Taos Fiestas 1976 Highlights and Weekend Lineup
Taos Fiestas 1976 delivered a record weekend with old-timers appearing on the Plaza, Spanish instruments and tunes, and dances drawing a nightclub crowd. Notables Nieves Anaya and others helped define the celebration as Kiwanis hosted the Conquistadores' Ball at Kachina Breed, while New Breed played late nights. Woody's on the Plaza featured Rick Kline, Sonny Boy performed Friday to Monday, and nightly acts at the Plaza area bar drew crowds.
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Breed
Fito
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Woody's
Taos Fiesta season brings music food and controversy
Community celebration at Convention Hall draws crowds with Old Martinez Hall boogie and a lineup from El Patio to Sagebrush. Local proprietors grumble about concessions while entertainers like Marina Garcia and John Daly headline venues. Gov Apodaca helps serve gazpacho to VIPs. Taos festivals showcase diverse acts and debates about funding and inclusivity.
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Old Martinez Hall
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Woody
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The Great Boogie in Taos Aims to Stay Magical
Merilee Dannemann argues Taos boogies risk losing their magic if too many venues and acts flood the scene. She urges bands and managers to coordinate, limit large halls, and preserve the communal spirit that defines Taos dances.
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Merilee Dannemann
Taos
Piperville Day Camp Opens With Kids Parade Fun
In Piperville Taos a new day camp at the playground beside El Patia restaurant celebrated its opening with a party. Dozens of children raced sack races wheelbarrow and three legged events Tug of war and Twister and a run and climb challenge. The camp runs daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Taos residents and visitors visiting local art galleries.
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el Patia
Rudi Wyrsch
Taos
Trader Carl’s Taco Wagon Keeps Local Courtship Alive
A quirky note from a street scene features Trader Carl in front of a Taco Wagon, contrasting wholesale and retail slang with a wife’s prohibition on visiting. The vignette hints at local commerce humor and colorful community chatter.
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Carl
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