Taos voters split on tax sources and school funding
The Taos News survey of 42 readers responses to Rep. Fred Peralta reveals tax source splits with 25 percent backing gross receipts taxes, 22.6 percent income taxes, and 22 percent property taxes while 7 percent favor vice taxes. Majorities favor shock incarceration, stricter DWI standards, a 3 million tourism budget, and a 5 million school bond. Eighty-two percent back teacher salaries. most want higher standards and accountability, with calls for more homework, aides, parental involvement, smaller class sizes, and rural school improvements.
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Fred Péralta
The
Taos News
Peralta
Taos
Cwes
Taos College
Taos to get new fourplex cinema ownership plans advance
Theater owner Carl Kahn plans a fourplex cinema in Taos once land and funds are secured. He notes ongoing backer negotiations and property talks, but remains confident the project will proceed and aims for a Christmas opening.
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Carl Kahn
Taos
Surah Maditiineb
Elis
Siuummer
Kahn
State to auction Taos County properties with delinquent taxes
Property owners in Taos County who have not paid taxes for over three years face a February 16 deadline to settle up or risk losing their land. Auctions start at 8 a.m., with legal descriptions and bid rules published in The Taos News. the county treasurer also holds a delinquent properties list for potential buyers.
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Taos County
Larry Thorp
State Taxation and Revenue Department
Taos News
Correction on Taos High Honors Credit Policy
A Feb 1 Taos News notice clarifies that students may earn honors credit in a second year course such as math, English, chemistry, biology, physics, and foreign languages by maintaining a B average and meeting teacher-set requirements, limited to certain second-year foreign language classes. Students who complete any course with honors classification receive honors credit.
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The
Taos News
Boundary dispute at Pefiasco School over fence line
Local board and property owner clash over the fence built beside the old administration offices. Peter Chacon claims the barrier protects his family while congestion and parking conflicts worry Supt Felix Duran. A survey is sought to determine boundary lines and access.
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Pefiasco School Board
Peter Chacon
Felix Duran
Duran
Duran Saiol Board
Chepoti
Snow drought threatens Carson National Forest and Taos County
Taos County and Carson National Forest face severe snow shortages with 26 percent below the 24 year average. Officials warn potential logging limits, reduced fishing, and water issues as 35,000 of 40,000 acres rely on surface irrigation. Tourists may suffer in ski and whitewater seasons.
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Enn
Ski Valley
Aretha
Carson National) Forest
Gary Schiff
Carson
Danny Ruiz
Soil Conservation Service
Rey Torres
Taos County
Steve Henry
State Game and Fish Department
Ruiz
Torres
Schiff
Red River Pass
Gallegos Peak
U.S. Hill
Costilla
Taos Canyon
Palo Flochado Pass
Taos
Tsw
Beale Hish
Henry
Colorado
Taos district renews two mill levy by wide vote
Taos Municipal School District voters renewed a two mill property tax by an 8 to 1 margin, final tally 1 147. Local results show Taos 808 36 Florado 177 19 Cafi on 76 7 Los Cordovas 88 18 Arroyo Seco 99 19 Arroyo Hondo 79 9 Ranchos de Taos 284 41 Absentee 37 1. The levy under Our Kids Count united students teachers and officials with James Peterson NEA praising staff and community backing while Ignacio Peralta urged it to spark better times to come. The levy equals $2 per $1 000 of taxable value one third the property's appraised value.
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Taos Municipal
Taos
Florado
Cafion
Los Cordovas
Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Hondo
Ranchos de Taos
James Peterson
National Education Association
Teachers Union
Ignacio Peralta
New Mexico Ditch Fund Funding Sparks Legislative Clash
A conference committee weighs a half million dollar allocation from the Acequia cash for the New Mexico aquifer and Community Ditch fund under the general appropriations act. Supporters say the money aids non Indian irrigators in water adjudication, while critics call it salaries for U.S. Justice attorneys. State Rep. Fred Peralta of Taos frames the move as a legal-fee shield amid tribal water disputes.
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New Mexico
Congress
Fred Peralta
Taos
U.S. Department of Justice
Taos Weather Provides Uncertain Snow Outlook
A Taos forecast shows a high near 30s to 40s and lows around single digits to near freezing. Partly cloudy skies expected through Saturday with mountain snow showers possible, and temperatures near or slightly below seasonal norms.
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Taos
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