Youth voices a beacon against youth violence in Taos
An editorial argues for authentic voices to deter youth crime and endorses the New Mexico New Start program. It highlights Tia Ravenel as a former offender turned advocate who speaks candidly about life choices, urging broader adoption of similar programs in Taos. It cites Ravenel’s past, his work with Julian Gomez, and plans to bring the program to Taos by late October or early November.
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New Mexico
Tia Ravenel
Taos
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Julian Gomez
New Start
Taos pifion tree protection urged at Taos meeting
MAs ANTES from October 27 1983 reports Jeff Kline urging Taosenos to protect pifion trees around Taos warning 180 years to reach nut-bearing size while hearing complaints about firewood laws. Llano Quemado dump closure planned. Pilar landfill to bury abandoned cars amid long running political dispute. Kit Carson Road merchants form Old Kit Carson Road Assn to promote area with signs decor and beautification. first snow arrives late with four inches near Red River and six at Twining.
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Las Trampas
New Mexico
Taos
Jeff Kline
Taosenos
Kline
Llano Quemado
Pilar
Kit Carson Road
Community role in youths lives and parental responsibility debate
A reader rebuts a previous editorial on youth violence urging parental responsibility. The letter argues for active community involvement and cites a police chief program that temporarily removed youths from streets during school hours and after 10 p.m., claiming a substantial drop in juvenile crime.
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Barbara Tuchman
Taos News Letters Policy and Submission Note
The Taos News invites letters up to 280 words with longer pieces possible after editing. All letters must be original and hand signed if mailed or faxed, include a daytime phone number, and limit one letter per month. My Turn ideas require prior approval, and the paper reserves rights to refuse or edit for length and style.
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Public space signs protested over Paseo del Pueblo Norte
Residents call for neutral public airspace as ACT banner reading Fire Rumsfeld over Paseo del Pueblo Norte near Kit Carson Park is deemed inappropriate on public property. They urge officials to keep streets and skies free of political endorsement while affirming personal property rights.
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Action Coalition of ‘Taos
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Paseo del
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Tou Kein
No Drop Policy Stresses Domestic Violence Fight in Taos
Taos County District Attorney Donald Gallegos outlines continued focus beyond October, announcing a Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit and new staff funded by VAWA to prosecute offenders, support victims, and strengthen training. He cites child impact, cycles of abuse, and community action through CAV, Men’s Resource Center, and Amigos Unidos.
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Taos News
Taos County
Taus County
Community Against Violence
CAV
Amigos Unidos
VAWA
VAVA
Taos Police Department
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