From Fiestas de Taos celebrations to Taos detox center roadblocks, get a peek at this week's news
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Taos Pueblo Powwow renews a beloved tradition
Dancers of all ages enter the arena during the first Grand Entry of the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Young men in war dance regalia enter the arena during the Friday (July 12) Grand Entry at the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Victoria Archuleta of Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo dances with her daughter Summer in the Friday (July 12) Grand Entry at the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
The Cool Runnings Indian Music Store, based out of Saint Michaels, Arizona, set up a booth at the powwow to sell the latest Native American music recordings.
Regal bearing is expressed in the beaded buckskin dress worn by Jacqueline Cantsee, Ute-Navajo from Dolores, Colorado, during the Grand Entry.
Leandra Madalena, left, puts the finishing touches on Alliana Atencio's hair accroutrement in preparation for the Friday (July 12) Grand Entry at the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Attention to detail is seen in this dancer's regalia as she prepares for the Friday evening (July 12) Grand Entry at the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Indian Hill drum group out of Barstow, California pounds out a rhythm during Friday's (July 12) Grand Entry at the Taos Pueblo Powwow. At Sunday's (July 14) awards ceremony the group won First Place in the Northern Drum/Singing Competition.
Grand Entry at the Friday (July 12) Taos Pueblo Powwow for 2019.
Miss Sacred Visions Alissa Songoi (Paiute-Shoshone-Hopi) from Fallon, Nevada attended the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Isabel Whitehair of Window Rock, Arizona waits for her category to be called for the Saturday afternoon (July 13) Grand Entry at the 2019 Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Young Eagle Creek, a drum group that hails from Lukachukai, Arizona, has quite a following in the powwow music world.
Dancers retire from the arena after competing Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Miss Sacred Visions Powwow Princess Alyssa Songoi, of Wadsworth, Nev., prepares to enter the arena for the Grand Entry Saturday (July 13.)
Tia Scalplock, of Diné heritage based in Red Mesa, Az., competes in the Women's Fancy Shawl category Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Dozens of vendors selling everything from fry bread, jewellery, arts and craft lined the outskirts of the powwow grounds Saturday (July 13.)
Judges watch competitors perform Saturday (July 13.)
Kaidon Draper, of Diné heritage based in Kirtland, prepares to compete Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Daylon Ortiz, 1, of Española, creates bubbles while his family orders shaved ice Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Angi Guerue, of Sicungu Lakota heritage based in Denver, helps her granddaughter, Rae Guerue, with her regalia Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow. Rae attends the University of Colorado-Denver and hopes to attend law school "to create political change for [her] tribe." …
![Angi Guerue, of Sicungu Lakota heritage based in Denver, helps her granddaughter, Rae Guerue, with her regalia Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow. Rae attends the University of Colorado-Denver and hopes to attend law school "to create political change for [her] tribe." "Native people have been fighting for our issues for all time and we're going to continue to fight," Rae said.](https://cdn1.creativecirclemedia.com/taosnews/large/20190715-122632-tempoOnScene11_190718.jpg)
Clendon Allen, of Nez Perce, competes with other Golden Age Men on Friday (July 12) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Zoe Lovato, 4, of San Felipe Pueblo, and Abigail Coriz, 4, of Santa Domingo Pueblo, look back at their families before competing in their jingle dresses Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Audrey Brokeshoulder, of Gallup, and Jessica Yazzie, of Farmington, poses for a portrait Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Robert Lovato, of San Felipe Pueblo, dances in the men's northern traditional category Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Dancers and spectators gather around the arena Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Aidan Aguilar, 5, of San Felipe Pueblo, enters the arena in Saturday's (July 13) Grand Entry.
Golden Age women line up around the perimeter of the arena following the Grand Entry Saturday (July 13.)
Mikah Shije, 5, of Zia and Acoma heritage based in Bernalillo, walks back to his family after competing in the junior boys fancy event Saturday's (July 13) at the Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Kerri Martin, of Diné and Hopi heritage based in Montezuma Creek, Utah, competes in the junior girls fancy shawl event Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Children enter the arena Sunday (July 14) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Hunter Gomez prepares to enter the arena carrying the Taos Pueblo flag Saturday (July 13) during the Grand Entry of 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Katie Brooke Concha, of Taos Pueblo, runs to embrace her mom Friday (July 12) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Kerri Martin, of Diné and Hopi heritage based in Montezuma Creek, Utah, participates in the intertribal dancing following the Grand Entry on Saturday (July 13) during the Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Dancers compete Friday (July 12) in exhibition events during the opening night of the Taos Pueblo Powwow.
A dancer is silhouetted against the setting sun Saturday (July 13) during the 33rd annual Taos Pueblo Powwow.
