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Two more members of Taos County heroin ring plead guilty

Two more defendants charged in connection with a Taos County-based heroin drug ring have entered guilty pleas in federal court in Albuquerque. Elena Carabajal, 26, of Taos County and Wilma Romero, 66, of Arroyo Hondo entered the guilty pleas Jan. … more

By John Miller, The Taos News | 1/10/17

Under state law, coyotes are classified as a varmint that can be hunted year-round without a permit or limit on kills. State Sens. Mark Moores, R-Albuquerque, and Jeff Steinborn, D-Las Cruces, plan to introduce legislation in the coming legislative session that would prohibit individuals or groups from organizing killing contests or offering prizes for the animal’s slaughter.

Upcoming legislation aims to challenge coyote killings

Rows of thin carcasses hung from beams, legs bound by rope and coarse sandy fur smudged with blood. The bodies were counted and weighed, then stacked in a heap. They were the targets in coyote killing contests in the American West. It’s a … more

By Rebecca Moss, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 1/10/17

Rep. Monica Youngblood, R-Albuquerque, brings the death penalty bill in front of the House Appropriations and Finance Committee during last year’s special session.

GOP to revive death penalty proposal during session

The death penalty will again be an issue in the state Legislature when it reconvenes next week. A capital punishment bill, sponsored by Rep. Monica Youngblood, R-Albuquerque, is identical to what was perhaps the most divisive piece of legislation … more

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 1/10/17

Archuleta (left) and Jennings offer different services, but all are under one roof. “We want to make this a one-stop shop,” said Jenning

Two beauty experts converge under one roof at Yucca Plaza

If your New Year’s resolutions include taking better care of your skin, you might want to consider this Taos business. Missy’s Organic Skincare and Spa and Bella Pelle are two businesses under one roof that can help you achieve your … more

By Teresa Dovalpage, For The Taos News | 1/10/17

NonviolenceWorks’ staff, programs designed to respond to Taos’ needs

Taos is a unique and complex community where human strengths and human needs exist at the same time as dramatic challenges to the behavioral health system. Whether looking at poverty, hunger, violence or despair in many forms, Taoseños across their … more

By Mary McPhail Gray, For The Taos News | 1/9/17

Taos Bark: Know your animal welfare organizations in 2017

Happy New Year! Here is an updated list of nonprofit animal organizations in the Taos area that give aide in our community. This is a keeper, so print it out and use it for yourself and friends. Remember we will always take your puppies and give … more

By Trish Hernandez, For The Taos News | 1/9/17

A look back at 2016: Taos County jail saw two deaths in two weeks

Juan Espinoza-Garcia and Jonathan Bourg died in the Taos County Adult Detention Center within two weeks of each other in July. Their deaths were not the first in the jail’s history, but the timing of the deaths rattled administrators and … more

By Cody Hooks, The Taos News | 1/9/17

Dear Ted: Surviving the post-holiday blues — know what the options are

The Taos News has committed to a weekly column to help educate the community about emotional healing through grief. People may write questions to Golden Willow Retreat and they will be answered privately and possibly in a future article. List a … more

By Ted Wiard, For The Taos News | 1/9/17

A student from the School for the Horticulture of Medical Cannabis prunes a cannabis plant in 2011. Under a bill filed in the state Senate, the amount of medical cannabis that licensed producers are allowed to grow would more than double, and patients in the state program would be permitted to possess more marijuana.

Proposal extends options on medical marijuana in New Mexico

The amount of medical cannabis that licensed producers in New Mexico are allowed to grow would more than double under a bill filed in the state Senate, and patients in the state program would be permitted to possess more marijuana. “The bill … more

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 1/9/17

Here's your Taos Police Blotter for Dec. 28 through Jan. 2

The following is a condensed version of the Taos Police Department blotter from Dec. 28-Jan. 2. Dec. 28 1:20 a.m. Suspicious circumstance, Camino de la Serna – A vehicle was parked on the access road to Kit Carson Co-op. It started moving … more

—Compiled by John Miller | 1/9/17

The front of a counterfeit $20 bill recently circulated in Taos.

Law enforcement, local merchants combat counterfeit currency

The faces of past presidents are printed on American bills largely to instill a sense of trust – trust in the financial backing of a wealthy “first-world” nation and, more simply, that the bill represents the stated value. But unless … more

By John Miller, The Taos News | 1/8/17

NurseAdvice New Mexico Director Connie Fiorenzio bids farewell to nurse Phyllis Martinez on New Year’s Eve, the nonprofit’s last day of service. The public-private partnership, which provided nurses by telephone to New Mexico residents for more than 10 years, shut down because of funding troubles.

Despite last-ditch efforts, NurseAdvice line goes silent

The last call fielded by NurseAdvice New Mexico came just after 11 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. The young man on the line was a familiar patient with a high-risk medical history who was vomiting blood. Patty Walker, the nurse who answered his call, … more

By Cynthia Miller, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 1/7/17

A section of the Cimarron River, south of Cimarron.

