Debates Over FDA Rules Hit Herb and Vitamin Sellers
Local retailers dispute FDA proposals HB 3642 and SB 2135 aimed at regulating herbs and some vitamins. They warn the bills would restrict sales absent solid research while critics allege a misinformation campaign. Officials deny targeting vitamins, framing rules as broad health safeguards.
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United States
Nutritional Health Alliance
Food and Drug Administration
U.S
Tina Hahn
Taos Herbe Company
FDA
Hahn
Daniel Carmona
Amigo
Food Coop
Subcommittee On Health and Environment
Cancer battle drives herb based treatment
Leslie Wiard who has skull tumors since last year pursued nontraditional methods after conventional treatment. She adopted ripe foods vitamins and herbs and consulted an acupuncturist while continuing to manage pain and side effects. The piece notes FDA regulation context and a legislative bill for recall and enforcement powers.
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Leslie Wiard
Wiard
Forest service derby draws 130 plus youths
More than 130 children register for a fishing derby sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service and New Mexico Game and Fish. Prizes are awarded in several age divisions.
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U.S. Forest
N.M
Zoning clash over Vegas de Taos expansion in Taos
Albuquerque developer Allen Stamm seeks preliminary plat approval and zone changes for Vegas de Taos phase II, a 15.5 acre expansion with 49 lots. Homeowners demand covenant compliance and no apartment complexes, citing safety as traffic would use the same Cruz Alta road. Page A3.
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Vegas de Taos
Cruz Alta
Albuquerque
Allen Stamm
Planning and Zoning Commission
Stamm
Bill Etchemendy
Town to strictly enforce Taos sign rules after merchant anger
Taos town officials vow enforcement of central business district sign and nuisance codes after a May 29 meeting called by planning director Allen Vigil and town manager Gus Cordova. Merchants had protested outdoor displays but Cordova directed a 30 day review with each merchant to help compliance.
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Taos
Vigil
Gus Cordova
Joe Ortiz
Cordova
Ortiz
Taos Pueblo forms partnership to curb abuse and restore tribal control
The Taos Pueblo Partnership for a Healthy Community unites the Taos Pueblo Governor's office and community leaders to prevent alcohol and drug abuse on the reservation. The five year project shifts health services from non tribal to tribal control, coordinating local efforts and forging liaisons with non tribal entities. Funding comes from the Office of Substance Abuse Prevention under Indian Health Services.
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Taos Pueblo
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Indian Health Service
Eileen Lujan
Partnership Project
Lujan
Office of Substance Abuse Prevention
Indian Health Services
Rockville
Desiree Samora
Tony Reyna
Ruben A. Romero
Pueblo
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