15 Mar 1979
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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1979
Page
1
The piece discusses how lawyers bill by the hour, the need for upfront estimates, and monthly billing. It notes clients often expect specific services and stresses client involvement to control costs. Lawyers advise conferences for big cost changes and emphasize understanding proceedings to save money.
A class action filed March 1 against the Town of Taos names 12 plaintiffs and the Merchants Association, alleging about 100 businesses in town and nearby face nonconforming sign regulations that curtail advertising and free speech. Plaintiffs include Dave Medina, Rudolf Driskell, Ray Piper, Mike Robinson, and others from Texaco, Conoco, Kachina Lodge, and local auto and repair shops. The 24-page complaint argues the ordinance blocks proper commercial speech.
The Penasco Board of Education at its March 1 meeting swore in new members George Vilarraga Catherine M Romero and Pat Martinez and elected Candido Mascarenas as chairman for a second term. Judge Joseph E B Caldwell issued temporary orders in a related sewer overuse case against Buell Pattison and Doug Terry, requiring occupancy limits two per unit and temporary cabin lockdown by March 26.
Taos Ski Valley will close on Easter Sunday April 15 with no extension despite more than 100 inches of snow on the slopes. Ernie Blake notes spring interest fades for recreational skiers and season passes list April 15 Easter as the closing date. Post season events include a two week May NASTAR program and a June racing camp. Nearby Enchanted Circle resorts set earlier closings, Sipapu March 26 Powder Puff April 1 Red River April 1, while Angel Fire will close before Easter depending on snow. Local guests mostly from Texas and Oklahoma.
The Town Council and County Commission preliminarily approve removing all dog ordinance references to cats, with a public hearing set for March 21 at 7 30 p m in Coronado Center. The changes also cut neutered dog license fees to 2 50 for a lifetime license, replacing current yearly rates. The cat collar rule faced criticism from owners, and collars previously issued on fragile paper were widely ignored.
Hearings by the New Mexico Environment Improvement Board examined proposed regulations and a broad overhaul of sewage systems, with local environmentalist Gus ve Cordova noting potential long range effects on Taos County.
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