Farmers nix bypass routes in Taos historic district
State highway officials say widening Paseo Pueblo through Taos historic downtown is nearly impossible and farmers oppose other bypass options. Engineer Ken Bauer warns an act of Congress would be needed to widen the main street, risking destruction of preserved properties. Irrigators fear bypass plans threaten agricultural revival as acequias band together.
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Bryan Welch
Paseo Pueblo
Taos
Ken Bauer
Congressa
David Fernandez
Tres Rios Association
Acequias
Taos land debate weighs farming vs growth in growth options
Committee members clash over agriculture viability as Taos County may zone land greenbelt to protect farms. Bypass plans and one way street options are discussed, with officials warning zoning and traffic changes could reshape downtown and tourist areas.
Taos valley expects surge in farming activity
Kee Fernandez of the Tros Rios Association told the citizen advisory committee studying the Taos bypass that the Taos valley will see a dramatic increase in agricultural activity in the next nine months. The association is forming a seed bank with free seeds and designing a marketing program to help farmers sell produce and gain higher profits. Next spring, a real difference is anticipated.
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David Fernandez
Tros Rios
Taos
Taos Valley
Fernandez
Paving bid for Upper Ranchitos Road tabled in Taos meeting
Taos County Commission delayed action on an invitation to bid for paving Upper Ranchitos Road from Highway 3 in El Prado to Lower Ranchitos Road at Taos Photographic Laboratory funded by the Citizens Advisory Council. Commissioner Duran protested the tabling while Herrera and Martinez voted it through.
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Upper Ranchitos Road
Taos County Commission
James Duran
Eli Herrera
Fidel Martinez
Upper Ranchitos
el Prado
Citizens Advisory Council
Duran
Tierra Engineering
Highway Department
Missing man found hanged near Pot Creek campground
Harley O Neil Jr a 30 year old from Welling Oklahoma was found hanged by a shirt from a tree limb near a Pot Creek campground Saturday Aug 18 after his family reported him missing since Friday Search and Rescue teams located him about 2 15 p m Saturday near the camp the state police said he had been low in spirits before walking away from the campground
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Oklahoma
Pot Creek
Taos County
Harley O'Neil Jr
Welling
Okla
O'Neil
Vigil to Go on Trial for Criminal Sexual Contact
Paul Vigil a former sheriff's dispatcher and Talpa community leader goes on trial Monday on three counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor. A fourth count alleging criminal sexual intercourse with a minor from 1973 to 1983 was dropped due to statute of limitations. District Judge Joseph E Caldwell granted the state's motion to allow the six year old to testify by video via color camera.
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Paul Vigil
Sheriff's
Talpa
Joseph E. Caldwell
Governor seeks nominations for volunteer service awards
The governor's office and KOB-TV call for super volunteers nominations. Nominations must be postmarked by Thursday, Aug. 30. Forms are available from Mary Martinez at 768-2024.
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Governor's Office
Kob-Tv
Mary Martinez
Open Door ministry denies county funding request
Open Door organizers and Christian Family Church deny soliciting or accepting county funds while opposing revenue sharing, asserting the ministry is an arm of the church. County Commissioner Eli Herrera pushed for funding, but ACLU warned such aid would breach church state separation, and church leaders say they have had no communications with county officials.
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Open Door
Taos County
Eli Herrera
Herrera
Peter Bradford
Christian Family Church
American Civil Liberties Union
Bradford
Christian Family
Andrew Bush
Bush
Loas
DA Eyes San Felipe Prosecution Over Del Rio Group Home
District Attorney Sammy Pacheco targets possible criminal investigation after the state Human Services Department closed San Felipe Del Rio Group Home in 1983 for program management deficiencies and Children’s Code violations. HSD’s confidential report awaits review, with about 60 interviews conducted and a potential for further charges if warranted. Public officials acknowledge shared responsibility for past conditions, noting overlong stays and supervision gaps, while the facility now goes up for sale.
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Sammy Pacheco
State Human Services Department
HSD
San Felipe del Rio Group
San Felipe
Pacheco
SAN Felipe Board
Charles Anderson
Human Services
Juan Vigil
New Mexico
Vigil
Anderson
Department
Taos Weather and Balloon Rally Highlight TA Regional News
High in Taos last week reached 78 with a low of 49 as thundershowers and warm weekend highs in the 80s are forecast. Angel Fire hosts its annual balloon rally with photos on A-6.
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Taos
National Weather Service
Angel Fire
Public schools reclaim former private school pupils in Taos
Taos Municipal Schools opened with nearly 70 new students at the junior high and high school, many transferring from private schools. Board chair Chavez said unaccredited private schools isolate students and pledged to enforce transfer-credit limits. Superintendent Serna urged ongoing excellence as teachers prepare for the new term.
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Billie Blair
Taos
Gabriel Chavez
Edward Abeyta
Chavez
Leonila Serna
San Francisco de Asis Catholic School
Taos Valley
Tran
Sfer
Taos County Fair Feeded With Record Booths and Shows
Taos County Fair opens at the National Guard Armory featuring a record number of sponsored booths for farm produce handicrafts and livestock. The event includes a horse show and an automobile display with a wide variety of vegetables and exotic livestock breeds grown in Taos County.
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National Guard
Taos County
Felimon Gutierrez
Gutierres
United States
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