New look in familiar Taos News redesigns header and layout
The Taos News unveils a redesigned nameplate and six column layout while keeping headline type and local stories. Designer Dave Doucette and Taos artist Malcolm Biedenharn contributed, with a shift to standard ad units enabling national ads. The change aims for easier reading and broader ad compatibility.
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Dave Doucette
Poynter Newspaper Institute
Taos
Malcolm Biedenharn
Taos News
New York Times
Buy back on agenda at county meeting
Taos County Commissioners plan a special session Friday October 6 at 10 a.m. to consider another heavy equipment purchase. The meeting may avoid a prohibited package purchase under bid rules set by District Judge Joseph E Caldwell after an Aug 31 order halted a 1.2 million deal with All States Equipment Co of Albuquerque. District Attorney Sammy Pacheco challenged the bid process as unduly restrictive and alleged All States was not the low bidder. Commissioner James Duran opposed the purchase. County, Page A-2.
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Commission
Joseph E. Caldwell
Caldwell
All States Equipment Co
Albuquerque
Sammy Pacheco
Rec chief quits amid clash with town clerk's office
Elaine Powers, the town recreation director for three years, resigned effective Oct. 12 citing frustration with the clerk’s office and slow purchase orders. Town officials say delays stem from tax money timing. management plans tighter controls and earlier spending, with an accountant and revised issuing days.
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Rec
Judy Romero
Elaine Powers
Powers
Josephine Gonzales
Carlos Miranda
Miranda
DWI Wreck Injures Four Local Men on Paseo Sur
Four local men were injured early Saturday when the car left Paseo Sur and struck a large tree near Garcia Funeral Home. Driver Anthony Montoya, 17, was cited for DWI and reckless driving with minor injuries. Passengers Josef Apodaca, 23, and Richard Salazar, 17, went to Holy Cross Hospital in good condition later. Apodaca had a dislocated hip and fractured wrist, Salazar suffered multiple fractures, and 16 year old Paul Maestas fractured his ankle.
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Garcia Funeral Home
Anthony J. Montoya
Joe Montoya
Josef Apodaca
Richard Salazar
Holy Cross Hospital
Apodaca
Salazar
Paul Maestas
Taos Jurist Sentences Vigil on Two Molestation Counts
Judge Joseph E. Caldwell sentences Paul Vigil, 66, a former Taos County Sheriff's dispatcher, to four years in prison on two counts of molesting a five year old. Each count carries three years to run consecutively, with two years suspended on probation pending appeal per a probation report.
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Joseph E. Caldwell
Paul Vigil
Taos
Vigil
Ccare
Caldwell
County to name acting manager as LeDoux on leave
County officials expect to name an acting county manager on Tuesday October 9 while Richard LeDoux remains on leave campaigning for reelection to the state House. Assistant manager Wilfred Gallegos announced his resignation and plans to leave October 16 without giving a reason.
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Taos County
Richard LeDoux
Wilfred Gallegos
Town Names Works Chief as Public Works Director
Walter Vigil, formerly at Tapa Gravel, is appointed town public works director. Officials seek applicants for recreation director and bookkeeper secretary for the clerk’s office. Elias Martinez moves to sanitation supervisor.
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Elias Martinez
Ruth Gonzales
Walter Vigil
Tapa Gravel
Golden fire drive to start Friday in Taos 50th annual fund drive
Taos volunteer firefighters begin the 50th annual fund drive Friday aiming for 75 000 to fund operations and equipment. Last year raised 60 000 with a 10 000 fundraiser boost. Activities include collections at Cruz Alta Center Taos Post Office Farrs and Smiths and at the Plaza stoplight ending at quitting time.
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Taos
Cruz Alta Center
Taos Post Office
Farr's
Smith's
Plaza
Jail Wins Federal Money for Taos County Renovation
U S Marshals and Immigration Department plan funding for renovations to Taos County Jail to meet federal standards. Sheriff Felipe Cordova announced on Tuesday that certification allows federal agencies to use the jail, with renovations at no cost to the county. The funding could negate the need for a new jail.
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U.S. Marshall's Office
Immigration Department
Taos County
Felipe Cordova
Coradova
Weather notes and local sports update from Taos week
High in Taos reached T4 degrees on September 26 with a 38 degree low. The National Weather Service forecasts cool conditions with weekend showers and nightly temperatures in the 50s and 30s. Prowling: Penasces Panth ers on a winning streak. Sports page B- contains item.
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Taos
National Weather Service
Penasces Panthers
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