Remembering Padre Martinez Taos Heroes and Local History
A plea to recall Antonio Jose Martinez, Taos priest and reformer, who funded education, opposed tyrannies, published New Mexico’s first book, and shaped early territorial law. The piece contrasts Martinez with Kit Carson and D. H. Lawrence, urging local honors and a Taos tradition of choosing own heroes.
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Padre Martinez
Taos
Kit Carson
D.H. Lawrence
Antonio Jose Martinez
New Mexico
U.S
Carson
Kentucky
Colorado
San Cristobal
Lawrence
England
France
The
University of New Mexico
Martinez
Abiquiu
el Crepusculo de la Libertad
Martinez’ Press
Texas
U.S. Supreme Court
Lamy
Charles Bent
Forest Service
Vermejo Park
Padre
Taosenos
Literacy at home through parent and child reading
Judy Romero shares how reading aloud with her child changes attitudes toward books, noting lessons learned. She emphasizes that reading starts at home, teachers cannot replace parental time, and modern distractions threaten literacy. The piece urges preserving silence and valuing the written word amid busy schedules.
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Judy Romero
TCA
Lbrary
Avoid Fleas and Plague Warnings From County Officer
Warning about plague risk from animals during camping season. Advises avoiding wild animals and ensuring pets are treated with flea powder and collars. Notes the danger of dogs and children playing with pets and urges vigilance from residents. County Animal Control Officer stresses caution.
Road service request and river runoff fix in Taos County
Demetrio Duran of Penasco asks EH Herrera County Commissioner for action on road maintenance and river runoff management along the Rio Chiquito. He notes fences on the road right of way and permission from landowners J D Roybal and Andy Roybal to dig out the river to prevent water runoff onto the road, citing four school buses using the road and demanding response within three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EH Herrera County
Rio Chiquito
J.D. Roybal
Andy Roybal
Demetrio
Debate Over WIPP Funding And Nuclear Waste Policy
Stephen Willis of Taos argues that continuing WIPP funding shifts waste disposal costs to taxpayers. He contends lawmakers sponsor bills placing storage burdens on the federal government and criticizes subsidies amid a declining nuclear industry. The piece questions government subsidies versus free market principles.
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Department of Energy
Congress
United States
New Mexico
Gata
WIPP
Stephen Willis
Taos
Taos News Publication Details and Rates
The Taos News, successor of Crepusculo founded 1834 by Antonio Jose Martinez, lists staff including Robin McKinney, Bille Blair, Sammy Lopes, and others. Published Thursdays, with post office and mail rates, Taos County 14 yearly, U.S. 90, foreign rates, address changes and office contact details provided.
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Robin McKinney
Bille Blair
Sammy Lopes
Randy Capitan
Aalea
Eather Herrera
Debbie Medina
Leane Phillips
Judy Romero
Suzanne Romero
Victoria Sherry
Nancy Stadler
Bryan Welch
Steve Winston
Taos
N.M
Espanola
Albuquerque
Taos County
Moreno Valley
U.S
el Crepusculo, Inc
Guadelupe Plaza
New Messey
P.O. Box
Grants not bakesales for El Valle de Los Ranchos aid
Paul Vigil from Ranchos de Taos urges support for El Valle de Los Ranchos in pursuing water and sewer projects through grants not bake sales. He defends the organization at an open meeting, noting grants do not require repayment and cannot fund infrastructure by bake sales alone.
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el Valle de Los Ranchos
el Valle
Paul Vigil Ranchos de
Resident opposes bilingual programs urging English primacy
Mrs. Shawn Medina argues English should be the focus in grade schools, challenging Dr. Beck and supporting Craig Emsweller that English is the base language. She says bilingual programs perpetuate discrimination and advocates teaching foreign languages only at high school and college levels.
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Peggy V. Beck
Craig Emsweller
Beck
Emsweller
Dr. Beck
Emeweller
Southwest States
Emaweller
Shawn Medina
Ranchos de
Taos
Santa Fe Art School Brochure Promises Interactive Studies
A downtown Santa Fe brochure outlines an art school program for special education, focusing on CIAn exploration and interactive visual lessons. Teachers will learn to interpret jargon and tailor activities to individual students while educators explore educational topics and classroom methods.
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Santa Fe
Stelena Cau
Wangus
Eee
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Taos News
Ebay
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