Arson Suspected In Taos Trailer Park Fires
The New Mexico Fire Marshal’s Office investigates possible arson after two fires at La Lomita Trailer Park within six hours. A space heater may have caused the first blaze injuring Richard Polson. a second fire destroyed two trailers and damaged a third. Residents blame slow firefighting, and state investigators await lab results from Albuquerque.
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Taos County candidate named as gas theft suspect
Taos News reports candidate Joe Mike Duran, filed for District Two, identified by New Mexico State Police as primary suspect in theft of county owned gasoline. Police began probe Dec 17 1997 after Duran, then county road department worker, was spotted after hours.
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Taos County political forums set for May dates
Taos News sponsors a series of political forums with KTAO KRZA and Taos Local Television ahead of the June 2 primary. Debo rah Ensor says the events let candidates meet local voters across Taos County on May 14 17 20 and 21.
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Trujillo Woman Testifies in Taos Slaying Case
Witness says Teena Trujillo admitted killing Chris Romero, 30, in 1993 Taos shooting. The case centers on Teena and Frances Trujillo with indictments for murder and conspiracy. Both pleaded not guilty in Eighth Judicial District Court.
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Taos
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Taos County
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New Mexico
County targets political sign violations in Taos County
Taos County code enforcement officer Jose Trujillo says many campaign signs violate a 1996 county ordinance by exceeding six square feet or by being posted in public rights of way on fences trees and utility poles. One candidate Robert Vigil faced magistrate court after placing signs more than 60 days early. after failure to remove them Trujillo obtained authorization to remove and charge him. Vigil’s signs are the only ones removed to date. Violators will receive a warning letter and 10 days to remove signs.
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