Taos Police go to 24 hour radio dispatching first time
Taos Police Department begins around the clock radio dispatching after May 14, replacing the former day hours. Chief Jose Lucero outlines improvements including a dedicated town police frequency, monitored scanners, a CB emergency channel, a phone line to Town Hall, on call rosters, a squawk box for emergencies, and a 12 hour back up power source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Bateman
Taos
Armory Street
Taos County
Sheriff's Office
Jose Lucero
Calla
Juan Vicarriagas
Julie Montoya
Sandra Coca
Teresa Garduno
Kathy Martinez
Town Hall
Agsiat
Lucero
Law Enforcement Assistance Act
State Police Law Enforcement Academy
El Prado Forms Community of El Prado Incorporated
El Prado organizing group joins Arroyo Seco Arroyo Hondo and Ranchos to form the Community of El Prado Incorporated. Approved in May by the state Corporation Commission, the group can seek grants for recreation with Telesfor Gonzales as president. A federal multi purpose court already exists. plans include baseball courts newings and a play area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Prato
Arroyo Seco
Arroyo Hondo
Ranchos
el Prado
State Corporation Commission
Gonzales
Taos to Trim Hazardous Cottonwoods Along Streets
Town crews mark cottonwood trees north and south of the Paseo del Norte stoplight and on Raton Road for trimming or removal. An inventory from 1978 notes short life expectancy and trees caused by disease. funding covers both town and state Forestry Department with $6,000 each. Local residents opposed include Marie Braunstein and Don Heaton who urged town oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Daigh
Don Heaton
Taos
Paseo del Norte
Sur
Raton Road
Morada
Burch
Arthur Manby
Heaton
Jim Freeman
State Forestry Department
Chamber of Commerce
Mike Arguello
Marie Braunstein
Ron Dean
Charles Franchine
Arguello
McGovern tours Taos on nuclear energy and economy
Senator George McGovern urged wage and price controls to curb inflation, recalling Nixon's 1971 move that kept unemployment and inflation below 5 percent. He warned on double digit inflation and high joblessness, pressed for a three year moratorium on nuclear plants until safety questions are answered, and framed military power as only one national strength among Vietnam and Watergate legacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGovern
Nixon
Three Mile
Taosenos
el Portal
Taos
Help Recycle Taos: aluminum cans and tires buyback
Friday 11 to 12 in the Piggly Wiggly Parking Lot locals can sell unsmashed aluminum cans. Tires are accepted at 15 cents each, with a focus on recycling efforts in Taos.
Chamber of Commerce manager tackles street fight
Betty Armantrout, 60, a Chamber of Commerce manager, broke up a brawl behind La Cocina on May 17. She struck one man, pulled hair, while Pat Walsh called for help. police charged Max Romero, 24, with aggravated battery and disturbing the peace. Armantrout resumes duties ahead of Memorial Day tourism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Betty Armantrout
Chamber
Armantrout
la Cocina
Pat Walsh
Max Romero
Arroyo Hondo
Also Mentioned on This Page
el Prado Organizing
Telesfor Gonzales
Joe Braunstein For
Amazing Service
Vietnam
Plaza Area
Liz Romero
Ken’s
Taos Pharmacy
Ken
Paseo del Pueblo Sur
Aqua Fria & Sante Fe
Gibson
Discount Centee
Layelle
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