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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2001
Page
7
Guide provides contact number for newsroom, mailing address, and website while listing extensive Taos News staff roles and titles from editor to circulation, production, sales, and design. It references multiple names and positions including publisher, editors, managers, reporters, photographers, sales, and administrative staff.
The Taos News publishes corrections to ensure accuracy and completeness. To report a mistake call 758-2247 for the complete Sept. 29 announcement, Page Ble.
Taos Town Council approves ECO Art Center plan for a free expression wall at the Youth and Family Center. The wall will be built by Rocky Mountain Youth Corps with about $5,000 from Taos Community Foundation, allowing graffiti, mural, poetry and social commentary in a supervised space. Proponents argue it fosters youth expression while opponents fear vandalism and mixed reactions from the community.
Daly notes a constitutional viewpoint on SB 516 and a presumed constitutionality with no definitive answer. Morrison cautions unclear language and argues the school district must bear risks, as voters decide on October 23. If approved, the gross receipts tax would run up to ten years or until related debt is paid.
Planning director Bob Torres, Building Inspector Tit Romera, and Code Enforcement Officer Nick Jaramillo resigned in mid August. Town Manager Gus Cordova ordered an internal assessment of the Planning Department while Duran urged action to replace inspectors. Torres, an architect and lawyer who helped advance Vision 2020, gave 30 days' notice and will be away until August 29.
The Taos Regional Landfill Board plans expansion with a $2 million loan from the New Mexico Finance Authority. Repayment will come from tipping fees and environmental gross receipts taxes. The plan includes environmental safeguards and regulatory steps for waste handling, drainage, erosion control, and illegal dumping elimination.
The fair bans entering of amateur divisions to newcomers to boost chances for younger or less experienced canners and bakers. Organizers stress the event stays rooted in tradition with a families theme and modern touches. Events include salsa contests watermelon eating cake walk ponies and a pet parade plus a Zoo to You display and mobile dairy. Livestock entries run Friday August 24 3 to 6 p.m. poultry and rabbit check in Saturday August 25 9 a.m. 4-H poultry and rabbit check ins Friday evening. The fair opens Saturday at 7 a.m.
Lorrie T. Valerio, 41, of Ranchos de Taos, indicted on five counts of embezzlement totaling 67 861.85 from Taos Municipal Schools between 1995 and 2000. Four counts are third degree felonies and one is fourth degree. max sentence 13.5 years. Trial set for January 29. Also indicted were Julian J. Sanchez, 18, and John Edward Sanchez, 23, of Ojo Sarco for commercial burglary and larceny over 250 tied to the Sipapu Ski Lodge break-in on May 6.
Traffic stalled for miles Sunday between Embudo Station and Velarde during a rescue to recover a 1995 Jeep Wrangler from the Rio Grande. Sandra Stephens of Albuquerque left the car to water dogs, shifted to first gear, and did not use the emergency brake before the vehicle slid into the river on May 30, with officials waiting months for lower water to attempt salvage.
Taos Productions announced a full length documentary on internationally known Taos artist J D Challenger. The project includes interviews and covers the memorial day dedication of Challenger's commemorative work honoring Native American Vietnam veterans with a release planned for next summer.
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