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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 2005
Page
1
Letters to the editor recall the pope's moral steadfastness and legacy. Readers share how World Youth Day and papal events shaped personal vows and life choices. Stories mention Darlene and Christopher Marquez, Kathleen Spellman, and Diego Quintana reflecting on faith and sainthood.
Thousands gather at St. Peter's Basilica and in Taos and Northern New Mexico as Catholics and world leaders mourn the pope. Witnesses say he remained lucid to the end and whispered thanks to the crowds minutes before death. The death prompts global sorrow and reflections on his fearless, compassionate leadership.
Former San Francisco de Asis priest Rev Tim Martinez spent four years in Rome studying the pope during papal audiences. He walked five minutes to St Peter's Square, joining crowds weekly, and twice spoke to the pope, noting the awe of meeting a holy figure.
Taos 103th U.S. Army National Guard troops from the 1115th Transportation Company near home arrival at the guard armory. Expected between 4 30 and 5 p.m. Friday April 8. Residents to form a human chain at 3 p.m. along State Road 68 and a water crossing by fire trucks for good luck. Buses to break a large banner on County Road B 0010 and release 103 balloons as the lead vehicle passes.
William J. Billy Knight won the Taos County Democratic chairmanship with 67 votes to 30 for Frank R. Gusdorf. Trudy Healy was elected vice chairwoman by acclamation, and Cynthia Patterson and Susan Trujillo were chosen as secretary and treasurer. Trujillo withdrew from the race, sending a brief statement read aloud by Knight.
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