Teena Trujillo Indicted for Second Degree Murder in Romero Death
A Taos grand jury indicted Teena Trujillo on second degree murder in the 1993 death of Christopher Romero, saying she pulled the trigger. New evidence and witnesses were cited by Kay Roybal of the AG's office. Frances Trujillo’s attorney called the move vindictive amid prior mistrial and ongoing legal disputes.
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Taos
Teena Trujillo
Frances Trujillo
Christopher Romero
Kay Roybal
New Mexico
Romero
Savage killing may have been a hate crime
Three men faced arraignment in Eighth Judicial District Court on first degree murder and conspiracy charges tied to the stabbing death of Steven Zough. Prosecutors indicated evidence suggests a hate crime. The defendants Gallan Gaitan Herrera and Padilla face multiple felonies, with bonds set at 250,000 for Gaitan and Herrera and 500,000 for Padilla. A grand jury member was reportedly approached to influence the panel, described as interference.
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Steven Zough
Eighth Judicial District Court
John Day
Eighth Judicial Court
Peggy Nelson
Frederick Gaitan
Viento Herrera
Richard Padilla
Gallan
Zough
Plymouth
Gaitan
Herrera
Taos County
Padilla
Day
Nelson
Andres Vargas
Taxpayers warned over Taos property bill increases
Taos County treasurer Lorraine Coca-Ruiz and assessor Margie Abeyta urge residents to review April valuations and notes on a two year cycle. Owners may contest within 30 days of valuations. payments due December 10 or January 11 penalties apply. half payments due by December 10 with rest by April 10 or risk higher penalties.
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Taos County
Lorraine Coca-Ruiz
Margie Abeyta
Coca-Ruiz
Abeyta
Singels Agnew
Taos Pueblo Makes First Quarterly Revenue Sharing Payment
Taos Pueblo and six other New Mexico tribes remitted the first quarterly gaming revenue share to the state totaling 71 647 05 from Taos Mountain Casino. The tribe protested arguing the compact was not negotiated in good faith and that the 16 percent share is unfair.
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Taos Pueblo
Taos
Pueblo
Valentino Cordova
New Mexico
Connecticut
Taos Mountain Casino
Pueblo Gaming
Moreno Valley
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