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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1981
Page
2
Taos High suspends a periodic hall sweep after threats of a late to class campaign. Administrators reduced enforcement, arguing in school suspension keeps students in learning, but critics say inconsistent rules undermine discipline and prepare students poorly for work.
The Chamber of Commerce board wisely rejected an employee based dues structure that would assign one vote per dollar paid and tied payments to employee counts. They noted a lack of figures on business categories and potential revenue and agreed the plan would exclude many small and independent businesses. President David Woodard framed the issue as aligning with one person one vote. The dues committee returns to the drawing board.
Taos Plaza witnessed a revived Christmas spirit as a tall tree by the flagpole, greens on lamp posts, and a festive lineup from local merchants and organizations. Merchants donated bags for fatalitos, funds for red ribbons, and greenery was gathered from forests while Los Lowriders de Aztlan filled bags with sand and lit candles guiding the way.
Forum writer argues the nation rests on individual rights and minority protections. The piece frames majority rule as legitimate only when it respects constitutional limits and safeguards civil liberties for all citizens.
Fragmentary text asserts that Congress threatens personal freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights and the Fourteenth Amendment, claiming these protections depend on the individual’s independence and resilience.
Taos community hosts a two day thirty workshop youth conference with broad turnout aimed at shifting adult attitudes toward youths and boosting ongoing communication among youth parents officials schools and services. Don Dickerson and Joann Romero frame concerns about Congress attacking Supreme Court decisions and defend constitutional protections.
Taos based TVVC hosts a Dec 20 6 p.m. meeting at Coronado Center Taos to discuss Agent Orange related health issues veteran unemployment training and counseling. Representatives from VA and VVA may attend as speakers or participants.
A letter argues that predator control agencies serve livestock profits, citing historical wildlife declines and policy shifts. It claims overgrazing and government programs led to predator eradication, supports non lethal methods, and attacks Reagan era policy and subsidies while urging protections. The piece labels coyote control as predatory, calls for balanced land management, and credits Gary Schrodi of the Taos Nature Society.
Peggy Cook writes as a Taos County rancher urging fair funding for the County Extension Service. She emphasizes agricultural values, community duty, and the need for the extension program in Taos County to be fully funded in the budget, contrasting with prior lower allocations. The piece closes noting other local readers signing on.
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