Taos County Settlement Over In Custody Death Reaches 1.25 Million
Editorial urges Taos County to use the 1.25 million settlement with Joaquin Gonzales’ family as a beginning. The death at the Taos County jail exposed broken hiring, supervision, and training. jailer intoxication and improper restraint were cited. Family seeks accountability and systemic reforms to prevent repeats and honor Gonzales’ two sons.
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Joaquin
Jack” Gonzales
Gonzales
Chris Trujillo
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Joaquin Gonzales
Empty the gun racks Moms march against guns nationwide
A plea by Taos County residents to curb gun access highlights risks of loaded firearms in vehicles. Protesters call for unloaded, locked storage to reduce misuse. The piece argues guns themselves are not evil but misuses by people drive violence. Events reference Wal-Mart and Paseo del Pueblo with calls to safety.
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Rentini Taos County
Wal-Mart
Taos Laza
Paseo del Pueblo
Grand Jury
YDDC
Springer
Yellow Rose Meth
Addresses and contact details for federal and state lawmakers
A list of lawmakers with Santa Fe and Washington, DC offices, phone lines, faxes, and emails. Includes US Senators Domenici and Bingaman, Rep Udall, State Senators Cisneros and Gonzales, State Rep Gonzales, Governor Johnson, and President Clinton with respective offices and contact methods.
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Federal Place
Santa Fe
Hort Senate
Washington, D.C
Fox
Senator
Domenici
Senate
U.S
Jeff Bingaman
Marcy
St. Suite
Cannon
Roberto Gonzales
Taos
Gary Johnson
State Capital
Bill Clinton
White House
Washington
D.C
Taos County Letter Attacks Racist Politics and Post Office Plan
A Taos County editor laments racism in local politics led by Commissioner Virgil Martinez and urges unity amid corruption claims. The letter also advocates a new Taos post office at Paseo del Cafion and Paseo del Pueblo Sur with traffic-friendly design, expanded boxes, vending stamps, and unmanned servicing, while keeping the existing substation open.
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Moreno Valley
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Taos News
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el Crepusculo, Inc
Sucesor
Virgil Martinez
Martinez
Jesus Christ
Robert van Arsdale Quest
Paseo del Cafion
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Cafion
Paseo del Pueblo
Salazar
Taos forum policy letters and postal facility debate
Readers discuss forum submissions rules for The Taos News and argue for a larger Taos post office. The letter cites location issues, access for residents, and concerns about moving boxes to Pueblo land, with calls for more public input and factual safety data. Local figures like John Nichols are referenced in the dialogue.
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Taos News
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P.O. Box U
Taos
Taosnews.com
Taos Living Center earns praise for care and compassion
A resident who spent nearly a month at Taos Living Center describes overcoming fears about nursing homes. The staff provided respectful, patient physical, mental, and emotional care regardless of insurance or stay length, working as a cohesive team to ensure a smooth return home and alleviate concerns about future residence.
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Taos Living Center
Human element in district attorney race sparks debate
Larry Herrera, father of Viento Herrera, argues the current DA used media to push a conspiracy narrative after a fatal stabbing, leading to three youths receiving 10 year sentences. He calls for fair treatment, abstaining from racial bias, and electing a humane, justice oriented DA.
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Taos News
Rio Grande Gorge
Larry Herrera
Viento Herrera
Stephen Zough
Zough
Herrera
Arroyo Hondo
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