Taos Plaza renovation sparks debate during tourist season
Editorial argues Taos $100,000 plaza upgrades under ADA rules are needed for accessibility. It notes wider sidewalks and removal of walls and steps to aid wheelchairs, despite local opposition and tourist disruption. Work resumes after Taos Fiesta with finish expected before winter.
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Father’s Day prompts reflection on abuse and respect
A reflective column contrasts idealized fatherhood with real harm, noting domestic abuse harms children and families. It urges honoring true fathers who protect and respect their kids, rather than glorifying abusive patriarchs, especially on Father’s Day.
Lawmakers Addresses And Contact Numbers
U S Senator Pete Domenici Santa Fe and Washington offices plus Senator Jeff Bingaman contact details and Congressman Bill Richardson offices. State legislators Carlos Cisneros Taos Questa and Robert Gonzales Taos contact information and emails listed.
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Taos murder investigations questioned amid limited local staff
Forum editor questions the depth of crime probes in Taos and cites Duran and Romero cases. concerns include whether standard procedures such as ballistic tests, neutron activation analysis, and witness interviews were performed. readers ask why state AG involvement isn’t used earlier to preserve evidence and aid investigators.
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Tom Trujillo
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Two Paradigm Shifts In The Forum Column
In the June 1 issue of The Taos News the Forum column presents two paradigm shifts. Jerry Cornwell offers a heartfelt apology to a father and daughter bicyclists after a near collision at 15 mph. He recounts his initial anger, a careful mirror check, and a reconsidered response.
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Forum Letters Digest on Public Policy and Perception
Readers discuss paradigm shifts in parenting and customer service, note Cuba policy and the contract with America, and critique political polarization. They call for pro active empathy toward postal workers and police attention to defense spending, media bias, and constitutional questions.
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Dogs Killing Sheep Alarms Taos Residents
Residents fear dog attacks after multiple incidents in Taos citing danger to children and livestock. Community calls for stricter control of roamers to prevent future harm, urging officials to act promptly.
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What's wrong with this picture Rainbow Family near Cruces Basin
A Taos News piece notes Rainbow Family gathering plans near the Cruces Basin Wilderness in New Mexico. The rugged alpine basin hosts mixed conifers and meadows scarred by past logging, erosion, and trespass. wildlife sanctuary status underscores the Forest Service’s challenging land management role and public accountability.
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Rainbow Gathering clashes with wilderness near Taos borders
Susan Berman, Taos musician, argues that a 20,000 person Rainbow gathering near Carson National Forest would disrupt elk, bears, and migratory birds. She questions Forest Service leniency, calls for environmental assessment, and warns of traffic, sanitation, and fire risks, urging wilderness protection over crowd influx.
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