Union County clash over promised raises and layoffs
AFSCME warns Taos County commissioners to grant a 50 cent per hour across the board raise plus back wages by April 20 or face legal action. DFA counsel says funds exist but county must confirm and avoid layoffs or renegotiate. Four employees received raises after taking on extra duties amid financial strain.
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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Afscme
John LaBombard
Taos County
LaBombard
Spencer
DFA
Don Jordan
Jordan
Morrison
Taos grand jury oversight shifts after judges recuse
Judges Peggy Nelson and Sam Sanchez recused from involvement in the citizen initiated Taos County grand jury prompting New Mexico Supreme Court to appoint a supervisor. Deputy attorney general Michael Cox says the Taos County investigation will proceed under court oversight. Nelson cited conflict of interest claims by county manager Robert Dale Morrison and filed a lengthy recusal, noting the petition's substance should be reviewed impartially.
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Eighth Judicial District
Peggy Nelson
Sam Sanchez
Taos County
Nelson
Sanchez
New Mexico Supreme Court
Michael Cox
Robert Dale Morrison
Taos County Board of Commissioners
Judge Rules Salerno Properties Guilty on 266 Town Code Counts
Municipal Court Judge Richard Chavez found Tom Worrell's Salerno Properties, Inc. guilty on 266 counts of violating the town Land Use Development Code for work without an approved Certificate of Appropriateness on a Historic District reconstrucion at 225 Camino de la Placita across from Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The fines total nearly $50,000.
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Richard Chavez
Tom Worrell
Salerno Properties, Inc
Chavez
Camino de la Placita
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Taos landfill site battle pits CBT against town plan
Residents fear Santistevan Road area effects on property values and water quality as CBT leaders Mike Supple Wilson Crawford and Pelix Santistevan challenge the regional landfill expansion chosen by the Town of Taos. Town manager Gus Cordova counters with stricter federal rules and protective measures.
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Santistevan Road
Coalition For A Better
Taos
Rio Rancho
Gus Cordova
Civic leader Archuleta dies at 68
Archuleta Arturo Fred Archuleta known as Canario died April 5 at Presbyterian Hospital Albuquerque after a lengthy illness. The 68 year old businessman and community leader ran Gulf and Texaco stations and owned El Taosofio Restaurant and El Taoseio Furniture. He also served as detention center director and bus contractor. His family notes his love of community and business.
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Arturo Fred
Shell
Scheid Motors
Texaco
McDonald's
el Prado
Arturo
Southside
Allsup’s
Friday Motors
el Taosofio
el Taoseio Furniture
Archuleta
Yolanda Mufoz
New Mexico
First charter class chosen for Taos Charter School
About 20 parents crowded the Taos town council chambers on Friday April 7 to hear who would be selected for the new Taos Charter School opening this fall. Parent Lynn Becheler Romero aided her two daughters’ bid, noting public funding and site management by parents teachers and the community. She cited Wisconsin charter experiences as inspiring, describing improved student engagement and focused morning curricula.
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Taos
Lynn Becheler-Romero
Wisconsin
Taos Ski Valley
Becheler- Romero
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