Retired Taos County manager in limbo over return attempt
Sammy Pacheco, now a 90 day contract attorney for Taos County, faces pension suspension risk if he returns as a regular employee within 90 days. Taos County Commission named Adam Baker interim county manager after the retirement. PERA doubts linger about double dipping rules and future pay.
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Taos and Northern New Mexico Holiday Traditions Feature
Today’s paper highlights a special section titled Glowing with beloved Taos and Northern New Mexico holiday traditions. It showcases regional customs, sets, crafts, and festive celebrations for readers to explore this season.
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Deaths in Taos area list numerous residents
A Taos area death notice lists Steven Craig Doubleday 58 Genevieve Frésquez 68 Gus G Garcia 71 David K Gleason Jr 57 Sylvia N Hollen Andres C Mondragon 85 Clarence Cleto Olonia 58 Fernando Mario Rael 49 José Eusebio Salazar 75 James Jim Paul Steffens 57 with multiple deaths occurring between November 15 and November 26. See page 7.
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David K. Gleason Jr
Sylvia N. Hollen
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Clarence “Cleto” Olonia
Fernando Mario Rael
José Eusebio Salazar
James “Jim” Paul Steffens
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Taos News top stories overview
Regional readers discuss the Whitten Inn protest and support actions while a judge dismisses contempt charges. A local case raises questions about medical cannabis law and a baby’s birth at Whitten Inn highlights community events. The board focuses on administrator cuts amid state budget actions and faces school hiring power questions and bullying concerns.
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Taos News Special Section Promotion
Taos News 2009 Taos New Mexico edition promotes a five section 60 page special issue with 104 total pages, Vol L No 45, copyright held by The Taos News.
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Preschoolers send pieces of home in care packages
Chandra Johnson reports Leapin' Lizards School and Camp pre-K students in Taos packed over 60 care packages with New Mexican treats for soldiers in Iraq. The project, led by parents Mark and Elizabeth Gonzales and their daughter Arabella, aims to teach patriotism and empathy.
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Taos eyeing soccer mecca with Salazar Road fields
Taos officials and soccer advocates push a plan to build artificial turf fields on Salazar Road as part of an economic development effort to draw sports teams and revenue. The initial plan outlined a $2.1 million loan covering one field with amenities, aiming to stabilize a tourism dependent economy.
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Taos Town trimming 10 percent in operating costs
Taos Town Manager Daniel Miera orders a 10 percent across the board cut in operating expenses as gross receipts taxes lag, aiming to save about 130000 while coffers remain 508000 short of budget. A hiring freeze and reduced overtime accompany the measure as officials forecast a slow return of tax revenue.
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