Healing takes work, and it’s worth it
Dear Dr. Ted: I have been to many of the local grief groups that Golden Willow Retreat offers in our town and I am grateful. Most of the facilitators will talk about doing the “work” to allow healing to happen.
Education
Governor dumps controversial PARCC testing in N.M.
For nearly four years, the PARCC test - has stirred up controversy over its rigorous grading and effect on teacher evaluations.
Editorial
Things to watch in 2019: Launching a treatment center
As soon as the Taos County Youth jail on Albright Street was closed in June 2018, efforts to reopen the facility as a youth treatment center started to gain steam.
Sports brief: Peñasco boys basketball
The Peñasco boys had a tough go at the 71st Northern Rio Grande Tournament...
Public service announcement
Support – January 10
DRUG ADDICTS ANONYMOUS. Hopeless, desperate and done? We meet at 7 p.m. Thursday nights in the Rio Grande Alcohol Treatment Program conference room, 224 Cruz Alta Road, Taos.
Obituaries
Anthony “Tony” Padilla
Anthony “Tony” Padilla, age 61, of San Cristobal passed away on January 5, 2018.
Gary L. Cook
Gary L. Cook, age 66, of Ranchos de Taos went to be with our Lord and Saviour on January 12th after a very short illness.
Maria Chavez Medina
Maria Chavez Medina, age 69, of Ranchos de Taos, passed away on January 13, 2019.
Alberto Trujillo
Alberto Trujillo, 79, of Penasco passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2018.
Amada Rodriguez
Amada Rodriguez, age 68, a resident of Ranchos De Taos, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2019.
Alice D. Martinez
ALICE DUNAY MARTINEZ 1923 - December 18, 2018 Biography On December 18, 2018, Alice D. Martinez, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away at her home in Taos, surrounded by family and …
Rebecca O. Leon
Rebecca O. Leon1937 - December 17, 2018 BiographyRebecca Leon, 81, of Cerro passed away on December 17, 2018. She was born April 12, 1937 to Jake and Carolina (Vigil) Archuleta. She was raised by …
James Miller
James Miller, 1969-2018 Biography James Andrew Miller, 49, ,of Questa passed away on December 2, 2018. He is preceded in death by his mother, Winifred Legge, grandparents, Billy L. Howard and …
Lucy Ortega
Lucy Ortega, 90, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2019 at her home in La Puebla NM.
Jose Max Tafoya
Jose Max Tafoya, age 80, from Talpa, NM, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Local news
SNAP beneficiaries renewing this month must submit renewal forms by Tuesday
As a consequence of the ongoing federal government shutdown, people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) must submit renewals by Tuesday (Jan. 15) in order to receive …
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Meetings this week: State historian on voting rights, entrepreneurs gather
Here's the heads up for public meetings happening this week.
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Angel Fire offers free lift tickets to furloughed federal workers
As the three-week-old partial federal government shutdown continued Saturday (Jan. 12), making it the …
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More snow in the forecast for late Saturday (Jan. 12) and Sunday (Jan. 13)
Greater than four inches of snow is possible above 8,000 feet...
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U.S. 64 reopens following snow-related closure
U.S. 64 has been reopened after being closed in both directions between the mouth of Taos Canyon and …
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Taos schools, UNM-Taos on two hour delay
Taos Municipal Schools, Taos International, Taos Charter and University of New Mexico-Taos are all on a …
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Things to watch in 2019: HEART of Taos struggles
HEART of Taos launched in 2016 to help homeless women and children with services, housing and emergency …
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Things to watch in 2019: Affordable housing needs
How bad is the lack of affordable housing in Taos? Real bad.
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Person to watch: Hotel developer Jay Batra
Hotel developer Jay Batra faced a firestorm of Taoseño furor when he proposed building a …
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Business to watch in 2019: Friday Motors
Some of the staff at Friday Motors in Taos were all smiles in the showroom in 2016 and they have …
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Things to watch in 2019: Taos’ behavioral health future
Behavioral and mental health care in Taos took a major and deeply felt hit in 2018, when one of the …
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Things to watch in 2019: Catholic Church reckoning
Last year, New Mexico faced its history of Catholic priests sexual abuse in two major ways: the …
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Things to watch in 2019: Jail upheaval
The Taos County Adult Detention Center underwent significant upheaval in 2018 after evidence …
Tempo Arts & Entertainment
The new film starring Bryan Cranston, Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman titled "The Upside" would probably have had a decent chance at …
The dark cosmic universe will seem more on the quieter side of activities this week, compared to the last few weeks of meteor showers …
The Met's production of "Adriana Lecouvreur" is a collaboration with the Royal Opera House of London. Soprano Anna Netrebko performs …
A collection of 20 artist-designed chairs will highlight achievements by activists, legislators and other Americans with contemporary …
There's hardly a better expert on the subject than Immel, who has garnered wide recognition throughout the Southwest and across the …
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Sports
Skier, rider paradise: Taos-area resorts receive fresh powder, more on the way
And more snow is in the forecast.
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Peñasco Lady Panthers try for a repeat at Northern Rio Grande Tournament
The score gap widened to 9 points at the start of the third quarter, though the foul count for the two …
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Taos's Aidan Leblanc makes the USA TODAY ALL-USA New Mexico Football Team
Aidan Leblanc is "the type of player who comes once in a blue moon," says coach Art Abreu Jr.
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Sports brief: Questa basketball, boys and girls
Both the Wildcats and the Ladycats next play Jan. 11 when they host Springer. Games begin at 4 p.m.
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Sports brief: Taos Ice Tigers hockey
Seniors John Esquibel, Ysidro Gravelle and Leandro Richert and junior Lachlan Henderson were recognized …
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Sports brief: Taos Tigers basketball, boys and girls
Boys: Their next game is against the St. Pius X Sartans, Friday (Jan. 11).
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Reel Talk – January 10
This fishing report has been generated from the best information available from area officers and …
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The glue that binds Peñasco's team
What Lady Panthers head coach Gilbert Mascareñas likes about the 5-foot-9 junior is that she …
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Brief: Taos Ski Valley opens Kachina Peak – for hikers only at this point
"Hiking the ridge" to Kachina Peak is a rite of passage for many skiers and riders.
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Taos Tigers take third at the Al Salazar Invitational in Santa Fe
Estevan Valerio took first place in the 182-pound weight class.
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Sports brief: Taos Tigers boys basketball
The 7-4 Tigers' next home game is Jan. 11 when they host the 5-5 St. Pius X Sartans at 7 p.m.
Snow Report
Photo Gallery – Angel Fire’s annual Winter Carnival: Fun for the whole family
Over the course of the week-long winter celebration, guests participated in activities including a snowman-building competition, lunch tray tobogganing...
Podcasts read by Larry Torres
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