Pair of Miner's Skis Found Near Williams Lake Trail
Two original metal skis dating to the 1800s were found near the Williams Lake trail by Ernst Aurbach. The skis, made from stovepipe, show early mining transport efforts in the Taos region, possibly guiding movement across snow in rugged terrain above the cirque. The article compares wartime mass skiing with primitive, craftsman-made skis and notes the risks of snow and rock beneath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Hotyon
Williams Lake
Ernst Aurbach
Ernst
U.S
Taos
Shaer
Stow Field
Varied Opinions After Defeat of Courthouse Bonds
The defeat of the courthouse bond proposal sparks debate on funding and a potential county excise tax. Residents like Paul Vigil of Taos argue that replacing records and securing fireproof storage justify a new courthouse, while others oppose tax increases. Leaders urge further ideas and public input to resolve financing and site issues.
Questa Board Seeks Answers on Superintendent Charge
At a special Questa board meeting discussions focused on a call for superintendent accountability and possible resignation if district leadership was found derelict. The agenda included a public Q and A period and bids review for milk and gas supplies. Taos Lucker Plant offered 8 cents per half pint for milk for Cerro, Guesta, Castila and Amalia schools, while Creamland Dairies also bid. Questa Butane Co. won 11.8 cents per gallon LP gas with full service, over Washam Gas and Pendleton Gas Co.
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Gos
Garcia
Gallegos
Taos Lucker
Cerro
Guesta
Castila
Amalia
Creamland Dairies of
Taos
Questa Butane Company
L.P
Washam Gas Co
Red River
Pendiclon Gas Co
Court bond issue defeat blamed on weak campaigning
Not Alerted reports courthouse bond issue voters defeated due to sponsors' limited outreach. Cantu criticized lack of voter vetting and instruction, noting one man swayed opinions by warning about higher taxes. He urged clearer information and stronger grassroots effort.
Taos Democrat Emphasizes Court House Hope and Party Limits
Mrs Howell of Taos County Democratic organization defended the courthouse project and criticized party politics in the campaign. She argued the courthouse would symbolize respect for residents, and urged citizens to vote. She said voters who abstain have no right to complain about taxes or federal aid.
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Jes Salle Howell
Democratic Party
Taos
Yesust
Taos County
Came
Sam
Taos urged to fund new courthouse by shared tax burden
Andres Martinez, chairman of the Community Action Project, calls for a new Taos county courthouse funded by all citizens. He proposes an excise tax that would spread costs to non property owners and tourists, arguing the burden should not fall solely on property owners. Martinez asserts public support aligns with this approach.
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Taos County
Vipil
Andres Martinez
Community Action Project Executive Committee
Martinez
Taos
Taos Featured in Bride's Magazine Travel Piece
Taos is highlighted in Bride's Magazine October November issue as a standout sun spot for wedding trips. The piece surveys Taos and Santa Fe as well as Ranchos de Taos and the Pueblo, noting art galleries, the Kit Carson Museum, the ancient church, and side trips to Los Alamos and Bandelier National Monument along with hotels like Sage Brush Inn.
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Taos
Bride's Magazine
Honermoon Handbook
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Santa F’e
Three Taos
Ranchos de Taos
Taos and
Los Alamos
Bandelier National Monument
No Rehashing on Taos Election Court House Remodel
Taos attorney George Reynolds says there is no need to revisit the defeated election and urges county commissioners to remodel the old courthouse. He argues for a phased approach to restore and modernize the building, noting years of deterioration and a plan of yearly site repairs and remodeling.
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George Reynolds
Taos
Reynolds
Funeral service for Cerro Car victim Gomez dies in horse collision
Joe D. Gomez 24 of Cerro was killed Sept 29 when his 1957 Ford hit a horse near Questa. An inquest found a broken neck. state police cited excessive speed. Funeral held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cerro burial in Cerro Cemetery. Survivors include his widow Andrea and several relatives.
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Joe D. Gomez
Cerro
Questa
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Gomez
Abran Rodriguez
Ford
Rodriguez
Holy Cross Hospital
Hanton
Hanton Funeral Home
Andrea Gomez
County Bill Sparks Surprise Payment Question
Four county members discussed a bill they had never paid before directing attention to statutes 41-30-10. Chairman Martinez asked the county clerk to seek advice from the local government division of the State Department of Finance and the attorney general. The commissioners expressed surprise at the bill.
