Taos Politics Threaten Regional Public Safety Program
The Taos County Commissioners bypassed scrutiny to appoint Robert Rael, son of Eugene Rael, as administrator for the Taos Regional Public Safety Committee, ignoring required interviews and screening. The Town Council rubber stamped the move, risking loss of federal funds, undermining a coordinated law enforcement effort amid regional civil unrest concerns. Mayor Romaldo Garcia suspended Police Chief Arthur Leach, drawing criticism and signaling a desperate, ill-timed maneuver that jeopardizes future funding and program viability.
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Taos County Regional Public Safety Committee
Robert Rael
Eugene Rael
Rael
Governor's Policy Board
Taos
Romaldo Garcia
Arthur Leach
Taos County
Eddie Montoya
Leach
Nestor Gallegos
Montoya
Indians Camp Dam Debate Raises Ownership and Costs
In Taos area meeting notes, residents question who benefits from the Indian Camp Dam. Charley Brooks touts tourism and development while small ranchers fear water rights loss and rising costs. Elio Romero urges unity for irrigation but warns of potential harm to landowners if misused. A local landowner urges informed voting to know who benefits and who pays.
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Talpa
Charley Brooks
Casa de Taos Realty
Planning and Zoning Commission
United States
Taos
Elio Romero
la Serna
la Serna Grant
Cal Loving
Chamber of Commerce
Ranchos
Llano
Ranchos-Talpa-Los Cordovas
Conservancy
Conservancy District
New Mexico
Valdez
Arroyo Hondo
Liana
Interstate Streams Commission
Fife
Indian Camp
Indian Camp Dam
John Nichols
Taos Sewege Plant Site Triggers Cordovas Protest
Taos residents in Cordovas resist a proposed new sewage treatment plant. Land sale to Teodoro Torres for 17 000 dollars draws distrust as neighbors fear wells and water pollution. Community meetings, legal hints, and federal state officials involvement reflect mounting tension over the site near gravel pits and adjacent farmland.
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Cordovas
Teodoro Torres
Taos
Cordillera
Eduardo Abeyta
Abeyta
Judy Espinoza
Sarah Espinoza
Torres
Anthony Espinoza
Eli Chavez
Miguel
Chavez
Santa Fe
Miguel Chavez
Planning Commission
Charles B. Brooks
Commentary on Progress in Taos Sparks Town Debate
Susan Whaley argues that progress slogans justify growth in western communities, urging expansion through dams, power plants, subdivisions, and tourism while warning of environmental damage and loss of Taos's unique character. She cites forest closures, road construction, fires, and proposed developments as signs of progress overrunning local life.
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Susan Whaley
Taos Valley
Forest Service
G Careless Camper
Los Angeles
Taos
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Taos News
Candido Valerio
É Streams Commission
Keith Green
Peter Brock
Regina Cooke
Arts and Society
Felix Vatdes
Mario Piza
Hie Cordova
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