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Newspaper
Taos News
Location
Taos, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
May 26, 2011
Page
1
Taos Municipal School District announces layoff of 37 employees amid budget shortfalls. District officials say the measure affects multiple departments as administrators seek cost reductions while maintaining classroom instruction. No details on which positions or how many teachers affected.
Superintendent Rod Weston announced on Tuesday May 24 that 37 first and second year employees were hand delivered letters stating they may not be rehired as Taos Public Schools confront a 1.7 million dollar operational budget cut about nine percent. The district aims to avoid a layoff tied to a reduction in force while negotiating with TFUSE and awaits budget clarity for potential position reopenings.
The 29th annual Red River Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally expects about 20,000 bikers and runs May 26 to 30. Events span the Enchanted Circle with Angel Fire Memorial music, tattoo contests, and bike shows. Tempo cover story has full details. Taos residents Maclovia E. Martinez and Jeanne Ladd, ages 87 and 89, died in May.
News-UPDATE One dead two injured near Tres Piedras reports state police. Deceased pilot from Taos featured in News-Extra. Opinion My Turn district attorney responds to land grant issues. News Kit Carson board files suit against recall effort. News Eighth Judicial Nominating Committee selects nine applicants. Most Commented Stories address land grant issues. News Taos County faces million dollar shortfall. News Taos County Commission seeks influence in hiring. News Judge rules Kit Carson trustees not required to place recall on annual meeting agenda. News Insurers file federal suit against Hondo grant.
Taos News reports country star Shania Twain sought help at Golden Willow Retreat after her divorce and affair scandal. The planned Oprah Winfrey Network reality special will show Twain’s journey to regain her voice amid losses.
Taos Pueblo bulldozed the former Taos Pueblo Store building under eminent domain, a move owner Meko Concha decries as illegal and unfair. He alleges due process was not followed and that negotiations or appraisals were bypassed, despite years of dispute since 2010. Concha seeks federal review while the tribe maintains the action followed procedures.
Acting Eighth District Judge Peggy Nelson granted a preliminary injunction siding with the co-op board to keep a recall election for nine of eleven trustees off the agenda of the upcoming annual member meeting. Petition organizers say they met bylaw requirements. critics say the ruling won’t end the effort.
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