Man who killed woman at Taos gas station sentenced to life in prison
A Taos District Court judge on Tuesday (May 21) sentenced Brandon Lopez to life in prison for the murder of 23-year-old Destiny Valdez, a Ranchos de Taos woman who Lopez fatally shot at the Shell gas …
Event
Bikers ride to remember in Red River
Preparations for the 37th annual Red River Memorial Motorcycle Rally start months before Memorial Day weekend for the friendly alpine village of Red River, according to town …
Theater
Thirty-two hours of theatrical madness in Taos
Teatro Serpiente's Seventh Annual Gorilla Theatre Festival whirls into town this weekend. The festival's 32 hours of frantic behind-the-scenes activity by writers, actors and crew will …
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Former Taos U.S. Bank branch manager indicted on embezzlement charges
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Taos family-owned Friday Motors sold to Colorado dealership
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Obituaries
John E. Antis
John E. Antis, 66, of Ranchos de Taos passed away on May 10, 2019. John worked as a Graphic Artist for many years in California before moving to Taos. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.
Avelio F. Gonzales
Avelio F. Gonzales, 65, of El Prado passed away on May 18, 2019. He worked at Point S Tires formerly Big O for many years. He loved fishing and his Broncos
Teodora A. Mondragon,
Teodora A. Mondragon, 90, of Taos, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully May 19, 2019.
Cecil Dawkins
Cecil Dawkins, Author, died May 11 at age 91. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and everyone whose life she touched. Born and educated in Alabama, Cecil earned her master’s at Stanford on a Writing Fellowship.
Manuel Romero,
Manuel Romero, 96, of Guadalupita passed away on May 14, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Cesarita Romero, daughters, Linda Almarez and baby Marie, parents, Manuel and Ninfa Romero, in laws, Marcelino and Adelia Torres, son in law,
Obituary: Roger Lerman
Roger Lerman, Age 70, a righteous man, suffered fatal injuries from a backhoe accident May 13. He is preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Jeanne Lerman, his dear Aunt Lo, beloved older brother Marty, close childhood friends Danny Raven and Alan Shapiro.
Della G. Sanchez,
Della G. Sanchez, 94 of Ranchos de Taos and formerly of Rodarte passed away on May 09, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gavino Sanchez, parents, Levi and Carlotta Gonzales, sisters, Martha Mares, Matilde Roybal and Placida Maestas, brothers, Elias, Victoriano, Richard, Alfonso, Ramon and Eloy Gonzales
Cristobal Avinicio Tafoya
Cristobal Avinicio Tafoya, Age 77, passed away May 1, 2019 surrounded by his family. Chris was born to Benjamin and Theodora Romero Tafoya in Taos, New Mexico. He was one of ten children.
Sally Gray,
Sally Gray, Artist, writer, world traveler, wife, mother and lover of life passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2019. Sally was born in Birmingham, Michigan on May 26,1944, the second child of Maxwell Edward Fead and Janet Grace Fead. She attended Brookside School and Kingswood School Cranbrook
Evangeline C. Montoya,
Evangeline C. Montoya, 93 of El Prado passed away on May 10, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alberto Montoya, daughter, Diana Baca, mother, Senaida Chavez, father, Benito Chavez, brothers, Gavino Chavez, Adelmo Chavez, sisters, Rafaelita Lujan, Mary DeLourdes Medina, Mary Lopez, and Dora Ortiz.