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Chiarman Martinez
State Department of Finance
Vets' Service Visit Delayed
Arthur H. Gallup of the Veterans' Service Commission is on vacation. He will return to Taos on October 18 and be available from nine am to five pm at the courthouse. He will also be in Pena s co on October 15 at the Legion Hall.
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Arthur H. Gallup
Veterans' Service Commission
Taos
Vam
Pam
Penasco
Legion Hatt
Divorces Filed in Multiple Suit Groups
Divorces filed include James Price Herring versus Shir on H Herring and Rose Wooddell Wailers versus Frank J Waters. Mary A R Ortega versus Manuel R Ortega. Joseph B Gomez versus Mary J C Gomez. Benito Teresa Ilurst versus Elbert H Hurst. Sylvia Muascarenas versus Joe Nick Mascarenas. Quiet rine H Esquibel Torres and Sofia J Torres versus Donaciano Torres.
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James Price Herring
Shiron H. Herring
Rose Wooddell Wailers
Frank J. Waters
Mary A. R. Ortega
Manuel R. Ortega
Joseph B. Gomez
Mary J. C. Gomez
Benito Teresa Ilurst
Elbert H. Hurst
Sylvia Muascarenas
Joe Nick Mascarenas
Taos County Board Verifies Voter Counts in Special Election
The Taos County Board of Commissioners acting as canvassing board confirms only the listed voters cast ballots in last Tuesday's special election. Election officials reviewed poll books to verify turnout and counts for each issue on the ballot.
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Taos County Board of Commissioners
Out
Discount store ad highlights bargain hunts and gun offers
An Albuquerque ad markets two discount stores with fall season bargains on hunter vests and insulated underwear, plus a rapid sale of firearms including an 03 Springfield 30/06 with scope for 49.96 and a Model 94 Winchester carbine for 54.95. The piece extols outdoor life mood, camera gear, film development, and 25 percent discounts on processing.
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Albuquerque
Asher
Sierra Sporting Goods
Youth Enrolled In Abbey School Canon City
Michael Martinez son of Mr and Mrs J Paul Martinez of Taos is enrolled as a sophomore at The Abbey School Canon City Colorado The Abbey School a residential college preparatory school for boys run by the Benedictine order enrolls 250 in the four year program This year Martinez joins peers from 20 states and in Mexico Peru Venezuela and Panama Republic
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Michael Martinez
J. Paul Martinez
Taos
Abbey School
Canon City
Colo
Brothers of the Order of St. Benedict
Martinez
Mexico
Peru
Venezuela
Republic of Panama
SS Social Security office to visit Taos in Oct and Dec
A Department of Health Education, and Welfare representative will be in Taos to answer Social Security questions every Thursday in October. On November 4 and 18 and every Thursday in December from 10 am to 1 noon the representative will answer questions and try to resolve issues for any interested citizen.
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Department of Health Education
Welfare
Taos
Policeman Tracks Nine Teens With Beer In Penasco
Home State Policeman Ted Drennan reported that nine Penasco teenagers were sent home after discovering nine cans of beer on a car’s hood outside the theater Saturday. About a week earlier Drennan and Officer Adran Rodriguez had given a pep talk to the assembled Penasco students.
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Ted Drennan
Penasco
Drennan
Adran Rodriguez
Paris Rotary student guest speaks at Taos club
Around and About Jacques Rober Marchart of Paris was a recent guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Sam Horney. Mr. Roger-Machart, a Rotary exchange student on a tour of the United States, spoke before the Taos Rotary Club extending greetings from the Rotary Club of Paris.
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Jacques Rober -Marchart
Paris
France
Sam Horney
Roger-Machart
Rotary
United States
Taos Rotary Club
Rotary Club of
Landowners seek justice amid airport land seizure dispute
The council debated a $30 per acre offer from three of nine landowners in a condemned area for an airport project. Signers urged fair treatment, while Mayor Vigil and officials defended the seizure. The town also seeks road funds and bonds, pledging $1,000 to the Boys Club, with a bid opening for a 1966 water department vehicle set for Oct. 8 at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Martinez
Vipil
New Mexico
Vigil
John Himes
Tans Boy’s Club
Mary Cahnt
Jesse Vieil
Bartending Training Mentioned at Taos News
A garbled text notes bartending training and graduation timing with references to individuals Alban Schnet and Fran, mentioning terms for men and women and a future earnings figure around 400 dollars. The Taos News appears as the source.
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Alban Schnet
Boe CB
Taos News
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