County eyes own 911 center amid Taos dispatch feud
Taos County Manager Stephen Archuleta says the county could spend up to 1 million dollars to create its own 911 dispatch center to avoid joining the Kit Carson Regional Command Center. The dispute centers on control, cost sharing, and the town’s relocation to co op facilities, with officials hoping a compromise may still be reached to prevent service duplication.
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Walk and Run for Health Of It draws 500 participants
More than 500 people took part in the Saturday Walk and Run for The Health Of It, the event’s largest turnout in its three-year run and the first to include official race timing. Obituaries list several local residents with dates of death in June.
Free summer meals draw kids to Talpa center
On the second day of Taos County summer lunch program at Talpa Community Center, over a dozen children enjoyed apples sandwiches and chocolate milk. Taos Municipal Schools run free meals at 25 sites through Aug 2 with access for all children under 18 and others in school programs. organizers note poverty and food insecurity linger despite turnout.
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Court officials critique blood tests in DWI prosecutions
Taos officials discuss evidentiary choices in drunken driving cases with breathalyzer tests offering instant results and easier admission, while Taos County Sheriff’s Office relies mainly on blood tests. Deputy Celedon Gallegos says 95 percent of DWI suspects undergo blood tests, and officials note blood draws are preferred for accuracy.
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Penasco tax renewal passes by 20 votes
The six year renewal of a property tax in the Penasco Independent School District was approved by a 20 vote margin. Of 2118 eligible voters, 155 voted yes and 135 no. Early voting favored by 2 9 and 113 90 at Penasco Community Center. Sam Cordova Senior Center saw 40 yes and 36 no. Voters cited support for district funding and services.
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