Taos Pueblo Powwow Cancelled Amid Fire Danger
Taos Pueblo Powwow Committee cancels this year due to Encebado Fire risks. The event planned for the traditional July dates shifts focus to next year. Scholarships of 1000 dollars were awarded at a potluck for Shannon Lujan and Asia Romero, with recipients set to attend UNM and Colorado College respectively.
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Taos County Reassigns Planning Director Padilla
Taos County reassigns Charlie Padilla from planning director to plans examiner and code compliance role on Friday August 8. Alan Vigil will replace Padilla as planning director starting Monday August 18, with officials noting personnel matters prevent disclosure of details. County Commission Chair Nicklas Jaramillo said it’s time to move on to new things.
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Duran murder trial delayed again over DNA tests
Nathaniel Durdin whose July 2002 murder case of Maliara Shand was due to start Monday has again had proceedings postponed. Defense seeks retesting of fingernail DNA in a private California lab, while state tests were recently completed in Albuquerque. If not set by November 11, the Supreme Court must approve another extension. A plea deal may resolve the case without trial, with dates unsettled.
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Thief at Taos Burger King Burglarizes Store After Hours
A young man reportedly entered the Taos Burger King on August 9, forced a register button, and fled with 20 to 40 dollars. Police chased a white Nissan seen fleeing with two Hispanic males in black shorts and orange shirt and white pants. Taos officer David Trujillo said the incident appeared to be burglary, not robbery, and a suspect may be in a lineup.
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