Obituaries
Beatrice P. Vigil
Beatrice P. Vigil, of Taos passed away peacefully to join her Lord and Savior on July 12, 2019 at the age of 90. Beatrice was born in Arroyo Hondo on November 30, 1928 to Jose Pacheco and Rosanna Pacheco.
Carla Belinda Vigil Castle,
Carla Belinda Vigil Castle, Age 63, of Taos passed away on July 13, 2019. She is preceded in death by her father, Edmundo L. Vigil, brother, Jose Benito Vigil, grandparents, Carlos J. and Amelia Trujillo and Jose Benito and Josefita “Pita” Vigil and niece, Tania T. Martinez.
Nancy E. Lopez,
Nancy E. Lopez, Age 79 a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on Wednesday June 28, 2019. She was preceded in death by her son Andrew Lopez;
Teresita Pacheco,
Teresita Pacheco, Age 76, of Costilla passed away on July 01, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents, Marcelino and Adelia Torres, siblings, Cesarita Romero, Policarpio Torres, Helen Romero, Lorraine Reichert and Bertha Vialpando and father in law, Macario Pacheco.
Nicole Lopez,
Nicole Lopez, Age 27, a lifetime resident of Albuquerque, NM lost her life in a tragic accident on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She was born August 13, 1991. Nicole was full of life and was the young, beautiful mother of two young boys.
Glory G. Dassi,
Glory G. Dassi, (5/16/1950 - 6/7/2019) Our Beloved Glory G. Dassi passed quietly the evening of June 7, 2019 and truly will be greatly missed.
Patrick A. Abeyta,
Patrick A. Abeyta, Age 61, of Ranchos de Taos passed away unexpectedly on June 21 2019. Rosary will be recited on July 18, 2019 at 6 PM.
Local news
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Taos Chef Benjie Apodaca dies
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Headliner for upcoming Taos Fiestas grand baile killed
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Taos man charged for Bent Street fight
Taos Police have charged a Taos man with two counts of battery in connection to a June 25 altercation …
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Trash fire burns three homes in Cerro
Cordova said the man who is believed to have started the fire had been burning trash without a permit
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We're here. We're queer.
Hank Tafoya came to Taos to die. He grew up in L.A. and in the …
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Town approves $90k for jail
During a short regular town meeting Tuesday (July 9), the town of Taos Council approved three main items …
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Taos Airport gets federal funds
Thanks to a federal aviation grant, the town of Taos will receive $250,000 for improvements at the …
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Taos quilters honor local veterans
The Taos Quilt and Needlecraft Guild honored a dozen local veterans who had served in campaigns …
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Volunteer Opportunities - July 11, 2019
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY seeks English-speaking and bilingual volunteers to drive patients to …
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Traffic Cone Watch: Paseo del Pueblo Sur down to one lane
Account for additional time in traffic today, the traffic cones are out in full force.
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Taos man charged with battery upon a peace officer — over a handshake
Can a handshake constitute a fourth-degree felony? The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office …
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A special edition peek at this week's news
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
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In the Taos Children's Theatre's adventurous theatrical version of the 1908 classic, "The Wind in the Willows," you'll find "motor …
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Sports
Johnson, Elkjer top Valle Escondido July 4 tourney
The Fourth of July weekend was hopping at Valle Escondido Golf Course. Festivities started with a parade on July 4, a kids-only fishing tournament on July 5 and …
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Sidelines
BLM guided hike on Las Minas TrailOn Saturday (July 13) at 9 a.m. hikers meet at the trailhead at the …
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Reel Talk
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and New Mexico Department of Game and Fish, has been generated …
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Taos little league Minor All star team girls win District Championship title, prep for State tournament
My name is Kim Marcus I am the head coach for the Taos little league Minor All star team girls softball …
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Learning the most elegant of outdoor activities: fly-fishing
All who have ever been tangled up in monofilament fishing line know that the stuff likes to loop all over …
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Walking for your health and Cancer Support Services
Hundreds of people participated in the For the Health of It! 5K walk and health fair on Saturday (June …
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Taos youth softball All-Star team headed to state tournament
After winning the District 4 championship in Las Vegas over the weekend of June 15-16, the Taos …
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Cast and Blast increases women's interactions with the outdoors
Editor's Note: This piece is the first in a series about outdoor skills, education and …
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Newly formed senior baseball league in Taos has first practice
The non-competitive baseball league of seniors 55 and over had their first practice June 16 at Taos …
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Reel Talk
This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated …
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Jonah Vigil named Gatorade New Mexico Boys Track and Field Player of the Year
The Gatorade Company announced that Jonah Vigil of Taos High School as its 2018-19 Gatorade New …
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