Taos prosecutor defends subpoenas in disciplinary case
In Albuquerque, Taos District Attorney Donald Gallegos and Deputy D A Emilio Chavez faced a disciplinary board hearing over charges they issued subpoenas to cellular providers hospital and a state agency. They argued errors in interpretation while critics say power misuse and political motives surround the case. The panel questioned whether prosecutors can compel records before indictments and whether grand jury formalities should yield to rapid investigations.
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Eighth Judicial District
Albuquerque
New Mexico Supreme Court Disciplinary Board
Donald Gallegos
Emilio Chavez
Gallegos
Taos
William D. Slease
Chavez
Ahmed Assed
William Riordan
Katharine Egli
Taos Obituaries Include Four Death Notices on January and February
Isabelle Follmar 86 of Taos died January 24. James Dale Simmons 61 of Ranchos de Taos died January 24. José Benito Suazo 97 of Taos died January 24. Corina S. Trujillo 84 of Taos died February 9. Obituaries Page (6).
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Isabelle Follmar
Taos
James Dale Simmons
Ranchos de Taos
José Benito Suazo
Corina S. Trujillo
Taos News Issues Five Sections on 96 Pages
The Taos News marks its 56th year with Volume LVI, Number 6, delivering five sections across 96 pages from Taos, New Mexico. Copyright 2015.
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Taos
New Mexico
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Taos roads plagued by potholes from lax maintenance
Taos residents report severe potholes on main roads as years of neglected maintenance worsen the problem. Drivers like Jo Ann Obara cite cracked rims and costly repairs, while local mechanics warn that potholes can misalign wheels or even snap axles. Readers can submit pothole photos for a Taos Roads map.
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Taos
Obara
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Taos County
Blueberry Hill
Norbert Mondragon
Mondragon
Questions surround Questa school board election results
Questions about the validity of absentee ballots in the February 3 Questa school board election may be referred to the Eighth Judicial District Attorney this week. Daryl Ortega won Position 1 by seven votes, with 233 to 233 for incumbent Jack Gallegos and 95 for Deborah Madrid. Ortega had 167 absentee votes, Gallegos four, Madrid two. Taos County Clerk Anna Martinez said concerns were raised about an unspecified number of ballots, though investigation authority was not hers.
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Daryl Ortega
Questa School Board
Ortega
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Gallegos
Deborah Madrid
Madrid
Taos County
Anna Martinez
Taos
Martinez
Tri County stays open despite lingering financial concerns
Taos area’s largest behavioral health provider Tri County Community Services remains open after new management took over February 5. Interim CEO duties are shared by Zach Cordova and Margaret Suehr as the nonprofit faces a $350,000 six month loss and seeks a turnaround or takeover. a consulting firm is addressing financial and organizational problems while payments to Blue Cross Blue Shield are being caught up after coverage lapses.
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IRS
Tri-County Community Services
Zach Cordova
Margaret Suehr
Tri- County
Mike Olsen
Larry Mapes
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