Prairie dog plague fears rise after colony die-off near Taos
Taos County extension agent Rey Torres notes a major surge in prairie dog numbers over two years followed by a colony west of Herdner Road showing no signs of life. A domestic cat near the area carried pneumonic plague. officials warn against handling wildlife during die-offs and advise contacting health authorities for large animal deaths.
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Taos County
Apétit Rey Torres
Torres
Environmental Department
Glenn Karlin
Health Department
Taos town eyes control over cable rate reviews
Taos plans Tuesday June 22 meeting to consider an ordinance enabling municipal review of cable rate increases under the 1992 act. Town officials say local oversight could audit company finances and open franchise renewal to bids as Century Cable’s 1996 franchise renewal looms.
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Taos
Federal Communications Commission
Dennis Manganares
Gus Cordova
Century Cable
Cordova
Manzanares
Board denies Deborgh Maxwell dismissal amid protests
A school board upheld the firing of Deborgh Maxwell after a public protest by about a dozen parents and discussions in executive session. Maxwell, a first grade teacher at a small elementary in Blaune, faced questions about certification and qualifications. the board urged her to discuss options with the superintendent and reapply if eligible.
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Sioa Fore
Pri Education
Dune the
Maxwell
Joseph McGinnis
Duan Aragon
Utilities told to plan projects in Taos streets
Taos Town Council refused an exception to allow Gas Company of New Mexico to cut Cruz Alta road just two weeks after paving. General services director Walter Vigil urged adherence to the town five year capital improvements plan and warned of a $10,000 penalty to deter preplanning. Mayor Eloy Jeantete and Councilor Frank Cruz endorsed the stance citing recurring road damage after utility cuts and ongoing paving seasons.
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Taos
Gas Company of
New Mexico
Cruz Alta
General Services
Walter Vigil
Vigil
Eloy Jeantete
Frank Cruz
Woes at Ski Rio take new turns
FDIC ends talks with Florida investor Jacques DeBruijn over Ski Rio and plans a summer bid process to reopen the resort. The agency kept his $250000 deposit and aims for new sealed offers while some locals blame delays for unemployment among 170 Rio Castilla Valley residents.
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Ski Rio
Costilla
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
Florida
Rio Castilla Valley
David Barr
Jacques DeBruijn
Tierra Verde
Barr
DeBruijn
Bernie Torres
Rio Castilla Cooperative Livestock Association
RCCLA
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ESA
Deborgh
Debo
Blaune
Rio
Carson
Ay Alisa Duncan
Kelly Wilson
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