Taos gains third judge as HB 188 passes Senate
Editorial lauds the March 15 Senate vote approving House Bill 188 to fund a third Taos judge. It notes long delays in the Eighth Judicial District, cites a 2007 Questa murder case, and praises expedited docketing once the bill becomes law and the governor signs it.
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Sam Sanchez
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Colfax
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Peggy Nelson
Joseph Caldwell
Nelson
Susana Martinez
Martinez
My Turn policy for letters and submissions
The Taos News outlines submission rules including word limits 250 for letters and 750 for My Turn. Submissions must be original unpublished, include daytime phone and town to confirm authorship, and a one or two line bio. Anonymous or pseudonymous submissions are not allowed. Taos County writers have priority. Up to five people or organizations may be thanked. One item per 30 days. Deadline Monday noon. Submissions may include a photo by email. The Taos News reserves the right to reject any submission.
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Return shopping carts to stores and cart areas
A reader urges shoppers to return carts from Smith’s Albertson’s Walmart and other stores to designated places rather than leaving them in spaces. The call emphasizes safety, weather comfort, and minor exercise in returning carts.
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Albertson's
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Two Taos artists and activists die unexpectedly
Bonnie Cooper recalls Batik artist Gary Fey who died March 11, 2011 at age 55 and Robert Quintana founder of Gay Pride Taos who died August 9, 2010 at age 29. The piece reflects on their vibrant community involvement, LGBT pride, and the ripple effect of their deaths while noting legal debates on gay rights and a plea for unity and tolerance in Taos.
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Robert Quintana
Rinconada
U.S
Vaughn Walker
California
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