Taos Plaza protests urge local change and action
Editorial argues democracy is participatory and urges Taos residents to channel protest energy into local reform. It notes high unemployment and cuts to education and services, questions a costly overflow parking lot purchase, and calls for broad civic engagement beyond national protest movements.
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Taos News My Turn guidelines summary
The Taos News invites My Turn submissions with limits. Word caps are 250 for letters and 750 for My Turns. Submissions must be original and verifiable, include a daytime phone and town, and a one- to two-line bio. Seven Taos County writers get priority, up to five thanked entities, one item per 30 days, deadline Monday noon, photo optional, e mails preferred, editor may edit, right to reject stands.
Taos News letter submission options
Instructions list how to send letters to the editor via email or the Taos News website or by mail to The Taos News Editor in Taos New Mexico. It provides the mailing address P O Box number and the electronic submission path for readers wishing to contribute letters or My Turn pieces.
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Tale of Uncle Charley and a Conservative View
The columnist recounts a family figure, Uncle Charley, whose patriotic tales are later exposed as exaggerated. It critiques Art Ortiz's piece for selective data on taxes, poverty, and inequality, noting omitted context, unemployment, and corporate tax behavior while labeling the column intellectually dishonest. Robert Barry of Questa is named.
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Taos
Earth to Boehner: Jobs bill fuels corporate fear and voter ire
Jerry Yeargin of Taos argues that Speaker Boehner and Republicans favor corporations over workers. He says the 447 billion jobs bill would raise taxes on business and threaten unemployment, urging passage in 2012 as voters back higher taxes on the rich to fund government.
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Power outage prep list by Wendy Robbins in Taos County
A practical guide lists essentials for power failures including water storage triple check water treatment methods, food stockpiles, seeds, heating options, lighting, radios, solar gear, first aid, meds, cash, documents, clothing, tools, and community planning. It invites reader input and outlines workshops on off grid living and sustainability in Tempo.
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