County workers sinking under load in 32-hour week
County workers strain under a 32 hour week as tax offices lag two months behind. 1987 relief hinges on a new levy while aging machines and late tax bills compound unpaid overtime and leave losses. Carmen Medina, Vivian Lopez, James Martinez, and Samuel Montoya describe a mounting crisis with no quick fix.
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Bysu
Romero Oak
Carmen Medina
Vivian Lopez
James Martinez
Samuel O. Montoya
Montoya
Medina
Bernalillo County
Bar Fight Ends in Taos Bar Shooting Death
Thirty four year old Paul Gaitan of Taos was shot and killed after an argument outside the Don Quijote bar. The weapon, a sawed off shotgun modified into a pistol grip, was reportedly Gaitan's. Paul V. Martinez, 31, of Ran chos de Taos, was arraigned on an open murder charge and pled not guilty.
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Paul Gaitan
Taos
Don Quijote
Gaitan
Paul V. Martinez
Ranchos de Taos
Michael Slosberg
Leon Taylor Law Firm
Martinez
Walter Herrera
Roy Martinez
Paul Martinez
Pablo
Dolores
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Beatrice
Holy Cross Cuts Costs With New Contracts
Bill Blair reports Holy Cross Hospital tightens cash flow with supplier contracts and COD terms while awaiting an Arthur O. Anderson audit. Comptroller Kevin Mattison says payments to Sysco and other vendors are arranged via payment plans to meet payroll. results to be released after Taos Health Systems board reviews December 17.
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Billie Blair
Nobel. Sysco Foods
Holy Cross Hospital
Kevin Mattison
Holy Cross
Mattson
Arthur O. Anderson
Taos Health Systems Board
Hospital tax campaign at Holy Cross prompts payment push
Holy Cross Hospital launches a pay now save taxes later drive to improve collections. Letters urge overdue bill payment by December 31 to deduct 6 percent of AGI in 1986 and 7.5 percent in 1987. Comptroller Kevin Mattson cites a couple with four dependents could save $203 by paying $1,006 in 1986. Anesthesia billed separately with 15 percent discount. system aims to save $50,000 yearly. Brim management cost cuts and renegotiated contracts signal financial distress and mediations ahead.
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Holy Cross Hospital
Kevin Mattson
Jim Jones
Jack Nobel
Jones
Brim and Associates
Holy Cross
Gallegos named to cabinet post in Carruthers administration
Former Taos County resident Lou Gallegos was chosen by governor-elect Garvey Carruthers to head the Human Services Department. He previously directed the U.S. Farmers Home Administration and worked for U.S. Senator Pete Domenici. Caldwell named to transition team for public defender program. long-serving Taos District Judge joins state trial courts and juvenile justice committees.
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Taos County
Lou Gallegos
Garvey Carruthers
Carruthers
Taos
Joseph B. Caldwell
Gallegos
Amalia
Human
U.S. Farmers Home Administration
U.S
Domenici
Acequias del Norte
Santa Fe
U.S. Congress
Bill Richardson
Lou
Caldwell
Shoplifting Surge Prompts Discussion in Taos
Taos sees a sharp rise in shoplifting with 85 cases July 1984 to June 1985 and 245 cases July 1985 to June 1986. Police Chief Jose Lucero notes undercounting, cites aging ranges 8 to 80 and cross sections of society, and contemplates publishing arrestees names while warning losses drive higher prices.
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Taos
Jose Lucero
Lucero
Per
Weather notes from high desert reports in 1986
Inside Copyright 1986 Crepusculo Inc reports current conditions for Red River Rio Castilla and Taos Ski Valley. Red River is good with up-to-date report via 764-2223. Rio Castilla fair with 758-1800 and Taos Ski Valley good with 776-2291.
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Red River
Rio Castilla
Taos
Ski Valley
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Magistrate Court
Taos Management, Inc
Brim
Ernest Romero
Northern New Mexico Medical Services, P.C
Spectrum
Colorado Springs
Colo
Virginia Bush
Neal Pivar
Professional Performance Association
Presbyterian Medical Services
National Conference of State Trial Judges
Governor's Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee
Governor's Jail Standards Committee
Juvenile Detention Committee
The
National Institute of Trial Advocacy
New Mexico
Crepusculo, Inc
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