06 Feb 1997
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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1997
Page
1
Taos Municipal Schools will begin charging for school lunches starting Monday February 10. The district had operated a free lunch pilot funded by federal subsidies to reduce child hunger, but will shift to paid meals in all cafeterias.
The Taos News reports the San Cristobal village celebrates the grand opening of its renovated community center housed in a historic adobe building. Volunteers sanded vigas, sheet rocked, painted, and cleaned while local carpenters and businesses donated materials. The event marks a link between past and present as ash from the old stove endures in memories.
Taos County received a 900000 federal grant in 1994 to aid building or renovating community centers for up to 30 communities. Critics question where the money goes, with official saying plans target 15000 to 25000 per center and rumors misstate allocations. Ricardo Medina recalls the Cristo Mountains project as it neared completion before his service.
Taos Pueblo Lt. Gov. Valentino Cordova and Gov. John C. Romero lead tribal officials in seeking a new gaming compact with the state and Legislature during the current session. They warn without a deal tribes could be forced to close casinos, stressing slot revenues fund the Moreno Ranch purchase and support social programs, police, and road work while acknowledging mixed tribal views on gaming.
Ranchos de Taos native Luisa Valerio Mylet defeated Gary Embler for Position Two after a strong Ranchos precinct showing. Incumbent Roy Martinez won Position One unopposed. Mylet takes office in March, saying turnout and changes motivated voters.
The Eighth Judicial District Attorney's Office and New Mexico AG discuss further investigation into Karen Braunlich’s murder. DA John Paternoster reviews charges against Jose Mondragon after Daniel Vigil's plea to second degree murder and related counts. The office examines claims of tampering with evidence by former DA Sammy Pacheco and a civil suit alleging improper visits to Vigil.
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