5-foot-9 junior is that she …
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Brief: Taos Ski Valley opens Kachina Peak – for hikers only at this point
"Hiking the ridge" to Kachina Peak is a rite of passage for many skiers and riders.
Snow Report
Photo Gallery – Angel Fire’s annual Winter Carnival: Fun for the whole family
Over the course of the week-long winter celebration, guests participated in activities including a snowman-building competition, lunch tray tobogganing...
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