Officials say Cimarrón River spill ‘cleaned,’ but questions remain

On Dec. 27, a tanker truck operated by the Fronk Oil Co. carrying 1,100 gallons of diesel fuel lost control and careened into a popular fishing spot along the Cimarrón River near Eagle Nest. Four days later, authorities said the spill had been … more

By John Miller, The Taos News | 1/7/17

In memoriam, 2016

Editor’s note: Many nationally and internationally famous people died in 2016. The world lost some greats, from Muhammad Ali to John Glenn and Leonard Cohen. Northern New Mexico lost some greats, too. Here, we look at some who shaped the culture … more

—Staff report | 1/7/17

Holy Cross is located at 1397 Weimer Road in Taos.

Holy Cross: ‘Critical access’ would mean more money, few changes

Officials at Taos’ Holy Cross Hospital say they want to make changes that will improve revenue, but won’t “significantly change” the type of care the facility offers. For months, hospital administrators have been selling the idea of … more

By J.R. Logan, The Taos News | 1/6/17

Alexandra and Oliver Collignon are the parents of newborn boy Leo Wrigley Collignon.

First Taos baby of 2017 arrives

Holy Cross Hospital welcomed the first baby of 2017 to the ranks of Taos residents Jan. 2. Alexandra and Oliver Collignon are the parents of newborn boy Leo Wrigley Collignon, born at 3:14 p.m. and weighing in at 8 pounds, 5.1 ounces. Holy … more

—Staff report | 1/6/17

The Sipapu Ski and Summer Resort has received nine inches of snow in the past 24 hours.

Storm brings snow, closures to Taos area

The storm that entered the Taos area Thursday hasn't quite been the "snowpocalypse" that some forecasters predicted. But areas of Taos County have received anywhere from a couple inches of snow to 13 inches at Taos Ski Valley. With the snow and … more

—Staff report | 1/6/17

Many Taoseños made the trek to Standing Rock and supported the cause with local events. Pictured from left are Mary Esther Winters, Carl Winters, Carol Morgan Eagle, Daniel Pretends Eagle, Agnes Chavez and Joaquin Karcher.

In Native-led fight, Taos stands out

Steely gray clouds clung to the densely forested crevasses of Taos Mountain on a morning in early November. The day promised sheets of bone-chilling rain and the first snowfall of the season. As more than 200 people gathered near the río flowing at … more

Cody Hooks The Taos News | 1/6/17

Security footage of the incident captured an image of the three suspects.

Dollar General hit by armed robbers; suspects still at large

Three masked men brandishing handguns robbed the Dollar General store on the south end of Taos on the evening of Dec. 20. A local resident notified law enforcement after witnessing three men enter the store wearing masks and dark clothing. The … more

By John Miller, The Taos News | 1/5/17

Thanks to those of you who contributed in 2016.

A big thank you to our 2016 ‘Favor y Contra’ contributors

A A. Hart Allex, A.K. Stillman, Abe Martin, Adele E. Zimmermann, Alan H. Maestas, Alan Macrae, Albert Gene Hunsaker III, Albert Spungen, Alex Limkin, Alexis Rykken, Alfred Trujillo, Alma Lones, Amanda Bent, Ana R. Klenicki, Anita Rodriguez, … more

—Staff report | 1/5/17

J.R. Florez shovels a sidewalk in Arroyo Seco in 2015.

Officials urge New Mexicans to prepare for winter storm ‘Helena’

A winter storm moving into northern and central New Mexico over the next two days has caught the attention of state officials.New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has activated the New Mexico emergency operations center (EOC) in preparation for winter … more

—Staff report | 1/5/17

Signage has been removed at the location.

Taos Burger King closes

If you get a hankering for a Whopper, you'll have to drive a little further now. Taos' only Burger King, located at 710 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, appears to have closed its doors for good. The Burger King is located in the busy shopping center … more

—Staff report | 1/5/17

This photo was taken during the last snow storm that hit Taos late last month.

Taos under winter storm warning; strong winds at TSV

Colder temperatures, winds and the potential for several inches of snow is coming to the Taos area. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for much of Northern New Mexico, saying rain and snow are likely. The temperature is … more

—Staff report | 1/5/17

Jasonn Gonzales, used the names of 108 people in his scam, but he argued that there were only three victims in the case.

Court rejects shorter jail term for Velarde man in $1.3M fraud case

An accountant from Velarde sentenced to federal prison for stealing Social Security numbers and other personal information to claim more than $1.3 million in unemployment benefits has lost his appeal for a reduced sentence. The defendant, Jasonn … more

By Andrew Oxford, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 1/5/17

Gallegos did say the current water crisis has made rehabilitation of an obviously unstable and dated system a priority.

Questa water crisis ebbs as village eyes long-term fixes

Paula Trujillo prayed every night for the resolve to deal with a water outage in Questa that left her home and family without running water for more than a month. “Lord, just give me more patience,” Trujillo said in an interview Jan. 3. “I … more

By J.R. Logan, The Taos News | 1/5/17

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