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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2005
Page
1
The Taos town report provides a comprehensive view of 2004 including finances, projects, and community metrics. Inside this issue readers also find the Taos Coupon Book featuring local offers and savings.
Snow reports show 6 inches at Angel Fire and Enchanted Forest with base depths around 30 to 46 inches and multiple trails open. Red River has 0 inches precipitation with 42 to 50 inch depths, while Taos Ski Valley lists 78 inches at midway with extensive packed powder and 95 trails open. Obituary notices include James H. Alford and Cecilia V. Lucero with death dates in January and Ray C. Montoya.
A compact 2005 issue reference showing sections and page counts for Web XLV. It lists multiple tempo and horoscope items across 104 pages, noting copyright © 2005. The fragment resembles a catalog placeholder rather than a full article with events or people.
Picuris Pueblo government under Gov Richard Mermejo outlines a year long plan focused on economic development. Goals include opening a nearby gas station erecting a cellular tower and boosting tourism while advancing mica mine reclamation as a top priority.
Taos Pueblo outlines a 2005 plan highlighting governing legacy led by Gerald Nailor and economic development. The tribe prioritizes a new cell tower to end the Pefiasco Valley dead zone, with a gas station on State Road 75 near Pefiasco and Vadito planned to include a store, police substation, and an RV park by 2008.
Taos County animal control officer Lawrence Gurulé shot a chow collie mix named Cinnamon near Witt Road after the dog allegedly menaced students and a teacher. Guardians and residents question the officer’s authority to carry a gun or shoot animals. sheriff reports and citations were not filed.
After a dog was shot following a dangerous dog call, questions arise about Taos County’s animal control ordinance. Sheriff Charlie Martinez’s employee reportedly did not follow the rule allowing a certified law enforcement officer to shoot a dangerous animal at the animal control officer’s discretion. Gurulé’s certification status is unclear per the New Mexico DPS database.
At the State of the Town meeting on Tuesday January 18 Mayor Betsy Phillips highlights housing as a top goal. Gene Sanchez votes against appointing Tomas Benavidez as town manager after previously supporting him. Benavidez had served as assistant town manager for over two years.
Tomas Benavidez was sworn in Tuesday night January 18 as Taos town manager, succeeding Gus Cordova who led the town for 19 years. He trained under Cordova for years and started his first official day with multiple meetings, including animal shelter, public works, and finance, plus pool planning and Curoxin system discussions.
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