Taos County debates proposed uniform building code
Taos County commissioners heard opposition to adopting the state uniform building code on November 24, with critics arguing it would hurt the poor and threaten local self reliance. Supporters say the code protects citizens and keeps permit revenues in Taos County, while officials note existing state rules already regulate buildings. The discussion raises concerns about costs, enforcement, and local impact on growth. Page A3.
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Taos County
County Commission
Valdez
Ron Oest
Oest
Commission
Bernie Torres
Torres
Allen Vigil
Town of
Taos
Fernandez faces trial on embezzlement and credit card fraud
Convicted county commissioner David Fernandez heads a busy week with a Dec 3 trial on two felony counts of misusing county funds and a Dec 9 hearing to contest a potential forced resignation after his Nov 19 witness intimidation conviction. He rejected a state plea offer to plead guilty to a misdemeanor and resign, proposing conditions to avoid removal and seek deferred sentencing.
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David Fernandez
Fernandez
Anthony Ayala
Albuquerque
Attorney General’s Office
Kay Roybal
Arson suspected in blaze at historic Ojo Caliente spa
Five area fire departments battled a November blaze at the Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs spa suspected to be arson. Propane line damage and gas ignition caused the explosion and fire, with an estimated 200000 dollars in damage to the bath house. No suspects named. Randee Huff said layoffs may follow until rebuilding. the spa has 53 employees.
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Caliente
Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs
George James
James
Taos
Jamies
Spa
Bath House
Ojo Caliente
Tres Piedras
Espafiola
el Rito
Viron
Randee Huff
Carjackers stop in Taos after Santa Fe assault
Two men attacked James A. Martinez at La Bajada rest stop near Santa Fe and fled with his white 1986 Mazda RX7 and belongings. The suspects briefly shopped in Taos using a stolen check, which was exposed as stolen when the clerk verified it. The car and dogs disappeared. police identified the vehicle later but saw no follow up. Curran noted the suspects may not be Taos residents and could have been passing stolen checks.
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Santa Fe
la Bajada
Taos
Gon-Mar
James A. Martinez
Nick Martinez
James Martinez
Ing
Neil Curran
Curran
Grants
Indictment possible in Hafner murder case in Taos
Ninety percent of lab tests from evidence at Eileen Hafner home were returned as Taos police and deputies await the final report. Investigators hope the last results will place the killer at the scene and enable a grand jury indictment for first degree murder, with the suspect at large almost six months after Hafner was found beaten July 13.
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Department of Public Safety
Eileen Terry Hafner
Taos
Neil Curran
Larry Fowler
Alleged crime spree lands youths in court
In Taos and Santa Fe a group of five youths faced charges including robbery armed robbery and two counts of false imprisonment Detention hearings showed little emotion from most with Lisa Nelson a Questa teenager crying as her mother consented to detention Nelson also known as Lisa Hernandez was singled out for noted unruliness prior to the proceedings.
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Taos
Santa Fe
Eighth Judicial District
Joseph Caldwell
Lisa Nelson
Questa
Nelson
Lisa Hernandez
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