Reforming New Mexico Schools Gains Ground in Taos
Editorial calls for rapid school reform across the state. Taos parents start a charter school funded by taxes, risking district finances while advocating curriculum innovation and greater parental involvement. Albuquerque Chamber urges broader changes, including higher teacher pay, accountability, and reduced bureaucracy. The piece urges united action and suggests raiding the permanent fund for one-time costs.
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Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales
Gonzales
Santa Fe
Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce
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Taos County
Moreno Valley
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Taos News
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el Crepusculo, Inc
Taosnews.com
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Padre Antonio José Martinez
Lawmakers Addresses and Numbers Across Agencies
A garbled OCR list compiles contact details for U S Senators and Representatives. It names Pete Domenici, Ben Nighthorse Campbell, and others with street addresses in Santa Fe Taos and Washington. It includes phone numbers and office rooms for Senate and House offices and a White House entry for President Clinton.
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Pete Domenii
Federal Pace
Santa Fe
Senate
Washington, D.C
the Fox
Dom
If Bheeman
May St
Fox
Asaabass Tato
Tom
South Federal
Santa Fety Contin
Cannon House
Tom. Adalt
Omolhouse
Cros Cisneros
Taos
Roberto Gonzales
Gary of the
Bill Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Emi Pede Vie House
Whitehouse
Dance of Life for Taos Legend Frank Lyon Remembered
A Taos News reader recalls Frank Lyon with affection, describing evenings at Sagebrush Inn where Lyon taught dance and shared warmth. The letter frames Taos memories, friendship, and the bittersweet wish to return, while honoring a beloved local figure.
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Taos
Frank Lyon
Santa Fe
Sagebrush Inn
Bill and
Bonnie
Mike Hearne
Steve Gavula
Eddie Lee
Sagebrush
Frank
Community thanks highlight summer reading program and runners visit
A Taos area reader note thanks sponsors of Leamos 2000 Friends of the Public Library and Los Alamos National Foundation for supporting 24 children in grades one to six with reading and math classes. Certificates and gift certificates were awarded at a Kit Carson Park picnic on August 10.
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Leamos 2000
Friends of the Public Library
Los Alamos National Foundation
Youth and Family Center
Kit Carson Park
Pizza Hut
Angel Rudd
Veronica Trujillo
Julieta Ballesteros
Seamos
Carmen’ D, Medina
Elsie Rivals
Margaret Killingworth
Taos Pueblo Moves to Dismiss State Gaming Suit
Taos Pueblo joins a motion to dismiss a federal case where New Mexico seeks 16 percent of tribal gaming revenues. The filing argues IGRA reserves federal jurisdiction and prohibits state taxation of Indian gaming, asserting the state lacks authority to tax tribal revenues.
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Taos Pueblo
Federal District Court
IGRA
Taos Pueblo Defends Sovereign Immunity in Gaming Dispute
Taos Pueblo asserts sovereign immunity protects it from a 16 percent revenue sharing tax and regulatory fees tied to Indian gaming. The tribe argues the rates exceed regulatory costs and threatens Taos Mountain Casino with closure, impacting 100+ jobs and over $2 million payroll plus local vendors and charities. The tribe seeks government-to-government talks and court relief under IGRA. Don Lightning Posy and Gilbert Suazo lead Taos Pueblo governance.
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