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Town of Taos cancels all summer events, considers curfew
No Taos Plaza Live. No summer concerts. No July 4th fireworks or Taos Farmers Market. The town of Taos has cancelled all music events and gatherings on town property for the summer, another casualty of a deadly coronavirus that has swept across New Mexico and around the world.
New Mexico records second death related to COVID-19
A man in his 80s died in a Bernalillo County hospital on Friday (March 27) from complications caused by COVID-19, marking the second death in New Mexico related to the illness caused by the novel …
Missing El Prado woman found safe
New Mexico State Police issued a press release Saturday morning (March 28) stating that El Prado resident and local musician Gloria Jaime Mandala has been "located," but did not indicate whether the …
Holy Cross closed to visitors beginning Saturday
Holy Cross Medical Center announced Friday (March 27) that it will be closed to visitors beginning Saturday (March 28) in an effort to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 illness.
Local news
(Sponsored Content) UNM-Taos Campus services continue online
As we continue to monitor the COVID-19 health crisis, UNM-Taos is committed to helping students successfully complete their semester, while maintaining a safe environment for the entire campus community.
St. James Food Pantry sees surge of families in need
Hundreds of cars crawled through the parking lot at St. James Episcopal Church on an overcast day in Taos on Thursday (March 26) to receive provisions from the organization's food pantry.
Smith's stops reusable bag use
In order to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Smith’s has temporarily suspended the use of reusable bags at their Taos location.
Crime
El Prado woman reported missing
El Prado resident Gloria Jaime Mandala is missing and may be in danger, according to a press release from New Mexico State Police.
Local attorney appointed as new Taos Magistrate Court judge
Taos attorney Sara Blankenhorn has been appointed as the new judge in Taos Magistrate Court, the Office of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham confirmed on Monday (March 16).
Man dies after car chase, officer-involved shooting in Ranchos de Taos
A man died at Holy Cross Medical Center Saturday evening (March 14) after he was shot multiple times during a car chase with New Mexico State Police officers, who pursued him north from Española into Ranchos de Taos.
Politics
COVID-19
No delays yet for New Mexico primary election
Voting for the June 2 primary election is still on, pending a notice from the New Mexico Secretary of State.
Taos County Clerk Anna Martinez said her office is waiting for a direction for the state as far as any special notifications for the upcoming election due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
COVID-19
Taos County passes emergency declaration due to coronavirus
The Taos County Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency due to growing concerns of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.
Taos County campaign begins
The campaign officially begins as the Taos County clerk announced the official list of candidates for the June 2 primary election.
Environment
Forest Service closing developed campgrounds
New Mexico's five national forests including the Carson National Forest, will begin closing developed recreation sites as early as Monday (March 23), to align with state and local steps already taken to contain the outbreak of the COVID-19 illness.
Carson National Forest postpones prescribed burns
The Carson National Forest announced Friday (March 20) that the agency has postponed all prescribed burns until further notice in light of the additional respiratory challenges the public faces during the outbreak of COVID-19.
Garbage warrior Michael Reynolds: 'I call it logical living'
In December 2019, Taos architect Mike Reynolds made a rare appearance in a local emergency room and learned his days on the planet are numbered.
Business
COVID-19
Guns - like toilet paper - fly off the shelves
"Once the coronavirus hit the news media, and people started to get weird, as the toilet paper flew off the shelves, so did our guns."
So said Michael Holley, owner of Gunslingers at 308 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, in a Monday (March 23) interview.
Has COVID-19 derailed your small business or nonprofit?
If your small business or nonprofit has taken a direct hit from the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be eligible for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration.
Deadlines for federal, state tax returns extended to July 15
If you haven't yet filed your tax return for taxable year 2019, you can now breathe a little easier. Both the United States and New Mexico governments have now extended the deadline for filing and paying to July 15.
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