Family loses home to fire, plans to rebuild
At the turn of the 20th century, an old fort stood on a low hill near the river that curves through the west side of Arroyo Hondo and empties into the Río Grande. It had adobe walls 30-inches thick.
Philmont Scout Ranch to open despite Boy Scouts bankruptcy
The national Chapter of Boy Scouts of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of hundreds of court cases alleging sexual abuse, but local troops will continue as usual, according to the organization. The fate of the organization’s assets, including the popular Philmont Scout Ranch in northeastern New Mexico, remains a question.
Taos welcomes Hotel Willa
Taos community members gathered Tuesday (Feb. 18) to welcome the new Hotel Willa, on Paseo del Pueblo Sur.
$2.8M in tax revenue proposed for Holy Cross
After six months of sometimes contentious debate with representatives from Holy Cross Medical Center and county taxpayers, the Taos County Board of Commissioners has come up with a specific plan to determine the future of public funding for the county's only hospital.
Roundhouse Roundup, Feb. 20
“Through Word Perfect, I think.” — Sen. John Arthur Smith, responding on the Senate floor when Sen. Bill Sharer asked how the Opportunity Scholarship got into the budget.
Here's the latest from the Roundhouse:
Well Taos 2020: A healthy life is a happy life
A healthy life is a happy life - and the 2020 edition of Well Taos has plenty of resources to help you stay healthy.
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Mountain Home Health Care: Celebrating 45 years of putting people first
In defiance of the corporate mentality becoming more and more prevalent in health care, one local nonprofit has made prioritizing people its mission.
Love letter: Love in 10 tongues
by Izumi Yokohama
Izumi Yokoyama moved to Taos from California. She is the mother of two young children and teaches art to children as well. Japanese calligraphy is clearly an influence in her strongly graphic works.
Portrait of Greta Thunberg by Erin Currier. Currier’s work has been featured in numerous solo shows, including a major solo exhibition at the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Embassy in Washington, DC. Her work is exhibited and collected internationally.
by Tizia O’Connor
Tizia O’Connor is an artist who shares the influence of traditional Japanese art and calligraphy with Izumi Yokoyama. She is an ayurvedic practitioner who lives and works – together with her husband, fellow artist and photographer Paul O’Connor – in an earthship they built after moving to …
by Theresa Gray
Theresa Gray came to Taos over a decade ago and was enchanted by the place and its inhabitants. In fact, it was during that first trip that she met her husband, musician and film projectionist Peter Halter. After a whirlwind courtship, she moved here to be with him, and the couple live off the …
Heart Felt, by Nina Silfverberg
A costume designer by trade. Silfverberg employs her experience and dedication to her craft and the fiber art she makes – a testament to her love of history and eye for detail, and reflects a life of travel and adventure. She earned a master's of art in costume design in 2004 from the University …
by Claire Haye
Claire Haye grew up in a creative, intellectual and bohemian environment in Chicago and New York. She and her late husband, Michael, came here from Chicago during the '70s and stayed, raising their two daughters here. While her husband, a brilliant psychotherapist, worked in his home office, Haye …
by Anita Rodriguez
Born and raised in Taos, award-winning artist and writer Anita Rodriguez is known for her work incorporating Native American ceremonialism, Mexican mysticism and Hispanic folk art as well as the penitente art of New Mexico, Native American dances and ceremonies and Catholic traditions. Her book …
by Anne E. Bruce
Anne Bruce first came here after her husband, William Sarokin, fell in love with Taos after doing the sound for "Off the Map," the film that put Taos firmly on the map. They went back and forth from New York until last year, when they made Taos their permanent home. Bruce has been an artist her …
Heart Beet, by Anais Rumfelt
Anaïs Rumfelt was born into a family of artists and has been making art all of her life. Her work, which is unabashedly figurative, has been shown at the Harwood Museum along with several galleries in Taos, where she grew up and still lives. She is part of the creative team at Twirl Discovery and …
Enlight 84, by Maye Torres
Maye Torres was born in Taos in 1960. Her father was a rural science educator and the family lived in El Salvador, Ecuador and Bolivia, where Torres was exposed to the lives of the Incan, Mayan and Aztec people, their art and concepts, as well as Old Spanish and European cultures. During the past …
by Janie Romer
Artist and musician Janie Romer is a graduate of the Chelsea School of Design. She worked at “Vogue" magazine in Paris and New York before her two sons were born. She sang and recorded with English folk legend Bert Jansch and since moving to Taos has turned her creative skills to designing and …
Local news
Family loses home to fire, plans to rebuild
At the turn of the 20th century, an old fort stood on a low hill near the river that curves through the west side of Arroyo Hondo and empties into the Río Grande. It had adobe walls 30-inches thick.
