County scrambles to find 3 million for hospital equipment
Taos Health Systems board says the $31 million shortfall to equip the new hospital requires additional funding. Bonds approved last year cover building but not all equipment, as gross receipts tax reserves reduce usable project funds. State Rep. Peralta says a second bond would not violate voter intent, and underwriter Valdez calls it the most promising option, with rate dependent on private versus public issuance.
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Taos Health Systems
THS
Holy Cross Hospital
Leo Valdez
Alden Capital Markets
Valdez
Special County Commission
Fred Peralta
Taos parents challenge drug dog policy at school board meeting
More than a dozen Taos parents attended Tuesday’s Municipal Schools Board session to oppose drug detecting dogs in schools. They urged continued protest at future meetings while the district defends a two year process to adopt a comprehensive drug policy. John Hunt caller argued Fourth Amendment rights were violated by student testing. Board president Breen cited ongoing public meetings and the policy that includes training and a drug prevention specialist. Mary Allen noted parents' concerns but defended the dogs as non law enforcement under a reasonable suspicion standard.
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Taos
Hoar
Harold Breen
Selof
Mary Allen
Breen
Allen
Taos County on verge of out of court settlement with Lorraine Ruiz
Taos County and a former employee Lorraine Ruiz near an out of court settlement to restore her to county work and compensate for mental anguish and attorney fees. The Monday meeting included Ruiz, attorneys, county officers and risk management counsel. no final documents or payments yet.
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Taos County
Lorraine Ruiz
Ruiz
Taos News
Bruce Kelly
Paula Forney
Association of Counties
Ski Rio plan moves forward in Taos County revival bid
RCCLA president Bernie Torres says effort to reopen Ski Rio advances with two investors identified from proposals. The RCCLA bids $2 million to FDIC and must finalize a down payment. restoration to a four season resort could require at least $1.6 million and aims to create local jobs while restoring compliance.
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Taos County
Ski Rio
Bernie Torres
Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock Association
RCCLA
Torres
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
FDIC
Liberty Savings and Loan of
Raton
Thrift
ACCLA
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