July 4th Festivities
The food

Salt Lake Tribune Editor: ‘In the Next Three to Four Months, We’ll Be Ready to Be a Full-On Nonprofit’

Nearly 150 years of for-profit newsgathering is coming to a close after the Salt Lake Tribune got word earlier this month that the IRS approved its petition to become the first nonprofit newspaper in …

Easy tips for cooking your favorite fish and shellfish at home every time

(BPT) - Crab legs for a birthday. Scallops for an anniversary. Salmon for when family are in town. Many people enjoy eating seafood at restaurants as it is a favorite choice for celebratory meals. …

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Plans with cheaper premiums are risky business for Americans seeking lower healthcare costs

Some options that might look like health insurance actually aren’t – and they may leave you stranded with large, unexpected medical expenses.

Why are school mornings so stressful? A psychologist explains, and organizers share what works

Closets by Design reports that school mornings are stressful due to time constraints and disorganization. 

Are you mentally healthy? 15 signs to look for

Rula reports that good mental health involves coping skills, strong relationships, and a sense of purpose. 

This week's sneak peek

Here's a quick look at what you can find in The Taos News, on stands tomorrow — Questa is without water, but why and for how long; we kick off our End of Year coverage with a look back at some of the biggest news stories of 2016; and Peñasco gets …

A view of the Rio Grande from Sheep Crossing Overlook.

Late winter hiking: Wild Rivers in the Río Grande del Norte National Monument

With warmers days and spring approaching, the hunt is on to find nearby trails that are not too muddy or too snowy to traverse.  You might consider the Wild Rivers Recreation Area near Questa …

Tips for a lifestyle of wellness

The human body is of immaculate design. The miracles of its functions are amazing. We should recognize that in its beautiful system, the human body was not intended to break down in the middle of …
Outdoors & Travel
What 8 hours on your feet really does to your body
KURU Footwear reports that being on your feet for eight hours can cause various physical issues like muscle fatigue, pain, and … Read More
Can feng shui lower stress? What the research on clutter actually shows
Closets by Design reports on feng shui's potential to reduce stress by organizing spaces for energy flow, aligning with research on … Read More
Scammers are finding new ways to target your phone. Here are 5 ways to protect yourself
Malwarebytes reports scammers are targeting mobile users with increasingly sophisticated scams. Read More
Your 2026 tax return just got easier: Here's what's coming this filing season
(BPT) - Filing your taxes is never a top item on anyone's fun to-do list, but it's definitely a must, and can lead to a very welcome … Read More
Hit by an uninsured driver? What to know
TheZebra.com reports that 1 in 3 drivers are uninsured or underinsured, increasing financial risk for insured motorists in … Read More
Best of Sports

Lady Panthers take second at NRG tourney, unbeaten streak ends at 10 games

A rough night in the paint. Peñasco Lady Panther, Charlyna Gonzales tries to score from the key, but is swarmed by a bevy of Mora Rangerettes during the women's championship game of the 22nd Annual NRG basketball tournament Jan. 7. The physical play by the Rangerettes held the Lady Panthers to just six points in the second half to win the NRG title by a final score of 47-24.
All good things must come to an end. Ben Lujan Gymnasium at Pojoaque Valley High School would be the site of the end of the Peñasco Lady Panthers’ double-digit win streak in basketball. Staying undefeated in any sport is tough to maintain. …
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8 personal banking tasks you should automate to save time and money

Mercury reports on automating personal banking tasks to save time and money, highlighting eight tasks like automatic savings and payment setups.

How a smarter home can help families reclaim their time

(BPT) - It's a Thursday evening at home, and all you want to do is relax with your family. However, the mental list of possible to-dos stops you from being fully present with your loved ones. …

Schiltz: ‘I did not violate any ethics rules’
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz on Friday publicly recounted the challenges of administering justice during Operation Metro Surge, … Read More
Minnesotans: We can trust our neighbors who run our elections
Our stomachs have settled from the State Fair, school buses are back on the roads and the leaves are starting to turn. Our transition … Read More
Protection of the Boundary Waters is on the ballot
When Congress voted to overturn hard-fought federal protections for the Boundary Waters watershed earlier this year, it did more than … Read More
Removing federal protections for wolves would be catastrophic
President Donald Trump recently issued an executive order that seeks to sacrifice wolves to placate farmers and ranchers for his … Read More
A forward-thinking Agriculture secretary gifted us a wonder 100 years ago
This week marks the 100th anniversary of the policy directive by U.S. Agriculture Secretary William Jardine that 640,000 acres of … Read More
Billionaire Glen Taylor’s right-hand man is a political player supporting Lisa Demuth for governor
House Speaker Lisa Demuth won the Republican primary for governor despite losing the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention … Read More

July 4th Festivities
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Salt Lake Tribune Editor: ‘In the Next Three to Four Months, We’ll Be Ready to Be a Full-On Nonprofit’

Nearly 150 years of for-profit newsgathering is coming to a close after the Salt Lake Tribune got word earlier this month that the IRS approved its petition to become the first nonprofit newspaper in …

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