Editorial urges renewables and health care focus for New Mexico session
The editorial backs lawmakers Carlos Cisneros and Roberto Gonzales as they push for renewable energy tax credits, universal health care, and support for EarthShip testing sites. It emphasizes diverse job growth in Taos County, water protection, improved State Road 68, retaining doctors, and midwives with insurance, stressing long-term regional stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Carlos Cisneros
Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales
Bill Richardson
Questa
Spire Solar Inc
Cisneros
Gonzales
Michael Reynolds
Reynolds
Spire Solar
Taos County
Rio Grande Gorge
Taos
Taos prepares shelter reopening plan for stray animals
In Taos, a task force presented a plan to reopen the closed shelter by mid February, using unspent animal control funds to hire a manager and having town vets share 24 hour call duties. The shelter had been shut for six months.
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Taos
Ted Schupbach
Community Lights Theft Sparks Pride Through Blue Signal
Taos residents report theft of 450 blue lights from a Pisien tree on Salazar near La Posta. Joan R Holland, Taos president, decries the loss as stealing community pride and the 1115th National Guard unit’s visibility. Adele E. Zimmermann, Embudo, adds political note on Social Security reform.
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Salazar
la Posta
1115Th
Sgt
Francis
Ernestina Cordova
Taos
1115Th National Guard
United States
Adele E. Zimmermann
Taos Museums kept open seven days a week
Taos Historic Museums Blumenstein House La Hacienda de los Martinez and Taos Morada will stay open daily despite budget strains. The Taos News notes staff cuts but preserves access while highlighting cultural tourism’s economic impact and community support through memberships and volunteering. Judy Kendall of Fenix Gallery signs the appeal.
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Taos
Blumenstein House
la Hacienda de Los Martinez
Taos Morada
State Department of Cultural Affairs
Millicent Rogers Museum
Taos photographer reports puppy welfare at local store
Megan Bowers describes a bystander near a Taos big box store who witnessed a family with puppies expressed concern for responsible adoption. She notes attempts to divert pups to Stray Hearts Animal Shelter for shots, spay neuter and vetted homes, while urging humane handling and community involvement. She highlights local animal ordinances and calls for education and volunteering.
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Big Box
Stray Hearts Animal Shelter
Pennie Herrera Wardlow
Four Corners Animal League
The
Ned
Casa de Corazon
Taos
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National Newspaper Association of América
New Mexico Press Association
E! Crepusculo
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N.M
Moreno Valley
Taosnews
Taos News P.O
Joan R. Holland
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Museum Association of Taos
Southwest Research Center
Harwood Museum of Art
Taos High School
University of New Mexico-Taos
Taosefios
Judy Kendall
Fenix Gallery
Pennie
Megan Bowers
Discovery
Enos Garcia Elementary
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