Young girl seeks animal control after colt killed by roaming dogs
Francisco Cordova remembers the past week as his family mourns a one and a half month old colt killed in Sunshine by a roaming dog pack including a pit bull. Yolanda Cordova says the mare was distressed as law enforcement gathered, and she urges stronger county animal control to prevent future livestock slayings.
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Taos News backs three bylaw changes at Kit Carson Electric
The Taos News urges approval of three bylaws at the Kit Carson Electric Cooperative annual meeting. Changes include banning trustee salaries without consumer approval, accelerating capital credit refunds for new members, and capping estate and inactive-member capital credits at 500 dollars annually. It notes past quorum woes and invites members to attend Saturday June 18.
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Forum Her pony dead
Yolanda Cordova of El Prado reports a colt died after being attacked by dogs. She laments hungry dogs and notes Taos County lacks animal control. She urges the county to hire an animal control officer to improve safety.
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el Prado
Wild dogs in Taos Canyon prompt user plea for action
Kim H Nash of Taos Canyon reports multiple sightings of wild dogs including a potentially rabid animal. She contacted county, state, and federal officials but says none have authority to act, noting the sheriff lacks animal control. She seeks guidance on remedy.
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Kim H. Nash
Co op Taos electricity rates spark by law amendments debate
Letter to the editor warns Kit Carson Co op Taos meetings to scrutinize three by law amendments. They fear board power expansion and unlimited expense accounts while Plains Electric is called an idle white elephant. Community calls for openness and member oversight amid long term debt figures.
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Camino del Medio
Taos LPA praised for aid work amid board criticism
Leroy Phillippi, executive director of the Taos County Limited Purpose Agency, defends the nonprofit as a valuable community resource, noting three staff handle complex federally funded programs and donated items while a school board member criticized office conditions and storage of clothing and food for distribution to low income residents.
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Peace in exchange for liberty and nuclear war
Toby Miera of Taos argues against Ms Flo Walker's call for nuclear disarmament. He questions peace at liberty’s cost, cites Chernobyl fallout on Europe, and challenges freeze groups to demonstrate in front of the Kremlin to prove sincerity. He invites verification at the local library.
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Taos News Forum letter guidelines and submission rules
The Taos News invites letters and turn columns with word limits and signing requirements. Letters must be original and hand signed, up to 200 words. turn columns up to 360 words. Include a phone number and address to Forum, The Taos News, Box U, Taos NM 87571.
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Serenade in Taos Sparks Question of Romance and Law
Richard Phillips recounts serenading from a Plaza window in Taos for a sick wife, paid $10, then confronted by a police officer over permits. He argues no law was broken as he performed away from traffic and with advance payment, defending a Spanish serenade tradition.
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Taos Safeway staff praised by loyal shopper
Tricia Hurst of Ranchos de Taos urges protections for employees if Safeway exits New Mexico in response to last week's Taos News ad. She commends Taos branch workers from baggers to manager for friendly service and personal connection amid industry decline.
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Radon panic and a columnist’s stubborn stance
A Taos writer recounts living with a home radon reading of about 3 percent working level and debates fixes while poking at EPA warnings about air quality. The piece skewers health tradeoffs, energy choices, and media hype, finally vowing to reject environmental and medical reports.
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