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Taos Feral Feline Friends (TFFF) said it has received more than $20,000 from PetSmart Charities to fuel its local spay/neuter efforts in Taos, Ranchos de Taos, El Prado and Questa.
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—Staff report, The Taos News
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2/24/17
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In the midst of all the well-intentioned discussions prompted by the nearly record-setting suicide rate in Taos County last year, five Taos-area high school students have taken an action that …
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In this age of economic complications and the need for financial literacy, the average wage earner might be uncertain where to turn for help. The main idea to retain is that one is not alone. Since …
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By Kathy Cόrdova, For The Taos News
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2/23/17
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A couple of months ago, I returned from a treatment center for addiction. While I was there, the staff talked about continuum of care.
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By Ted Wiard, For The Taos News
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2/22/17
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‘I give them a safe place to rough house and learn how to use their bodies,” said Ryan Daly, the play therapy leader at NonviolenceWorks (NVW). For the past three years, Daly has been …
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By Mary McPhail Gray, For The Taos News
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2/22/17
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A new report on the well-being of children in New Mexico has found that some key policy changes — such as expanding access to child care assistance, increasing investments in early childhood …
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By Cynthia Miller, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/20/17
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As we become more aware of our environmental impact and understand the need to reduce the amount of trash we are leaving on this planet, learning to become “mindful consumers” is …
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By Angie Fernandez, For The Taos News
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2/19/17
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The Taos school board held its regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 14. All board members were present. Here’s a rundown of some of the issues, policies and initiatives that were discussed.
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Compiled by Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/18/17
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The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) said it has seen improved health outcomes in key areas for New Mexico’s youth, including reduced rates of obesity, pregnancy, smoking and others. Two …
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—Staff report, The Taos News
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2/17/17
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Former New Mexico Speaker of the House Don Tripp has withdrawn his name from consideration for a seat on The University of New Mexico Board of Regents, citing a state constitutional provision that …
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By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/15/17
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Collections form the mainstay of Helen Garcia's life. Visiting her in her home – or elsewhere – reveals much about Garcia's history through material items that are important to her. …
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By Kathy Cόrdova, For The Taos News
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2/15/17
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Once again, Taos Integrated School of the Arts (TISA) students celebrated the Chinese New Year with a traditional New Year’s lunch and art show.
The TISA students spent the previous …
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By Megan Bowers Avina, For The Taos News
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2/14/17
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The Taos Integrated School of the Arts (TISA) fourth-grade classroom had an idea — one that grew and came to fruition Feb. 6 thanks to the help of a handful of locals with a passion for …
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By Megan Bowers Avina, For The Taos News
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2/14/17
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The organizers of the annual worldwide “One Billion Rising” event are calling on all women, men and children to harness their power and imagination in rising for justice Feb. …
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By Malinda Williams, For The Taos News
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2/14/17
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University of New Mexico officials have announced three contenders in the search for the next CEO of Taos’ community college.
Dr. Kate O’Neill, who for 10 years served as CEO of …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/13/17
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Mathew Ortega has again won a seat on the Questa school board in the only contested race in the district.
Ortega garnered 307 votes over incumbent Joel C. Flory’s 212 votes and newcomer …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/8/17
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I expect that few folks spend much time trying to better understand time and/or listening. I hope this series is giving you opportunities to do so. How we invest our time and listen with intent and …
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By Bernie Linnartz, The Taos News
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2/6/17
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Born to a politically active mother, Sheryl Romero's issue-oriented activism remained dormant for many years. However, as situations in the world changed, so did her desire to place her thoughts into …
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By Kathy Cόrdova, For The Taos News
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2/5/17
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Voters — that is, those who actually show up and vote on Election Day — can have an impact on politics at all levels. Though the gargantuan presidential race of 2016 has come and gone, …
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—Compiled by Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/2/17
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Gov. Susana Martinez signed three bills Jan. 31 to balance the state’s budget, taking about $46 million from the reserves of public schools. But she vetoed cuts to an economic development …
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By Andrew Oxford, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/1/17
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Even though there are immediate and demanding animal challenges right here in our Taos County, I like to profile and familiarize my readers with Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM, apnm.org) at …
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By Trish Hernandez, For The Taos News
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2/1/17
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State Public Education Secretary Hanna Skandera said Jan. 30 she will push for legislation to reduce the weight that student test scores carry in teacher evaluations.
Skandera’s announcement …
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By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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1/31/17
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Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich recently announced the names of two students who were selected as delegates to the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP).
The program takes …
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—Staff report
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1/31/17
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The session will be held Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Costilla, located on Highway 196 near the volunteer fire department.
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—Staff report
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1/30/17
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One of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers during the 60-day legislative session is filling the $70 million gap in New Mexico’s budget. And in a repeat of last year’s solvency …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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1/30/17
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