Compassion in Taos County Tax Debates
Taos County tax assessor Margie Abeyta deputy Jo Ann Baca and chief appraiser Gerald Nichols defend officials' response to public anger over tax increases and land value changes. They note decisions came from Santa Fe Taxation and Revenue Department and emphasize transparency, questions, explanations, and public service.
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Taos County
Margie Abeyta
Jo Ann Baca
Gerald Nichols
Abeyta
Santa Fe
New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department
Winter safety tips for New Mexico travelers and outdoorsmen
This piece urges preparedness for winter storms in New Mexico. It lists a survival kit for cars and backcountry trips, detailing blankets, water, food, a shovel, a knife, flares, extra batteries, matches, and a medical kit. It emphasizes all weather tires, chains, clear windows, layered clothing, and avoidance of cotton.
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Los Angeles
Phoenix
New Mexico
Lawmakers Addresses And Contact Numbers
Listing of U S lawmakers and officials with Santa Fe and Washington D C addresses and phone numbers. Includes U S Senator Pete Domentel Jeff Bingaman Tom Udall San Carlos Cisneros Roberto Gonzales Governor Gary Johnson and President Bill Clinton with office locations and communications details.
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Pete Domentel
Federal Place
Santa Fe
Hort Senate
Washington
D.C
Fox
Senator
Domteni
Domentel
Senate
U.S
Jef Bingaman
Mary St. Luis
Washington, D.C
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Bingaman
Tom Udal
Joseph M. Montoya
Federal Building
South Federal Place
Cannon House
Tom. Udall
Mail
House
Gov
San
Carlos Cisneros
Taos
Roberto Gonzales
Gary Johnson
State Capital Building
Governorstate.amn
Taos Valley Overlook gains $5 million for Phase I protection
Taos Land Trust announces $5 million in congressional funding for Phase I of Taos Valley Overlook preservation. The note thanks residents, visitors, and partners who lobbied lawmakers, stressing the project’s communal achievement and the opportunity to hike bird watch and picnic with the view and bald eagle habitat preserved.
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Taos Land Trust
Taos Valley Overlook
TVO
Rio Grande Gorge
Taos
Santa Fe
Congress
Taos Valley
New Mexico
Clare C. Swanger
Stink over gas prices from cross country trip
A traveler laments high gasoline costs experienced during a cross country journey, noting the impact of elevated prices on daily life and budgeting. The letter reflects a reader’s frustration with regional fuel costs and the ongoing burden of driving expenses.
Missing red heeler Oso seeks cruelty suspects
Monique Visarraga Pefiasco posts after her one year old red heeler died from poisoning, describing Oso as a loyal seven year old in dog years. She asks anyone with blue or red heelers for sale to call 505 5876 2166 and thanks readers for prayers.
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Oso
Monique Visarraga Pefiasco
Light recreational use is a scary thought for overlook
Reader thanks new editor of The Taos News for Dec 14 editorial urging caution about overlook access. Letter praises courageous, truthful stance and the editor’s citizen-focused reporting on potential highway overlook issues.
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The
Taos News
Overlook
Santa Fe
Taos Gas Prices Compared to Santa Fe Spark Debate
Gordon notes Taos gas costs stay about 22 cents above Santa Fe, despite lower local prices on a road trip. He questions shipping alone explaining Taos gouging, raises tourism slowdown as a potential factor, and suggests broader price pressures in the area.
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Taos
Santa Fe
Gordon
Bush election raises fears of judicial coup and quid pro quo
The speaker critiques a Supreme Court ruling on Bush versus Gore, viewing the decision as a possibly cozy quid pro quo and a clumsy attempt to justify involvement. They fault the majority for demanding stricter recount standards and proposing a possible full Florida recount.
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U.S. Supreme Court
George Bush
al Gore
Florida
Court politics and voting rights critique in Taos note
Ron Griess, semiretired resident of Taos, questions the Supreme Court's role in the Gore recount case. He argues the decision shows partisanship and ignores inequities tied to older voting machines in poorer counties. He suggests judicial activism and potential motives tied to retirements and future appointments.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Gore
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