Taos School Board race debates confidence and pay
Incumbent Gabriel Chavez and challenger John Baca spar over listening to students, teacher morale, and disciplinary issues at a Taos forum hosted by the Taos Federation of Teachers. Chavez touts pay upgrades and board unity, while Baca seeks stronger administration authority and incentives for higher teacher credentials.
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John Baca
Taos Municipal School Board
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Escaped Washington convict arrested in Taos
Taos State Police capture Robert Ray Casey 23 of Olympia Washington after a tip. He was found in a stolen pickup at Cozart's service station. Casey, serving a 10 year burglary sentence, is jailed in Taos and faces extradition to Colorado or Washington after a suspected move to a half way house. A separate Taos meeting will discuss plant size and waste treatment plans with a public session planned for March.
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Taos
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Willard Morrow
Washington
Robert Ray Casey
Olympia Wash
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Casey
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Bomb sparks review in Taos Plaza explosion case
District Attorney Sammy Pacheco studies a lengthy ATF and APD report on a December Taos Plaza bomb blast that injured Richard Torres and a juvenile passenger, detailing the device, wiring, and possible prior bombs. Officials say motive remains unclear and Taos police will train officers in explosive handling.
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Taos Plaza
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Albuquerque Police
Taos
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Ranchos de Taos
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Sewer report due by March meeting for district project
The citizen's committee studying a Twining Water and Sanitation District sewer request plans a second public meeting in March. Jack Schacht of Mesa Consultants and CAC public participation coordinator said the group has scheduled the meeting for the near term.
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Mesa Consultants
CAC
Valle de los Ranchos Water Board seeks new member
A six year seat on the Valle de los Ranchos Water and Sanitation District board is open as Robert Daigh’s term ends in March. Filing at the County Clerk’s office starts January 30, with election set for March 3 in Ranchos de Taos. All district voters can apply or vote. Daigh will not seek re election. Delfino Torrez is current chairman, Daigh is vice chairman, and Paul O Valerio is secretary.
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James rejoins Taos Volunteer Fire Department as firefighter
James George rejoined the Taos Volunteer Fire Department as one of four professional firemen hired by the Town of Taos. He replaces Bill Ryan who resigned to join Colomex Oil and Gas Co. James had left TVFD months earlier to work for Taos Gravel Products.
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Taos
Trucker faces 340000 suit over fatal crash in district court
Max Baca Maggie Gutierrez and Corrine Baca Espinoza sue Centennial Development Corp and driver Ed Hyatt in district court for 340000 total damages claiming Hyatt left of center on State Road 48 and struck a pickup carrying three men on June 12. Hyatt cited for leaving scene failure to report accident careless driving and driving left of center. Plaintiffs seek 100000 damages for loss of income and 50000 punitive damages. jury trial requested.
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Max Baca
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Juvenile Crime Debate Draws Community Voices
City meeting addresses repeated juvenile offenses and easy releases. Officials note delays in reporting and informal handling. probation officers cite aiding by businesses and rising family problems. prosecutor pledges tougher juvenile prosecutions under new administration. Community leaders urge role models and youth centers to deter loitering and vandalism.
Taos gathering highlights solar physics talent shortage
Scientists at Taos discussed a surplus of astronomers but a shortage in solar physics, noting Carl Sagan’s Cosmos influence though he did not attend. The group enjoyed Taos hospitality and lamented poor skiing while appreciating the town as a walkers town with limited personal transport.
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Disorderly conduct and theft reports across multiple areas
Police records show numerous incidents including vandalism at Paes High Sell and The Seboed, burglaries at La Loma Road and Lee Padres Apartments, a trespass at Sun Geet Motetacil, and a motor vehicle or property damage cases at several locations such as Taos High Rete, First State Hawk, and Denver's motel. Investigations continued into assault, larceny, and disturbance reports with multiple agencies providing assistance.
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Barhina Lodge
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Lee Padres Apartments
Juveniles Charged in Fence Vandalism Incident
Two youths face charges after a New Year’s Eve vandalism incident at Tus High School. Alan Johnson, owner of Mono Fence, witnessed the Dec 31 damage to a chain link fence. repairs were quick, but security remains a concern. Police are still investigating and no arrests had been announced as of Tuesday.
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