Two Taos robberies prompt manhunt for suspects
Police seek suspects in two armed robberies on Sept 26 and 27. A lone gunman robbed Stop N Go at 631 Paseo del Pueblo Sur before 7:30 p.m., no injuries, under $200 stolen, description blue jacket and ski mask. A second suspect description dark Hispanic male in denim jacket with green sleeves, at El Pueblo Café 625 Paseo del Pueblo Norte at 6:25 a.m. Saturday. Tips to Taos Police or Crime Stoppers may yield up to $1,000.
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Taos blotter reports false fire call and armed robbery
Taos police and Central Communications traced a false fire call to a stolen cell phone at Taos High School. A reported armed robbery at Paseo del Pueblo Sur drew a blue mask suspect, fleeing in a blue Suburban. Other calls included shots fired near Vigil and an escape of prisoner Jim Griego. A pedestrian collision left back pain.
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Six area men indicted on felony charges in Taos district court
Taos grand jury indicted six area men on felony charges. David Montafio faces aggravated battery and two related counts. Miguel Tafoya is charged with witness intimidation, aggravated stalking, burglary to a vehicle and more. Franklin Hammer faces aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Martin Siegel faced multiple narcotics and traffic offenses. Joseph Portega charged with aggravated DWI and related misdemeanors. Douglas Florance also charged with fourth offense aggravated DWI.
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Taos Volunteer Fire Drives Fund to Buy Equipment
The Taos Volunteer Fire Department holds its 70th Annual Fire Drive on Friday Oct. 10 to fund operations and equipment for the coming year. Last year’s drive funded three new fire trucks and gear for them. soon the department will receive Jaws of Life rescue tools to aid vehicle extrications. the goal for next year is an aerial truck to improve two story or higher building attacks. after the fundraiser the community is invited to join a plaza celebration that Friday evening.
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BRIEFLY department splits into north and south teams
The BRIEFLY department will divide into two teams, north and south, to wrap a fund raiser. Fire trucks will circle the plaza after totals. The losing team captain will push the winner in a wheelbarrow during a victory lap. Betsy Phillips invites small donations.
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Celestial curiosity likely weather balloon over Taos
Residents along Taos Ski Valley Road observed a bright horizon object at sunset that day, larger than a planet yet smaller than the moon. National Weather Service tech Joe Alfieri blamed a weather balloon while noting larger research balloons from nearby facilities can reach 250000 feet.
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