Amalia Lumber closes after long losses in 1975 plant
Amalia Lumber Co announces permanent shutdown after years of heavy losses and low lumber prices. Over 90 employees laid off, including 82 Local 2856 union workers. Plant gates locked Friday after two week gradual layoff. Hall cites high interest rates and no bank financing as factors. Possible startup if prices rise or a larger timber buyer acquires the plant.
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John Hanron
Amalia
Amalia Lumber Co
Bob Hall
Hall
Amalia Lumber
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizona
Texas
Montana de Fibre
Las Vegas
Southwest Forest Industries
Southwestern Council of Industrial Workers
Eddie Martinez
State Employment Security Office
Taos
State orders rehire Taos teacher in back pay ruling
The State Board of Education ordered Theresa Singleton reinstated as Taos High School home economics teacher with full back pay after an eight to zero vote. The case highlighted due process rights for teachers and raised questions about timely hearings and open-session votes in dismissal actions.
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State Board of Education
Theresa Singleton
Taos High School
Taos
Leonila Serna
National Education Association
NEA
Court of Appeals
State Board
Ann
NBA
Cynthia Boyton
Teachers’ Association
Singleton
Yeoman
Boyton
Taos Board
State Department
Gas truck fire on Taos road widening project
Taos volunteer and Honda-Seco firefighters battled a gas service truck fire near the Santa Fe Highway widening project on Tuesday. The overfilled tank ignited, flames rose 100 feet, and crews used deluge guns to control the blaze in 26 minutes. No one else was harmed. the driver suffered burns and was treated at Holy Cross Hospital. Damage estimated at 10,000 to 15,000 dollars.
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Santa Fe Highway
Taos
Holy Cross Hospital
Holiday Inn
Jim Fambro
Honda-Seco
Flying High Gliders Love The Round And Round Ride
A vivid feature on glider pilots embracing the spinning lift and the thrill of aerial loops. The piece profiles enthusiasts and notes the enduring appeal of glide sports despite the dizzying rotations and evolving techniques.
County manager seeks funding to restore ambulance aid
County manager Richard LeDoux said he will recommend funding the ambulance association at $110,000, matching last year. He will forgo his raise and urge county employees to accept part of a 12 percent raise cut. A budget study session with finance officials is set for Friday at the Sheraton Inn. LeDoux noted a $140,000 general fund surplus due to state law affecting indigent debt payment and suggested fire tax allocation would cover most of the budget with about $41,000 from the general fund. A 1672-name petition to Gov. Anaya urged intervention on behalf of the ambulance. Ambulance officials and Dem candidates Cisneros and others were mentioned.
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Judy Romero
Richard LeDoux
Department of Finance
Santa Fe
Sheraton Inn
LeDoux
Holy Cross Hospital
Co op Secures $2.9 Million REA Loan for Rural Electrification
The Rural Electrification Administration grants Kit Carson Electric Cooperative a 2.9 million dollar loan at 5 percent interest. Funds will extend electric service to about 2,100 rural customers, finance 124 miles of distribution lines and build substations. Announcement issued Tuesday by Sen. Pete Domenici’s office.
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The
Rural Electrification Administration
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative
Pete Domentel
Hang gliders vandalized cars near El Salto area
County deputies investigate damage to three hang gliding group vehicles in the El Salto area. Dr John Jameson and two companions reported tires slashed and windshields broken after parking near a concealed no trespassing sign by an open gate. No injury or damage estimates provided.
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el Salto
John Jameson
Jameson
Death in Lama Lenora Wilson Cabin Suspected Suicide
Lama residents report Lama Lenora Lee Wilson aged 29 was found dead in a family cabin on Thursday. Deputy medical investigator cites inhalation of a volatile substance as the apparent cause with no sign of foul play. A friend discovered her at 2:30 p.m. with a plastic bag over the head and a butane bottle nearby. Wilson, daughter of Dr. John and Barbara Wilson of Albuquerque, had last been seen at 8:30 p.m. the prior evening.
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Lenora Lee Wilson
Lama
Wilson
John and
Barbara Wilson
Albuquerque
Budworm Spray Near Tres Piedras and El Rito Begins
Spraying to combat budworms started this morning June 21 and will continue about two weeks. About 40,000 acres of forest will be treated with Bt bacteria pesticide, deemed safe for humans, by crop-dusting planes in early hours before winds rise. Carson National Forest canceled plans to spray carbaryl this year following a court order from an environmental group.
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Tres Piedras
el Rito
Carson National Forest
Taos Chamber seeks teen ambassadors for tourism
The Taos Chamber of Commerce seeks ambassadors aged 15 to 17 from low income families with annual incomes between 6000 and 15000 dollars. The six week program pays minimum wage for four to six hours weekly. Call Eddie Martinez or Phillip Rael at 758 4219.
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Chamber of Commerce
Taos
New Mexico
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