Virginia Vargas of Cafién 106 died. devoted educator and matriarch
Virginia Lucia Vargas, a Taos area resident and lifelong New Mexico figure, died at 106 after a life spanning a century of town windups and World War II mine work. A mother of seven, she valued family, faith at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, and education as all her children earned high school completion and pursued professional careers. Her legacy included weaving, jewelry making, and cooking for relatives. obituary details appear in The Taos News.
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Taos Visitor Center moves temporarily for repairs
Taos Town officials relocate the Taos Visitor Center to the Taos Youth and Family Center about a mile away while drywall, painting, carpet cleaning and tile work proceed after a frozen pipe burst on New Year’s Eve. Staff will operate daily 8 am to 5 pm to assist visitors and offer the center’s services and wireless Internet. The town estimates a $2,500 deductible and insurance coverage for repairs. progress is ongoing and not yet timed. For information, call (800) 323-6338 or visit taosvisitorcentercom.
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Cuban Art and Culture Celebration opens at Harwood Museum
A Friday night program at the Harwood Museum of Art highlighted Cuba’s art and music with performances by Victor Alvarez and other Cuban cultural acts during a two day Cuban Art and Culture Celebration featuring art displays and musical showcases.
Taosefia proposes library for Peru victims
Taosefia Victoria Henry aims to fund a 2000-volume library and classroom addition at Mantay in Cusco Peru for teen moms. The project expects a minimum $15,000, with donations via Engineering for Education and Smith College collaborators to improve access to education for young pregnant women and survivors of sexual violence.
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