Trek of Taos Ward Members Across 48 Miles of Desert
Taos Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints completed a 48 mile desert trek July 19 from Conejos River Colorado to the John Dunn Bridge near Arroyo Hondo. The journey commemorated the 160th anniversary of the Mormon migration, with support crews enduring heat from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and a brief monsoon relief on July 16.
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Rio Grande Gorge
John Dunn
Taos
Tres Piedras
Desert Road Trek Honors Mormon Forebears in Taos Ward
Taos Ward members led by Bishop Joe R. Gonzales retraced a desert journey spanning three days and 18 miles, echoing 1847 handcart migration. Leaders Sauter Villa lobos Duran Lieurence guided campfire reflections, hymns, and testimonies as participants built and rested in a wind swept desert camp.
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Our Ward
Sauter
Layne Platt
Martin Handcart Company
Faith
Steve Villalobos
J.R. Duran
Steve Lieurence
Desert
Pre-thinking and health drives in Northern New Mexico
Forum letter highlights concerns about pre-thinking in media and politics, praises Taos community health outreach at Kit Carson Park with free tests and local sponsors, and urges a renewed bid to draft Senna for Congress as northern New Mexico needs strong representation.
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Florida
Jimmy Carter
Nicaragua
Milton Friedman
England
Friedman
David Brock
Hillary Clinton
Taos
Kit Carson Park
Apple Tree Restaurant
Burger King
Graham's Superette
Lords of Karma Band
Antonio Martinez
Jennifer Matsuzaki
Jonathon Evans
Connie Montoya
Wal-Mart
Department of Health
Eric Serna
Serna
U.S. Congress
Bill Redmond
Senna
New Mexico
Ted Roybal
Espanola
All-Star Taos Senior League thanks volunteers and sponsors
The Taos Senior League acknowledges volunteers who supported the All-Star Senior League tournament and thanks more than 50 contributing businesses. Special gratitude goes to Mail Boxes, Etc Tim Martinez L&L Portables Taos Mountain Satellite Peoples Bank Baskin Robbins Trading Post Cafe First State Bank Taos Herb Company Guadalajara Grill and Smiths Food Store for support.
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Taos Senior League
Anstar
Tim Martinez
L&l Portables of
Taos
Taos Mountain Satellite, Inc
Peoples Bank
Baskin-Robbins
Trading Post Cafe
First State Bank
Taos Herb Company
Guadalajara Grill
Smith’s
Charles Bonfanti
Taos Senior Little League
Rescue on Fourth of July Weekend in Taos Valley
A Frisco Colorado woman and her boyfriend biked near Taos when the rider’s fall left her unable to walk. Local hero Bobby and Mr Herrera’s wife coordinated a rapid rescue, guiding a four-by-four Bronco to the scene for help. The patient was transported to a hospital, issued crutches, and later recovered almost fully.
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Taos
Frisco
Colo
Nho
Herrera
Bobby
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David Sauter
Joe R. Gonzales
Taos Ward
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints
Menchen
Michael Lind
Republican Party
Rocky Moon Mountain
O.J
Ino
WSR BK
Eas
S$leedyn
Paseo del Pueblo
Norte
Menlitas
Blueberries
Ware Root Beer
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