Volunteer Firefighters Keep Taos Safe and Connected
Taos residents support the Tags Volunteer Fire Department in its annual drive raising funds for equipment and training. This year about 63,240 dollars were raised, surpassing last year but short of the department’s needs, as volunteers build the Enchanted Circle Rural Fire Association training site to keep crews ready and protect homes with reduced insurance rates. Donations welcome at the Taos station or by mail.
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Domenici delivers nonpartisan dinner philosophy talk
At a testimonial dinner attended by 275 in Santa Fe on October 14 1982 U S Senator Pete Domenici outlined his view that strength comes from rewarding a day's work rather than subsidies He described government aid as unnecessary when people receive what they are entitled to for effort.
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Taos Ski Valley mayor council praised for fiscal responsibility
Reader commends the TSV Council led by Charles Swagma n for seeking fiscal accountability and prudent budget adjustments. The letter highlights revenue sourcing from tourism taxes and compares health benefits costs to water and sewer operations, urging continued open self-evaluation. It references Cornelia de Bruin’s Sept 12 18 article and critiques depictions of Donald Rumsfeld using Teddy Roosevelt quotes.
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Taos News Letters On War ESA and Leadership
Taos readers share strong views on war and leadership. criticizes US defense stance as sportslike while urging clear evidence and restraint. A reader thanks Rep. Udall for opposing HR 4840 on the Endangered Species Act, arguing the bill weakens science and protections and urging Wilson and Skeen to oppose it in Congress.
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Public defender staff held to account in Taos remarks
Taos district attorney Donald Gallegos defends criticisms of Judge Peggy Nelson and the public defender's office. He accuses Jeffrey Shannon of omitting facts about delinquency petitions, DWI statistics, and grand jury rulings while urging community accountability and transparency from local officials and the public defender.
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