Outdoorsman carpenter known for woodwork dies in Texas forest
Chris B Parker 42 of Ranchos de Taos died December 13 with a life marked by woodworking and strong outdoorsman traits. Born November 29, 1958 in Pampa Texas, he built a reputation among contractors for his skill. He loved fly fishing skiing and motocross. He left behind Maya Chavez Parker his wife a daughter Jennifer and grandson Taylor. His funeral was held December 17 at Rivera Chapel Taos officiated by Father Mike Ivers. His body was sent to Follett Texas for burial.
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Chris B. Parker
Ranchos de Taos
Parker
Pampa
Texas
Texas Panhandle
Maya Chavez Parker
Ranchos
Maya Parker
Carson National Forest
Nedra Brannen Chavez
Rio Chiquito
National Forest
Talpa
Jennifer Parker
Clarendon
Clayton Parker
Chavez
Chris Parker
Rivera Chapel
Mike Ivers
Chicago
Ivers
Taos
River search ends with death of local man Parker
Sheriff officials recovered the body of Parker after a three and a half hour search in six to seven inches of snow. A shoe and body were found under ice in the river with ropes used to extract it. Autopsy results will take weeks. authorities suspect an accident near his truck in Rio Chiquito where he loved to walk, leaving his coat behind. Parker's wife Maya and mother-in-law Ne dra Chavez commented on his routines and love of nature.
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Parker
Nedra Chavez
Rio Chiquito
Maya Parker
Taos council split over town purchasing plan
Taos town staff proposed contracts with local vendors to cut costs on oil changes building materials hardware and auto parts but faced opposition from two councilors. The measure would offer discounts while remaining nonexclusive with department heads able to shop elsewhere. Some contracts approved others rejected after tie breaking by the mayor with actions delayed on a trailer court hearing to January 10 2001.
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Taos
Francisco Rael
Frank Cruz
Gus Cordova
Tomas BenawWidez
Rael
Bobby Duran
Cruz
Meliton Struck
Pro Speed Lube & Oil
Fred Peralta
Duran
Erlinda Gonzales
Rio Grande Ace Hardware
Cook
Struck
Zeke’s Auto Supply
Napa de Taos
Peralta
Toby Lavadie
Camino del Medio
Herdner Road
Taos surgeon joins Arthroscopy journal editorial board
Taos Orthopaedic Institute Director James H. Lubowitz, MD, named to the editorial board of Arthroscopy. Appointment begins January 1, 2001, making him one of 11 Americans on the board and the first New Mexican chosen. He has long served as a reviewer since 1996 and is involved with Taos Orthopaedic Institute Research Foundation and New Mexico Highlands University Athletics. Dan Guttmann, MD, Taos Orthopaedic Institute Chief of Extremity Services, joined the institute on August 10 after a shoulder and elbow surgery fellowship at NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases.
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James H. Lubowitz
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Taos
Dan Guttmann
New York University’s Hospital For
Manhattan
N.Y
Taos warns on hypothermia prevention after two deaths
Taos residents are urged to prevent hypothermia following two recent deaths. Steve Andrus of Taos Search and Rescue stresses clothing layers, noncotton fabrics, hydration, and signaling basics for hikers and winter drivers. He outlines steps to recognize early hypothermia and actions to increase survival, including carrying a sleeping bag, matches, food, water, maps, compass, and a plan to notify others if going out.
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Taos
Chris Parker
Ranchos de Taos
Rio Chiquito
Christina Sanchez
Questa
San Cristobal
Steve Andrus
Taos Search and Rescue Team
Andrus
Soldier Gilbert A. Romero III graduates basic training
Military Pvt. Gilbert A. Romero III completed Army basic training at Fort Benning Georgia and has been transferred to Fort Campbell Kentucky for continued training. He is the son of Diane and Gustavo Cordova of Vadito and Gilbert Romero Jr. of Velarde.
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Gilbert A. Romero III
Army
Fort Benning
Fort Campbell, Ky
Romero
Diane
Gustavo Cordova
Vadito
Gilbert Romero Jr
Velarde
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