Quaff a pint to benefit clay artists
For a fee, a guest chooses a unique pint created in the studio at Taos Clay by one of the resident artists and receives a complimentary beer within the custom 16-ounce creation. This year attendees can choose from an estimated 250-300 pints carefully crafted by Taos artisans.
A remarkable life, a chosen death
Avis' doctor gave her an unwelcome, but not unexpected, diagnosis: Alzheimer's. Avis had seen her parents die slow deaths from dementia, ghosts by the time they passed. She chose her end while she still could. Read this special report from The Taos News.
Medical aid-in-dying debate raises questions of doctrine and choice
The aim of the right-to-die movement is to make it possible for terminally ill people to hasten legally their own death with life-ending medication. But that political conversation, like death itself, touches at the heart of religious, ethical and legal questions.
Theater
Taos High School presents 'The Princess Bride'
The play will have two casts performing on alternate nights. "They are very different, with different takes, and they're both phenomenal," said THS Drama Director Saundra Bouchie.
Music
Bluesman Roosevelt Collier aims to raise your spirits
Steel guitarist Roosevelt Collier was still buzzing from the news when I spoke with him about his upcoming show in Taos. He found out the day before that the United Kingdom's Jazz FM, a digital radio …
Obituaries
Elira Chacon
Elira Chacon 1929 - February 14, 2019 Biography Eliria Chacon, 89, of Llano passed away on February 14, 2019. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe H. Chacon, daughters, Carmen …
Arturo "Dennis" Montoya
Arturo "Dennis" Montoya 1957 - February 17th, 2019 Biography Arturo “Dennis” Montoya, age 61, passed away on February 17, 2019, at home, in El Prado, New …
James Santiago Duran, Sr.
James Santiago Duran, Sr., born February 9, 1927, to Serapio and Bertha Duran in Penasco New Mexico.
Jane Archuleta
Jane Archuleta was born in the beautiful Mora Valley to her parents, Felix and Elenor Sandoval.
Barbara Jean Neal
Barbara Jean Neal, age 89, passed away on September 24 2018, at home, in Questa New Mexico.
Ray Vinella
Ray Vinella passed away Sunday Morning, February 3rd 2019 of heart failure, following a lengthy illness.
Local news
Enos Garcia Elementary holds first Tiwa language class
For the first time at Enos Garcia Elementary, the Tiwa language of Taos Pueblo is being taught to students in an effort to retain and enforce the culture of Taos Pueblo.
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New Kachina Lodge owner faces mountain of challenges
Developer Pinder Gill is trying to bring the historic Kachina Lodge back to high-quality hotel status.
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Taos County and Holy Cross work to improve addiction treatment
Representatives from the Taos health and business community gathered at Holy Cross Hospital this week to …
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Taos Police blotter: Feb. 13-18
Feb. 131:21 a.m. Burglary residential, Paseo del Pueblo Norte – A caller said his window had been …
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Woman who chose death over dementia wrote of her unfolding end
Avis Vermilye chose to end her life by fasting, rather than succumb to Alzheirmer's. She died in …
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Reporting and writing about a chosen death
We did not know Avis Vermilye before meeting her Dec. 8, just two days before she died. Avis had decided …
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Will New Mexico lawmakers grant the right to die?
The "medical aid-in-dying" legislation would make it possible for a person with a terminal illness to …
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Questa Christmas tree will head to Washington D.C.
The Carson was selected to provide not only the show-stopping tree for the Capitol, but 70 smaller …
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Winter storm watch issued for Taos area
A major winter storm is expected to hit parts of Northern New Mexico Thursday evening (Feb.21) and …
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Taking care of Taos trees helps community flourish
The tree board spent the last three years counting all the community's trees. They've drafted a …
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Stray Hearts weekly report: Feb. 14-Feb. 20
Cats – Intakes: 7 Adoptions: 2. In shelter: 59
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Ranchos de Taos dollar store builder files appeal
The company behind a proposed Family Dollar store in Ranchos de Taos has filed an appeal in …
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Pilar conservationist, river guide Steve Harris honored at Roundhouse
If you spend enough time on the river, eventually something will shift and “a deep understanding, …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
This year has seen a number of truly remarkable films hit wide release, and for the first time one became considered for Oscar …
It is a story of babies being removed from their mothers and their homeland, or left behind with no identity papers. Ní Churreáin is …
The program, spotlighting the talents of tenor Salman Lee and composer-pianist Claire Detels, is steeped in inspiration from the …
Plan to get your free copy of "Twenty-Four Hours" when it hits newsstands inside the Thursday (Feb. 28) edition of The Taos News …
While I was not familiar with the work, and attended expecting a "typical" thespian experience, what occurred was a surprisingly …
The global day of action calls to break this chain of gender-based violence.
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Sports
Sports brief: Taos Tigers girls basketball
The 2-13 Lady Tigers lost their first district game 51-22 at Pojoaque Jan. 25. They play at Portales Jan. 29 after this section goes to press and three games next week, all at home. On Jan. 31 they …
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Taos Ski Valley hosts shredding events to help breast cancer survivors
Boarders can shred for a good cause Saturday, (Feb. 23) during the seventh annual Boarding for Breast …
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Winter-into-spring sports for health
As we transition from winter into spring, we can do ourselves a favor by not pushing too hard when we …
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Taos to send 14 wrestlers to the state championship meet
Qualifying rounds of the state meet begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22 at the Santa Ana Star Center in …
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Taos vs. Moriarty: A basketball game becomes a blowout
The game opened as one of the most exciting of the season.
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Taos High School snow sports season off to a strong start
TWST Freeride will continue training through a break in competitions until the national tour stop in …
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Sports sidelines – February 21
The Taos Special Olympics will host their annual fundraiser, the March Madness basketball …
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Sports brief: Taos basketball – boys and girls
A brief report on Taos basketball.
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Sports brief: Peñasco basketball – boys and girls
A brief report on Peñasco basketball.
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Sports brief: Questa basketball – boys, girls and cheer
A brief report on Questa basketball
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TSV reopens lifts closed Saturday due to high winds
UPDATE: Although wind gusts of 60-70 mph buffeted Taos Ski Valley's uppermost chairlifts Saturday …
Snow Report
Photo Gallery of Angel Fire shovel races: Competitors grabbed their handles and held on tight
Hundreds of competitors and spectators converged at Angel Fire Resort for the 40th World Championship Shovel Races on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 8-9).Racers of all ages and abilities …
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