10 Dec 1987
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1987
Page
1
A humorous cautionary note describes a thief stealing 80 dozen biscochitos from a car near Guadalupe, jokingly dubbing the culprit the Biscochito Bandit or The Cookie Monster who could strike again during the holidays.
Red River considers state wide gambling, with a bill may allow low level slot machines in one district. Mayor Harold Young says town could participate if residents support it, with a council vote planned for December 15 at Town Hall. Some oppose, others seek revenue opportunities pending resident input.
About 40 acequia leaders urged Senator Bingaman to send the Northern New Mexico water rights adjudication to outside negotiators and to secure federal funds. They cited prior federal spending on water rights cases and argued acequias deserve aid as they face competing claims from pueblos and federal agencies.
Taos County jobless rate rose to 23.2 percent in October as a dry early winter forces temporary layoffs at ski areas. Taos Ski Valley laid off 40 workers while most resorts report peak staffing shortages. Eddie Martinez of the Employment Security Department cites rising workforce and shrinking jobs. Former Molycorp miners return home. unemployment filings may shift across New Mexico. Indian summer worsens snow shortages. winter construction declines.
Local El Crepusculo edition highlights calendar notices obituaries business and legal notices across sections including arts and real estate with regional sports and classifieds references.
In Taos the Democratic caucus opens with a Dec 6 rally at Floyd's Lounge, honoring Sen. Jeff Bingaman and featuring contenders for assessor Ernesto Montoye Abeyta and Richard Layadie among announced candidates. Ramon Trujillo, former county chair, lauds election helpers from 1986.
Campaign 88 veteran with 18 years in city and county government speaks as Joella Coca DeVargas seeks re election for county clerk. Others include Margaret Garcia Montoya for treasurer, Jack Harkleroad Leo Catanach Lewis Gallegos for state corporation commission, Ben Chavez for Court of Appeals, Pat Serna Petra Maes for Supreme Court. Congressman Bill Richardson seeks re election with Gilbert Baca praising 9 1 majority. 1986 Taos County vote 78 percent cited. Peralta Cisneros and others urge a Democratic year as about 260 people attend.
Former Picuris Gov. Joe Mermejo challenges his Nov 20 removal as political and unredressed. He claims traditional, not legal, processes govern the tribe and that no proof or documents were shown regarding intoxication. Acting Gov. Richard Mermejo confirms the Nov 30 removal, calling it an internal issue with no appeal.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.