Donated house lasts just two days
Amarante Martinez, 90, moved back into a one room home April 15 after repairs. A fire on April 17, due to an improperly installed chimney, forced him out again. Neighbors aided after a January fire, while some locals caution against risky living arrangements and poke fun at the colorful situation.
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Amarante Martinez
Martinez
Jim Fambro
David Fernandez
Fernandez
David
Evelyn Valerio
Valerio
Ali
Taos
Easter fund-raiser at Hacienda Inn for Los Ancianos band
Victoria Trujillo joins great-grandmother Candelaria Torres and Andy Torres of Los Nortesios as they perform at the Los Ancianos after Easter dance. The Friday April 20 event at the Hacienda Inn raised funds for a volunteer group planning a trip. Volunteers support schools preschools and home-bound residents.
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Victoria Trujillo
Candelaria Torres
Costilla
Andy Torres
Los Nortesios
Los Ancianos
Hacienda Inn
Judge shuts Talpa trailer park as illegal venture
District Judge Benny Flores ruled that Sam Lucero Jr may not run a four trailer park on two acres in Talpa. The court found the Extra-territorial Zoning Commission and Town County Joint Powers Authority violated planning codes approving the project. Neighbors and attorney Steve Natelson argued the town code prohibits mobile home parks in rural zones and questioned permit status for wells and septic systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benny Flores
Sam Lucero Jr
Talpa
Las Vegas
Extra-territorial Zoning Commission
Town County Joint Powers Authority
Lucero
Espinoza Road
Steve Natelson
Espinoza
Fred Peralta
Natelson
Flores
Voters Urged to Register by May 8 and Absentee Options
The county clerk reminds local residents they must register to vote by May 8. No party changes are allowed now, but voters who moved can change their polling place. Absentee ballots available April 26 through June 3. Clerk's office hours extended to noon and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays until June 5, with absentee voting downstairs in the clerk's office.
Angel Fire seeks dismissal of Colfax foreclosure suit
Angel Fire Corporation lawyers moved in Raton District Court to dismiss Colfax County foreclosure for unpaid property taxes totaling over 565000. The county had asked for receivership earlier, claiming insolvency and misuse of funds to pay creditors, while Angel Fire disputes the assessment and timeline. Both sides say negotiations continue with hopes of compromise.
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Angel Fire
Angel Fire Corporation
Colfax County
Raton
Corporation
Bill Diveley
Diveley
Raton District Court
Colfax
Harold Breen
Breen
Dive
Plante
Ron Evans
Internal Revenue Service
Breene
Weekend forecast for Inside High Jin Tags area
The forecast calls for 73 degrees Saturday April 21 and a low around 0 Friday April 20. Weekend conditions show highs near 65 and overnight lows in the 30s with a storm system possible.
Taos selects Aragon as new school superintendent
Juan Aragon verbally agreed on April 24 to a two year contract worth 56 000 per year to lead Taos schools. School board president Dan Herrera said a phone poll of members Monday indicated majority support. Aragon, formerly Questa ISD superintendent, was chosen April 10 from three finalists to replace Edward Abeyta.
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Juan Aragon
Taos
Dan Herrera
Herrera
Aragon
Questa Independent
Edward Abeyta
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