Neighbors Aid After Llano Quemado Explosion
early Saturday a neighboring house exploded on State Road 68 in Llano Quemado sending shock through the area. Chev y and Daniel Martinez with Edwardo Jimenes and Curtis Holmes helped Rubén and Frances Baca escape. Frances Baca was airlifted in critical condition with burns. investigators probe a possible natural gas leak with the State Fire Marshal Office and gas safety crew on the case.
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Chevy Martinez
Denise Martinez
Chevy
Edwardo Jimenes
Curtis Holmes
Rubén Baca
Frances
State Road 68
Llano Quemado
Daniel Martinez
Rubén
Taos
Baca Jr
Jim Fambro
Tina Larkin
Frances Baca
Gonzales resigns as Taos schools chief
Taos Municipal School Board accepts interim Superintendent Roberto Gonzales resignation after a closed session meeting on Dec 16. Board members Michael Térrez and Thomas Tafoya left early, while three others remained. Obituaries note several local residents passing in December.
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Taos News Vol L No 19 2009 Departments Page
The Taos News issue announces five sections across one hundred pages with department coverage and sectioning details for readers. Copyright 2009 Taos News.
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Taos Pueblo man seeks U S review over tribal court sentencing
Attorneys from Alan Maestas Law Office filed in U S District Court this week seeking release for Martin Martinez Jr a Taos Pueblo resident unfairly sentenced to one year in prison and a $1000 fine for alleged drunken driving. They allege violations of the Indian Civil Rights Act claiming denial of counsel and a public speedy trial. The complaint says Martinez was arraigned July 7 pleaded not guilty but later faced a closed trial with no witnesses or attorney present and no jury while tribal officials barred access for Martinez and his parents.
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Alan Maestas Law Office
U.S. District Court
Taos Pueblo
Martin Martinez Jr
Kimberly Alderman
Martinez
Alderman
Tribal Court
Albuquerque
Charlene Tsoodle-Marcus
Robert Vasquez
Tsoodle-Marcus
No decision on Questa church fate after costs
With Christmas near, residents of Questa face uncertainty as the Dec 9 deadline for cost estimates and restoration plans for San Antonio de Padua Church passed without a final decision. Engineer Bill Druc proposed a $1 million plan to the Archdiocese of Santa Fe, which did not prompt further action or fundraising. Archdiocese spokeswoman Celine Baca Radigan said the consultation process will continue.
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Questa
San Antonio de Padua
Bill Druc
Archdiocese of
Santa Fe
Celine Baca Radigan
County backs Miranda Canyon transfer to Forest Service
Taos County endorsed a plan to place the 5000 acre Miranda Canyon Preserve under Forest Service control. The commission had previously rejected a Weimer Properties plan for 150 home sites citing traffic water and cultural concerns. Weimer appeals in district court remain pending as negotiations with The Trust for Public Land continue.
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Taos County
Miranda Canyon
U.S. Forest Service
Weimer Properties
Llano Quemado
Cristobal de la Serna
Adam Baker
Forest Service
Trust For Public Land
Weimer/ Cunningham
Carson National Forest
Plaza de Retiro sale gains court blessing in Taos Chapter 11 case
The Taos News reports that objections to the plan for selling the Plaza de Retiro continuing care facility have been dropped in U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Colinas Healthcare of Austin, Texas, aims to close a 3.2 million dollar deal by March, paying secured creditors and placing Colinas president Paul Gray in day to day control during the transition. Gray plans a 1 million dollar upfront investment for landscaping, cleaning, and converting Brandenburg House into a quasi clubhouse with theatre and spa. He runs six Texas nursing care facilities and operates another continuing-care site.
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Taos Continuing Care
U.S
Colinas Healthcare
Austin
Texas
Colinas
Paul Gray
Gray
Taos News
Camino de la Placita
Brandenburg House
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Burton G. Dwyre Jr
José Ben Maes
José Eliverio Medina
Wayne L. Reynolds
Eloy Max Sanchez
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Lillian Smith
Rio Rancho
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