Priest Lipinski Arrested on Rape Charge in Questa
Fr Vincent Lipinski of St Anthony’s Parish was jailed in Questa after a 14 year old boy accused him of rape. He posted $10,000 bond and faces criminal sexual penetration and contributing to the delinquency of a minor charges. A arraignment is set for Oct 15 in Taos Magistrate Court. Lipinski, 31, has led La Iglesia de San Antonio and headed the Youth Advisory Council. attorney Ron Koch plans a not guilty plea. Police probe into possible additional victims continues.
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Jemez Springs
Taos County
Frank Padilla
Questa Police
Water seminar gathers NM farmers and officials in Albuquerque
More than 150 farmers ranchers and officials met at the Albuquerque Hilton on September 29 to discuss The Role of Agriculture in State Water Planning. The event previews a Taos conference on November 5 6 sponsored by the New Mexico Water Resources Research Institute to foster dialogue among legislators regulators and agricultural and municipal users to influence water planning for the future.
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Taos county ambulance chief named interim Detention Center supervisor
Robert Martinez was named interim ambulance supervisor at Taos County Detention Center on Monday Oct 5 after Jerry Lucero resigned. The move raises questions about county manager Ambrose Mascarefias amid rumors he seeks a post at the detention center after the election. Lucero had criticized county management in his Sept 30 resignation letter, saying harassment and mismanagement harmed the county.
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Taos Town Firm Defends Civic Plaza Drive Extension
Taos officials insist they have all required approvals to extend Civic Plaza Drive into Kit Carson Park and add a parking lot. Critics led by S Flynn Holland challenge compliance with laws and warn of possible legal action, while town engineer cites public safety and traffic relief as justification. Holland argues the park transfer agreement binds the town to park use, threatening state ownership return if not maintained.
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Taos Pueblo police chief on leave amid battery allegations
Taos Pueblo acting police chief Lawrence Miera remains on paid leave after Ethel Lujan accused him and officer Chris Lefthand of beating her on Sept. 20. FBI is reviewing the case and will forward findings to the U.S. Attorney and Justice Department for possible action. Witnesses Glenn Weathers and Miguel Romero, deputies, disputed Lujan’s claim of inaction, stating they intervened during the incident.
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Taos County
Glenn Weathers
Miguel Romero
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U.S. Attorney’s Office
Albuquerque
U.S. Justice Department
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Susan
Romero
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