Mesa Vista voters to decide on two mill levy and bond
Mesa Vista School District residents head to the polls on Monday April 22 to vote on a two mill levy and bond issue. Students led the push after a February defeat, citing education for tomorrow's leaders and warning against misleading propaganda that taxes will spike. The measure would continue the Capital Improvements Tax Levy, providing about $96,122 annually and keeping tax rates at 1992 levels.
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Mesa Vista High School
Julian Gallegos
Vernon Jaramillo
Taos Talking Picture Festival and Taos Spring Arts
In depth guide to the 1996 Taos Talking Picture Festival and Taos Spring Arts Celebration featured in this week’s The Taos News plus related events, venues, and happenings.
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Taos County considers split ordinance to curb illegal lots
Taos County commissioners hold a work session on an proposed lot split ordinance and family transfer provision amid fears of government overreach. The plan would require surveys and parcel histories to inform buyers, with a five year family retention rule before selling or transferring land to non family members. Approximately 40 residents attended as planners cited rapid growth stressing services.
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Nance
Taos County Commission
United States
Rhea Serna
Braunlich memorial to be demolished after ruling
Gloria Cowgill decries the move as the Braunlich memorial along Paseo del Cayion in Taos faces removal after the state Highway Department ruled the site encroaches on the right of way. Traffic engineer David Roybal said the memorial distracts drivers and must be scaled down to a small cross while honoring the murder victim Karen Roni Braunlich.
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Gloria Cowgill
Cowgill
Karen
Roni” Braunlich
State Highway and Transportation Department
Paseo del Cayion
Raton
Braunlich
David Roybal
District 5
Highway Department
DA says Vigil will appear in court amid flight rumors
Carlsbad district attorney serving the Vigil case against Daniel Vigil in the rape and murder of Karen Braunlich dismissed rumors of fleeing to Canada as inconsequential. He noted charges are expected next week while promising Vigil will appear in court when ordered. Braunlich’s mother suggested Vigil might flee to Mexico.
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Daniel Vigil
Karen “Roni” Braunlich
Vigil
Canada
Thomas Rutledge
Saki Karavas dies at Taos Plaza hotel owner at 74
Saki Karavas, owner of the La Fonda Hotel on Taos Plaza for 43 years, died Tuesday at his home at age 74. He was known for spontaneous acts of benevolence, delivering meals to his mother, funding a Hispanic student scholarship, and aiding guests and seniors. He helped build the La Fonda, served in the Marines, and remained proud of his Greek heritage while embracing Hispanic communities. Page A3.
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la Fonda
Taos Plaza
Karavas
James A. Karavas
Noula Karavas
Greece
Taos
South Plaza
New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell
Marine Corps
Plaza
Town hunts for police officers in Taos hiring drive
Taos police chief Neil Curran reports 19 statewide applicants in February reduced to four active in the selection process after background checks. Seven were cut, including cases of prior arrests and a homicide motor vehicle charge. Of 12 scheduled for April 8 testing, only four appeared. eight more are hoped to test on April 30 as locals fill the department’s 19 officer goal.
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Neil Curran
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