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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 …
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By Angie Fernandez, For The Taos News
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2/21/17
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A new report on the well-being of children in New Mexico has found that some key policy changes — such as expanding access to child care assistance, increasing investments in early childhood …
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By Cynthia Miller, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/20/17
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Like a town dance or charity dinner, Judge Jeff Shannon’s visits to Peñasco were announced in black movable letters on a marquee in front of the community center.
Every other Friday, …
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By Andrew Oxford, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/20/17
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As we become more aware of our environmental impact and understand the need to reduce the amount of trash we are leaving on this planet, learning to become “mindful consumers” is …
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By Angie Fernandez, For The Taos News
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2/19/17
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The past several weeks have been a period when the size and role of the United States’ immigrant population is under national attention because of presidential policy and a countervailing …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/19/17
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The Taos school board held its regularly scheduled meeting Feb. 14. All board members were present. Here’s a rundown of some of the issues, policies and initiatives that were discussed.
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Compiled by Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/18/17
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A report of "shots fired" sent several Taos Pueblo agencies into lockdown Feb. 17, but upon arrival on the scene, police discovered no threat, rendering the incident as little more than a drill.
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By John Miller, The Taos News
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2/17/17
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A mobile app designed by Taos-area high school students won a slew of awards in the 2017 Verizon Innovative Learning app challenge, including "best in state," "best in region" – and now "best in nation." The …
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By John Miller, The Taos News
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2/17/17
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Native American leaders of the resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) have called for a massive march in Washington, D.C., following a flurry of decisions at the federal level that have …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/17/17
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Editor’s note:
Sometimes the photo tells most – if not all – of the story.
We wanted to share some recent photos that hadn’t landed on our pages yet.
Thanks to Rick …
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Authorities have confirmed that a snowboarder who was reported missing at Taos Ski Valley on Valentine's Day (Feb. 14) has been rescued.
Oklahoma resident Jake Greuel, 50, was discovered in …
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By John Miller, The Taos News
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2/16/17
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What do you do when half of your employees are immigrants and plan to join with the immigrant community from L.A. to D.C. in a general strike?
For Taylor Etchemendy, director of the Inspire early …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/16/17
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The following is a condensed version of the Taos Police Department blotter from Feb. 8-13.
Feb. 8
12:08 a.m. Disturbing the peace, San Antonio Street – At a friends house, a caller heard …
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—Compiled by John Miller, The Taos News
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2/16/17
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The best way to keep a beloved deceased family member’s memory alive includes observances of meaningful days, such as birthdays and the anniversary of death. Del Torres, of Talpa, knows this …
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By Kathy Cόrdova, For The Taos News
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2/16/17
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When Craig and Laurie Dunn of Black Mesa Winery found out Friday (Feb. 17) has been designated as the day for a “General Strike Against Trump,” instead of closing their doors, they decided to stay open in the spirit of the demonstration.
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M. Elwell Romancito
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2/16/17
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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 …
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—Staff report, The Taos News
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2/16/17
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Thursday marks the halfway point of the 2017 New Mexico Legislature’s 60-day run in Santa Fe. And while half the time is gone, perhaps 90 percent of the work remains.
All-important debates …
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By Steve Terrell, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/16/17
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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 …
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By Rita Daniels, For The Taos News
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2/16/17
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When Noah Hardaway, a convicted felon, was paroled from an Arkansas adult detention center in late 2015, he was allowed to relocate to New Mexico as part of an interstate compact approved by the …
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By John Miller, The Taos News
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2/16/17
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The Taos County Democratic Party is holding precinct elections Feb. 18.
“Come learn about and engage in the local Democratic Party’s precinct elections,” a statement read. …
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—Staff report, The Taos News
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2/15/17
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Former New Mexico Speaker of the House Don Tripp has withdrawn his name from consideration for a seat on The University of New Mexico Board of Regents, citing a state constitutional provision that …
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By Robert Nott, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/15/17
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While state lawmakers are pulling out all the stops to find “now money” to plug an expected deficit in the next fiscal year, Rep. Jason Harper has introduced a bill he hopes can put the …
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By Bruce Krasnow, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/15/17
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Fewer than 1,000 voters turned out to approve a new tax to fund the 911 dispatch center in a special election Feb. 14.
Out of 682 votes, 409 ballots were cast for the tax while 273 were cast …
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By Cody Hooks, The Taos News
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2/15/17
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Heritage Hotels & Resorts, a homegrown New Mexico company on a growth binge, has entered into an agreement to purchase the Inn and Spa at Loretto, a hotel that occupies a historic corner on Old …
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By Bruce Krasnow, The Santa Fe New Mexican
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2/15/17
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Collections form the mainstay of Helen Garcia's life. Visiting her in her home – or elsewhere – reveals much about Garcia's history through material items that are important to her. …
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By Kathy Cόrdova, For The Taos News
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2/15/17
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