Iron Man withdraws Taos County bid in settlement
Iron Man, Inc. chief H. E. Leonard pulls the $2 million road equipment bid for Taos County and agrees for five years to refrain from county business. District Judge Joseph Baca signed the out‑of‑court settlement May 21, ending a Pacheco‑led suit alleging bid manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Romero
H.E. Leonard
Iron Man, Inc
Taos County
Eli Herrera
Fidel Martinez
Iron Man
Sammy Pacheco
Herrera
Martinez
Pacheco
Leonard
Joseph Baca
van Barber
Joseph B. Caldwell
Barber
Duke Suenos, Inc
Taos businessman Fred Peralta seeks Taos House seat as Independent
Taos businessman Fred Peralta announces a bid for the Taos House of Representatives as an Independent. If he files in time his name would appear on the November ballot alongside incumbent Democrat Richard LeDoux. Peralta proposes giving voters a choice and will resign from the Planning and Zoning Commission to avoid conflicts of interest. He co-manages Alfombras de Taos and is a former banker.
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Taos
Fred Peralta
House of Representatives
Peralta
Richard LeDoux
Celestino Romero
Alfombras de Taos
Motorists to receive goodwill in Taos traffic plan
Chamber of Commerce president Norris Romero recruits 30-40 young ambassadors to hand out maps and directions for road repairs this summer. Taos High School identifies low income students for an 85 percent tax credit sponsors. Sagebrush Inn Kachina Lodge Western Bank Taos Inn back ambassadors. Police two temporary employees Edward Martinez and Tony Trujillo manage detours and intersections. A detour map and two apology billboards will aid drivers at town entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Norris Romero
Taos High School
Sagebrush Inn
Kachina Lodge
Western Bank
Taos Inn
Police Department
Edward Martinez
Tony Trujillo
Underground springs blamed for cave-in on Highway 3
State Highway Department engineers say underground springs, potentially accelerated by heavy snowmelt runoff, undermined Highway 3 on U.S. Hill. Crews are laboring to repair the damage and restore the roadway.
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State Highway Department
Highway 3
U.S. Hill
Taos County flood damage nears $1 million in week
Preliminary estimates put Taos County flood damage above $800,000 with 67 spots reported. Areas hit include Penasco Ranchos de Taos Arroyo Hondo Taos Canyon Questa Contilla and Pilar. Bridges collapsed and ditches ruined as waters subsided with crews and sandbags limiting further damage.
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Bryan Welch
Taos County
Wilfred Gallegos
Penasco
Ranchos de Taos
Arroyo Hondo
Taos Canyon
Questa
Contilla
Ovaldo Martinez
Rio Hondo
Valdez
Taos
Robert Vargas
Ranchos
Phil Ormerod
Ranchitos
Martinez Hacienda
Ray Arellano
Costilla
Rio Castila
Gallegos
Chamisai
Talpa
Pilar
Rio Grande
Cogswell
Sierra Campground
Los Cordovas
Julio Pacheco
Vadito
Picuris Pueblo
Acapulco Club
Check Your Well Water Quality After Floods
If flood or irrigation water enters a well, contamination is possible. For a six inch well, add one cup of chlorine bleach per 40 feet of depth. for hand dug wells, add one gallon per 20 feet. Dilute in water, pour, wait 10 minutes, run taps until you smell chlorine, then wait 24 hours. Call Taos Environmental Improvement Office at 758-88us for questions.
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The
Taos
Taos District 6 Senate race narrows to turnout estimates
As election nears, Francisco Gonzales Frank Trujillo and Fernando Valdez vie for Taos Mora Santa Fe district votes. Analysts differ on turnout figures with estimates ranging from 2,788 to about 4,000, highlighting Santa Fe voters as pivotal. Gonzales relies on Taos support. Trujillo counts on Taos and Santa Fe momentum. Valdez counts on Santa Fe backing plus endorsements from state and county figures.
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Francisco ‘el Comanche
Gonzales
Frank R. ‘‘Skitt
Trujillo
Fernando Valdez
Taos
Taos County
Mora
San Miguel
Taos and Mora
Santa Fe
More
Valdez
Len C.B. Trujillo
Elmer LaCome
Toney Anaya
Santa Fe County
Ben Lujan
Rudy Fernandez
Taos News Summer Visitors' Guide Debuts In 13 Week Run
The Taos News announces a Summer Visitors' Guide supplement covering Taos and surrounding areas. The feature will be included with the paper for 13 weeks, aiming to showcase regional attractions and lodging options.
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Billie Blair
Rio Arriba
Emilio Naranjo
Choice Pac
Rio
Albuquerque
Valle Vista
National Weather Service
People Real Estate
el Crepusculo, Inc
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