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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 2003
Page
1
The Taos News will publish a day early for the next two weeks due to Christmas and New Year holidays. The Dec 24 issue will hit streets followed by the Dec 31 edition, with regular Thursday publication resuming January 8.
The Questa Wildcats improved to 8-1 with an 85-61 victory over Pefiasco in a hard fought championship game. Four players stood out with strong individual performances as Sue Page led the team from Valle Vista.
A final Christmas feast unfolds as The Archuletas close their Plaza Cafe in Cerro after a long run. The notice lists deaths Virgil D. Gutiérrez 85 Hungida Mascaresias 88 Suena Ben Tenorio 85 Esther T. Trujillo 98 and directs readers to pages A13 and B14 for obituaries and opinions.
Eighth Judicial District Attorney Donald Gallegos says Nathaniel Duran confessed to Deputy Rick Romero with the line I did the crime so I will have to do the time. Shand, 36, was found slain July 7, 2002 after moving into Duran’s grandparents’ Ranchos de Taos apartment. A receipt shows cleaning supplies purchased at 8:20 p.m. July 6, and she was late for work the next morning. Testimony describes 14 stab wounds, two throat cuts, a violent struggle, and rape. Defense argues DNA evidence may not link Duran. no blood evidence found in his belongings. Friends who claimed Duran confessed testified under pressure from police, attorney says.
Taos area youth at DreamTree on December 13 shared their views on past year violence and needs. They seek structure, adult support, mentoring, job opportunities, and nonstereotyped perceptions while acknowledging gang involvement and wanting to stand against violence.
Groups and individuals are forming plans for new film festivals next spring to fill the gap left by Taos Talking Pictures shutdown. Multiple organizers seek to establish events, venues, and programming to revive local cinematic activity. The drive reflects a surge of community interest despite the vacancy in Taos.
During a private Taos Town Council session on December 15, organizers discussed a Talking Picture Festival lineup including arts films digital motion pictures and Buddhism focused works. The meeting was closed to the press. prospective dates target April or May alongside the Taos Talking Picture Festival and Media Forum.
All lifts are operating with grooming in place at the resort. Open for the season with 0 inches snow in the past 24 hours and a midmountain snow depth of 23 inches. For more details call 505-754-2220.
Chicago developer Deme trios Dellaportas plans a cluster of retail sites on 40 acres near the 68 and 518 intersection in Taos. Proposals include a Wal-Mart Supercenter and a Home Depot project with ground broken in Espafiola, plus an anchor store mix around Cunnygham land at 68 and 585 Paseo del Canon. The plan mirrors Santa Fe style malls with big-box anchors and junior retailers.
National Guard officials say the 1115th Transportation Company will remain home for the holidays with no deployment order expected before January. Major Kim Lalley notes combat service support units are in high demand in Iraq and the postponement affects processing of the 642nd and 1115th units.
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