Annexation Affects Taos Growth and City Services
The piece argues annexation brings growth and obligations, outlining benefits like improved services, zoning control, and infrastructure, plus potential tax effects. It discusses criteria for approving annexation, citizen petitions, planning review, and the need to balance town and new landowners’ interests for a unified community plan.
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Taos
I' Annes Nore
Tods
Pannaenind
RSIS
Taos Planning and Zoning Commission
TILLY
Planning and Zoning Commission
VETS MAN HERE IN TAOS FOR VETERANS AFFAIRS
Arthur H. Gallup field service officer with the New Mexico Veterans Service Commission will visit Taos Monday July 11 and Tuesday July 12 to assist veterans survivors and dependents. He will be at the courthouse and reachable at the employment office if court is in session.
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Arthur H. Gallup
New Mexico Veterans Service Commission
Taos
Gallup
Recreation League Night Recaps and Legion Team Plight
Last week in Town Recreation Junior League play the Rockets beat Torres 9-5, Madhens defeated Cardinals 6-2, and Cardinals beat Dixon 4-1. Minor League saw Fire Men topple El Crepusculo 3-2. American Legion Post 20 of Tucumcari beat Taos 9-4. J B Martinez Jr warned the team risks folding if players keep skipping practice. Legion schedules July 13 at Tucumcari. Junior League games set for July 1 and July 8. Minor League games July 8 and July 12. Standings show Rockets 3-1, Torres 2-1, Dodgers 5-1, Madhens 1-3, Cardinals 1-3.
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Town Recreation
Rockets
Torres
Madhens
Cardinals
Dixon
The
Fire
el Crepusculo
American Legion
Tucumcari
Post
Taos
Legion
J. B. Martinez Jr
Tucumcarn
Dodgers
Lions
Lulacs
Obituary: Antonio J. Martinez 89 Taos rancher dies in Monte Vista
Funeral services were held in Monte Vista Colorado for Antonio J Martinez 89 who died June 20. He led Taos County ranching for years before moving to Colorado in 1936. He was grandson of Joaquin Garcia trader and buffalo hunter with Kit Carson. Attendees from Taos included Willie Cordova J M Quintana D V Torres and others.
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Monte Vista
Colo
Antonio J. BR. Martinez
Zacarias L. Martinez
Ben Martinez
Jose Ulibarri
Denver
Martinez
Taos County
Colorado
Joaquin Garcia
Kit Carson
Taos
Willie Cordova
J. M. Quintana
D. V. Torres
Don Torres
Joe E. Romero
Fortunato 8. Martinez
Saturnino Martinez
Pueblo
Celo
Livetrap Yields Several Surprises in Connecticut
A 1958 waterfowl trapping report from Project W-7-R-11 notes 162 Black Ducks 2 Mallards 1 Clapper Rail 4 medium sized boys and 1 small girl trapped, with the release of the last two prompting the end of trapping. The dead pan entry reflects federal aid project reporting style.
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Connecticut
Thompson elected president of Western Association meeting
Fred Thompson of the Department of Game and Fish was elected president of the Western Association of State Game and Fair Commissioners at last week’s Salt Lake City conference. Santa Fe will host next year’s conference and several hundred conservationists and their families are expected to attend. About TOU were present at the Salt Lake meeting.
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Fred Thompson
Department of Game and Fish
Western Association of State Game and Fair Commissioners
Salt Lake City
Santa Fe
Tou
Salt Lake
Infant Rudolfo Rodriguez Jr. Dies at 10 Months
Rudolfo Rodriguez Jr., 10 months old, died June 2 at Embudo Hospital after a June 28 service at Rio Lucio Chapel. Survived by parents Rudolfo Rodriguez Sr. and his wife and two sisters Evelyn and Mary Lou, all of Rio Lucio. Burial in Rio Lucio Cemetery with Father Lopez officiating. Pallbearers Joe Pacheco Louis Pacheco Pablo Fernandez Felix Fernandez. Garcia's Funeral Home arranged services.
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Rio Lucio
Rudolfo Rodriguez Jr
Embudo Hospital
Rudolfo Rodriguez, Sr
Evelyn
Mary Lou
Lopez
Joe Pacheco
Louis Pacheco
Pablo Fernandez
Felix Fernandez
Garcia
Mondragon Funeral Rites Held at Ranchos Presbyterian
Mrs Francisquita M Mondragon died at her Ranchos home June 30 and funeral services were held Sunday at Ranchos Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two adopted grandchildren Danny Mondragon and Mrs Charles Byrne of Watsonville California, a brother Flavio Martinez of Taos, and many nephews and nieces. Burial followed in Ranchos Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev A C Martinez officiating. Pallbearers named Ernest Pacheco Alfonso Pacheco Alfredo Pacheco Felix Martinez Levi Martinez and Eddie Grant. Garcia's Funeral Home directed arrangements.
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Ranchos Presbyterian Church
Francisquita M. Mondragon
Ranchos
Danny Mondragon
Charles Byrne
Watsonville
Calif
Flavio Martinez
Taos
Presbyterian
A. C. Martinez
Ernest Pacheco
Alfonso Pacheco
Alfredo Pacheco
I Felix Martinez
Levi Martinez
Eddie Grant
Jacob Bernal
Garcia
Effie Harris recalls Taos wild days and hard living
In a Taos reminiscence, Effie Harris speaks of frontier life thirty years ago. She describes wagon rides around the Plaza, rough nights, and a mountain lion incident during a heavy snowstorm. Harris also recalls homesteading, multiple marriages, guiding her family through poverty, and the pull of community and resilience.
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Taos
Effie Harris
Chilean Gratitude Echoes U S Aid After Quakes
The Chileans express deep thanks for swift U S earthquake relief, noting how American help built lasting goodwill. Air Force and Army personnel are warmly greeted by grateful crowds, with schoolgirls seeking autographs and locals inviting them to dine. A Chilean publicly kissed a U S flag in gratitude.
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Chile
Rotary Club Appoints Committees At Last Meeting
At the Ro tary Club meeting the board appointed committees including Charlie Feuerbacher consnably service Brooke Cottam vivational service Ben Tenorio new national service Fernando Videz club service Sam Horsey bulletin editor Carl Grant gram chairman Thomas J Lewis membership classification attendance and fellowship Dean Her best Sergeant at arms President Harry Deckerhoff urged members to submit suggestions for permanent project for Community Activity.
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Rotary Club
Charlie Feuerbacher
Brooke Cottam
Ben Tenorio
New National Service
Fernando Videz
Sam Horsey
Bulletin
Carl Grant
Gram
Thomas J. Lewis
Dean Herbest
Harry Deckerhoff
Applause for U S planes and mixed-race workers unity
The speech lauds U S military planes and soldiers and notes the positive impact of seeing white and colored workers together off hours. It praises humanitarian efforts, cites relief after the Littleback cry, and asserts friendship with southern neighbors through shared aid and principles of humanity.
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U.S
Littleback
United Sa
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