Author Tommy Orange returns to Taos
"There There" was published in June and immediately appeared on The New York Times Bestsellers List that same month. When a debut novel debuts on the Bestsellers List, the literary world takes notice.
Business
Shop tax free at your local businesses -- one day only
Once the frenzy of Black Friday fades, Small Business Saturday (Nov. 24) aims to attract shoppers to local merchants whose stores serve hometown retail needs -- not just to keep those businesses …
Enchanted Homes in this week's paper
Get inspired with restaurateur Kimberly Armstrong’s beautiful home in Ranchos de Taos. Her historic compound has been renovated in harmony with natural surroundings.
A day earlier! Look for your Taos News this Wednesday
The Taos News publishes on Wednesday (Nov. 21) this week, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The paper will be available with your favorite street vendor and in store.
Health and Fitness
How can you manage diabetes, addiction and pain without drugs?
Caring for the whole person is the mission of Taos Whole Health Integrative Care. The healthcare practice was founded in April 2017 to help identify and correct …
Obituaries
Angel Romero Trujillo, 2018
Angel Romero Trujillo Age 86, of Ranchitos in Taos, New Mexico passed away in Santa Fe, New Mexico on November 8, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. The third child of 7 siblings she was raised …
Angel Romero Trujillo
Angel Romero Trujillo, age 86, of Ranchitos in Taos, New Mexico passed away in Santa Fe on November 8 surrounded by family and friends.
Justin Gutierrez, 2018
Justin Gutierrez Age 28, a resident of El Prado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 3, 2018. Justin was such a well loved and giving person, he always had a smile on his face and was such …
Julian Maestas, 2018
Julian Maestas Age 47, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 25, 2018. He is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Bences and Corina Maestas; uncles, Julian, …
Jill Laporte Sklarz, 2018
Jill Laporte Sklarz Age 71, of Talpa, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2018, with her son Dave by her side. Jill was born to John H Laporte, Sr. and Donna Jane Bailey and grew up in Short Hills, …
Rosalie V. Chacon, 2018
Rosalie V. Chacon Age 79, of Taos passed away on November 2, 2018. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leroy B. Chacon, parents, Pulidor and Ignacia Vallejos, brother, Celso Vallejos and sister, …
Local news
Taos Day School Thanksgiving Pow-Wow on Thursday
The specials include a Hand Drum Contest, Spectator Dance, and "Non- (Pow-Wow) Singing Contest."
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Taos Ski Valley opens high-speed quad Thanksgiving Day
At the top, the new Lift 1 ends where the old Lift 5 used to end. This new placement means skiers and …
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Acequias to discuss hemp production at annual meeting
Irrigators and farmers will learn about hemp production in New Mexico at the upcoming Congreso de las …
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Peñasco girl rescues puppies
The Taos County Sheriff's Office is commending the humanitarian efforts of Peñasco teenager Nicky …
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New Mexico's WWI veterans remembered
It was supposed to be the war to end all wars, but for Andres S. Ribera, once a laborer at a hotel in …
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Stray Hearts weekly report Nov. 6 - 12, 2018
Dogs at shelter: Total: 120. Adults: 97. Puppies: 23...
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Judge tosses limit on pot plants
In a major victory for New Mexico medical marijuana producers, a judge has ruled against a …
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Abused as teenager at seminary, N.M. man struggles to find peace
Donald Naranjo was 15 years old when a priest at the seminary began to to abuse him. This is about …
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New allegations of Taos County priest sexual abuse filed in past year
The following lawsuits allege abuse by priests in Taos County or the surrounding areas. Most of the …
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NFO's Kym Sanchez recognized by Gov. Martinez
A U.S. Army veteran, Sanchez was responsible for military funeral coordination of over 180 veterans …
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Town council takes steps to help swimmers, Kit Carson Park
Swimmers worried about a failing boiler at a town pool and fans of Kit Carson Park saw some …
Featured video
Jazz artist Grace Kelly honors Frank Morgan at Taos Jazz Festival
Award-winning jazz songwriter, saxophonist and singer Grace Kelly performed in a quartet at Taos Mesa Brewing on Saturday (Nov. 17) for the annual Frank Morgan Jazz Festival. Kelly was Morgan's protégé and is a Taos fixture in this annual festival.
Tempo
The Thursday (Nov. 22) full moon opposes the sun’s newly arriving philosophical Sagittarius. New faces and new places over the next … Read More
Tempo, of course, will be focusing on coverage of holiday themed events starting this week. But that doesn't mean there's a lot of … Read More
The term "award-winning" is not lightly used here. Spanning a career of decades, Pitt has been recognized by the most prestigious … Read More
Allegra Huston and James Navé have a long history of collaborating in Taos - beginning 18 years ago with Julia Cameron's "The … Read More
Sculptor and jeweler Chris White knows well the challenges of being a Taos son, an artist, a husband and father of two young boys. Of … Read More
Mozart's 'Requiem' was left incomplete when the Austrian composer died in December 1791 at the age of 35. However, because Mozart had … Read More
¿Habla usted Spam-glish? read by Larry Torres
- The Spirit is willing pero la carne es débil
- 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
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Sports
Photo Gallery: Taos Tigers beat Lovington 55-7
Scenes from Taos' 55-7 victory against Lovington on Saturday (Nov. 17) at Anaya Stadium. The Tigers will move on to the state semifinals Nov. 24 against Portales, which beat Grants 64-32 on Saturday.
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Taos Tigers beat Lovington 55-7, head to semifinals against Portales
In Saturday's game (Nov. 17) against Lovington, the Taos Tigers won 55-7, marshalling a strong defense …
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Taos takes on Lovington in state championship quarterfinals Saturday
The Taos Tigers prepare for the 1 p.m. kickoff of their first playoff game of the season, Saturday (Nov. …
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Santa Teresa bests Taos in close-fought soccer quarterfinal match
It was easy to find field No. 9 at the Santa Ana Soccer Complex in Bernalillo on Wednesday (Nov. 7) …
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Sports sidelines – Nov 15
The Seventh Annual Taos Turkey Trot is on tap for Saturday, Nov. 24. The out and back course hosted by …
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Taos County Cross Country runners take medals at State
It seems like everyone cries at the finish line of a cross-country race. For the runners, it's the …
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Sipapu opens a snowy trail Friday
Even before the Veterans Day snowstorm, the resort had scheduled this opening date. The Sunday night dump …
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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. …
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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)
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Snow Report
Lifestyles
Staying healthy and fit means being prepared when there's a natural or man-made disaster.Last weekend's snowstorm was a reminder to … Read More
On Nov. 18, I will celebrate 82 years on earth. Is my body slowing down? Sure. I don't run up and down the stairs as fast as I used … Read More
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
Business
Hot doggin' it on the Plaza, vegetarian style
Most people prefer not to know what goes into regular hotdogs. But a small business on the plaza is willing to share all the intricate parts of the hotdogs they sell …
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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 …
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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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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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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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Former Graystone Furniture to get new life as Mountain Lifestyle
Come December, local entrepreneur Mary Domito plans to launch Mattress Mary's Mountain Lifestyle …
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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 …
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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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