Duran Family Drives New Mexico Green Chile Stand
Juan Duran and his son run a long standing green chile stand between McDonald’s and Pueblo Aleg re Mall on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, roasting and selling hot batches daily from July 22 through September. Son Johnny travels from Santa Fe for fresh chiles, with Meliton helping weekends and wife Fabiola aiding in the afternoons.
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Juan Duran
Duran
McDonald’s
Pueblo Alegre Mall
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Arroyo Seco
Ranchos de Taos
Johnny
Chile
Santa Fe
Tequila Express
Hatch
Meliton
Fabiola Romero Duran
McDonald's
Molycorp
Plaza
New Mexico
Taos
Megan Bowers
Roasting Warning Over Chile Peppers Cited in Note
A brief note from Jerry Padilla warns readers about roasting and handling hot peppers. It stresses washing hands thoroughly and avoiding contact with sensitive skin and membranes to prevent irritation.
Chile Caribe Harvest Notes at Second Picking
Duran notes Chile Caribe is popular as the second picking begins the crop cycle. Many customers say the second crop has better texture. An extra hot version will be ready in the near term.
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Chile
Duran
Veteran chile roaster serves locals and tourists alike
Duran, a longtime chile roaster, notes visitors from Texas Colorado and Connecticut return yearly. He roasts and freezes several sacks for himself and explains to newcomers how to best prepare New Mexican green chile. A Connecticut friend visits each season buying 10 to 12 sacks per trip.
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Texas
Colorado
Connecticut
Duran
New Mexico
Taos Operation Avalanche drug case set for Sept
District Judge Peggy Nelson presided pretrial hearings for state defendants in the February Operation Avalanche drug bust. Trials are slated to begin September 11. Four defendants had charges dismissed without prejudice due to grand jury issues. DA plans to refile. Remaining 14 cases rely on wire tap or hand to hand sales evidence. motions to suppress and reveal confidential informants noted.
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Taos County
Alan Maestas
Taos
Cerro
Virgil Gomez
Questa
David Bailon
Steve Archuleta
Maestas
FBI
Donald Gallegos
Mark Lovato
Raymond Martinez
Taos plan to renovate alleys around Plaza advances
Town of Taos Public Works Director Steve Christensen reported at a Town Council work session that a major renovation and redesign of alleys around the central Plaza is in the works. The Taos Project and the town plan repaving and curb improvements, with Street Print asphalt paving and brick pattern stamping a possibility. Proposals include adding old-fashioned street lamps and a wrought iron entrance arch between the Plaza and the John Dunn House. Mayor Fred Peralta noted a potential pedestrianization of Teresina Lane and surrounding alleys by the bank and church, while the Plaza drive would stay open to vehicles. A formal Council presentation is expected, with work hoped to finish this fall. Also: a Sonic Drive-In is planned south of the visitor center and an Auto Zone next to Big O Tires.
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Taos Public Works
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Taos Project
Christensen
Street Print
John Dunn
Taos
Fred Peralta
Teresina
Plaza
Bob Torres
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Big O Tires
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