Regulators, Molycorp face tailings pond contamination questions
The Herreras’ well shows high total dissolved solids and sulfates, with 1980s readings above state limits. Officials note no discharge plan or fines against Molycorp, while EID seeks a future groundwater fee to fund staffing and oversight as environmental concerns and vacancies strain resources.
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Shoemaker
Herreras
Molycorp
Stuart Castle
Eid
New Mexico
Castle
Rebuck
Guadalupe Mountain
Martinez championed Taos land and water rights and community
Martinez fought to preserve local land and water rights, backing Taos Pueblo in Blue Lake, leading the Tres Rios Association since 1970 against a conservancy tax district, and chairing the State Acequia Commission from 1987. He advocated for environmental protection, opposed a Ranchitos highway bypass, supported Taos Valley Acequia, and upheld Treaty promises. He died with strong faith, family love, and a voice for the earth.
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Martinez
Jeannette Smith
Taos Pueblo
Blue Lake
Tres Rios Association
Conservancy
Taos
Indian Camp Dam
Taos Valley Acequia Association
Ranchitos
Guadalupe Hidalgo
Harriet Williams
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Daniel
Peter
Local man dies in head on collision south of Pilar
Phillip Hoberman a 43 year old San Cristobal man died at the scene in a head on crash on State Route 68 a mile south of Pilar Friday night. Mat thew Williams 19 of Albuquerque drove a Bronco crossing the center line. Hoberman’s wife Anna Marie Abston suffered minor injuries. Williams sustained facial fractures and passenger George Rau 19 of Albuquerque had a skull fracture. Kyle Robinson 19 of Springfield Virginia had facial lacerations.
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Phillip Hoberman
Pilar
Kent Waller
Hoberman
San Cristobal
Matthew Williams
Albuquerque
Eric Lambert
Taos County
Anna Marie Abston
Abston
Williams
George Rau
St. Vincent Hospital
Santa Fe
Kyle Robinson
Springfield
Earth friendly Christmas decor through tradition
Vishu Magee reflects on traditional, earth friendly holiday decorating. He compares plastic elf displays to natural Chile ristras and suggests eco mindful crafts from popcorn and cedar, to carved wood ornaments and God's eyes. He notes handmade cards and recycled wrapping paper as meaningful, sustainable options.
Taos Plaza merchants back free ski shuttle service
Taos Plaza merchants and restaurant owners sponsor a free Taos Evening Shuttle from Taos Ski Valley to Taos Plaza on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Dec 27. The round trip departs the ski valley at 5 30 p.m. and arrives at 6 p.m. The return leaves the Plaza at 10 p.m. and reaches the ski valley about 10 30 p.m. Reservations are via the lodging or by calling 758 3410.
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Taos
Taos Ski Valley
Taos Plaza
Ski Valley
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Ken MacCallum
Shelton
Mountain Sun
Taos News
The
the Taos News
P.O
Camino Dela Placita
Dief
John Hanren
Vishu Magee
Chile
Summer
Tierra
Plaza Merchants
Rio Grande
Ace Hardware
ACE
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
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