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$2.8M in tax revenue proposed for Holy Cross
After six months of sometimes contentious debate with representatives from Holy Cross Medical Center and …
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Taos welcomes Hotel Willa
Taos community members gathered Tuesday (Feb. 18) to welcome the new Hotel Willa, on Paseo del Pueblo …
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Philmont Scout Ranch to open despite Boy Scouts bankruptcy
The national Chapter of Boy Scouts of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the wake of hundreds …
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More snow predicted for Northern New Mexico
Meteorologists from the National Weather Service are predicting light snow for tonight, Tuesday (Feb. …
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Boy Scouts of America files for bankruptcy
Amid a series of lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has filed for Chapter …
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Fire destroys home in Arroyo Hondo
Crews from several area agencies teamed up to combat a residential fire Sunday night (Feb. 16) that …
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Taos Ski Valley village candidates talk growth, oversight
Hundreds of vehicles a day stream through the tiny village of Taos Ski Valley on their way to one …
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Taos women participate in state pageant
Three Taos Valley residents - Raquel Grant, Rena Valdez and Emma Martinez - were among the young …
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Stray Hearts Animal Shelter report
The ebb and flow of animals at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter is reported to the Taos News each week. …
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Skiing to raise cancer awareness
On Saturday (Feb. 15), Taos Ski Valley will host Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) and its event …
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Taos Tree Board preps for Arbor Day
Members of the Taos Tree Board are gearing up for spring as they ready the community for their …
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Taos County man critically wounded in shooting at Faustine's Trailer Park
A Taos County man was critically wounded in a shooting early Monday morning (Feb. 10) at Faustine's …
Taos Opinions
By George Fritz HahnAs the town council's representative on the [Holy Cross] hospital's Health Study Committee and chair of the Taos …
The Taos County Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to vote Wednesday (Feb. 26) on a permit for a Family Dollar store in El …
As many of your readers know, the National Nuclear Security Administration, a stovepipe agency within the Department of Energy, is …
In January a crew from El Valle dug a trench across West Romero Road near West Romero Place. They have yet to repair the road. I have …
Community policing is a tough job, now more than ever, especially if it's in a town where you've spent years. Drugs, poverty and past …
I am Andrew D. Chavez, a Democrat from Llano Quemado. I am announcing that I seek the commission seat for Taos County District 3, …
An open letter to Mr. Rick Bellis, cc town of Taos councilors, Taos County commissioners, Holy Cross Hospital board members:I was at …
My issue with partisan discourse today is less about divisiveness and more about what I call intellectual laziness. Many seem …
Your recent editorial about setting up a spay and neuter van to provide coverage for Taos County ("Time for Taos mobile spay-neuter," …
Obituaries
John Ernesto Medina
John Ernesto Medina Of Taos passed away peacefully at the age of 75. He is survived by his children, David and Viola of Tehachapi, CA. Rick and Dianna of San Jacinto CA, James and Xochilt of Yucaipa, CA., Wendy and Marcos of Taos and Mark and Trish of Rio Rancho, N.M.
Robert “Bob” Iko
Robert “Bob” Iko Age 69, a resident of Taos, passed away on February 16, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Louise Iko and his sister Laurie Iko. Robert was known in the community of Taos as a well-respected plumber. He loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and served our country in the U. S. Marines.
Felipe A. Abeyta,
Felipe A. Abeyta, Age 78 of Los Cordovas passed away unexpectedly on February 16, 2020. He is preceded in death by his son, Ivan Abeyta, parents, Pablo and Emma Abeyta, brothers, Ben and Nelson Abeyta, sister, Elsie Abeyta and mother of his children, Bernadette Abeyta.
Ann Louise Prince–Waldman
Ann Louise Prince–Waldman Loving mother and devoted wife passed away on January 19, 2020, at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ann was born on October 11, 1944, in Jamestown, NY to Ruth and Alton Marlette. She graduated from Jamestown High in 1962 and graduated cum laude with a BA in English from Ohio State in 1972.
Lorraine Romero
Lorraine Romero Age 85, a resident of Llano Quemado, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband Maurilio Romero; son Norman Romero; parents Samuel and Carmelita Herrera; brother Jimmy Herrera and sister Helen Duran. Lorraine was a hard-working woman who cared dearly for all her family.
