Judge orders grand jury for Taos County finances probe
Eighth Judicial District Judge Pegey Nelson ordered a citizen initiated grand jury empaneled to probe Taos County finances rather than broad negligence claims. 949 signatures were verified to meet legal thresholds, with attorney general aid designated. County officials vow to challenge the action and hire defense counsel.
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Taos County
Rael
Grand Jury
Nelson
New Mexico
Patricia Madrid
John
Taos County Faces Severe Budget Shortfall by Summer
A DFA cash projection shows Taos County may have about 40 000 in its general fund when summer starts, far short of the 900 000 to 1 million expected. Budget analyst Sarah Roybal notes the figure is a rough estimate based on eight months of spend and could change. The actual amount remains uncertain.
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Taos County
Department of Finance and Administration
DFA
Sarah Roybal
Roybal
FBI nabs accused robber in Taos area spree
FBI agents believe they are close to solving a string of armed bank robberies in Taos and Angel Fire from 1996 and 1997. Toby Mascare rias, 26, of Taos, is charged in the Angel Fire Sunwest Bank robbery and may be linked to others, including a former Taos County deputy.
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FBI
Taos
Toby Mascarerias
Mascarefias
Sunwest Bank
Angel Fire
Special
Bill Elwell
Mascareflas
Elwell
Bender
Mascaretias
Mascarellas
Mascarerias
Moriarty
Angel Fire Sunwest
Mascarenias
New Mexico approves $3.5 billion budget in eight day session
The eight day special session ends with a $3.5 billion spending plan for New Mexico backed by Sen. Carlos Cisneros. The budget includes $98 million for education, a 6.25 percent teacher raise, $8.5 million for full day kindergarten, and $3.2 million for early literacy. A $600 million 10 year school construction bonding plan addresses crumbling buildings. The package adds $54 million for current operations, including Medicaid and prisons, while parks receive $4.3 million to avert closures. Governor Johnson can veto or sign by April 12.
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Santa FE
Gary Johnson
Carlos Cisneros
D-Questa
Cisneros
New Mexico
State Public Defender
Taos
Johnson
Cibola
McKinley
Zuni Pueblo
Taos County
Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales
Motor Vehicle Division
ButJohnson
Moly mine listed as Superfund site backed by governor
Governor Gary Johnson approves EPA plan to nominate the Molycorp mine in Questa New Mexico for the National Priorities List amid years of pollution concerns along the Red River. Ambiental groups call it a major victory, while activists vow to press for a full cleanup.
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Gary Johnson
Questa
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Molycorp
EPA
Johnson
Ihereby
New Mexico
NPL
Roberto Vigil
Red River
Brian Shields
Amigos Bravos Environmental Group
Taos County Democrats set tentative election dates
Taos County Democrats plan precinct elections on May 16 at several locations including Taos, Penasco, and Questa with county officer and delegate elections on May 20. State party officials warn dates may change amid ongoing dispute over precinct elections from 1999 and ongoing legal challenges.
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Taos
David Alire Garcia
State
Democratic Party
Penasco
Questa
Alice Garcia
Albuquerque
Frank R. “Skitt
Trujillo
Taos County
State Party
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Taos Ski Valley
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