Taos debates signs as billboards clash with town image
Editorial argues for restrained advertising as Taos weighs a Ford dealership sign upgrade. Planning and Zoning rejected a variance but the town council approved a modest Ford oval and a new Lincoln Mercury plaque. The piece urges limits on off premises billboards and warns against eroding Taos distinct character.
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Cottam-Walker Ford
Cottam-Walker
Kim Walker
Ford Motor Company
Las Vegas
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Taos
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Cerrillos Road
Espafiola
Community weigh re zoning plans sparking district debate
Taos residents confront landowner Sondra Rubin over proposed re zoning of 5.9 acres on Trujillo Lane from residential agricultural to A 3 for 12 houses. Neighbors cite safety traffic and identity concerns urging a moratorium until the Long Range Master Plan is completed. Public hearing set Aug 25 at 5 30 pm in town council chambers.
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Trujillo Lane
Valverde Street
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Paseo del Pueblo
Taos
Mujillo Lane
Civic Plaza Drive
Mourning Families Respond After Tragic Crash
In a heartfelt message the Magallanes family asks the community to halt gossip about the July 30 crash that claimed two young men, Edel and Ian. Fidel is remembered as a loving husband and father as the community grieves and seeks facts over speculation.
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Edel
Ian
Subdivision rights spark debate in Taos zoning case
Taos residents challenge a 12 home on 5.9 acre plan at Trujillo Lane, arguing rezoning from R-A must serve townwide goals. An attorney defends past approvals, while neighbors form the Trujillo Lane Preservation Association to voice preservation.
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Planning Commission
Trujillo Lane
Taos News invites letters and My Turn ideas
The Taos News calls for original letters under 250 words with a daytime phone number for verification. Longer letters may be edited or returned. Hand-signed submissions by mail or fax are requested, with no publication fee and contact details.
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Taos News
Rate protest seeks PRC review of Tri States charge rise
Rural New Mexico electric coops urge members to pressure boards to file a rate protest with the Public Regulation Commission by August 24. They argue Tri States Generation and Transmission seeks a costly increase, potentially 32 percent, overlapping Plains Electric purchase impacts and renewable energy investments.
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Tri-States Generation and Transmission
Tri States
Mesxico Rural Electric Cooperatives
Public Regulation Commission
New Mexico
Coomminsto
PRC
Kit Carson
Tri- States
PNM
United States
Rural Electric Cooperative Board
Rural Electric Cooperative
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