Mystery deaths in Taos Pueblo prompt exhumation bid
Two Taos Pueblo brothers, Andrew Romero 32 and Gilbert 28, died within hours of each other on Sunday. FBI may seek court order to exhume their bodies for autopsies, drawing backlash over tribal burial customs and spiritual beliefs. Authorities seek cause of death amid baffling medical details.
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Taos
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Holy Cross Hospital
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Bureau of Indian Affairs
Jim Mazza
Roy Bernal
Taos residents fault drug sweep helicopter over town
Carson Estates residents say a National Guard helicopter used in a six hour autumn pre harvest drug sweep violated homes and raised fears that Bush administration anti drug efforts neglect Taos. They claim alcohol remains the main local problem while officers say the operation targeted illegal marijuana. No arrests were made during the routine fly over which included Forest Service investigators and sheriff deputies.
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Taos Valley
Fabian Macaresias
Red Cross
Ann Stingle
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Tom Kozh
Department of Defense
Supreme Court
Mike Mabry
Mabry
John Denko
Department of Public Safety
Bridge Guide Arrives for Rio Grande Wild and Scenic Route
Guides from the Bureau of Land Management and the U S Forest Service waited on the ground to steer the bridge to its abutments. The structure will serve hikers in the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River Area.
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Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Forest Service
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Towns seek broader lodger tax use in New Mexico
The New Mexico Municipal League pushes a law to allow 50 percent of lodger tax receipts to fund city and county services and 50 percent to promote tourism. The 3 percent tax currently funds tourism. Taos Chamber and County officials split on the proposal with some backing and others opposing. The lodgers association notes its funds come from private sources while oversight concerns arise over current spending.
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New Mexico Municipal League
Steve Trujillo
Taos County
James Duran
Burkett
Gale Cisneros
Red River Chain
County crews to resurface Blueberry Hill Road in Taos
Taos County workers will resurface and upgrade Blueberry Hill Road with base course, blading, oiling, and chips and seal paving. The project aims for a surface between gravel and asphalt and may face weather delays. expected duration is three to five days. Travelers are urged to use caution or take another route. James Duran notes the plan.
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Blueberry Hill Road
James Duran
Inside wA-10 Rising Gallery by Philip Bareiss
The new Philip Bareiss gallery rises this week, described as a daring controversial project. It is Bareiss' latest strongest statement, styled with tempo and bold presentation.
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Philip Bareiss
Bareiss
Tempo
Taos teachers approve new district contract after vote
Taos School District teachers and non certified staff ratified a contract with the district by a 155 to 59 vote amid concerns over an early payday issue. The pact includes a 0.88 percent raise, a $40 lump sum in December, a $200 savings bond for perfect attendance, and a $100 bond for 1 2 days missed. TFUSE backed the agreement and protests were planned for the September 12 board meeting over delayed pay.
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Taos
Paseo Sur
Dennis Hedges
Taos Federation of United School Employees
T-Fuse
Hedges
TFUSE
Cristina Mondragon
River Cleanup Planned Along Rio Grande This Weekend
Conservation groups led by the Bureau of Land Management will scour the Rio Grande from near Laos Junction Bridge to the Taos Rio Arriba county line this weekend. At 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, volunteers from Adobe Whitewater Club NM Amigos Bravos NM Game and Fish NM Outfitter's Association and NM Trout will meet at Orilla Verde campground to collect trash on both banks, patrolling roads and working by foot and raft.
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New Mexico Outfitter’s Association
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