One-two punch hits Taos legal services budget cuts
The federal budget ax reducing legal services funding by at least 26 percent would hit Taos residents, especially the poor and elderly on fixed incomes. Sue MacDowell calls it a one two punch as cuts threaten appeals and benefits. Reports show a local woman regained custody with help from Taos legal services, illustrating the program's impact alongside water and land cases.
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Duran Loses as Vigil Heads Taos County Democratic Committee
After 12 years in office Duran is replaced by Vigil as Taos County Democratic chairman by a 20 to 16 vote among precinct chairs. Mascarenas wins as party chairwoman in Penasco defeating Martinez and Mondragon. Duran contests precinct changes and cites residency and political rifts as the central committee debates.
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Rafaelita Mondragon
Taos Pueblo
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Ranchos de Taos
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Ortega
Raymond Schowers
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State Rules Committee
Andy
Budworm Pesticide Debate Highlights Environmental Risks
Hutt defends a pesticide pilot amid contrasts with Montana results and cites environmental concerns. The EIS lists 130 opposed, 20 in favor, plus 106 in a supporting petition. He warns carbaryl could wipe out honey bees and affect aquatic insects, while budworm resistance remains unproven. Public response drives the final pesticide decision.
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EIS
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Hutt
Llano County Planning Meeting Shakeup Delay
Trujillo said he could not speak for the remaining commissioners and urged petitioners to attend Monday's meeting. The commissioners claimed they were unaware of the meeting. County manager Juan Duran sent out notices but did not inform the commissioners. Robert Quintana and Feby Teter of the planning commission attended but could not speak for the county.
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Juan Duran
Jettera
Robert Quintana
Feby Teter
County Planning Commission
Teter
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