Elders honored in documentary recount perilous early valley life
A documentary shown Sunday featured Leonardita Barela and other elders reflecting on Pefiasco Valley in the early 20th century. They described a close-knit but dangerous community, with memories shared for a feature on local history.
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Leonardita Barela
Pefiasco
Heroes remembered in Arroyo Hondo service
Prayers for peace and tears of gratitude rose as six local heroes were posthumously honored in an early morning gathering in the Arroyo Hondo valley on Sunday December 9. Community members paid tribute to the fallen with solemn ceremonies and shared memories.
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Arroyo Hondo
Obituaries from New Mexico area list several deaths
Alejandro J. Gonzales 92 of Questa died November 27. Felix M. Martinez 81 of Ranchos de Taos died December 5. Joe J. Martinez 67 of Las Vegas died December 7. Major William M. Brown Jr. USMC Ret. 87 of Taos and Amalia died December 5. Valerie Ann Roybal 40 of Pefiasco died December 10. Obits on Page B8.
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Alejandro J. Gonzales
Questa
Felix M. Martinez
Ranchos de Taos
Joe J. Martinez
Las Vegas
Taos
Revlon National Laboratory
New Mexico
William M. Brown Jr
USMC
Taos and
Amalia
Valerie Ann Roybal
Pefiasco
Taos ski season starts amid fresh powder and hope
A storm brought 8 to 10 inches of new snow to Taos area resorts days before opening weekend, with more possible. Taos Chamber of Commerce notes 60 to 70 percent of county businesses rely on snow and tourism, boosting bookings at Taos Ski Valley which opens December 14.
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Taos Ski Valley
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Taos
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Taos weighs big-box limits but not bans on outlets
Town officials discuss proposed changes to the Land Use Development Code aimed at large retail outlets. At a Monday workshop with the Planning and Zoning Commission, residents raised concerns about big-box retailers while officials noted legal and antitrust considerations. The council acknowledges Taos will retain some big-box presence and focuses on size and design standards rather than a prohibition.
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Taos
Fred Peralta
Bill Owen
Owen
Scott Sanger
Bobby Duran
Taos High School restructures with ninth grade academy
Educational gaps drive Taos High School restructuring as teachers and community members launch a ninth grade academy. Initiatives began years ago with support from the Taos County Chamber of Commerce to equip local teens with essential information for success.
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Taos County
Small-business model offers hope for Questa future
In Questa planned layoffs at the Molycorp mine threaten the economy, yet local small businesses show promise as a growth model. The Gonzalez family runs a Chevron with a takeout kitchen, employing several relatives. Jason Gonzalez notes tourism and the Chevron brand have boosted business, though the family acknowledges challenges ahead.
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Questefios
Johnny
Nancy Gonzalez
Chevron
Jason
Pauline Martinez
Nina Gomez
Ramona Gonzalez
Juan
Jason Gonzalez
Megan Bowers
Jason Gonzales
Elaine Cisneros
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