La Vida
Science on the Hill: Expedition drifts in Arctic ice to study climate
After years of planning and days of travel, a team of scientists and technicians from Los Alamos National Laboratory at last have made it to the top of the world, that snow desert known as the Arctic.
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Going for a walk with the birds in New Mexico
Our daughter Mary was home from college for a few weeks over her holiday break. My wife, Dawn, and I …
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Brighten winter fare with flavor
About this time of year the pots of soup, stews, braises and other comfort foods that get us through …
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Top tips for pruning fruit trees in February
It's hard not to get excited about spring this time of year as the sun moves north and comes into the …
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Cat pee to burning tires: Winemakers tackle the stinky vintage challenge
The most abhorrent, offensive, repellent wine I have ever tasted was a pinot noir from South Africa. This …
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'Berry' easy desserts for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love — in all its forms. Children give candy hearts and paper …
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Kitten who overcame paralysis faces new challenge
Tiny Tim just can't catch a break. The tough, crippled kitty who was saved by some Dixon kids last autumn …
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Free your mind through your body
Walking through the doors of Trauma and Recovery Center in El Prado, one is faced with two rows of …
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A cosmic catastrophe hiding 'in plain sight'
We are now in the "dead of winter." Its late-January icy grip is fully upon us. But did you know that …
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Birds are the flowers of our winter garden
There is pure joy in watching birds hop about in the snow and seeing them hang on bird feeders in …
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Backyard birding questions for winter in New Mexico
We're seeing lots of birds in area backyards this winter. Maybe because we've had some true winter …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
Bees are vital to all life and yet not many people are eager to get up close and personal with their fuzzy cuteness. Willingness to …
It's every artist's dream to be at work in your studio, when two well-connected art collectors stroll in, buy several large pieces, …
A special concert is coming to town on Monday (Feb. 24). The Taos Jewish Center worked some magic to bring Beyond the Pale, Toronto's …
Last month Twirl collaborated with the showing of the film Fantastic Fungi at the Taos Community Auditorium. You can now see and …
New Mexico children's book author Linda Harkey's fourth book, "Doc, Willie, and the Pack" (Archway, 2019), is a continuation of the …
Lyla June Johnston grew up here in Taos, and is a descendant of Diné (Navajo) and Tsétsêhéstâhese (Cheyenne) lineages. She is a …
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Sports
Nine Taos wrestlers qualified for state
Nine Taos wrestlers have made it to the state tournament this Friday and Saturday (Feb. 21-22) at the Santa Ana Star Center in Río Rancho after solid individual performances at their prior meet.
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To state they go: Taos swim team prepares for big test ahead
"Excitement." That's how Grace Goler, a sophomore swimmer for Taos High School, explained how she and …
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Peñasco downs Escalante at home in critical district match
When Peñasco and Escalante faced off on Saturday (Feb. 15) in Peñasco, it was a game that was meant to …
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Knighthawks take third at state chess championships
The Taos Knighthawks had an all-around good week in Albuquerque when they participated in the NMAA State …
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Skiing to raise cancer awareness
On Saturday (Feb. 15), Taos Ski Valley will host Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC) and its event “Shred …
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Tigers battle Sundevils in Otero Gym
Northern New Mexico basketball is alive and well.Through four quarters, the Taos Tigers and Española …
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Tigers perform well all around in district meet
The Taos high school swim team had big performances at the District 2 meet in Los Alamos on …
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Tigers take third at district wrestling duals
Taos hosted the District 2-4A dual wrestling meet on Saturday (Feb. 8), and finished third by the …
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Peñasco player drops one in to surpass 1,500 point mark
During Saturday night's (Feb. 8) game in Peñasco, in the third quarter, on a routine put-back …
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Reel Report: Yellow jigs, pinks jigs, the fish love the jigs!
Manny Lujan and Garon Ian Fulgenzi of Las Vegas caught 57 perch and two trout using Swedish Pimple …
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Sports Sidelines, Feb. 6 - 15
Other sports events happening this week:
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Podcasts read by Larry Torres
- Mana Titina was such a good tortillera
- Canutito learns about el inocente Tatayo
- Grampo and Chumba buy candy 'con watchas'
- Grama Cuca sueña con el Elvis Presley
- El viento created havoc por doquiera
- Grama is still mad con el Filimotas
- Spamglish: Filimotas was weird porque se le cayó la mollera
- En un tiempo, Grama Cuca fue una beautician
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