Beloved Taos skier dies in third valley tragedy
Theresa Killinger, 63, wife of Ernie Blake Ski School director Max Killinger, died after a scene at Taos Ski Valley. She struck a PVC pole on Honeysuckle run at 10:15 a.m. suffering blunt torso trauma. Hospitalized at Holy Cross, she passed away between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Fire and medical teams responded swiftly as TSV notes this as the resort's third death this season.
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Theresa Killinger
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Taos
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California
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Stagg
TSV
Holy Cross Hospital
Steve Cerrulo
Albuquerque
Holy Cross
Taos shelter plan rejected over location concerns
Taos Planning Commission backs homeless shelter in principle but denies the Gonzaleses a special-use permit for a 5000 square foot pueblo style shelter at State Road 522 and Upper Las Colonias Road. Residents weighed water tables, service access, transport, and parking needs, with commissioners seeking a more detailed plan before approval.
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Las Colonias Road
Planning Commission
Joel Schantz
Taos mayor runs unopposed as council and judge face challengers
Taos Mayor Fred Peralta seeks another term in the March 3 municipal election, likely to win barring a write-in. Incumbents Frank Cruz and Bobby Duran confront challenger Robert Vander on the town council, while Shirin Vander streams to face incumbent judge Richard Chavez. The two four year at large seats are contested.
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Fred Peralta
Peralta
Frank Cruz
Bobby Duran
Robert C. Vander
Shirin Vander
Richard Chavez
Taos Pueblo sees leadership shift amid gaming and sovereignty debate
Taos Pueblo installs new Governor John Cruz Romero and War Chief Frederick Lujan Sr. as the Legislature reconsiders the gaming compact. Last year saw a contentious pass with Newport support, a contested legality, and added tribe events including buffalo from Ft Wingate, school outreach, and an expanded mountain casino. Governor Ruben Romero and War Chief Vincent J. Lujan Sr. began one-year terms January 1 after tribal appointment.
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Frederick Lujan Sr
New Mexico
Gary Johnson
Wingate Area
Taos
Taos Mountain
Ruben Romero
Tribe
Forestry Department
Vincent J. Lujan Sr
Not enough gym space to go around in Taos
Taos schools report space strain as five full gyms plus two half courts serve a 3400 student body. With multiple basketball teams and wrestling squads across Taos High, Taos Middle, and Arroyos del Norte, after school use is constant and adult leagues outpace available time.
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Taos Municipal
Andres Gallegos
Ranchos
Enos Garcia
Taos Middle School
Taos High School
Arroyos del Norte
Otero
Archie Trujillo
Trujillo
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Ruben A. Romero
Frank Marcus Sr
Awe Momane
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