Rip Van Winkle and the Assumption in Northern New Mexico
The piece links Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle to an ancient Sleepers tale and Catholic belief. It discusses The Apostle's Creed, Mary’s Assumption, and Dormition as shared themes. It highlights Aug. 15 as Feast of the Assumption and notes local Penitente views. Next Week: Hispanic New Mexicans learn to live with the dead.
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Drought Pushes Taos Ranchers Toward End of Traditional Life
Taos Valley ranchers fear the protracted drought will end small farm livelihoods. Larry and Jose Mondragon struggle with dwindling cow-calf pairs and exhausted hay reserves while groundwater and wells dry up. Roberto Chavez, once with 45 cow-calf pairs, now has a single pair and a parched field. The Carson National Forest closed a grazing allotment, forcing losses, as fields erode and water fails to replenish amid a century-long drought. Both men cling to fragile herds and await better precipitation next year.
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Taos County boosts employee pay after stricter budgeting
Taos County reports improved finances fattening paychecks for eighty workers who stayed through 1998 99. County Manager Robert Dale Morrison cites a five percent plus annual raise for staff, with gains ranging from 15 to 95.73 percent across departments, averaging 37.96 percent. The Road EMS Adult Detention and Sheriff offices show notable increases while clerical teams also gain, reflecting tighter controls and higher morale.
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Antinuclear advocate warns we are at a precipice edge
Helen Caldicott addressed a Taos audience at Enos Garcia Elementary School on August warnings of nuclear danger. She charged the U S government with pursuing a second Manhattan Project, said depleted uranium usage causes radiation sickness, and warned of a potential nuclear war with Russia aided by Star Wars. McCormack dismissed her portrayal of policy as extreme, while inviting Peace Action New Mexico to organize events. Call Beryl Schwartz at 751 3634 for information.
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