Taos council votes stall Mother's Day funding clash
Taos Mayor Darren Córdoba accuses councilors of retaliation as they vote 2-2 to remove the town's $6,000 grant to the Mother's Day event. The tie is not broken by the mayor who sees a conflict of interest. The meeting also considers trimming advertising and tightening contract approval limits.
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Taos
Darren Córdova
Gene Sanchez
Amy Quintana
Cordova
Sanchez
Quintana
Michael Silva
Rudy Abeyta
Córdova
DMC Broadcasting
DMC
KTAQ
KKIT
KVOT
KXMT
KTAO
KLNN
Taos Communication Corporation
Abeyta
Taos News
Silva
Cérdova
Taos Council backs new police HQ as top priority
Taos Town Council votes 3-2 to place a new police department headquarters ahead of other projects. Mayor Cordova breaks a tie, citing officer retention issues and a revolving door, while some members push Eco Park work first. Architects outline options including a new 10,365 square foot building at about 3 million dollars plus site work.
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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Taos
Darren Córdova
Amy Quintana
Gene Sanchez
Salazar Road
Cordova
Michael Silva
Rudy Abeyta
Rick Anglada
Don May
Córdova
May
Mary Medina
Gusdorf Road
Department
Dispatch
Civic Plaza Drive
Council
Cérdova
Taos Police push pay raise to stay competitive
Taos Police seek a 15 percent hike to retain officers after two left for higher pay and signing bonuses elsewhere. The department contemplates 3 to 5 percent raises as feasible, with cadet pay at 14.26 per hour and longtime turnover noted since 1996. A comprehensive pay analysis is urged by Mayor Cordova as three positions remain open.
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Taos
Rick Anglada
Anglada
Department
Jason Trujillo
Rio Rancho
Jani Davis
Department of Public Safety
Jaime Hurtado
Colorado
Trujillo
Taos County
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