Red River Man Timothy Westhouse Faces Slow Justice
Timothy Westhouse, a Red River resident, endured a violent jailhouse past and a string of legal woes after a May 23, 1998 DUI arrest in Red River. He describes being dumped on the street after a plea, while questions arise over his attorney Judith Bova and the handling of his competency evaluation.
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Criminal Justice System
New Mexico
Red River
Marshal
Westhouse
Bova
Jailhouse
Santa Fe
Susan Cave
Picuris focuses on continuity in 1999 leadership
Incoming Gov Red Eagle Rael aims for a smooth transition of programs from one administration to the next with Lt. Gov J D Martinez and tribal officials including Sheriff Day Tsosie and Secretary Norma Mermejo. The 1999 council faces housing upgrades, economic diversification, water quality, and the planned spring tribal restaurant and RV park as it governs into the new year.
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Sai ‘ Sars Eere
Pueblo
Norma Mermejo
Gerald Nailor
Archale Bote
Megan Bowersagle Rael
J.D. Martinez
Carl Tsosie
Anthony Knitter
Joe H. Mermejo
Luther Martinez
Picuris Pueblo
Red Eagle Rael
Ae Ae
Rael
Gerald. Nailor
Figdaile
Anthony Aay
Luther Riit
Ate
Speier
Aly
al Council
District plans six hours of open computers daily
The Main School District aims to provide at least one open hour of computer access for every student under its 1998-99 plan. Tech coordinator Ed Ramsey said the 94 page plan targets six hours of daily access, rising from the current three to four hours.
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Taos County Commissioners Open Year With Complaint aimed at Media
Taos County commissioners held their first regular meeting of the year before a packed room of over 90 people. Sheriff Charlie Martinez and three officers watched as Commissioner Rebecca Parraz criticized last week’s coverage and the prior commission, saying they sought orderly, cohesive governance despite sensational headlines.
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Taos County Sheriff's Department
Charlie Martinez
Taos County
Rebecca Parraz
Parraz
Judge halts Taos County firing of Silva at housing authority
An Eighth Judicial District judge ordered Taos County commissioners to cancel any attempted termination of Beatrice Silva, executive director of the Taos County Housing Authority. The ruling followed a Monday meeting where Evelyn Archuleta was appointed interim housing director without a formal vote.
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Eighth Judicial District
Taos County
Taos County Housing Authority
Beatrice Silva
Peggy Nelson
Manuel “Pablito” Trujillo
Rebecca Parraz
Virgil Martinez
Evelyn Archuleta
Silva
Archuleta
Town of Taos Housing Authority
Parrat
Sion
Municipal Housing Authority
Taos County Housing Authority Board
Housing Authority
Lee Deschamps
Housing Authority Board
Deschamps
Nelson
Legislature promises to be volatile mix
Santa Fe report previews the 1999 New Mexico Legislature as a blend of Democrats and Republicans with Governor Gary Johnson in his second term. Taos County figures Sen. Carlos Cisneros and Rep. Roberto Gonzales hope the session yields workable results amid plans to push school vouchers and reform wage rules on public projects.
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Santa FE
Taos County
Carlos Cisneros
Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales
Gonzales
Gary Johnson
Gungales
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Taos
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San Miguel County
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Taos News
Mike Stauffer
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Magan Bowers
Fia Vita
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Lovato
Questa
Staci Matlock
Mary Frei
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