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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1980
Page
2
Local criticisms mount over Coronado Pool. Town officials, architects, contractor and bonding company blamed for a 30 month closure amid remodeling delays. Mayor Lovato admitted embarrassment as youths miss summer swimming lessons and pool access remains limited through the season.
The Taos Municipal School Board advocates keeping the current administration building on Don Fernando Street amid enrollment declines and questions about need for a new half million dollar State Capital Outlay project. The piece notes code issues at the building and Garcia Middle School, praises Arroyo Seco Elementary, and suggests repairing older facilities rather than replacing.
At the Taos Safeway grand opening, store manager Donald Martinez and staff welcomed guests including political figures and locals. Shoppers toured new produce, lines, and a computerized register system while residents described the event as the town’s social highlight.
The Taos News lists Mebin McKinsey as publisher Kolth News and Blilie Bials as general manager with staff including Harbara Coca and Janice Daigh among reporters. Advertising manager is listed, subscription rates are quoted, and an address in Taos New Mexico is given along with a contact phone number. It notes publication every Thursday and Taos County delivery details.
A collection of local notes and letters thanking neighbors for acts of help after a bike accident, PTA field day sponsors in Arroyo Hondo, reactions to a state Senate race in New Mexico, and a letter urging opposition to restoring conscientious objection in draft law. Names include Chuck and Lucia Hyde, Officer Gabe Medina, Rena Rosequist, Karen Wheeler, Olivia Trujillo, Rexall Drug, Funk's General Store, Taos Hardware, Maria Vigil, and Erika Dew.
A Haz zard Kentucky class trip to the Jefferson Memorial ended with students singing God Bless America but halted by a park employee amid complaints of church and state separation. The Taos News forum letter mirrors the dispute, likening it to local school board actions and calling for reflection on moral and constitutional issues.
Read a report accusing humans of perpetrating cattle mutilations near Rio Grande Conservation area. Narrator cites witnesses Gemmel, a retired FBI agent, and Edward Beaioys, a Vietnam veteran, while questioning gas darts, syringes, and night operations by two individuals after noting fences and local livestock incidents.
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