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by: Staff report

Man charged with murder on Taos Pueblo

Updated April 25 at 3:50 p.m.

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by: Liam Easley

Taos Schools hires new super

Late Tuesday (April 23) the Taos Municipal Schools Board of Education announced Dr. Antonio Layton of Texas as the new superintendent of the s…

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by: Angelina Burns Diaz

Earth Day around Taos

In a technologically advancing world, where environmental issues are becoming of ever-greater concern, April 22 — Earth Day — hold a special s…

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Taos Council denies Ranchos annexation request

A Ranchos couple has lost their bid to have their residential property annexed into the Town of Taos. Had it been approved, it would have repr…

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by: Liam Easley

Taos Pueblo breaks ground on massive multi-purpose development

Heavy machinery worked in the distance as tribal officials and community members offered blessings and gratitude on Tuesday (April 23) before …

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New Mexico’s insurance superintendent confirmed in a press release Friday (April 19) that insurance carriers in the state will cover Opill,  …

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by: Geoffrey Plant

FBI investigating 1985 Harwood heist

What happened to two Taos Society of Artists paintings after they were stolen from the Harwood Museum of Art 39 years ago? Stayed tuned: Last …

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Stray Hearts Shelter Report

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from April 15-21. Outcomes Adoption: 1 dog, 7 cats Return to owner: 0 Tr…

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by: Liam Easley

Peñasco announces culinary arts program

Peñasco Independent School District took more than a year to cook up their culinary program, but now they have all the necessary ingredients: …

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Taos County ditches debate Chevron dollars

Fifteen northern Taos County acequias are talking about forming a regional ditch association, but one source of startup funds — oil and gas gi…

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Open Meetings Act violation postpones village official's termination

The Village of Taos Ski Valley Council's April 19 regular meeting, at which Mayor Chris Stanek was to request the council's permission to fire…

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by: Staff report

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) is encouraging residents to always practice safe sex. STI Awareness Week was observed last week…

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Police Blotter: April 17 - 21

The following is a condensed list of reports made to Taos Central Dispatch within the town of Taos from April 17-21. April 17 8:20 a.m. Crimin…

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by: John Miller

Seco centenarian still bringing family, friends together

There's the Fourth of July Parade, Seco Live concerts, gallery openings and pop-up music venues, which come and go as out-of-towners fall in, …

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Taos-Denver flights to start in June

The Town of Taos Council voted unanimously Tuesday night (April 23) to continue its relationship with JSX, the airline that has been providing…

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Taos-Denver flights could start in June

Taos could soon see year-round passenger air service to Denver.

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LOR Foundation: Supporting Small Towns with Big Ideas

LOR is a private foundation that funds projects designed and led by Questa and Taos locals like you. We invest in community solutions focused …

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Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary Supports and Strengthens Healthcare in our Community

For decades, the Holy Cross Hospital Auxiliary has been a steadfast pillar in the local healthcare community, embodying the spirit of service …

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by: Feliz Mondragon

PATHWAYS to SUCCESS: Massage Therapy

Students of the UNM-Taos Massage Therapy Program embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and healing.

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by: Maya Hilty, The New Mexican

Forest Service seeks safer, smarter way to burn after Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon fire

As Brandon Glenn hiked through a light, open area of the Santa Fe National Forest northeast of the city Thursday morning, he paused and bent o…

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Making way for water

Springtime means more sunshine, warmer air, new growth and windy days in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere, but residents of Northern New Mexico know it for something else: acequia

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by: Daniel Pearson

Dogs show off in Taos style

Hundreds of leonberger dogs converged at the Sagebrush Inn and Suites for the 37th Annual American Kennel Club National Speciality dog show held last week (April 9-13). This is the

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by: Denise Spranger

Success Stories: Bailey's Chimney

“When you say you work for a chimney company, people think you just drive around with a brush in the back of your truck,” said Doreenda Martinez with a smile.

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by: Liam Easley

Taos Schools announces superintendent finalists

In a special meeting Tuesday (April 16), the Taos Municipal School board of education announced two finalists in their search for a superintendent: Renetta Mondragon, the current interim …

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by: Liam Easley

Peñasco School District cuts ribbon on 'state-of-the-art' industrial kitchen

Peñasco Independent School District unveiled a brand-new culinary program on Wednesday (April 17) to a crowd of students, faculty and donors. The new industrial kitchen features state-of-the-art …

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by: Liam Easley

Fearing economic downturn, Red River bar plans to 'Revive the Ride'

Despite Red River Mayor Linda Calhoun's message to townspeople last year that "W e've seen the last Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally," at least one local business intends to

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Two years in, wildfire recovery remains slow

Torrents of runoff carrying boulders and sediment have flooded Michael Maes Sr.'s 150-year-old adobe home more than 40 times since the 2022 Calf Canyon–Hermits Peak Fire. "It's been rough, but

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by: Geoffrey Plant

Plaza lease, Tarleton development, annexation up in the air

Together and separately, t he Town of Taos and Taos County are juggling several political hot potatoes as spring drifts toward summer. Tarleton The Taos County Commission will hold a

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by: Liam Easley

Taos Fire Department union continues wage negotiations with town

The Taos Professional Firefighters Union has yet to receive a new wage proposal from the Town of Taos after six months of negotiations, according to the union’s Facebook page. The

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by: Matt Dahlseid, The New Mexican

Voices of the past, present echo through Mills Canyon

The silence of Mills Canyon is broken intermittently by distant voices emanating from out-of-sight nooks somewhere above or below the rough one-lane dirt road I’m taking on foot while descending

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by: Danielle Prokop

NM chicken farm infected with avian influenza

State livestock and agricultural officials announced this month that a chicken farm in Roosevelt County was infected with avian influenza, following federal confirmation of samples. Every bird at the …