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Newspaper

Taos News

Location

Taos, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 2001

Page

2

Bomb threat evacuates Head Start centers across New Mexico

A bomb threat phoned to Youth Development Inc offices in Albuquerque led to evacuations of 31 Head Start programs across the state. About 1,400 children in Albuquerque Espafiola Taos area were affected as police traced the call and implemented school evacuation plans.

Youth Development Inc YDI Albuquerque New Mexico Espafiola Taos County Albuquerque Public Schools Rigo Chavez Morris and Menaul Streets Chavez UDI Deborah Baca Rebecca Beiler YD1 Beiler Charlie Martinez Taos Central Dispatch Ranchos Ranchos de Taos Taos Pueblo Taos Martinez

Judge imposes strictest sentence on Alford case

District Judge Peggy Nelson criticized perceived leniency toward Billy Ray Alford, delivering the strictest sentence she could. Alford, 37, of Ranchos de Taos, was convicted in April of criminal sexual contact of a minor, aggravated indecent exposure, battery and five burglaries. He received 15 years in prison with five suspended to probation, plus credits for time served. Nelson noted new good time rules and said the plea agreement allowed for a harsher outcome than requested by the defense.

Billy Ray Alford Peggy Nelson Alford Nelson Ranchos de Taos Department of Corrections Art Bustos Donald Gallegos Bustos

Taos police blotter items from early October report thefts and odd sightings

A series of Taos area reports note a man harassed by a caller likened to the movie Scream, a black Cadillac stolen behind Café Tazza, a man in prison-like orange overalls at a south side store, and a caller stating everything was OK. Additional notes include a Cruz Alta office burglary, a van break in, a motel staffer reporting a couple with a daughter leaving for Tres Piedras while owing 75.74, and a Youth and Family Center staffer recounting a boy with a marijuana leaf shirt. details include vehicle and license plate leads and a Texas address.

Taos Gordon Rucker Cruz Alta Paseo del Pueblo Surman Tres Piedras Texas Toro Caca Road Youth and Family Center

Peace vigil in Taos promotes nonviolence and dialogue

About 42 mourners gathered on the plaza to form a wordless silent circle for peace on Saturday Oct 13 sponsored by Peace Action New Mexico. Activists emphasized democratic rights, media concerns, and education through teach-ins while planning fundraising for Afghan aid and health fallout from Cerro Grande.

Eddie Richardson la Madera Taos Peace Action New Mexico Joanne Forman Talpa Cam Luecke Denver Casey Marquez la Jara Colo United States Peace Action New Mexico Beryl Schwartz National Organization Carol Miller Cerro Grande Chamisa Mesa High School Schwartz

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