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How hard is it to save the Earth?
On Sept. 14, minister Dave Wasserman led a World Climate Change Simulation for 60 adults and teens at University of New Mexico-Bataan Hall in Taos. This simulation has been played …
Give the national forest trails you use a little love
Taos is surrounded by extraordinary public lands in the forests of the high country and the mesas near the Río Grande. The Carson National Forest covers 1.5 million …
Town’s Plans for Public Meetings Fizzle as Guardians Stage Another Action at El Prado Well
Town’s Plans for Public Meetings Fizzle as Guardians Stage Another Action at El Prado Well On the shoulder of State Road 64 with Taos Mountain, Taos mesa, and El Prado Water and Sanitation …
Events planned around Global Climate Strike Week
Climate Strike at state capitolTaos climate activists will head to Santa Fe Friday (Sept. 20) for a Climate Strike Event at the Roundhouse. People will caravan down beginning at 9 a.m.To offer a ride …
Local news
Taos walks for suicide awareness
Taos community members gathered Wednesday (September 18) to bring awareness to suicide and the steps to prevention.
The Walk for Life began at Kit Carson Park with a gathering of teens and …
Congressional candidates stop by Taos
Two of the 11 candidates running for New Mexico's third congressional district visited Taos United Tuesday (September 17) for a meet and greet with local constituents. Valerie Plame and Teresa Leger …
State leaders urge vets to seek needed help
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is urging veterans in New Mexico communities to seek available help if needed. September has been named Suicide Prevention Awareness Month …
Crime
Pretrial hearing for Larkin murder suspect delayed to next week
A pretrial hearing set to decide whether the man charged with the murder of a popular Taos coffee shop owner last month would be released before trial was delayed on Thursday (Sept. 19) after the …
Questa Schools students sent home early due to unknown threat
Questa Independent Schools sent students home early Thursday (Sept. 19) due to an unknown threat. The district sent out an alert to parents and staff about 12:45 p.m. that said, "due to …
Police: Murder suspect told landlord he killed Taos coffee shop owner
Close friends, acquaintances and employees of Patrick Larkin's accused killer, 51-year-old Gregg Steele, described Steele as a man who often seemed to be teetering on the edge between boiling resentments and physical violence …
Politics
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Livestream: Taos County Candidates in town today
Can't make it into town to see the two Democratic candidates talk? We've got you covered.
New Mexico Attorney General warns against at-home rape kits
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas on Friday (Sept. 13) joined several other attorneys general across the United States in warning sexual assault survivors against using "do-it-yourself rape …
Taos Pueblo endorses Las Vegas native for Congress
The Taos Pueblo Tribal Council has endorsed Las Vegas native and Santa Fe attorney Teresa Leger Fernandez in a crowded race for New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District.
“Teresa has …
Environment
How would you save Earth?
For years, climate change has had a tremendous impact upon the environment and human beings. Some individuals believe in the causes of climate change, and others do …
Officials: Monitored Amole fire south of Taos will help forest, wildlife
Low-intensity firing operations continued yesterday on the eastern side of Highway 518, increasing the fire size to 335 acres. Hand and aerial ignitions successfully consumed hazardous fuels to …
Environmental Brief
On Sept. 2 a lightning-caused fire was discovered on the Camino Real Ranger District of the Carson National Forest between the Amole Group Shelter and Forest Road 442. The Amole fire is approximately …
Business
El Rito campus breaks ground on new solar array
The Northern New Mexico College campus in El Rito hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a solar array on Friday (Sept. 13). Over 100 people attended the event that was followed by a …
Taos Ski Valley offers season lift passes at Fall Sale prices
Winter is right around the corner, and before you know it, the Taos Ski Valley mountain crew will be firing up the snowmaking equipment and prepping the mountain for opening day of the 2019-20 ski …
The Taos Traveler fills niche for transportation
"I offer more than just a ride," said Maggie Gurley, founder and driver of The Taos Traveler. "I launched this business to provide safe, personalized, …
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