The other side of the story editorial on spousal abuse
Taos editorial argues abuse harms both women and men and that silence perpetuates harm. It urges early education by parents to foster respect and dignity, noting victims include children and noting bias in justice. It stresses mutual accountability and open discussion to heal families.
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Ma Kettle
Pa Kettle
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Lawmakers Addresses and Numbers Listing
U S Senator Pete Domenici Santa Fe and Washington offices with phone and fax details. U S Senator Jeff Bingaman Santa Fe and Washington offices with numbers and emails. U S Representative Bill Richardson Santa Fe and Washington offices with contact lines. State legislators Carlos Cisneros Questa and Robert Gonzales Taos listed with boxes and phone numbers and emails.
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Pete Domenici
Federal Place
Santa Fe
Hart Senate
Washington, D.C
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Senate
Jeff Bingaman
E. Marcy St
Hart Building
Bingaman
Bill Richardson
S. St. Francis Drive
Rayburn
Washington
D.C
Carlos Cisneros
Questa
Laplaza
Taps
Robert Gonzales
Taos
Gonzales
Taos community reflects on changes in local schools and town life
Forum Editor retires after five years guiding Taos Municipal Schools. He thanks the Taos community, recalls early farmers market days by the courthouse, notes new fees and certifications, laments increasing strangers and reduced participation, and urges calmer civic engagement amid change.
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Dogs are Individuals and County Solutions Suggested
Tran Ellis from Taos argues dogs are individuals and urges understanding and practical measures. He contends dogs are not the primary problem and calls for professional control rather than severe punishment, warning against unjust dog deaths.
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Rainbow Family Gathering Coverage Shortfall Laments
Readers criticize coverage gaps for the Rainbow Family gathering, noting missing details on location, crowd size, safety plans, and official responses. Calls grow for fuller reporting and balanced context amid festival controversy and environmental concerns.
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Rainbow Gathering concerns demand state action and inquiry
Randy Schofield of Tres Piedras urges Taos News to investigate the Rainbow Gathering event. He flags impacts on Taos and nearby communities, incidents such as a June 9 stabbing, vehicle thefts, regulatory violations, policing costs, ecosystem stress, and Forest Conservation Council conservation plans. He questions environmental and public-interest coverage and asks the paper to report public opinion and factual outcomes.
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Rainbow Family gathering sparks call for calm and dialogue
Taos commentator T M Weissenberger urges balanced view of the Rainbow Family event amid hostile coverage. He defends land rights as public, not private, and argues police and merchants should avoid hysteria. He invites locals to visit the site for fair assessment and peaceful engagement.
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Rainbow Family
Neil Curran
Antonio
Ike” DeVargas
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