Taos and El Valle seek sewer funding and expansion
El Valle Sanitation District president Del Torres and Taos Mayor Phil Lovato signed a joint request for sewer funding on Tuesday. EPA review within about a month will determine approval, with UDAG funds expected to expand the plant to treat 1.4 million gallons daily if possible. The district studies and regional cooperation efforts aim to deliver improved service at lower costs for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. Bateman del Torres
el Valle Sanitation District
Phil Lovato
Environmental Protection Agency
Taos
el Valle
State Environmental Improvement Division
EPA
Torres
Lovato
UDAG
Fl Vaile
EID
RPA
Spanish King May Visit Taos Area During February
Spanish king Juan Carlos could travel to Taos area on one of February days while his Santa Fe stop is set for February 12 to 14. Janet Wise of Gov. Bruce King’s office noted the Taos visit remains a possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juan Carios
Spain
Taos
Santa Fe
Janet Wise
Bruce King
Miranda Returns to Work as Town Administrator
Town administrator Carlos Miranda resumes duties at Town Hall after an appendicitis illness just after Christmas. He reports feeling fine but tires easily and plans a full schedule with occasional short breaks this week starting Monday January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlos Miranda
Miranda
Town Hall
Drivers Ed Returns at Taos High School
Taos High School will revive its drivers education program next semester under THS principal Herman Quintana. Harper Motor Co will supply a vehicle. the school owns braking equipment signs and aids. Successful students gain reduced insurance rates and may apply for a New Mexico license at age fifteen. A teacher will be hired and applications are being reviewed. Course begins January 5.
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Taos High School
THS
Herman Quintana
Aparenta
Quintana
Harper Motor Co
New Mexico
Citizens propose reforms to justice and restitution
Two citizen groups led by Citizens for Prison Change and the Presbytery Task Force on Criminal Justice study the state system since February riots. They push bills from the Corrections Department, focusing on restitution over retribution, community corrections, prison work programs, diversion, parole, and better in-prison services. Donna Lobb will speak to the Women’s Chamber of Commerce about lobbying efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Daigh
Philosphy
Citizens For Prison Change
Presbytery Task Force On
Taos
Bob McNeill
Behavioral Sciences
Health and Environment Department
State Corrections Department
Corrections Department
Bruce King
Corrections Industries
CPC
Presbytery
Donna Lobb
Presbyterian Church Organization
Women's Chamber of Commerce
Lawsuit Over Gaspard House Continues to Block Transfer
Hearing set for Friday to show cause why Gaspard House and furnishings must be turned over to R. Koman with Blackman moving out. District Judge Caldwell ordered restraint on tampering and inventory to proceed, while Blackman counters a Dec 30 claim seeking rescission of contracts. He alleges illness when signing and accuses Koman of taking possession of mortgaged properties valued at 750000 with a $75000 note forgiven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belford A
Paco
Blackman
Gaspard House
R. Koman
Joseph E. Caldwell
Koman
Taos seeks 400000 HUD grant for water and sewer lines
Taos Town Council approved a $400,000 request to the federal Housing and Urban Development agency for sewer and water line projects. If approved in three months, funds would primarily lay new sewer lines to Cruz Altes Casitas and install water lines on Placitas and Mana Teneres Streets, with other areas considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos
Federal Housing and Urban Development Agency
Wilfred Gallegos
Cruz Altes Casitas
Placitas and
International solar conference gathers experts in Tees
Solar experts from Taiwan and the Republic of China converge on Tees for the 40 inch international solar conference at Kachina Lodge Tas. The event runs from January 7 through Saturday, July 10, with tours of solar installations and discussions on insular technology. attendees travel from across the world to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kachina Lodge
Taiwan
Republic of China
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Taos County
Manuelita Mondragon
Senaida Vigil
Teresfor Gonzales
Gilbert Maes
Arthur Trujillo
George Trujillo
Joe Miera
Marie Lorraine Gallegos
Sammy Pacheco
Eighth Judicial District
Cerro
Amalia & Costilla
Amalia Lumber Company & Moly
Eno
Reynaldo
Rosana Archuleta
Dean
James
Judy
Paul Elam
John G. Baca
Taos Municipal Schools Board OF Education
Ohn G. Kace
Gaspard
Gallegos
Hope
Grant Howe
FSLIC
First Northern Savings & Loan Association
North Pueblo
South Pueblo
Ewanola
White Rock
ALBUC
Norco
Susen
Weas
Soios Swordtion Parca
Thebiinast
Cresapeake Oysters Seishen
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