07 Dec 1989
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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1989
Page
1
Congressman Bill Richardson urged dialogue between pro and anti expansion groups after a November town meeting in Taos. He criticized polarization while reaffirming federal support and noted about 1.2 million already spent. Town moves to condemn land, opponents seek environmental impact statement.
Protesters fill a Taos town meeting at Mabel Dodge Luhan House with signs calling to end U S involvement in El Salvador and oppose airport expansion without an environmental impact statement. Bill Richardson defended aid cuts, noting no vote for no aid, as residents aired frustrations with U S policy and local airport plans.
Iille Blair Ranchos de Taos residents lead a call for a county land use plan as Commissioner Mike Trujillo vows zoning by June 30 amid growth and groundwater concerns. Public meetings on planning issues are held tonight and Monday with Ranchos Council and Highway Department officials to tackle traffic and airport concerns.
Taos County and the Gas Company of New Mexico clash over natural gas hookups for about 125 homes. County Manager James Duran and County Attorney Bruce Kelly accuse the company of withholding service, while Gas Company officials cite lack of a county franchise agreement as the root cause. Attorney General opinions back counties lacking franchise authority, and the dispute centers on an $18,000 franchise tax and rights-of-way crossings. The commission has yet to grant another contract extension, while a broader shift involves whether the company can extend service without a franchise.
The Municipal County Zoning Authority rejected Jose Aguirre’s request to rezone Camino del Medio for a salvage yard. The decision upheld the Extra-territorial Zoning Commission’s ruling amid 20 witnesses, eight in favor and 12 against, with neighbors warning of loss of rural character and supporters arguing ecological and recycling benefits.
Readable fragments indicate Taos high 53 on December 4 with a low previously noted. Forecast mentions Saturday December 9 cloudy conditions with mountain snow and temperatures in the mid 30s to low 40s.
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