Taos Town sues over Kachina Lodge casino plan
The Town of Taos files in Santa Fe federal court against the Department of Interior, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and Taos Pueblo to block converting the Kachina Lodge into a casino. Attorney Tomas Benavidez notes the suit targets the federal agency handling the guaranteed loan for Pueblo purchase and cites NEPA and NHPA failures. The town warns of impacts on Taos historic district including the acequia and morada.
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Santa Fe
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Taos Pueblo
Tomas Benavidez
Steve Sugarman
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Computers stolen from Penasco High
In Northern New Mexico, Penasco High School reports a burglary at its vocational building lab. Sixteen computers were taken, with an estimated loss around $50,000. Principal Robert Gutierrez says the burglars were well prepared and professional, the theft likely occurring late December 11 or early December 12.
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New Mexico
Robert Gutierrez
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Trujillo acquitted of rape charge by Taos County jury
Joe Trujillo, son of Taos County Commission chairman Manuel Trujillo, is cleared after an eight month jail wait. Prosecutors said the case centered on the woman's testimony and medical evidence. the DA pledged continued efforts against violence toward women. The verdict cited trust in juries while noting the woman’s alcohol use and connections to the Trujillo family.
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Joe Trujillo
Taos County
Taos County Commission
Manuel “Pablito” Trujillo
Trujillo
John Day
Day
Helen Desmith
Taos County Finances Auditing Blocked by Poor Records
State auditor Domingo Martinez says Taos County cannot be audited due to paper trails and missing reconciliations. CPA Nestor Griego reports finances are inauditable after failure to reconcile cash and bank records amid past governance and a recently rebuilt system.
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Domingo Martinez
Nestor Griego
Martinez
Griego
State Auditor
State
Roberto Pineda
Taos County Commission
Pineda
Felony prisoners returned to jail in Taos during staffing shifts
Taos County inmates transferred to the Santa Fe Detention Center last week for security reasons have been returned to Taos though the jail remains staffed by temporary personnel including at least one on loan from the Taos County Sheriffs Department. Eight beds are now designated for maximum security as five inmates faced court appearances and one was sent back from Santa Fe due to a security incident.
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Taoi County
Santa Fe Detention Center
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Taos County
Andrew Martinez
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Jack” Gonzales
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Juan Duran
Alex Trujillo
Santa Fe
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Fighth Judicial District
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Jonathan Archuleta
Leroy Fresquez
Joshua Kaplin
Onofre Ortiz
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Joe Trujillo
Manuel
Pablito” Trujillo
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