Town targets abandoned buildings in Taos
The town is cracking down on vacant structures Hacienda Inn Bigbee’s Abeja Grande Sujan’s Funeral Home El Pueblo Cafe and Toby’s Restaurant to curb visual blight and safety hazards. Since March the council seeks renovations or demolition with liens or lawsuits. Six owners have acted, while the rest face court action to compel compliance.
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Wool Festival Weaves Warm Wonder in Taos Weekend
Taos hosts a Wool Festival featuring spinning and weaving displays this weekend. Tempo page 28 spotlights Fall Arts winners from Taos Invites Taos and The Taos Open. Obituaries note deaths: Stephen W. Craig 77 of Arroyo Seco on Sept. 23, Lucia Frésquez 80 of Ranchos de Taos on Sept. 26, Isabel Medina 93 of Pefiasco on Sept. 27.
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Pefiasco
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News Bush contractors ask how long they can last
An Opinion Letter to the Editor criticizes the Bush administration and its contractors, arguing the public record shows prolonged delays and questionable accountability. The writer calls for greater scrutiny and timely action to curb protracted projects and hidden costs.
Van Gogh link eyed in Taos art theft case
Taos law enforcement may connect a suspected experienced art thief to a Van Gogh theft and other burglaries across Northern New Mexico. Investigators confiscated items from a Ratén consign ment shop tied to Lynn Anderson’s stolen property and a Secretariat portrait worth over 21 000 dollars.
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New Mexico weighs gorge bridge options to curb suicides
The New Mexico Department of Transportation presented four death by own action prevention barrier options for Rio Grande Gorge Bridge at a Taos meeting on Sept 29. About 20 residents voiced opinions on barriers, overall safety, and vendors now barred from selling at the tourist site. Engineer Armando Armendariz noted none of the ideas are final and comments can shape changes.
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Cordova to Testify in Taos School Board Case
Taos Municipal School Board member Arsenio Córdova is set for a sworn deposition Friday October 2 at his El Prado law office. The suit filed September 18 by Córdova names current and former administrators, Jill Cline, Thomas Tafoya, and ten unnamed defendants alleging a conspiracy to abuse the court process and block accountability for district administration methods omissions and improprieties.
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Samuel Herrera
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Jane Does
Córdova
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Taos mayor and two councilors seek re election
Taos Mayor Darren Cérdova and councilors Andy Abeyta and Michael Silva announced their bids for re election to the Taos Town Council. They vow unity on issues amid a challenging budget year and outline plans for housing, economic revival, and regional education collaborations.
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Andy Abeyta
Michael Silva
Córdova
Bobby Duran
Erlinda Gonzales
Meliton
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Amy Quintana
Gene Sanchez
Gonzales
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