Taos County 1976-80 Commission Faces Legacy of Change
Four years of Gus Fernandez Carmen Medina and Juan Valeria as Taos County Commissioners saw expanded services modernized operations and high fiscal activity fueled by federal dollars. They oversaw ambulance and animal control updates a juvenile detention center and a growing land use framework while leaving a usable foundation and ordinances to guide future officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Fernandez
Carmen Medina
Juan
Valeria
Taos County
Commission
Make a Promise for 1981 In Taos
The reporter and photographer spoke with Taos residents about New Year resolutions. They learned resolutions are promises to change, not mere wishes, with aims to quit a vice, find work, budget wisely, or improve life in 1981.
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Ike
John F. Kennedy
Dallas
Rod Serling
Kennedy
John Lennon
Liverpool
Lennon
England
New York
United States
Serling
John
Brooke Woodell
Taos News Successor El Crepusculo Details
Editorial note outlines founders and staff roles for El Crepusculo with dates and publishing details. Mentions Phil Bateman reporter Debbie Medina bookkeeping Pam Sharpe and Nancy Stadler composing supervisor. Includes post office and mailing information for Taos New Mexico publication.
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Harbara Coe
Phil Bateman
Patrick Urna
Wale
Debbie Medina
Steve Distanged
Pam Sharpe
Nancy Stadler
Taos
Ncaf
Mitling
Albuquerque
Taos editor letters praise LPA and youth services
A letter to County Commissioner Carmen Medina, shared with The Taos News, praises establishing a Taos County Limited Purpose Agency and lauds regional negotiator Region VI in Dallas. It urges ongoing support for youth services, school social workers, and prevention programs for troubled youth, and calls for community responsibility and action.
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Carmen Medina
The
Taos News
Taos County
Region VI
Dallas
Taos
Leroy T. Phillippi
Juvenile Code Task Force
IPO
Children's Court
Low-pollution industries could revitalize Taos economy
John Brindum argues Taos relies on tourism and wealthier interests, hurting locals. He proposes a cluster of small high skill, low pollution industries plus a local community college to create year round jobs with good wages. Garment, electronics, and entertainment are favored as core sectors.
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Taos
Texas Instruments
McDonald's
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Donna Lobe
Environmental Protection Agency
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Holy Croas
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Goodnight, John
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Texas
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Taos High School
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