Taos youth bombarded with gangs and guns
Taos police track thefts and sales of firearms amid gang recruitment. Detective Manny Trujillo links rise of local gang activity to the Folk gang recruiting about 40 youths from Taos Pueblo and nearby areas, with ties to Bloods and Crips style networks. An initial gun theft from former Taos Pueblo official’s trailer on Spider Road is being investigated.
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Taos
Manny Trujillo
Trujillo
The
Bloods
California
Kansas
Taos Pueblo
Roland Histin
Spider Road
Taos Police
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Kachina Lodge
Histia
Hanuman temple faces zoning clash over permit limits
Taos County and town officials delay decision on enforcing the Neem Karoli Baba Hanuman Temple special-use permit. ETZ in May upheld expansion beyond permit, temple appeals to the local authority, attorney warns of possible court action, as background is sought before ruling.
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Allen Vigil
Municipal County Zoning Authority
Vigil
Taos County
Sofia Ortega
Celestino Romero
Gabriel Romero
Taos
Meliton
Bobby Duran
Extra-territorial Zoning Commission
ETZ
Judith Miller
Albuquerque
Miller
Vishu Magee
Valverde Street
Magee
Experts urge mulch to combat drought for gardens
Drought weary gardeners are advised to mulch heavily to retain ground moisture. Jerry Schwartz of Roots-n-Herbs in El Rito and Cathy Hope of Iris Herbal Products north of Questa stress mulch as the key practice to preserve soil moisture amid drought conditions.
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Jerry Schwartz
Roots-n- Herbs
el Rito
Cathy Hope
Iris
Questa
Greens expand Green Party reach in New Mexico politics
Taos County Green Party leader Cliff Bain says the Green Party is broadening beyond environment issues as it gains statewide recognition. In 1992 the party became officially recognized in New Mexico and earned major party status after the general election. Santa Fe councilor Cris Moore notes growing third party interest amid voter disillusionment with the major parties.
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Green Party
Taos County
New Mexico
Cliff Bain
Bain
Santa Fe
Cris Moore
Crime on Taos Pueblo shows intra tribal robberies rise
Taos Pueblo reports a wave of break-ins by tribal members targeting Pueblo businesses and a home during the week of June 10. Victims describe fear and argue that enforcement lapses and dual court systems fuel the crimes. Local leaders cite breakdowns in responsibility and call for action.
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Cera
Saver Fath Pueblo
Taos Pueblo
Rocus
Taos Day School
Peetysiad
Pueblo
Scott Fields
Fields
Marie Reyna
Oooonah
State Bar of New Mexico
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Orga
Silver City
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Donna Hagler
Rebecca Garnett
Bluebird Herb Farm
Greens
Lee Greens
Sonal
Vince Lujan
Allan Toledo
Toledo
David Gomez
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