Gem dealer slain found in Rio Grande near Velarde
The beaten and bound body of 44 year old Taos man with gem dealer ties was found in the Rio Grande near Velarde. Police tie the victim to James Carroll Conklin, an itinerant dealer active in several western states and Mexico. Detectives cite a July 7 arson of a Mercedes van near the Taos Rio Arriba line and a July 8 missing person report from Conklin’s girlfriend. Identification awaits medical examiner confirmation.
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Taos County
Taos
New Mexico
Rio Grande
Velarde
Joel Darby
Carlos Martinez
James Carroll Conklin
Mexico
Conklin
Taos Search and Rescue
SAR
Marcine Hughes
Martinez
Diane Barkley
Rio Arriba
Ruidoso
Saddle stolen from Ranchos pawn shop recovered
A stolen saddle worth nearly $1,000 was confiscated from Popular Video and Pawn in Ranchos de Taos after a description was left with workers. Sheriff’s investigator Gaspar Martinez recovered the saddle at Orlando Santistevan’s shop, pawned for $50. The case shows other saddles stolen from the McArthurs found elsewhere days earlier. the remaining saddle was recovered June 2. Santistevan cited possible memory lapses by his sister and a lack of communication among employees, and offered cooperation with law enforcement.
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Ranchos de Taos
Pam McArthur
Gaspar Martinez
Orlando Santistevan
McArthurs
Martinez
Santistevan
Barbara Block
Frank
Ranchos
Aas
Spray paint ban kicks in for town
Taos Town Council passed an ordinance banning sale of spray paint and glue to minors and intoxicated persons within town limits. No sale to under 18 or to intoxicated individuals. Parents of minors caught defacing property face financial responsibility for damages and cleanup. Town attorney Dennis Manzanares cites concerns for public safety and welfare amid rising graffiti.
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Taos
Dennis Manzanares
Bankruptcy stalls receivership at Angel Fire resort
Angel Fire Corporation kept control by filing for bankruptcy in federal court on July 9. Judge Caldwell stayed proceedings as the resort seeks debt relief, listing about 55 million dollars in debts with Guaranty Federal Bank as the largest creditor. The resort pledges ski area opening on December 9, 1993, while key executives depart for Oregon roles.
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Angel Fire
Angel Fire Corporation
Guaranty Federal Bank of Dallas
Square One
Joseph Caldwell
Hospitality Management Corporation of Dallas
Moreno Valley
Albuquerque
Caldwell
Gary Plante
Ronald Evans
Guaranty Federal Bank
First National Bank of Santa Fe
Grefco, Inc
Phoe
Shelter expert arrives in Taos to discuss modern facility
A nationally recognized shelter design expert William Meade from Animal Care Equipment and Services in Crestline California will meet Taos Animal Shelter board this week to review potential locations for a state of the art, soundproof shelter. Board president Art Bachrach said the visit marks a key step toward housing Taos homeless and abandoned animals in a healthier facility.
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Taos
William Meade
Crestline
Calif
Board Shelter
Art Bachrach
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Gistric
Raton
Éurday
Riley
Noreen
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