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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 2004
Page
1
Taos Volunteer Fire Department welcomes an early Christmas gift as the new ladder truck arrives, promising enhanced rescue capabilities and improved safety for the Taos community. The addition strengthens response times and supports regional firefighting efforts.
Herminio Arguello aged 69 of Chamisal died November 29 Elena Herrera 95 of La Cordillera died December 8 Evilia G Pacheco 90 of Arroyo Seco died December 10 Martha Mondragon Pino of Ranchos de Taos died December 3 Louella Rodriguez 73 of Ranchos de Taos died December 6 Amarante V Romero 91 of Ranchos de Taos died December 8 Orlando Sandoval 71 of See Page B14 Departments.
Rachel Montoya of Taos says she is glad her son Jason is alive after sustaining injuries in Fallujah. She spoke after learning the news from her other son Justin and later heard from Jason himself by telephone from a hospital. The family expressed gratitude for the prayers and support received.
After a decade in Taos the Khweis family faces a one year reprieve as U S Senator Jeff Bingaman pledges to sponsor legislation. Heyam and Ziad Khweis and their 13 year old son Juman would stay as legal permanent residents while petitions and testimonials from roughly 2 000 Taos residents influence congressional action and TCEDC officials receive documents.
Two long serving county officials retire this year as Jeannette Rael steps down from the roles of county clerk and treasurer Lorraine Coca Ruiz retires after 29 years Rael will stay as deputy county clerk to assist Elaine Montoya who won the job in the primary elections Rael cites staff support and notes no challenger in clerk elections as a mandate She recalls delivering a marriage license to Julia Roberts during her marriage to Danny Moder as a career highlight
Taos museum staff report a Zuni cow kachina from the 1880s vanished from Millicent Rogers Museum after Dec 7 at 1:15 pm. Security video shows two adults as suspects. New Mexico State Police intensifies inquiry as the piece, valued around $70,000, is believed stolen from a display case door forced open.
Taos High School has suspended at least 15 winter sport athletes amid an ongoing inquiry into a December 4 party known as Pimps and Ho's. The investigation involves claims of drinking by members of the boys soccer team while en route to a game in Los Alamos.
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