Storm relief efforts stymied by weather in Taos County
County officials report widespread outages and stranded residents after a major snowstorm. Roads blocked on U 285 and SR 64 near Tres Piedras, with 8 hour power outages in Talpa Cafion and Sipapu. Vehicle equipment failures hindered snow removal as crews faced drifting snow and subfreezing temps. One heart med prescription delay and food basket distribution disrupted. logistics strained as officials work to restore services.
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Manuel Pablito
Trujillo
Julio Valerio
Taos
Questa
Valerio
U.S
Espafiola
Colorado
Tres Piedras
Tierra Amarilla
Talpa
Cafion
Sipapu
Pot Creek
Ernesto Gonzales
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Gonzales
Joe Mike Duran
Duran
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County worker files grievance suit in Taos County
Lorraine Ruiz, former Taos finance employee, is involved in a grievance with Taos County that may lead to her firing. A hearing on termination was scheduled for Monday. County officials confirm information but decline to discuss details citing confidentiality.
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Taos
Lawrence Gallegos
Human Services
Mike Trujillo
Lorraine Ruiz
Finance Department
Ralph Torres
Denver
Ruiz
Torres
Taos News
Gallegos
Trujillo
Dan Sanchez
Santa Fe
Bruce Kelly
County Commission votes pay raises for all elected officials
In a final act before leaving office the county commission approved pay raises for elected officials including commissioners. New salaries raise commissioners from 8284 to 10000 and other officials to 30130 for treasurer and assessor, 31510 for sheriff, 30180 for county clerk, and 7015 for probate judge, inflating next year’s budget by about 22411 with a special meeting set for December 27 to finalize details.
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County Commission
New Mexico
Mike Trujillo
Lawrence Gallegos
Manuel Pablito
Red” Trujillo
Mike Trujill
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Commis
Sion
Julia Valerio
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