Martinez hacienda hosts 500 at two day family reunion
Taos celebration blessed Don Antonio Severino Martinez hacienda as 500 Martinez clan members gather from New Mexico and nearby states for a two day reunion and formal dedication. Kit Carson Memorial Foundation restored the historic site bought in 1978 with Taos officials presenting a plaque.
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Tanion
Albert Schneider
As & Wartaun
Father Schneider
Taos
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Don Antonio
Martinez
Walla
Southwest
California
Texas
Nevada
Colorado
Severino
Kit Carson Memorial Foundation
Phil Lovato
Jack Boyer
Former Taos banker indicted for embezzlement in 1981 82
Ramon A. Vigil 36 formerly led Taos Savings and Loan, indicted on eight counts of fourth degree felonies for embezzling 6875 from the lender between October 1981 and June 1982. The largest sum alleged was 2179.26 on May 21, 1982 from a Centinel Bank savings account. Prosecuted by Val Jolley with Taos case handled by the attorney general’s office due to a conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon A. Vigil
Taos Savings and Loan
Vigil
Centinel Bank
Val R. Jolley
11Th Judicial District
Taos
Sammy Pacheco
Attorney General's Office
National Newspaper Week noted in El Crepusculo pages
The 1983 newspaper notes National Newspaper Week across cartoon, editorial and opinion sections. Runner Davi Gonzales wins St. Catherine's Invitational and sets a 4 record. Land deals at Tres Piedras Estates linger 20 years. Gallerie piece comments that sometimes art outshines the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi Gonzales
Tres Piedras Estates
Court denies appeal in Ortiz death case
Clyde Martinez must serve 18 months for tampering and conspiracy to tamper in the 1982 shooting death of Andaresio Ortiz. Martha Ortiz faces civil suits over life insurance payouts, with questions about beneficiaries and her involvement in the death. Four civil actions, including two for Ortiz descendants and a $318,000 policy matter, await hearings as prosecutors weigh charges and potential outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Questa
Clyde Martinez
Martha Ortiz
State Court of Appeals
Martinez
Andaresio Ortiz
Ortiz Descendants
Ortiz Life
Ortiz
Union
On- Molycorp
Tranamerica Occidental and Home Insurance Company
Ortia
Martha
Martha O Andalesio Ortiz
Bnet
Brg
Caldwell
Ais Oplion
Feds confirm funding for San Juan water project plan
Federal officials review commitments for a 43.1 million grant to build a water transfer line from the Rio Grande Gorge to the San Juan area. An amendment to the grant was approved, with state official Joe Trujillo forecasting funds within two weeks to utilize 400 acre-feet allotted by the San Juan-Chama Diversion Project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tans
Joe Trujillo
Domenici
San Juan-Chama
Tryjlo
Food giveaway raises questions in Taos County
Judy Romero reports one fifth of Taos County residents received emergency free food from six senior centers funding and audits. nearly 4,000 people collected aid, with 3,890 heads of households involved and suspected abuse from some who misused benefits. Canon Center Director David Lopez notes staff limits hinder fraud monitoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Romero
Taos County
David Lopez
Canon Senior Citizens’ Center
Canon
Questa
Amalia
Tres Piedras
Ojo Caliente
Penasco
Rio Arriba
Lopez
Taos
Jail escapee Mondragon faced indictment for two escapes
The Grand Jury indicted David Mondragon also known as James David Quintana and James David Gonzales for escaping Taos County Jail on April 20 and September 10 while jailed for residential burglary. If convicted on all charges he could serve four and a half years. He was recaptured after the second escape and found at Lavadie Ranch in Upper Ranchitos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mondragon
Taos County
Mondragon
James David Quintana
James David Gonzales
Lavadie Ranch
Upper Ranchitos
Cottam Bankruptcy Stays Auction of Horses and Land
Jeffrey Cottam’s bankruptcy halts sale of five thoroughbred horses and nine plus acres in Valdez. A District Court stay prevents liens or asset seizures from four months prior to filing. Centinel Bank seeks $83,140 on Valdez land tied to Las Arboledas condos. Taos Savings and Loan claims five horses as collateral on a $25,000 note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Cottam
Valdez
Cottam
Centinel Bank
Las Arboledas
Taos Savings and Loan
Taos Junior High Volleyball Player Charged with Assault
Becky Parraz, a Taos mother of four, faces assault and battery charges after a confrontation with coach Janet Conty on the Junior High sidelines following a game last week. Police witnessed the incident. Parraz was arrested and released on bond as investigators proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taos
Janet Conty
Becky Parrat
Parraz
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Taos High
Sandy Jeantete
Christina
Bryan Welch
Cordova
Phoebe Maestas
Tigers
Spartans
el Crepusculo, Inc
Arts
Vane
Newa
Rts Ves
Peewee
Wantada
State Supreme Court
Clu
Feds
San Juan
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