Taos County faces historic primary with expanded commission
Voters in Taos County confront a busy June ballot with five member County Commission races plus county assessor and state district races. Republicans surge into all four commissioner races and a June primary challenges District 2, while Democrats contest most local seats. The paper urges informed participation and previews upcoming candidate formats and forums.
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Rio Embudo drowning near Dixon recalls 1982 rescue
Years ago a 37-year-old Albuquerque man was found dead in the Embudo Box of the Rio Embudo near Dixon after reportedly drowning. Robert Brewer was recovered wedged among boulders in rapids as Taos County faced budget funding appeals and local authorities prepared to hear requests.
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Reform rhetoric in Taos County letter duel over ethics and housing
Faci Romero of San Cristobal defends DiCicco and Montoya choices in a May letters dispute. He accuses Trudy Healy and Sally Howell of mudslinging, recalls the 1995 county planner search, and notes DiCicco’s resignation from vice chair to maintain ethics. He endorses affordable housing in Arroyo Hondo and invites civil discussion of candidates.
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Jamie Koch
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Healy
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Taos Prompts and Animal Cruelty Awareness Month
The Humane Society of Taos teams with the ASPCA to spotlight animal cruelty prevention in April. Read about laws, how to report neglect, and steps to help, plus contact numbers for Taos animal control and local officials.
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Humane Society of Taos
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
ASPEA
Taos
New Mexico
Public Morals and Parenting in Historical Debate
Reader comments critique the My Turn column on youth, urging return to traditional roles. They lament modern politics’ failure to shape responsible adults, arguing for strong homes, churches, and moral guidance as foundational to society.
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