Taos County speed humps spark editorial critique
An editorial urges Taos County to rethink speed humps on busy roads. It notes 17 humps installed in 2009 2010 costing $35000 and about $2069 per hump, argues painting warning signs and better markings are needed, and suggests funding more enforcement instead of relying on humps. It warns humps can slow emergency responders and calls for local input from Taos town officials.
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Taos Reverses Sludge Composting Move To Rio Rancho
Taos will resume hauling treated sludge from its wastewater plant to a Rio Rancho facility after stopping in 2009. The change ends open composting that caused widespread odor complaints beyond the town. Residents can breathe easier while a permanent local solution is sought, such as energy recovery or regional landfill disposal.
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Taos News Submission Guidelines Highlight Writer Details
Taos County writers receive priority for Taos News submissions with daytime contact numbers required for authorship confirmation. Anonymous submissions are not allowed, and a short bio is advised for My Turn pieces. E-mailing a photo is encouraged. mailed and typewritten pieces preferred. edits may occur. submissions may be rejected.
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Letters on park noise and roadside signs in Taos and Arroyo Hondo
Taos residents protest loud music in Kit Carson Park after 11 pm on June 22 and question the park sound setup. In Arroyo Hondo, readers ask who John Dunn Bridge honors, recall Cecilia Rael’s bridge, and condemn vandalized highway signage with defaced Ortiz graffiti.
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Higher education holds line in New Mexico budget strain
Dr. Kate O Neill executive director of the University of New Mexico Taos outlines branch campus efforts to shield quality programs during a time of budget shortfalls. UNM Taos highlights affordability, dual credit, rural access, and economic impact while noting staffing losses from funding cuts.
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Taos street sweeper blasted as danger and waste
Taos resident Robert Thompson known as Chipper claims the La Pasta Road street sweeper blocks lanes, blasts dust, and uses a confusing blinking arrow. He says the device wastes taxpayer money, poses hazards, and should be auctioned or repurposed to benefit drivers and public services. He notes a $69 ticket from passing in a no passing zone.
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