Protecting Our Dark Night Skies Across Three Counties
Editorial urges Taos area residents to curb light pollution by adopting shielding measures and stricter lighting codes. Highlights Santa Fe and Bernalillo County success, and suggests Taos County consider similar ordinances with guidance from the Dark Sky Association.
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Taos
Rio Arriba
Santa Fe County
Santa Fe
Bernalillo
Sandia Mountains
Cedar Crest
Moreno Valley
Taos County
State Highway Department
United States
The
Dark Sky Association
Darksky
Steward Avenue
Tucson
Ariz
Lawmakers Addresses and Contact Numbers
Lawmakers listed include U S Senator Pete Domenici with Santa Fe and Washington offices, Jeff Bingaman with Santa Fe and Washington offices, and U S Representative Bill Richardson with Santa Fe and Washington offices. State Sen Carlos Cisneros and State Rep Robert Gonzales provide local contact details.
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U.S
Pete Domenici
S. Federal Place
Santa Fe
Hart Senate
Washington
D.C
Senator
Domenici
Domenicisenate
Jeff Bingaman
E. Marcy St
Hart Building
Washington, D.C
Bingaman
Rayburn House
House
Carlos Cisneros
Laplaza
Taos
Robert Gonzales
Gonzales
Sheriff officers investigated for misconduct
Forum Editor questions the May 23 Taos News piece on sheriff officers. He argues legal age definitions, presses for fact-based reporting, and asks why off duty conduct and identities were reported, insisting on verifiable facts over gossip.
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The
Taos News
Gratitude Letter From Taos Family On Liko Heen Memorial
A Taos family thanks the community for the Balloon Memorial and support at Liko Heen's memorial in Kit Carson Park and Little League opening ceremonies. They praise the community spirit, honor Liko's heritage, and pledge personal acknowledgments to those who helped without overlooking anyone.
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Liko Heen
Liko
Kit Carson Park
Little League
Taos
Taos Forum Policies on Letters and Turn Columns
The Taos News outlines submission rules for Forum letters and Turn columns, including origination, word limits under 350 for letters and up to 750 for Turn columns, required verification details, hand signatures, and public release of authors’ names. It notes editors may revise for style and asks for community compassion and remembrance of neighbors.
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Taos News
The
Thos News
Taos
New Mexico
Ranchos
John Tourangeau
Higher New Mexico speed limit on State Road 38
A reader argues the New Mexico raise to 60 mph on Red River to Eagle Nest State Road 38 is overdue. They contend road conditions justify it, blame reckless drivers for accidents, and push for driver education and drunk driving enforcement instead of lower limits.
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State of
New Mexico
Red River
Eagle Nest
Casa de Corazon Thanks Local Japan Culture Helpers
Casa de Corazon Taos extends gratitude to Yumiko McCormick ANova Ettien Craig Dunn Taoshihon Dojo Allen Jung Shougun restaurant Michael McCormick elements of Japanese art Michael McCormick Gallery Taos Public Library staff and others for supporting an interdisciplinary unit on peace culture and art with student projects plus a taste of Japan. SUSAN LANCASTER.
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Casa de Corazon
Shougun
Yumiko McCormick
Anova Ettien
Craig Dunn
Allen Jung
Shougun Restaurant
Michael McCormick
Taos Public Library
Susan Lancaster
Casa de Corazon Taos
Conserving Water Starts at Home in Taos County
Anne-Marie Emanuelli, a Taos County resident, argues for urgent water conservation amid drought. She shares practical steps like gray water reuse from showers and dishwater, fixing leaks, and collecting roof runoff in cisterns, urging neighbors to reduce lawn watering and curb nonessential uses this summer.
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Anne-Marie Emanuelli
Taos County
Emanuelli Advertising and Design
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