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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1982
Page
2
Taos County faces revenue losses from slow re evaluation and new appraisals. Assessor Senalda Vigil asks for two more appraisers and two clerks to update assessments since 1975. County should modernize to capture expected construction growth and increase tax collections.
A New Mexico Scouting official announced four new concepts for the Boy Scouts of America including activities for younger boys and modern families. The plan aims to teach self reliance in diverse family structures and includes marketing tools for the Explorer program to promote advancing to Explorer Scouts.
Billie Blair laments tough reception of murder trial and Kismet theatre review in Taos. She notes reporters, editor Joanne Farmuan and photographer Kleuto Macslas, faced criticism for covering the Garcia murder trial while affirming staff dedication to community arts and local subjects in northern New Mexico.
The Taos News lists mailing and post office details in Taos New Mexico, with subscription rates and office locations. It notes postage paid at the Taos Post Office and adds addresses in Albuquerque and other areas, plus a P.O. Box for claims and contact numbers.
Judson Crews of Ranchos de Taos argues that open container laws invite police abuse and criminalize everyday behavior. He condemns public drinking restrictions as intrusive, cites lack of restrooms in Taos, and appeals to readers and local merchants for support against new statutes.
Letter from William B Betz of Taos Generator Exchange targets Taos County Ambulance Service funding. It proposes a monthly contribution funded by trimming “unjustifiable” expenses in households and businesses. Betz commends Taos Paramedical staff and urges public support for continued emergency services.
A Taos News reader denounces coverage of the Garcia murder case as sensational and invasive, criticizing front page treatment of Mary Garcia and others. The letter urges more privacy for those involved and questions the paper's editorial choices.
Kathy Brl urges Taos town and Taos Elementary to install two crosswalks on Placitas in front of the school and to add crossing guards. She notes lack of sidewalks, visible crosswalks, and safe routes for children amid busy traffic and near private schools and Coronado Center. She suggests mobilizing local seniors and programs to staff crossings and pressures authorities to act promptly.
In Albuquerque, Russell Flore objects to art editor's misnaming of a historic embroidery piece as yarn work. He notes colcha embroidery, brought to New Mexico by early Spaniards, deserves proper designation and respect in reviews.
Taos Junior High reports a highly successful American Education Week with Chapter I parents organizing a pot luck lunch for visiting parents on Wednesday November 17. About 400 attendees enjoyed food, served, and cleaned up by volunteers including the Chapter I Executive Council and longtime lab helpers. Special mentions go to Margie Cardeñas, Lorraine Tafoya, and Eva Mondragon for sustained support.
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