Kit Carson Faces Scrutiny Over Proposed Rate Hike
PRC economist John J. Reynolds questions Kit Carson Electric Cooperative’s proposed rate increase arguing the cost calculations are inflated. CEO Luis Reyes defends the design noting a cost-of-service study underpins the plan and that charges will fund infrastructure and efficiency efforts. The hearing before PRC officer Lee Huffman began amid debate over a 105 percent rise in the residential fixed charge from $10 to $20.50, while energy costs would fall slightly.
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THIS WEEK Taps Little League All Stars District Tournament
The district tournament kicks off this weekend at home with 39 teams from the region, starting Friday afternoon. See Page 61 for full lineup and schedules. Daniel J. Córdova, 49, died June 30. Hillis Reid Morris Garlick, 88, of Taos, died June 30. Barbara C. Rodarte, 67, of Rodarte, died June 29. Pacifica M. Romero, 87, of Ranchos de Taos, died June 30. See Obituaries Page 6.
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Las Conchas fire drives evacuations near Ski Hill
Los Alamos is evacuated as the Las Conchas wildfire grows toward Ski Hill. Forests close and fireworks stands are affected. Taos postpones its fireworks display while Tres Piedras victims share their accounts. Kit Carson meeting looms with debate as Taos School Board approves budget to reopen amid burn bans and evolving state fire regulations.
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Taos Fireworks Weekend Sees No Violations Reported
Taos County Sheriff’s Office and Taos Police say weekend Fourth of July enforcement was quiet with no arrests or tickets for fireworks violations. Only one warning was issued for light and fire restriction infractions while Taos postponed its fireworks display to July 21 weather permitting. Several stores withdrew fireworks from shelves amid ongoing caution. Fire Chief Jim Fambro notes activity occurred but cautions the situation remains tenuous.
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Rates hearing opens as PRC weighs Kit Carson increase
About 40 people gathered in Santa Fe for the Public Regulation Commission first day hearing on Kit Carson Electric Cooperative's proposed rate hike. The session, part of a long investigation, allows cross examination while a final PRC decision could take months and legal costs are about $300,000 so far.
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Howard brothers ride atop Arroyo Seco Parade floats
In Arroyo Seco Parade on July 4, siblings Fiona 3 Cully 9 Seamus 5 wear flag shirts as they soak with other participants. Ernest and Cecelia Martinez of Talpa watch as crowds disperse. the Martins recall missing the event only when Cecelia was hospitalized.
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Tests show normal radiation near Las Conchas fire
LA National Laboratory reopened for staff as Las Conchas burns continue. Preliminary air samples from ASPECT show typical background radiation levels with no significant radiological detections in Jemez Springs, Cochiti, Cuba, and Jemez Pueblo. State monitors, totaling 36 stations including two in Taos, continue tracking air quality.
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