History mystery as UNM Taos renovates Convention Center
UNM Taos moves to renovate the downtown Convention Center and reconstruct its past from limited historical records. Rio Grande and Bataan Halls occupy Civic Plaza Drive and Camino de la Placita, built in the 20th century as a National Guard Armory and sold to Taos circa 1976 for convention use. Bataan Hall remains adobe constructed.
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Taos and Raton rally in high school basketball review
Sports review notes high school teams from Taos and Questa and a Serra of players rallying against Raton. Obituaries list Taos residents Louis Duran and Josie Garcia and Taos residents Kristina Wilson Clarice James Teo Marca plus deaths of Luis Fernandez Marcos Trujillo Marie Romero in November.
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Questa Sad
Pefiasco
Raton
Luis J. Fernandez
Liano Quemado
Josie T. Garcia
Teo Marca
Marie Frances Romero
Vadito
Marcos Demetrio Trujillo
Rio Rancho
Kristina Wilson
Taos Departments Update From New Mexico Officials
Taos County and Taos town departments announce updates on local services and regulations as officials address budget, zoning, and community projects. Key figures include Taos County Manager and town administrators outlining upcoming meetings and timelines for public input.
Taos Tourism Ads Seen Lacking Multicultural Touch
A Taos tourism marketing discussion critiques the campaign for overemphasis on recreation while underrepresenting arts and Indigenous culture. Ilona Spruce from Taos Pueblo suggests featuring tribal members at the village, and Juniper Manley of Harwood Museum notes the materials skew toward recreation with little cultural depth. Representatives from Atlas say samples are preliminary and promise broader cultural reach.
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Ilona Spruce
Taos Pueblo
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Taos
Juniper Manley
Harwood Museum of Art
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Waistine
Few get licenses under Taos County animal regs
Taos County requires licenses for every companion animal, a rule approved by the County Board in August. Wayne Harris notes compliance is low for pet dogs and cats, highlighting the strict license requirement and ongoing enforcement may follow.
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Taos Rules Probe Off the Books Vacation Rentals
An apartment in downtown Taos rents on Airbnb for about $100 a night, with monthly occupancy around 20 nights generating roughly $2,000 in income. The town considers new measures to tax and regulate this growing short term rental activity, aiming to capture revenue and address housing impacts.
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