Editorial: A call to action on oil spill disaster
An editorial condemns the Gulf of Mexico oil spill as an ecological disaster with long lasting environmental, health, and livelihoods impacts. It criticizes BP for slow response, notes oil reaching multiple Gulf states, and urges conservation, alternative energy, and stronger offshore drilling safeguards. It lists practical steps: reduce driving, energy efficiency, solar, local produce, recycling, and civic outreach.
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Gulf of Mexico
British Petroleum
Mississippi
Louisiana
Alabama
Florida Panhandle
New Mexico
Questa
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Valle Vidal
Kit Carson Electric
Taos
Taos County
Taos County My Turn Submission Rules
Taos County writers receive priority for My Turn pieces with a 250 word limit for letters and 750 words for My Turns. Submissions must be original and not published elsewhere. Include a daytime phone number and town to confirm authorship. Provide a one to two line bio. Anonymous or pseudonymous entries are not allowed. One item per writer per 30 days. Monday noon deadline. E-mail a photo with your piece.
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Taos
Origins and dates behind the United States flag
The piece traces the Betsy Ross myth, notes the 1777 Congress flag act, credits Hopkinson with design claims, and chronicles flag milestones from 1885 to 1959. It highlights Flag Day origins, Truman’s 1949 designation, and Hawaii’s 50th state entry.
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United States
Betsy Ross
Congress
New Jersey
Francis Hopkinson
George Washington
Hopkinson
B.J. Cigrand
Wisconsin
President Truman
Eisenhower
Hawaii
Thank you to Taos and Dennis family for services
In Taos, gratitude is expressed to all who helped arrange Dennis services. The writer notes the beaut y of the service burial and reception and mentions Tiffany Rebecca and the family, sharing how the outpouring of love affected them. This letter marks a remembrance tied to National Flag Day.
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Taos
Dennis
Tiffany
Rebecca
David
Charlotte Hopper
Long Beach
Calif
What can I do to make you happy today in Snowmass
Harold R Timber of Taos recounts his Colorado Regional Chili Cook off trip to Snowmass Colorado. He praises the warm service from merchants and locals and contrasts it with poor customer care elsewhere. Timber notes 12 000 foot Independence Pass with 3 foot snow banks. He placed second in salsa and fourth in chili.
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Richard Torres
Snowmass
Colo
Colorado
Independence Pass
Aspen
Motor Vehicle Department
Walmart
Taos
Bicycle trials in Taos reveal fears and road sense
Robert J. Silver, Ph.D., a Taos resident, reflects on cycling dangers and driver misperceptions as he navigates traffic. He muses that high visibility gear, hand signals, and even his appearance trigger hostile driving, then credits a generous local driver for saving him.
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Robert J. Silver
Taos
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