Water and Sewer Budget Details Released
Budget continues from page one shows interest on general obligation bonds for water and sewer, $10,000 from current taxes for sinking fund. Water and Sewer department totals $75,768 with resources of $78,155 including $71,000 from services $2,000 connection charges $300 miscellaneous and $4,855 cash balance. Expenditures total $37,? wait. include $21,105 for nine salaries $780 audit $10 operating costs for distribution and $5,822 capital outlay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water and Sewer Department
Plaza Driver Charged With Multiple Traffic Offenses
The defendant faced charges including driving without a license, driving without license plates, failing to report an accident, and leaving the scene. He received a $100 total fine plus court costs for reckless driving and related offenses, posted a $200 bond, and remains in County Jail.
Co op Board Updates On Power Line And Donations
Packard described a semi truck snagging a hot main power line and crews lifting the line within 15 minutes to unload. A 25 donation to the VFW and 12.50 for Highway 64 Association membership were approved. Joe Rodriguez reported land near San Miguel measured for a single phase power line costing 15 to 20 thousand. Action on revising job and personnel systems was deferred pending policy committee handling.
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Packard
VFW
Highway 64 Association
Joe Rodriguez
San Miguel
Gus Fernandez
Taos Impresses Syracuse Couple Visiting Town
Mr and Mrs MLE Wilkins of Syracuse Nebraska visited Taos last week. He owns publishes and edits the Syracuse Journal Democrat while she handles society pages and advertising. They found Taos fascinatingly different from other places.
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Mle, Wilkins
Syracuse
Neb
Taos
Syracuse Journal Democrat
FHA Loan Possible For Rental Homes
Taos County Farmers Home Administration official explains insured loans may fund building purchasing improving or repairing rental housing for rural residents aged 62 plus. Funds come from private investors and insured by FmHA with 5.5 percent interest up to 40 years. Programs target small towns under 5500 population and require borrower security and income to repay.
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Wallace
E. K. Wallace
T c Taos County
USDA
Farmers Home Administration
Taos
Mourning Dog Bite Incident Near Talpa
Eight year old Tony Otero was bitten by a dog while walking to fish along a Talpa highway. John B. Quintana of the state health department accompanied him to the scene after hospital treatment. Police note the boy had prior dog bite treatment in California and that the attacking dog’s puppy was already killed on the highway.
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Tony Otero
Talpa
John B. Quintana
State Health Department
Otero
California
County Budget Hearing Details and Attendees
The meeting reviewed funds for court house and jail repairs totaling 4700 dollars and recreational facilities at 5000. The county audit fund stood at 2080 with remaining funds for other areas including fire funds. Red River 2500, Penasco 5000, and Ojo Caliente 3100 were allocated. Attendees included Fernandez Sanchez Dr. Hotepp and others with county officials from the treasurer clerk and extension service.
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Red River
Penasco
Ojo Caliente
Fernandez, Sanchez
Hotepp
Marcia Peralta
Taos Craftsmen Seek Members for Cooperative Showroom
Taos Craftsmen Cooperative, Inc., formed months ago by Paul Vigil and others, plans to open a showroom at Ranchos de Taos this week. The nonexclusive group invites local craftsmen to join and share proceeds, with a display of Spanish Colonial hand-carved furniture, Santos, hand-woven blankets, and related crafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos Craftsmen Cooperative, Inc
Paul Vigil
Gus Fernandez
Ralph Mondragon
Joe Gonzales
Liberato Martinez
Trinidad Mondragon
Ranchos de Taos
Fermin Arguello
Joe Rivera
Facundo Trujillo
Gilbert Vargas
Vigil
Fernandez
R. A. Martinez Procery
Francis Mission
Ralph Mondrapon
Santos
Taos
Angel Gomez
New Mexico State University
Steve Villarreal
Farmers Home Administration
Tom Trujillo
Peace Corps
Fines Levied On Five Men
Police Magistrate Joe Monto fined five individuals for public drunkenness. Steve Romero of Taos paid $49 for drunkenness and resisting arrest. Jim Lujan of Taos Pueblo was fined $25 for drunkenness. Cruz Romero of Taos Pueblo paid $35. Augustin Trujillo of Taos Pueblo was fined $45 and Eddie Cortes of El Prado $35 for the same offense.
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Joe Montoya
Steve Romero
Taos
Jim Lujan
Taos Pueblo
Cruz Romero
Augustin Trujillo
Taas Pasblo
Eddie Cortes
el Prado
Quintana home rocked by midnight scare in Taos area
State police and deputies investigated after rocks and lights near the Quintana home drew crowds and reports of “holy dirt.” Rodriguez said trespassers will be prosecuted and dismissed fears of witches or ghosts while noting no rocks have flown from the site despite a week of night watches.
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Quintana
Rodriguez
Simon Dostchenoff
Tom Lopez
Taos
Ambrose Mascarren
Thhey
New Mexico
Spanish Alliance
Albuquerque
Santa Fe
Arena
Llany
Cargo criticizes government profit during Taos Fiesta visit
Republican gubernatorial candidate David Cargo blistered Governor Campbell's $26 million surplus as government profit. He urged using funds for education, pressed long term finance plans, and attacked sales taxes on medical goods. Cargo faulted广告 tourist advertising and questioned patronage, promising Viet Nam discussion in Pecos.
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Taos
David Cargo
Jack Campbell
Cargo
Carpo
Sonce
Durga
Sani Fe
Carno
Sture Palice
Cargo Caruhello
Gene Lusk
Gene
Belen
Curgy
Adden
State Tourist Bureau
Titus
Bell
Lusk
Campbell
Pecos
Viet Nam
Rio Arriba
New Principal Likely For Questa Elementary School
The Questa Independent School District plans to hire Fred Cordova of Alamosa Colorado as principal of Questa Elementary. An interview with Cordova occurred last week and the board said his education philosophy aligns with the district. Cordova seeks flexible working conditions and autonomy to implement programs.
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Questa
Questa Independent School District Board
Fred Cordova
Alamosa
Colo
Cordova
Floyd Morrow Dies in Wreck Near Moab Utah
Floyd Morrow, noted Tuos feather craftsman who lived in Albuquerque after leaving here, was killed instantly in a one car accident near Moab Utah on July 19. His wife and grandchild were in the car. Mrs Morrow is in Meab hospital with a broken shoulder and severe bruises, showing improvement. The grandchild was uninjured.
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Floyd Morrow
Tuos
Albuquerque
Moab
Utah
Morrow
Meab Hospital
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Washam Gas Company
Gas Service
Raton Rd
Mountain States Telephone
the Taos News
Craftsmen's Cooperative, Inc
Martinez Grocery
St. Francis Plaza
Taos News
Taos Craftsmen
Mondragon
Peple
Union
Sey & Porte
Dick Hughes
Volkswagen
Llano
la Fonda Hotel
Sante Fe
Montezumi Hotel
Co-Op
Wreck
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