Nichols costilla seed for Milagro by Ron Querry
The Milagro Beanfield War author, John Nichols, discusses the real life inspiration from Milagro and the evolving plan to adapt the novel into a movie. Redford’s company pursued filming, choosing sites like Chimayo and Truchas, amid local concerns and shifting production plans. Nichols remains cautiously optimistic about the project and emphasizes the universal appeal of his work across the Southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron Querry
John Nichols
John
Joe Mondragon
Milagro
Nichols
Robert Redford
Redford
Chimayo
Truchas
Nichola
Southwest
Taos to Welcome 100 Delegates With Red Carpet Tour
Congressmen and European Parliament members totaling about 100, plus their entourages, will arrive June 22 for a one day Taos sightseeing visit. U S Congressman Bill Richardson says the delegation requested Taos, arriving by National Guard bus. Ken Blair at Sagebrush Inn will host a reception, plans include Pueblo visits, and Chamber hosts will assist dignitaries on the Plaza. Marsha Eckstrom cites strong publicity potential and urges Taos businesses to stay open Sunday afternoon to capture spending.
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Taos
U.S
European Parliament
Santa Fe
Bill Richardson
National Guard
Ken Blair
Sagebrush Inn
Pueblo
Chamber of Commerce
Marsha Eckstrom
Taos County primary canvass finds no vote change
Taos County officials report no change to the official primary vote tally after a canvass that began Friday June 6 and aimed to conclude by Tuesday June 10. Four precincts showed initial imbalances due to unsigned registers. affidavits are now being collected from precinct officials for missing signatures while totals are reconciled.
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Taos County
Utes to Come to Powwow at Central Catholic Gym
A historic powwow event planned for Saturday June 21 at Central Catholic gym features a Ute wagon train reenactment with trade history for Pueblo Indians. Dances celebrate peace between tribes with Ponca drum led by Eli Warrior and Taos Pueblo Man River Singers hosting northern drums. Lawrence Shortman MC and Alfred Lujan arena director. Head dancers include Stan Nachez CeCe Comet sevak Renee Young Jerome Romero. Arts and crafts will be on sale. all are invited.
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Central Catholic Gym
Eli Warrior
Lawrence Shortman
Cheyenne
Alfred Lujan
Taos Pueblo
Stan Nachez
CeCe Cometsevak
Renee Young
Jerome Romero
Taos burglary suspect escapes hospital amid police hunt
Taos police linked a string of break ins to two suspects. David Mondragon, 26, was caught May 31 after fleeing a fruit stand and later walked away from Holy Cross Hospital while claims of delirium tremens prompted care. An accomplice remains at large.
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Taos
Holy Cross Hospital
David Mondragon
Jackie
el Prado
Taos Hock
Carlos Martinez
Mondragon
Pueblo Land
BIA
Jose Lucero
Pueblo water battle brews over Rio Lucero use
Taos Pueblo and Acequia Madre del Prado clash over a new diversion on Pueblo land risking traditional water rights downstream. An emergency restraining order seeks to halt the project amid disputes over access, easements, and state versus federal authority. Congressman Richardson warns of impacts on about 100 downstream families.
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Dick Behnke
Taos Pueblo
Acequia Madre del Prado
Acequia Association
Fred Waltz
el Prado Association
Tim Martinez
Acequia
Ditch
Nelson Cordova
William Schaab
Bill Richardson
Washington, D.C
Richardson
Pueblo
el Prado
Schaab
Mayordome
Sherry Tippett
State Engineer's Office
Tippett
Taos Weather Forecast and Special Wedding Guides Highlight
The 1986 El Crepusculos issue includes two specials on weddings and home repairs. Taos peaked at 83 degrees last week with a 38 degree low. NWS predicts mostly fair skies with weekend thundershowers. Highs in the 40s and lows in the 40s.
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Taos
National Weather Service
Probation Revoked in Taos DWI Death Case
Samuel Rogers, 42, had probation revoked for drunk driving related to the 1984 death of Joane Duran, a Taos Pueblo woman. He will serve the remaining year and 129 days of a two year sentence in the state penitentiary and pay restitution of 5200 plus current balances to Duran’s parents. The court also ordered continued restitution and warned that drinking and driving would trigger immediate prison time.
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Samuel Rogers
State
Taos Pueblo
Leon Karelitz
Roger
Rogers
Joane Duran
Duran
Paseo Norte
Stat
Tony and
Beverly Duran
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Costilla
Elaine Quer
E.S. Lawrence
Hilburn’s
Eloise
Roberto
Burke Armstrong
la Belle's
E.S. Lawrence Gallery
Taos Seven
Bobby Garcia
Roberto's
Chile
Bureau of Indian Affairs
el Crepusculs, Inc
Karelitz
Raton
DWI
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