Wal-Mart seeks Taos expansion amid opposition
Wal-Mart envisions a 180,000 square foot super store across from the Taos County Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center that would combine groceries, general merchandise and services under one roof. Residents oppose hoping to curb sprawl and protect local businesses while Wal-Mart says the format best serves customers and invites city input. Copeland, the company spokesman, stresses convenience and a commitment to meet customer expectations while remaining willing to work with officials.
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Wal-Mart
Taos
Arkansas Company
Les Copeland
Sporting Goods
Taos County
Chamber of Commerce
Copeland
Taos Bar Owner Arrested After Plaza Incident
Taos business owner Doug Rand of Weasel Mahood's bar and restaurant was paraded in handcuffs through the Plaza after a municipal court complaint filed by fellow owner Paul Castillo. The Aug. 4 incident allegedly involved Rand's establishment violating two municipal codes.
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Doug Rand
Weasel Mahood
Taos
Shuttle program moves Taos Pueblo visitors to casino lot
Taos Pueblo will run shuttles from Taos Mountain Casino to the historic village for about six months while plans to relocate the casino to Kachina Lodge are finalized. Kathleen Michaels, tourism director, says the system will cut traffic and improve visitor experience. A Taos Pueblo website is also planned.
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Taos Pueblo
Taos Mountain Casino
Taos
Kathleen Michaels
Michaels
Taos Middle School Enforces New Dress Code
On the first day of school Taos Middle School nearly all students dressed properly under the new policy. Principal Rey Quintana notes only about 20 exceptions and a few reluctant students and one parent. Students express mixed feelings but largely comply, praising safety and order while some call the rules restrictive. Teachers report a noticeably improved school atmosphere already.
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Taos Middle School
Rey Quintana
Quintana
Amanda Romero
Falina Martinez
Sarah Cordova
Taos opens school with smoother start than last year
Taos Municipal School District opened for the first full day of school on Monday with minor schedule glitches at Taos High and Taos Middle. Superintendent Roberto Gonzales praised the start, noting improved leadership from assistant principals and a generally positive staff attitude. The new Arroyos Del Norte Elementary faced minor post construction issues but now has a functioning fire suppression system and staff excited for full leadership under principal Diana Vigil.
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Taos Municipal
Taos High School
Taos Middle School
Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales
Arroyos del Norte
Bob Draper
Phoenix Mechanical
Gonzales
Diana Vigil
Irene Hern
Arroyos
Enos Garcia
Ranchos
Taos group calls for moratorium on development
Taos residents group Taosetios Against a Wal-Mart Super Store TAWSS urged Taos to halt large scale commercial development until the town adopts a new zoning code. In a Tuesday news release, Amos See said the council must protect the community and its way of life from a Wal-Mart super center.
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Taos
Taosetios
TAWSS
Amos
State blasts Taos County over budget
New Mexico DFA official berated Taos County finance staff for moving about $431,000 in three months without proper commission or DFA approval. She warned the county may be $35,000 in the hole and urged a full line item budget be submitted, noting delays since the promised July 1 interim deadline and August 31 final due date.
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New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration
Taos County
Darlene Mares
DFA Financial Management
Mares
Robert Pineda
DFA
Pineda
Lorraine Coca-Ruiz
HUD Youth Build
Cops More
General Health
County Clerk Equipment Fund
Cops Universal
Commissioners
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