Three Ditch Commissions Plan Shared Rio Hondo Diversion
Residents from Arroyo Hondo Valdez and Des Montes meet at Hondo Canyon to reaffirm the 1936 water sharing pact and back a proposed concrete diversion that would split irrigation equally. Until then, rock diversions stay in place and disputes over the Taos Ski Valley road project persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arroyo Hondo
Valdez
Des Montes
Hondo Canyon
Taos
Game and Fish Department
State Highway Department
State Engineer
Rio Hondo
Chacon
Carlos Rendon
Ditch Association
Rendon
Ben Garcia
Domo
Dith
Garcia
Ortiz
Orig
Des Montes and
Bail Cut Sparks Political Commentary After Sedillo Arraignment
The case centers on Frankie Sedillo and fellow suspects Sammy Vigil and Felipe Mares, all jailed on burglary charges under $15,000. Mares was killed in an early morning shooting after the breakout on May 20, with Vigil surrendering days later. Sedillo later appeared in arraignment, bail reduced to $1,000, prompting criticism of the jail and politics shaping the case. Demonstrations by La Genta and petitions to Gov. King followed, while Lt. Gov. Mondragon asked for an investigation.
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Frankie Sedillo
Sedillo
Sammy Vigil
Felipe Mares
Mares
Vigil
Sheriff's
Santa Fe
David Norvell
la Genta
Taos
Bruce King
Robert Mondragon
Norvell
State Penitentiary
Airport lease renewal addressed by Taos operator
A letter to Taos Mayor Romaldo Garcia and the Town Council argues for renewal of the airport lease, praising two years of operation and requesting a factual audit of records while deflecting rumors about long hair, hangar sleeping pilots, and parking cars. The writer defends performance, suggests charging for parking, and hopes decisions are based on records and experience rather than bias.
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Romaldo Garcia
Taos
New Mexico
Garcia
Taos forum letters praise Mrs Otero retirement and local zoning views
Readers respond with admiration for Mrs Otero, praising 30 years of teaching and urging appreciation for her career. Other letter urges Taos to adopt clearer zoning to welcome future businesses, while defending Taos' uniqueness and opposing restrictions on new enterprises. Continuous discussion on Taos Chicken fracassee and local investment opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Taos
Commentary on Taos-Rio Arriba CAP Turbulence
In Taos and Rio Arriba, the Community Action Program struggles with internal conflicts and unclear leadership as a million dollar aid effort fails to engage residents. Despite expected benefits, meetings are sparsely attended and the program is marked by bureaucratic friction and bloated staff salaries amid a fading public interest.
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CAP
Ten years on Taos Embudo scene includes hospital gift snub and CAP critique
A 1963 Taos Embudo hospital dedication omitted a $125,000 gift from Taos Foundation and its president Helen Williams, prompting a sharp reaction from board secretary Kennedh G. Neigh. The piece also notes upcoming New Mexico Press Assn meetings and cases from Taos justice, plus a long regional critique of CAP programs and water rights tensions in Arroyo Hondo with quotes from local farmers and ditch officials.
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Embudo Hospital
Kennedh G. Neigh
Board of National Missions
United Presbyterian Church In
United States of America
The
Taos Foundation, Inc
Helen J. Williams
Taos News Staff and Rates Displayed in Miscellany
The Taos News lists staff roles including Keath Green publisher Peter Brock editor and general manager Regina Cooke with Felix Valdes Spanish editor Idarig Pitti and Bernice Cordova handling advertising Air Departments contact and office information. It notes publication every Wednesday and second class postage paid with subscription rates by mail prepaid 37 per year in advance.
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Keath Green
Peter Brock
Regina Cooke
Arisono Society
Felix Valdes
Idarig Pitti
Bernice Cordova
Taos
Deyadle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Taos News
Manuel Ortiz
Claudeveo Chacon
BY Susan Whaley
Embudo
New Mexico Press Assn
New Mexican
Robert McKinney
Switzerland
Robert M. McKinney
the New Mexican
Kennedy
U.S
McKinney
Emilio Martinez
Llano Quemada
Atty
George Heynolds
Arthur Noble
Elia Ramere
Reynolds
Fred J. Federici
Randy Cisneros
Questa
Cisneros
Office of Economic Opportunity
Rio Arriba
Appalchia
New York
Hondo
Claudeyeo Chacon
Arroyo Hondo Ditch Association
High Hondo
Taos Publishing Corporation
P.O. Box
N. M
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