FDIC seeks buyers to salvage Ski Rio as auction looms
The FDIC seeks qualified buyers for Ski Rio with about 18 expressing interest. If unsold, dismantling ski area and selling raw land is a last resort. No sale deadline exists, and officials warn it may not reopen this season with area workers affected.
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David Barr
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
Washington
Barr
Art Lorentzen
Lorentzen
Costilla
Amalia
Gary Little
Amalia Lumber Co
Ski Rio
Questa
Zambala Corp
Mitch Brown
Taos County Council Rescinds Transfers Amid Mistrust
The Taos County Commission voted to reinstate funds for elder meals and restore a 40 hour work week for county workers, while state officials warn they may nullify the actions. The moves follow August votes to issue 1.4 million dollars in revenue bonds and a dispute over unanimous approval for new expenditures. County Attorney Bruce Kelly noted the money was available after a half million dollar workers compensation bill was paid, freeing 22 thousand dollars monthly.
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Taos County
Lawrence Gallegos
Bruce Kelly
Taos Balloon Rally Advances Despite Gusty Winds
Organizers declare the 1990 Taos Mountain Balloon Rally a success on Saturday October 27 as sixty balloons and seventy two pilots with their crews participated amid strong winds.
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Taos Mountain
Pueblo offers Taos County rights of way over El Salto Road
Taos County and Taos Pueblo negotiate for permanent rights of way on El Salto Road and six lesser roads with driveways. Pueblo officials proposed either a permanent right of way offer over $375,000 or a 50 year lease at $375,000, renewable in 2041. Talks follow a 1970s dispute and a 1986 court ruling affirming Pueblo ownership.
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Taos
Pueblo
Taos County
el Salto
Sally Barlow
Albuquerque
Coach faces charge for hitting linesman at Questa game
Ricardo Sanchez, Duke head coach and athletic director, is charged with assault and battery after a Saturday football game incident in Questa. He was ejected in the first quarter for cursing, then allegedly struck linesman Jim Fambro of Taos after leaving the Dulce bench. Dulce won 59-? The case is under New Mexico Activities Association investigation and awaiting magistrate court.
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Questa
Duke
Ricardo Sanchez
Sanchez
Jim Fambro
Taos
Dulce
Juan Martinez
Fambro
Gordon Robinson
Robinson
New Mexico Activities Association
Taos Men Arrested in Albuquerque Marijuana Sting
Federal agents arrested Dennis Wilson 38 from Ranchos de Taos William R Adcock of Pefiasco and two Albuquerque men after they attempted to buy about 150 pounds of marijuana in a reverse sting. Kilgas arranged the sale at 575 a pound and the arrests followed. one suspect was released while others remained in custody as prosecutors labeled them a danger to the community.
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Taos County
Dennis Wilson
Ranchos de Taos
William R. Adcock
Pefiasco
Albuquerque
Pro- Enforcement Administration
DEA
Evelyn Kilgas
U. S
Roy
Kilgas
Wilson
Adcock
Jerry David Wilson
Filiberto Aragon
Jerry Wilson
Ray Vargas
Vargas
Taos
U.S
William Deaton
Steve Katz
General Election Profiles and Taos Weather Update
This week the second section covers the general election on Tuesday November 6 with candidate profiles voting locations voter eligibility and more Section B. Taos weather records show a high of 72 on Oct 24 and a low of 27 on Oct 26 with a forecast of increasing clouds through Nov 3.
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Taos
el Crepusculo, Inc
Absentee Voter Uptake Drops Ahead Of Taos Election
County Clerk Joella Coca notes absentee turnout trails prior years with about 300 ballots cast so far, while a 75 percent turnout is forecast for Tuesday’s election. Absentee voting runs through 5 p.m. November 3. Women voters total 6,300 versus 5,539 men, and Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than three to one.
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Joella Coca
Coca
Taos County
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Pat Romero
State’s Department of Finance Administration
Gallegos
Rick Romanello
John Nabours
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John Cao Ney
Barlow
Richard Deertrack
Taos Pueblo
Sammy Pacheco
Deertrack
Taos Coun
Ty’s
Anchor Society
Bureau of Indian Affairs
West Mesa
Sue
SALTO
Bryan Welch
el Salto Road
Dale Fulkerson
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