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Members of Taos County drug ring plead guilty

A slew of defendants charged in connection with a Taos-based heroin trafficking and money laundering ring have pled guilty to charges. Ivan Romero, 40, Ricco Romero, 29, Melissa Romero, 37, and five others have been identified as the defendants, … more

By John Miller, The Taos News | 12/13/16

Congresswoman Grisham running for governor

Congresswoman Michelle Lujan Grisham, a Democrat, on Dec. 13 became the first candidate of either party to announce she’s running for governor. Grisham announced with a video on her website. Grisham said she wants to fix persistent New … more

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 12/13/16

Duran, Martinez face charges for co-op fight

Both men involved in a fight at Kit Carson Electric Cooperative in Taos last month are now facing criminal charges related to the incident. Cristobal Duran and Virgil Martinez — both members of the co-op board of trustees — were in a physical … more

By J.R. Logan, The Taos News | 12/13/16

Suspect in September Holy Cross Hospital incident in custody

The man wanted for allegedly assaulting his wife, newborn child and a health care worker at Holy Cross Hospital in Taos earlier this year was arrested in Rio Arriba County. The arrest fulfills a warrant that was issued for Rafael Orozco, … more

By John Miller, The Taos News | 12/13/16

Wonderful World of Native Plants: Use holiday colors to spruce up the season

Let’s talk about holiday colors. While the green of our deciduous trees and bushes is gone, and we’ve had our first snow, still some of our winter wonderland foliage can deck our outside halls with the colors we associate most with Christmas — … more

By Charlene R. Johnson, For The Taos News | 12/13/16

Taos named one of 30 ‘most romantic’ towns for the holidays

Now that Taos Plaza is full of holiday lights, a lit Christmas tree and stores have put out their best decorations, perhaps it's not a stretch to believe. Taos has been named one of 30 “most romantic small towns” in the U.S. for the … more

—Staff report | 12/13/16

Anee Ward & Co.’s new venture includes fashion, furnishings and fine art

Put a New York City/Hong Kong whiz kid together with the limitless beauty of painter A. C. Ward and you get a whammo marketing concept bigger than both of them. Namely, Anee Ward & Co., a design house and fine art gallery located in El Prado, just … more

By Virginia L. Clark, For The Taos News | 12/12/16

Stray Hearts offers reduced holiday adoption fees

Taos' Stray Hearts Animal Shelter is offering special adoption fees through December. The adoption fees are $15 for dogs and $10 for cats. The special is a way to kick-off the “Home for the Holidays, Empty the Shelter” campaign. Adoption … more

—Staff report | 12/12/16

Questa water outage continues, fix may be a week off

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. The … more

By J.R. Logan | 12/12/16

Taos Bark: A closer look at straw bale shelters (and horses get cold too)

Last week I wrote about shelter for dogs left outside during the winter, and advocated strongly for straw bales being the best protection. This week’s column has more detailed information on how to build with straw bales and information on how to … more

By Trish Hernandez, For The Taos News | 12/12/16

Padilla defends rollout of Real ID system amid broad criticism

State Taxation and Revenue Secretary Demesia Padilla Dec. 5 defended her department’s rollout of the state’s new two-tiered driver’s license system, which has been criticized by immigrant-rights groups, drivers and others as overreaching, … more

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 12/10/16

TISA students collect donations for Taos Feeds Taos

The fourth-grade class of the Taos Integrated School of the Arts (TISA) are collecting donations today for Taos Feeds Taos.Taos Feeds Taos is a nonprofit that distributes food baskets to about 1,100 Taos County families in need during the holiday … more

—Staff report | 12/9/16

Proposal advances to make more court records available online

A New Mexico Supreme Court-appointed subcommittee on Thursday passed a proposal that would give media, attorneys, welfare workers and others online access to court records. The proposed policy drew both warnings over potential privacy violations … more

By Justin Horwath, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 12/9/16

Taos-based cannabis producer continues greenhouse construction

Southwest Wellness Center, the only legal medical cannabis grower in Taos, is set to open a storefront dispensary in early 2017. The nonprofit is in the process of building out a series of outdoor greenhouses to complement an indoor growing … more

By Cody Hooks | 12/8/16

Updated: New well for Questa could take four to five days

The village of Questa says problems related to its water utility are being caused by a well that is not producing "sufficient water" for the system. A press release from the village late on Dec. 8 said crews would begin drilling a new, … more

By J.R. Logan | 12/8/16

Here's your Taos police blotter from Nov. 30 to Dec. 5

The following is a condensed version of the Taos Police Department blotter from Nov. 30-Dec. 5. Nov. 30 3:05 a.m. Fall, 924 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Walmart – Intoxicated male fell in lobby, hit his head, need officer and med unit. 7:27 a.m. … more

—compiled by John Miller | 12/8/16

Questa schools remain closed due to water outage

Schools in Questa will remain closed through the end of the week because of an ongoing water outage, according to a press release from the school district. Alta Vista Elementary, Alta Vista Intermediate, Questa Junior High and Questa High School … more

Staff report | 12/8/16

Citing strength as senator, Udall says he won’t run for governor in 2018

U.S. Sen. Tom Udall on Wednesday ended speculation that he might run for governor of New Mexico in 2018, clearing the path for other Democrats considering the race to succeed Republican Gov. Susana Martinez, who is barred by the state constitution … more

By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 12/8/16

Reyna remembered by those whose lives he touched

He has been described as a “gentle warrior,” and during the century he lived among us, Tony Reyna fought for our nation’s freedom and became the symbol of dignity for his people that will forever inspire all who knew and loved him. When he … more

Rick Romancito | 12/8/16

Need a break from the kitchen? Eat lunch, help students

Mary Spears of the Taos High School culinary arts program wants hungry Taoseños to know about a unique lunch option in Taos — Edu@Work Café. The menu, with gluten free options, includes items under categories like “From the Pantry” … more

—Staff report | 12/7/16

Last again: Digital financial publication ranks New Mexico as worst-run state

For the second year in a row, a national online financial publication has named New Mexico as the worst-run state in the nation. The New York-based 24/7 Wall St., which has ranked the best and worst-run states for the past seven years, … more

By By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican | 12/7/16

Felton man dies in two-vehicle crash

HARRINGTON – Every two weeks, Taos County commissioners meet to discuss and vote on county business, policies and projects. Citizens are invited to speak at the beginning of meetings, which … more

By Cody Hooks | 12/7/16

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