Taos considers night sky protection with new light rules
Taos officials and a citizens task force plan to craft an ordinance to curb bright outdoor lighting. The proposal would limit bulbs to 150 watts, require downward shielding, and ban lighting that shines onto adjacent properties. Existing fixtures may be exempt unless glare is dangerous.
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Mary Medina
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New Mexico
Taos Forum Editor letters urge gentler approach to beautification
Felicia Ferguson's May 14 letter sparks a discussion in The Taos News about promoting beauty without insults. A Taos reader, ROB NIGHTINGALE, writes from 1997 1998 vacation notes praising accessibility and kindness toward a wheelchair user, pledging a future visit and thanks locals for support.
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Cerro area elk hunting rules move to state vote
New Mexico Game and Fish Commission discussed Cerro elk issues on May 20. Proposal seeks to close Cerro to hunting this season, allow land owners to retain permits via bow or rifle options, potential temporary two year trial, possible boundary changes including Guadalupe Mountain, with final decisions to be voted June 18 or July.
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Questa
Chris Neary
Lucky
Greg Medina
George Ortega
Michael Carnach
Taos and West Texas share beauty and concern
A Taos editor argues both Taos County and the Big Bend area of west Texas are linked by beauty and talent while noting a shared pollution of the Rio Grande and anxiety over the Air Force Realistic Bomber Training Initiative. The writer condemns applause for proposed routes as provincial NIMBYism and urges regional solidarity.
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Taos Tiger Band raffle raises funds for new uniforms
A community raffle supporting the Taos Tiger Band raised funds to buy new band uniforms.Donation items came from Richard Chavez, Pat Woodall, Lamberts Restaurant, Tim's Chile Connection, Reuben and Theresa Martinez, and Jimmie Stadler. Winners include Delfino Valerio, Martha Cedis, Luz Souchet, Rachel Spears, Uvaldo Mondragon, and Frances Ortiz. Contributions welcomed at First State Bank, Michael G Bearden.
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Richard
Dickie” Chavez
Pat Woodall
Lamberts Restaurant
Tim’s Chile Connection
Reuben and
Theresa Martinez
Jimmie Stadler
Delfino Valerio
Martha Cedis
Luz M. Souchet
Rachel Spears
Uvaldo Mondragon
Frances Ortiz
First State Bank
Michael G. Bearden
Taos
Taos News Forum policy outlines for letters and columns
The Taos News Forum invites original letters under 350 words, hand signed with current address and business hours for verification. community thanks letters max 150 words. Turn columns require verification info and a photo, up to 750 words. Submissions limited by frequency. no name withholding. editorial edits allowed. send to Forum Taos News or via fax or email.
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Lawmakers Addresses and Contact Numbers Listed
A compiled list of U S Senator Pete Domenici and Jeff Bingaman, U S Representative Bill Redmond, State Senator Carlos Cisneros, State Representative Roberto Gonizeles, Governor Gary Johnson, and President Bill Clinton with Santa Fe and Washington addresses, phone numbers, faxes, emails, and web pages for official contact. The entries cover multiple offices from Santa Fe to Washington, D C.
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Taos
Gary Johnson
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Taos County Responds To Editorial Accusations Of Cronyism
Samuel Montoya, Taos County CEO, rebukes The Taos News editorial claiming cronyism and secret county business. He cites Open Meetings and Public Records Acts exceptions, asserts full legal compliance, and explains delayed responses during the 1998 99 budget period. The county defends its procedures and urges timely future cooperation with press and public.
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