Taos schools told to cut budget by 1 million
Taos Municipal School District must cut a million from the proposed budget after the state ordered reductions. Superintendent Rod Weston said the cuts threaten core programs and services as the district battles compliance issues in special education. Weston outlined options including halting visiting artists and easing credit requirements. eliminating 20 teaching positions is not feasible due to teacher shortages. The state rejected the district’s budget due to only 163000 in reserves and ongoing compliance fixes. Weston’s contract non-renewal is tied to broader compliance and nutrition program losses estimated around 600000, with previous reserve levels around 500000.
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Taos Area Obituaries Brief June Deaths
Sharon Ervin Glasscock, 61, of Taos, died June 20. Maxine Ann Track, 55, of Taos, died June 14. Michael "Shaggy" Valerio, 43, of Ranchos de Taos, died June 15. Obituaries Page 8.
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Taos News Volume 53 Issue 33 Overview
The Taos News Taos New Mexico edition presents five sections across 98 pages in volume LIII number 33. Copyright 2014 notes.
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Town to revisit Kit Carson park name change
Taos council votes to rename Kit Carson Memorial Park to Red Willow Park and will reballot on July 8 after tribe leaders criticized the haste and lack of consultation. Mayor apologizes for an uninformed process and says the issue demands broader community input.
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Taos County sheriff race loses GOP nominee Trujillo
Richard Trujillo died at 67 from a heart attack after planning a third bid for Taos County sheriff as a Republican nominee. His death leaves the party to appoint a replacement by Sept 9, with nominations open and party chairmen seeking a qualified candidate. Trujillo previously ran in 2006 and 2010, drawing 2,534 votes in 2010 to the incumbent’s 9,121.
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Taos Town seeks long term lease of Old Courthouse from county
Taos Town Manager Rick Bellis urged Taos County commissioners at their June 24 meeting to consider a long term lease for the Plaza building. He cited funding sources to fund ADA upgrades and accessibility, including elevators and accessible bathrooms, to revitalize the courthouse now housing the Chamber of Commerce and Taos Entrepreneurial Network. Local architect David Henry warned the roof is severely deteriorated and the structure fails current codes, though the historic designation allows continued operation without full ADA compliance for now.
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