Local news
Taos Police blotter
The following is a condensed version of Taos Police reports from May 15-19. May 15 2:36 a.m. Assault, Allsup’s, 507 Paseo del Pueblo Norte – A caller said two men were fighting …
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Man who killed woman at Taos gas station sentenced to life in prison
A Taos District Court judge on Tuesday (May 21) sentenced Brandon Lopez to life in prison for the murder …
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Former Questa priest named in new rape and abuse lawsuit
Two men who were parishioners of Questa's St. Anthony Church in the late 1960s have named a former priest …
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Brittany Alert issued for missing Taos man
Twenty-three-year-old Jose Saiz has gone missing in Taos County and may be in danger if not located, …
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Burning canceled Thursday due to winds
Taos County fire officials have canceled burning for today, Thursday (May 23), due to high winds and a …
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Centuries of hands
By Lt. Col. Enrico Miguel Velasquez U.S.M.C. (retired)The San Francisco de Asis Mission Church in Ranchos …
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Taos family-owned Friday Motors sold to Colorado dealership
Friday Motors signed a deal Tuesday (May 21) to sell the long-time Taos dealership to Town and Country …
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Peñasco man convicted of raping teen gets 10 years
A Peñasco man who admitted at a plea conference in December to raping his girlfriend’s …
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Snow, more rain predicted for Taos County through Tuesday
Just when you thought winter was done with us, surprise. More snow is headed for Northern New …
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After three years, Taos woman still missing
Monday (May 6) marked three years to the day since Holly White, a former manager of the Taos Center …
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Public meetings this week: town talks nukes, everyone looks at budgets, tips to prevent burglaries
From a resolution calling for an end of nuclear weapons production in Los Alamos to routine budget …
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Teen driver crashes car off corner of Placita and Paseo del Pueblo
A teen driver with a provisional license swerved off the road at the corner of Camino de la Placita …
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Former Taos U.S. Bank branch manager indicted on embezzlement charges
A grand jury in Taos District Court this month indicted the long-time branch manager of the U.S. …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
Talk about a turbulent spring. One day it's sunny and warm, the next it's cold and snowy. Still, it's what makes living in Taos so …
Opinion by Enrico VelasquezThe San Francisco de Asis Mission Church in Ranchos de Taos is the embodiment of Spanish Colonial …
On Friday and Saturday (May 17-18,) heavy metal, rock and psychedelic bands converged at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to …
Jesse Royal is one of a number of young musicians from Jamaica who are drawing from reggae's roots for inspiration even as they create …
At the end of Jaracito Road, at a place where a stone owl seems to scrutinize passersby in the El Rito-Latir area, artist Benito …
Obscurity clouds Taos Modern latecomers Lawrence Calcagno (1913-1993) and Lee Mullican (1919-1998) here in the art colony of Taos. The …
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Sports
Powell takes home three state titles, Gunther seizes two
The Taos Lady Tigers held their own at the state track meet Friday and Saturday (May 17-18), in Albuquerque, bringing home several medals, personal bests and a …
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Taos boys break two state track records
Jonah Vigil: Speed, agility and personal recordsNo one at a track meet wants to miss a chance to see …
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Taos Tigers Vigil, Powell high point athletes at 4A state track meet
Between Jonah Vigil, Faith Powell, Abigail Gunther, and the boys 4 x 400 relay team, the Tigers bring …
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Track and field championships Taos pair leap to long jump titles
ALBUQUERQUE – Taos standouts Jonah Vigil and Faith Powell aimed for state records Friday.Only Powell …
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Friends go head-to-head at state golf tournament
Taos Tiger golfer Josh Fambro tied for second place in the state at the Class 4A championship Tuesday …
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Peñasco runners shine at A-3A state track
The Peñasco Panthers brought eight athletes to the A-3A state track meet on Friday and Saturday (May …
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Another successful year of Taos Kids Races in Kit Carson Park
Bruce Gomez has been organizing races for kids and adults since the 1980s, so it's no wonder the …
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Angel Fire rising track star
The 3200-meters is among the most intense races at a track meet. At the Class A 3200-meter race on …
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Fifteen Questa track athletes travel to state
The Questa track team sent an impressive 15 athletes to the state meet this weekend, Friday and …
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Summer is for swimming in Taos
Experienced swimmers and those just learning to put their faces in the water have a place at the …
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The mysteries of state tournament bracket seeding
Baseball athletes work hard all season. Then, as soon as the in-field dust settles on the regular …
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