Not Guilty Plea Filed In Nelson Washburn Case
Nelson Washburn 74 appears with attorney David Graham before District Judge Pegey Nelson pleading not guilty to four counts of criminal sexual penetration of a minor. Each charge carries up to 18 years, with potential 96 year sentence total if convicted.
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David Graham
Pegey Nelson
Nelson
Washburn
Graham
Shawn Boyne
Los Alamos
John Paternoster
Elizabeth Dinsmore
Library proposal draws heavy fire near town library debate
Town faces sharp opposition over a $1.3 million municipal library plan to place a 12,800 square foot facility west of town hall near Don Fernando and Valverde Street. Residents cite traffic, crowding, and loss of view behind planning and zoning hurdles. Town manager Gus Cordova acknowledged hostility at a March 2 public hearing.
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Gus Cordova
Town Hall
Don Fernando
Valverde
Valverde Street
Leo Quintana
Taos Elementary
Mr. Cordova
Cordova
Quintana
Innsbrook Lodge Fire Destroys Taos Ski Valley Condo
Brad Stone heard a blast as Innsbrook Lodge in Taos Ski Valley exploded and burned. Firefighters from Taos Ski Valley Taos and Hondo Seco fought the blaze as the west end collapsed, leaving owner Franz Voller watching his 28 year business burn to the ground.
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Taos Ski Valley
Brad Stone
New Jersey
Innsbrook Lodge
Stone
Innsbrook
Franz Voller
Taos
Hondo-Seco
Voller
Ramona's Taos Faces Possible Shutdown Without New Investors
Ramona's night spot in Taos may close within days risking about 40 jobs. General manager Travis Parkin cites $1.7 million already invested and high renovation costs, plus lack of a kitchen, as cash flow problems. Poor early marketing and late reggae shows hurt profits.
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Taos
Travis Parkin
Ramona’s
Parkin
Ramona's
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Project seeks marrow matches for Joe Rodriguez transplant
Nancy Jenkins and area teachers register with the National Marrow Donor Program hoping to find a match for 20 year old Joe Rodriguez of McLean. Rodriguez suffers from chronic myelogenous leukemia and needs a transplant soon to survive.
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Nancy Jenkins
Joe. Rodriguez
McLean
Taos Art Association eyes $300000 sale of auditorium
Taos Art Association leaders say talks with Taos town officials over selling the Taos Community Auditorium could raise $300000 for TAA coffers and unlock more federal arts grants while reducing debt. A long lease and future upkeep are key negotiation points.
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Taos Art Association
Taos Community Auditorium
Larry Martinez
TAA
Martinez
TCA
Arts Council
Taos
Carlos Cisneros
D-Questa
District rises to challenge before Aragon named superintendent
The district presided by Juan Aragon took a risk two weeks before he was named Superintendent of the Year by the New Mexico School Superintendents Association. Details appear on page A3.
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Juan Aragon
New Mexico School Superintendents Association
Skunks Invade Taos County As Warmer Days Bring Odor
Taos County residents report a surge in skunk activity with rising temperatures. Biologist John McLoughlin notes skunks are denning less and foraging more while avoiding humans, urging homeowners to seal hiding spots and remove food sources. Local shopkeeper Larry Mapes confirms increased inquiries on odor remedies though warns against unsafe solutions. Officers emphasize coexistence while acknowledging challenges of skunk deterrence.
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Taos County
John McLoughlin
McLoughlin
Taos
Larry Mapes
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