Public lands at risk as privatization push faces Taos County
The Reagan administration moves to sell excess federal property to balance the budget, with 35 million acres targeted nationwide. In Taos County large tracts are unlikely to be sold, though inventories are limited. Critics warn private sale could end public access and harm future resource management.
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Reagan Administration
Washington
Taos
Bureau of Land Management
BLM
Forest Service
Taos County
James Watt
New Mexico
Pennzoil
Valle Vidal
Murphy Rules on Resolutions in Everyday Life
Judy Romero discusses the challenges of making resolutions and how expectations trigger immediate setbacks. She jokes about reverse logic to cope, emphasizes adjusting thinking to fit universal laws, and notes patience arouses hassles that test inner strength and spiritual muscle.
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Judy Romero
Oreal
Resal
Lve
Quest a School Power Balance Critique and Call to Action
Open letter from Name Withheld urging balanced administrative teacher and parent power in Questa School System. Warns imbalance causes teacher turnover student unrest and parent dissatisfaction. Calls for cross district unity among Amalia Costilla Questa Red River to reform governance and improve outcomes for students.
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Baditer
Questa
His-Hett
Amalia
Costilla
Red River
Kismet Shines in Taos Community Production Thanks All
Taos community theater thanks 70 cast members, orchestra, staff, backstage crew, and volunteers for a vibrant Kismet. Recognition goes to The Fate Company, Western Bank, Feeny Lipscomb, Luther Davis, Taos businesses, The Taos News, New Mexico Arts Division, and the caring Taosenos who attended.
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Kismet
Taos
Taos News
Luther Davis
Fate Company
Western Bank
Baghdad
Feeny Lipscomb
New Mexico
Carol Kalom Tca
Taos urged to enforce zoning laws for orderly growth
Phil Vardalos writes to The Taos News urging Taos County and the Town of Taos to enforce the 1973 subdivision regulations. He warns that improper development harms the community and calls for local government action, balanced planning, and public input. Letters up to 300 words welcomed with signature and contact info.
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Arroyo Honda
Valdez
Taos County
Taos
Taos News Publication and Staff Details
Taos News records indicate El Crepusculo founded in 1834 by padre Antonia Jose Martinez with Robin McKinney as publisher Billie Blair editor and GM Sammy Lopez managing editor Randy Capriani sales Debbie Medina office manager Eleuto Maestas reporter Leslie Phillips Judy Romero Victoria Sherry ad rep Nancy Stadler composing supervisor Steve Winston reporter location Taos New Mexico address 11 Guadalupe Plaza other mailing offices Espanola Albuquerque subscription rates 14 within Taos County 20 elsewhere 34 foreign.
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Antonia Jose Martinez
Robin McKinney
Billie Blair
Sammy Lopez
Randy Capriani
Debbie Medina
Eleuto Maestas
Leslie Phillips
Judy Romero
Victoria Sherry
Nancy Stadler
Steve Winston
Taos
N.M
Espanola
Albuquerque
Taos County
Moreno Valley
el Crepusculo, Inc
Guadalupe Plaza
New Mexico
P.O
A plea to alcoholics stop while there is still time
Frankietta Gonzales writes a personal plea to alcoholics urging them to quit drinking to avoid repeating past failures. She speaks from experience, detailing how alcohol harmed her life, relationships, and health, and urges readers to seek change for health, family, and self-respect. She notes the spiritual angle and stresses personal motive and accountability.
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Questa School
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Abi
Ion
Krankielta L. Gonzales
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