Hippie migration prompts welfare and law talks in Taos
A Taos News report notes few hippies on welfare rolls and explains state residence rules. County welfare director Mary Alexander cites a $110 monthly income threshold for individuals and $140 for couples, while welfare looks only at eligibility. Estimates of hippie numbers vary from 200 to 500, with local officials emphasizing rights and potential enforcement challenges as scrutiny grows.
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Feight L L dies at 74 in Taos area services held
U S Feight L L Feight, 74, died March 1 at Rio Grande Nursing Home Abel Duquerque after years of illness. Services were held March 4 at Clycle Kan with burial. Retired from the U S Forest Service in 1954 after 31 years. Survived by widow Faye a son Rolland a daughter Mrs Charles Olsen and four grandchildren all of Albuquerque.
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Mead cows win at Angus show in Clayton
At the 17th Annual Malpai Angus Association Show and Sale in Clayton on March 10, Bob Mead registered Angus won reserve champion cow. Two Mead cows claimed reserve pen titles. Cows came from Mead Ranch in Taos. Manuel Trujillo of Ranchos bought the winning cow and was the largest buyer. George Felts of Taos bought two Mead bulls, and Pete Mertian of Questa bought a bull.
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Taos
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Questa
Nixon cites OEO lessons in federal aid program
President Nixon recalls the Office of Economic Opportunity in Congress, noting its flexibility responsiveness and ongoing innovation. Lopez comments that the OEO will not suffer greatly under the new administration.
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LaFiesta wins Duke tourney crown and switchboard opens
La Fiesta team won the eighth annual Trivitational Basketball Tournament with a 93 84 final over a Cuban dependent squad. Tommy Martinez earned MVP honors as La Fiesta traveled 1000 miles over four trips from Taos area. A new Taos Switchboard public information service began at the Dawn Coffee House to connect residents with babysitters housing jobs and other aid operated by volunteers from the Church of Microbiotics.
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Redheads to play in Questa at new gym
The Red Heads tall red headed girls basketball team head to Questa for a March 30 game at the new Questa gym. They tour nationally and abroad, having defeated Taos locals two months earlier. Admission is 1.50 for adults and 1 for children.
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