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Taos County may be rural, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of action happening and livelihoods being made in the economic landscape. “Getting Down to Business” is a deep dive into those stories — hearing directly from the people …
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Cody Hooks
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12/21/16
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Lots of New Mexico business owners don’t realize they’re required to pay a “compensating tax” for business-related purchases they make on the internet or in a state that doesn’t charge sales tax.
Some know they’re supposed to, but …
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By Finance New Mexico
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12/20/16
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It might not be surprising to New Mexico residents who are used to the state's incredible landscapes and landmarks. But the national career advice site Zippia has taken notice that New Mexico is a good state to be a photographer.
"Photographers …
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12/20/16
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Vista Grande High School would like to invite the Taos community to our fall 2016 “Celebration of Learning” Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. We have much to celebrate this year with the news of our recharter and many new extracurricular clubs. Vista is feeling …
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By Nicole Miceli, For The Taos News
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12/20/16
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The gap between the rich and the poor continued to widen in New Mexico in 2015, with the top 5 percent of households earning an average of $254,096 and the bottom 20 percent making an average of $17,064, according to a new study.
Income …
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By Tripp Stelnicki, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/20/16
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When it comes to the San Juan Basin west of Taos, the scope of oil and gas development is obvious, with roads and machinery spidered across the arid New Mexican landscape. And when it comes to the state budget, the scope of that industry is just as …
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Cody Hooks
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12/20/16
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The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center (NMPDIC) is reporting a significant uptick in carbon monoxide poisonings this month over the same time period in previous years.
According to Susan Smolinske, poison center director, as winter …
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12/19/16
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Last weekend was the start to three “Christmas Bird Count” events in the Taos County area. Local bird-watchers are invited to participate in the counts, and the counts are open to birders of all skill levels.
The Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is …
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12/19/16
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A two-vehicle crash on State Road 68 near County Road 110 in Ranchos de Taos stalled southbound traffic in the mid-morning hours Dec. 19.
A Toyota Camry and a Jeep SUV apparently collided sometime around 10 a.m.
Members of the Taos Fire …
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By John Miller, The Taos News
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12/19/16
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Cyberspace may not be a tax haven for New Mexico shoppers much longer.
As bipartisan support grows among state lawmakers for tax collections on internet sales to bring in more revenue and help level the playing field for local businesses, major …
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By Andrew Oxford, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/19/16
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In 2013, the city of New Orleans was forced to reform its scandal-ridden police department after a U.S. Department of Justice investigation found a pattern of corruption, discrimination and excessive use of force on civilians. One year later, it was …
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By Uriel J. Garcia, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/19/16
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I hope you have received information you can use or share with others from my last two columns giving advice on how to keep your outside dog sheltered from the extreme freezes that we get here in Taos.
I will keep writing about this throughout …
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By Trish Hernandez, For The Taos News
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12/19/16
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Demesia Padilla’s sudden resignation as Taxation and Revenue Department secretary last week sent a jolt through state government. It was also a blow to Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, who had stood by Padilla, one of her longest-serving Cabinet …
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By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/18/16
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After a night of sporadic rain and wind, a fast and very furious snow storm rolled through the town of Taos around 6 a.m. Dec. 17. Although it let up a little by 7 a.m., more is possible later on as a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until …
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Rick Romancito
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12/17/16
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Come next year, Sen. Tom Udall, D-NM, will be the top Democrat in the Senate committee that works on issues in Native American communities. And amid ongoing resistance to an oil pipeline in North Dakota and growing concerns about future fracking …
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Cody Hooks
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12/16/16
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Taos Mesa Brewing on U.S. 64 west was packed the night of Dec. 11 for a benefit concert for the water protectors resisting an oil pipeline in North Dakota.
Some of those in the crowd had spent time at the frontline, but many hadn’t. Still, …
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Cody Hooks
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12/16/16
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A press release from the village of Questa states that progress is being made on restoring service to residents.
The release reads:
"Progress continues on efforts to bring the new well online. The initial water quality test results are …
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Staff Report
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12/15/16
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State Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla has resigned in the wake of allegations of wrongdoing.
State investigators served a search warrant Wednesday at tax department offices for personal and business income-tax records for Padilla …
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The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/15/16
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By popular demand, the town of Taos has added a matinee performance for the “Home for the Holidays” concert Dec. 17. The matinee will be at 2 p.m. The evening performance begins at 6 p.m.
Both shows will feature performances by Michael …
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12/15/16
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Taos Ski Valley (TSV) is hosting its third annual “Women’s Weekend” event Dec. 16-18.
Organizers say in celebration of “K2’s International Women’s Ski Day,” TSV has lined up a full weekend of on-hill and off-hill fun for women of …
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12/15/16
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The kick off to the weekend in the Taos area saw a mixed-bag of rain, snow, sun, wind on Friday. For Saturday, the National Weather Service is predicting possible snow for the area, mainly before 11 a.m. Winds are expected to stay between 25 to 35 …
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12/15/16
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Crews have completed a new well to return water to Questa residents, but it could be another week before water is flowing.
Residents of Questa have been without water since Dec. 5 – after one of the village’s two wells ceased producing water. …
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By J.R. Logan, The Taos News
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12/15/16
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A group of New Mexico community, faith and business leaders formed a coalition Dec. 13 to call on the federal government to create a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country.
The goal of the …
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By Uriel J. Garcia, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/14/16
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The first installment of the Taos Winter Market is in the books. The market takes place at the Guadalupe Church Gym, located at 205 Don Fernando St, behind Taos Plaza.
Future dates set in place are Dec. 17; Jan. 21 & 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25; …
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12/14/16
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President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to name former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to lead the U.S. Department of Energy, which each year spends billions of dollars in New Mexico, drew sharply contrasting reactions from state officials and others Tuesday. …
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By Thom Cole, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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12/14/16
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