County panel delays action on golf course subdivision plan
The county commission again postpones a conditional approval requested by developer Steve Natelson to supply water to a subdivision from a community system using wells and a large storage tank. Legal opinion on whether a new subdivision filing is needed delayed the vote. county attorney was absent and a substitute noted that conditional approval is allowed under regulations. Opponents warned against rushing ahead.
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Steve Natelson
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Bruce Kelly
Colin Alcott
Kelly
Alcott
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Water ruling appealed over Taos water rights transfer
Taos Plaza sees muted celebration as opponents of Las Sierras celebrate a state water ruling they say jeopardizes the project. El Prado Water and Sanitation District attorney Richard Simms filed an appeal May 8 seeking district court review. Simms argues the May 4 ruling by Blaid Martinez, the state engineer, creates an impossible proof burden and could block a transfer of 153 acre feet of surface water rights to subsurface use, affecting ponds and livestock tanks in Taos County.
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Taos Plaza
Las Sierras
Richard Simms
el Prado
Taos County
Simms
Audit reveals district accounting flaws and missing funds
The 1990-1991 Questa School District auditor report by Bernadine Garcia cites 19 violations of law or good accounting practices, including a $6,243 shortage in the activity fund and improper handling of payroll and records. The report notes a malfunctioning accounting system, scattered ledgers, questionable cafeteria purchases, and unverified invoices. The district may face payback requirements rather than criminal charges, per state officials.
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Questa
Independent Auditor
Independent
Bernadine Garcia
Garcia
Santa Fe
Questa School Board
New Mexico Board of Education
Alan Morgan
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Suzuki method trains Taos youths to play violin young
In Taos, Audrey Davis teaches children violin using the Suzuki mother tongue approach. The program starts as early as age three, with parent participation at home. Advocates say early, incremental steps build confidence and foster lasting musical ability. Davis notes the method centers on gentle repetition and celebration of small successes. The Suzuki method was founded 45 years ago in Japan by Shinichi Suzuki.
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Davis
Japan
Shinichi Suzuki
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