Taos County Threatened With Loss Of County Insurance
Taos County faces possible suspension or expulsion from the New Mexico County Insurance Authority pool over jail issues. A state official warns rising costs if coverage ends, while association members consider the county’s jail operations and recent claims. A $1.25 million out-of-court settlement over a death in custody is cited, with another wrongful death suit pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos County
New Mexico
Santa Fe
New Mexico Association of Counties
Robert Dale Morrison
Steven Kopelman
The
New Mexico County Insurance Authority
Morrison
Association
Taosefio Joaquin Gonzales
Jonathan Weiss
Leroy Fresquez
Albuquerque Group Pushes School Reform Across New Mexico
Albuquerque business leaders from the chamber of commerce urge sweeping education reform for New Mexico. A Taos visit on Aug 18 outlined plans prioritizing teacher pay, support for educators, parental and teacher control, and higher expectations with district accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albuquerque Group
Albuquerque
Chamber of Commerce
New Mexico
Taos
Taos County
Michael R. Stanford
First State Bank
Chamber
Kentucky
el Paso Ysleta
Edinburgh
Scotland
Gazebos Play Centerpiece Role in Taos Public Housing Park
Neighborhood residents in Taos celebrated two large gazebos built by Crew 5 of the Rocky Mountain Youth Corps at the Gusdorf Road housing project park. Taos Mayor Fred Peralta called it a neighborhood victory as crew members praised the teamwork and skills shared during the summer project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gusdorf Road
Crew 5
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps
Taos
Fred Peralta
Akram Moore
Larry Torres Returns to Taos High School
Taos High School teacher Larry Torres resumes duties after resigning as head of the fren language er br. He spoke of compromise with Superintendent Roberto Gonzales and thanked the community for support while noting a need for two more teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Torres
Taos High School
Taos
Sane
Torres
Roberto) Gonzales
Oan
Ita Eupport
Tve
Taos County fair fuels boy and steer devotion
In Taos a 10 year old, Alfred Cordova II, guides his Maine-Anjou steer Azabache through daily walks to refine the animal for the county fair. Alfred, whose steer won grand champion last year, insists on precise setup, square hind, and a strong head position as he trains for another possible blue ribbon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfredo Cordova
Azabache
Taos County
San
San Cristobal Hills
Alfred Cordova II
Corral
Alfred
Cordovas
Alfred Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mares
Insurance
Grace Town
William Maxwell
Taos News
Mario Vigil
Megan Bowers
County Fair
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!