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As North Carolina summers get hotter, the Festival for the Eno is changing
For nearly five decades, the Festival for the Eno has brought thousands of people to the banks of the Eno River around the Fourth of July. But the organization behind the festival says increasingly extreme heat and unpredictable weather have forced it to rethink when and how the fundraising event is held.  The Eno River […] more
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Maria Estela Sanchez is the co-owner of Rosita’s Mexican Store in Taos. The holidays are a sweet time of year for the family.
Rosca de Reyes: Three Kings Cake a sweet tradition for Taos family business
My Mexican friends boast that their Christmas season lasts for almost a month. Celebrations start on Dec. 12, the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. They continue with Las Posadas, a nine-day re-enactment of Mary and Joseph’s journey to … more
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Champagne’s reputation has elevated the wine to the highest echelons of the wine world.
Drink Deep: A toast to Champagne’s unique, luscious history
You’ve read it here before, but every year around this time, I find myself reminding people: Sparkling wine, that delightful, frothy beverage that elevates holidays and celebrations, was discovered by accident. Many people, especially Moët and … more
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SUMMER'S END, Iron Pier Beach, Northville News-Review photo by Barbaraellen Koch
Out with the old, in with the new
Matthew Bryan and Eric Delacruz, members of Boy Scout Troop 20 in Orange Park, unfurl and present a new American flag Nov. 7 during a flag raising and retirement ceremony at the Veterans Memorial at Magnolia Cemetery. The flag replaced a worn and tattered flag that previously flew about the memorial. more
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Chicken pot pie.
Pie mixings for a "leftovers surprise’
Recently, as I often do, I made breakfast using the leftovers of the evening before in an egg scramble.  The only thing was that the leftovers were a bit unusual to include in an egg dish. … more
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Kempton's rye bread with molasses and fennel is a favorite.
Andre Kempton knows the art and science of making bread
The aroma of freshly made bread wafted across the room. While waiting for Andre Kempton, my nose led me to the kitchen, where handmade loaves were baked. There was a sheet of chocolate chip … more
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Formed in 1995, Ozomatli, hails from Los Angeles
Ozomatli booked for 4th of July in town
Mitch Miller, facilities and special events director for the town of Taos, informed Tempo over the weekend he has booked Latin rock sensations Ozomatli for a big Fourth of July party in Kit Carson … more
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The Rio Grande rapids at Chiflo trail were strong the day of the hike.
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 … more
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Katharine Egli Chris Coté stands in a section of recently thinned forest on the Southern Methodist University campus Feb. 17. SMU-in-Taos is a partner organization for the Pot Creek community, which recently received its Firewise certification.
What’s your fire IQ?
If fire was a big deal when Firewise was created over 30 years ago, today that concern is magnified by multitudes. And regardless of the debate about building homes in fire-prone forests, the vast majority of development in states like New Mexico in the coming decades is expected to happen in the wildland-urban interface. more
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Whole foods are a better idea than sugary snacks for fundraisers.
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 … more
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To file a complaint about a scam, go online to ftc.gov/complaint or call (877) 382-4357.
Beware; I almost got scammed – twice
‘Oh, yeah … the grandparent scheme,” the FBI agent said to me when I called to report that I almost fell for a scam for more than $3,000 – in cash! I’m smarter than … more
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Cigarette smoking among teenagers has declined to the lowest rate ever recorded in New Mexico, according to the Department of Health.
Youth dental health in the spotlight
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 … more
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Co-owners Nichols and Darling.
El Prado has a ‘new’ CrossFit gym
Married couple Emily Murphy-Darling and Ben Nichols have quietly opened a new CrossFit gym in El Prado. Well, it’s new in a few ways. Darling’s sister is Rachel Singer, who operated … more
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Rita Daniels says she has exercised outside every day for the past seven years.
Summit one mountain at a time
It’s toasty warm inside my car when I pull over on the side of the icy road and kill the engine. My dog is whimpering with excitement as she looks out at the fields of snow. She wants to run … more
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A Siberian elm in Taos Plaza.
Tree Talk: The Siberian elm
Siberian elm (Ulmus pumila) was originally introduced to New Mexico under the name “Chinese elm” beginning in the early 1900s. Much to our confusion, the original name has more commonly … more
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Make a refreshing orange, olive and onion salad to accompany the meal.
Melting Pot: Accommodating dietary issues to make everyone happy
Cooking for friends gives me much pleasure. Whether simple or sublime, the food for a dinner party can express friendship and affection. I love to create special menus for my guests, coordinating … more
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Master baker Julia Collier readies her loaves for the oven at Common Fire, which opened last year. The baker is a behind-the-scenes fixture at the restaurant.
Warmed by the hearth, inspired by Taos
Julia Collier began her culinary career at a young age. She was only 12 years old when she started helping at The High Country, the Chama restaurant that her mother managed. She did everything … more
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Josh Conner and Tauma Wiggins stop for a quick snowshoe break along the Bull of the Woods Trail.
Discover snowshoeing in the Taos area
The sun is out. The snow is deep. It is time to snowshoe! As the snow continues to accumulate, hiking can become more difficult. But if you have snowshoes, you can still get outside to enjoy the … more
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Chef Christina Martinez
Taos' El Monte Sagrado has a new executive chef
Cristina Martinez has joined the El Monte Sagrado Resort & Spa in Taos as its new executive chef.  Martinez, a Native New Mexican, opened her own catering company at 18 years old, … more
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A celebration of Franz Schubert in town
During his lifetime, Franz Schubert’s friends in Vienna often hosted parties in their homes that featured performances of Schubert’s songs and chamber music. These events became known as “Schubertiads,” and they have continued to this day. more
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From a management perspective, hunting is also a way to cull the elk population and keep it at a sustainable level. Half of the elk licenses doled out each year go to public lottery, or draw. The rest go to private landowners. A decade ago, 70 percent went to the public draw.
Elk: Wild, gorgeous, show-stopping creatures
The first time I got really up close and personal with an elk was in the middle of the night on State Road 522 between Costilla and El Rito. The second time I got up close and personal with an elk was 5 miles south on the very same road. more
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This Goodding black willow stands 110 feet tall and its circumference is 348 inches. 
The roots of greatness: Four tree-mendous giants hold national crown for size
More than a century ago, about the time New Mexico became a state, a Goodding black willow sapling emerged naturally — or was planted by a resident — along an earthen irrigation ditch near the center of Taos. It survived through drought, … more
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Irena makes an herbal remedy in her home on Sunday (Jan 9).
Apitherapy: Healing with nature
It seems that humans have always been fascinated by bees and the honey they make. “There’s honey that has been found in Egyptian tombs that is over 3,000 years old and the honey is still edible. Pure, raw honey never goes bad and has an … more
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Daily practices that could reverse or prevent Alzheimer’s
As promised in my last column, here are the daily practices that I have used to reverse early Alzheimer’s. I continue to practice these action steps to keep the Alzheimer’s gene I inherited in the “off” position. To make them into habits, … more
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The criteria for a wildlife garden are food, water, defensive cover places to raise young and sustainable practices.
You can attain a certified wildlife garden habitat
The National Wildlife Federation offers a “Garden for Wildlife” program. If the criteria exist in your backyard or farm, you can get your yard certified through a simple application process and it can become an educational tool. A plaque placed … more
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