Old Taos Trade Fair revisits colonial era atmosphere
The Taos weekend event features Expresiones dancers from Albuquerque and vendor Ron Lewis selling historic wares in front of the hacienda. Visitors sample and judge red and green chile at the first K-TAOS chile cook-off with Holiday Inn taking People's Choice and green chile top honors for Holiday Inn while Taos Fiesta Council wins red chile.
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Taos
Sharon Selgado
Expresiones of
Chile
Holiday Inn
Taos Fiesta Council
New system helps Taos DA track criminals in crime data
The Eighth Judicial District Attorney's Office in Taos County began using a new state-of-the-art case management system this week. District Attorney John Paternoster says it provides faster, more accurate accounting of cases, charges, defendants, case status, outcomes, and referring agencies. Current statistics show 165 DWI related charges, including juveniles, with New Mexico State Police referring 90 cases, the highest share.
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Eighth Judicial District Attorney’s Office
Taos County
John Paternoster
New Mexico
Hackers Hit La Plaza Telecommunity System Break-in disrupts weekend access
La Plaza Telecommunity suffered a Thursday breach when an unauthorized program gave hackers extra access. Executive director Judith Pepper said no damage occurred, but about 75 user passwords may be compromised and accounts disabled. Police FBI and district attorney offices are involved.
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la Plaza
Judith Pepper
George Zopf
Pepper
Taos
FBI
Eighth Judicial District Attorney's Office
New Mexico Eyes SCHIP Coverage For Uninsured Children
Federal Balanced Budget Act funds a new State Children’s Health Insurance Program in New Mexico, with $57 million available Oct 1. Officials outline expanding SALUD! eligibility to include families above Medicaid limits to cover uninsured kids, as Gov Johnson directs.
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Anta FE
New Mexico
Chuck Milligan
State Medical Assistance Division
SCHIP
Gary Johnson
State Human Services Department
Autumn color shines in New Mexico forests and drives
Autumn brings vivid color across Taos and northern New Mexico forests. Gary Schiff notes peak color through mid October in Aspen, maple, and oak groves. Viewpoints include Pecos, Wheeler Peak, Cruces Basin, Columbine Honda wilderness areas, Enchanted Circle drive, high road to Taos via Santa Fe route for scenic leaf viewing.
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Aspen
Gary Schiff
Carson National Forest
Pecos
Wheeler Peak
Cruces Basin
Columbine-Honda
Enchanted Circle Drive
Taos
Eagle Nest
Red River
Questa
Santa Fe
Truchas
Chamisal
Penasco
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