Bank Robbery in Angel Fire Among Three County Thefts
Three armed robberies rocked the county last week including a Nations Bank in Angel Fire. FBI reports a single robber entered the bank, displayed a revolver, and extorted cash before fleeing. Authorities traced the getaway vehicle to its owner as multiple agencies investigated.
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Feast Day Celebrations Mark Our Lady of Guadalupe
A parish fiesta at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church featured vespers at 6 30 p m and a churchyard procession with shrine pauses The Guadalupe Fiesta included fireworks a pistata party for children and gym refreshments Catholics worldwide observed the 1531 apparition to Juan Diego highlighting the feast s cultural religious significance
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Welfare client regains benefits after court order
Taos judge orders the Taos HSD to reinstate $310 monthly cash benefits for Gilbert Martinez a disabled single father and retroactively cover November as Northern New Mexico Legal Services won a Writ of Mandamus. Governor Johnson faced contempt findings by the state Supreme Court for delaying welfare reform rulings affecting PROGRESS and AFDC rules.
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Human Services Department
Taos
Eighth Judicial District Court
Peggy Nelson
Taos Hsd
Gilbert Martinez
Northern New Mexico Legal Services, Inc
Nelson
Marsha Zenderman
HSD
Gov. Johnson
William) Johnson
AFDC
Martinez
Department
State Supreme Court
New Mexico
Supreme Court
Singers Agnew
Malcolm McPherson
New Mexico Legal Services
Safe shelters urged for runaways amid rising referrals
In Taos, two youths flee troubled homes seeking safety as state funds back a six month 65000 grant from the Children, Youth and Family Department to expand early intervention. Dr. Robert Pasternack notes rising referrals to Juvenile Probation, schools, and mental health services, hoping to head off deeper system involvement.
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Pasternack
Taos
State Children, Youth and Family Department
Behavioral Health Services Division
Rey Garcia
Juvenile Probation Office
Casa de Corazon
Taos Chess Tourney Sees 8-Year-Old Make First Moves
Kahlil Oysler, 8, concentrates on his opening during Taos Elementary eighth annual chess tourney on Saturday December 13. David Berger, fifth grader from Enos Garcia Elementary, draws with overall winner Frank Chen of Los Alamos to earn title. page Bg for more.
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Kahlil Oysler
Taos
Alleged bank robber stands trial for burglary in Taos
Victor Cordova Jr., 17, of El Prado, faces a fourth degree burglary and larceny charge after allegedly breaking into Gil's Barber Shop and the Right Look Beauty Salon and stealing a cash register, a bubble gum machine, and hair products. Jury selection began Tuesday for a scheduled one day trial, with a possible second case for witness retaliation if acquitted.
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el Prado
Taos
Donald Gallegos
Cordova
Gallegos
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