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Satisfying consumer demand for organic products in New Mexico is an expanding industry, but the state program responsible for inspecting and certifying organic farms is withering financially. The … more
Even though there are immediate and demanding animal challenges right here in our Taos County, I like to profile and familiarize my readers with Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM, apnm.org) at … more
State Public Education Secretary Hanna Skandera said Jan. 30 she will push for legislation to reduce the weight that student test scores carry in teacher evaluations. Skandera’s announcement … more
Taos Clay Studio’s annual benefit for its resident artist program is in its fourth year.  On Feb. 11 from 7-10:30 p.m., The Burger Stand at Taos Ale House and Taos Clay will host … more
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
Lt. Isaac Valerio, a Taoseño and commander of the New Mexico State Police Investigations Bureau zone three impact office in Albuquerque, has been promoted to captain.  Valerio will … more
Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich recently announced the names of two students who were selected as delegates to the 55th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program takes … more
While the weather might not scream for cold treats at the moment, make a note for the warmer temperatures in the months ahead. Ziggy's, a frozen yogurt shop, is planning to open in Taos this … more
Nearly a year after the Colfax County Sheriff's Office began investigating the death of an eight-month old baby in Eagle Nest, the department has announced the arrest of Eagle Nest resident Mariano … more
A bill that would make it legal to cultivate hemp so researchers can study possible industrial uses is headed to the Senate floor. The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday voted 8-2 for a do-pass … more
The session will be held Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the community center in Costilla, located on Highway 196 near the volunteer fire department. more
Wednesday (Feb. 1), SOMOS continues its 2017 Winter Writers Series with a reading featuring works for or about youth with authors Nasario Garcia, Robert Wilder and Estelle Laure. more
In a meeting of the town council that lasted a mere three minutes, councilor Judi Cantu was censured by her peers for a litany of complaints that range from harassing staff to clogging up town … more
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
One of the biggest issues facing state lawmakers during the 60-day legislative session is filling the $70 million gap in New Mexico’s budget. And in a repeat of last year’s solvency … more
The following is a condensed version of the Taos Police Department blotter from Jan. 18-23.Jan. 1811:12 a.m. Suspicious circumstance, El Cerrito Apartments – There was a man in a long black … more
New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas joined 15 other attorneys general from around the country to blast President Donald Trump’s executive order placing both temporary and permanent bans … more
The art of fashioning love out of metal and stone is the tour de force of Taos jewelers Gail Golden and David B. Anderson. They carve their custom-made life of marriage and a thriving business partnership out of the culturally rich foothills of Northern New Mexico’s Taos. more
The New Mexico True campaign that has won raves for its advertisements spotlighting the state’s culture, people and natural resources cannot expand into new markets because of the same budget … more
Whenever state Human Services Secretary Brent Earnest goes before lawmakers to speak about his budget for the Medicaid insurance program, many want to run for cover. One year, he needed as much as … more
The Taos County Sheriff's Department has released details on the suspect that caused a lockdown at the Taos County Administrative Judicial Complex Jan. 27. Taos County Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe … more
The New Mexico Supreme Court issued a decision Jan. 26 reversing a second-degree murder conviction of a Talpa man. In 2014, Marcos Suazo was convicted and sentenced to 14 years in prison for the … more
By John Miller jmiller@taosnews.com The Taos News Inside one of the small alcoved rooms at the far end of Cabot Plaza in Taos, Kathy Sutherland-Brauw, founder of Inside Out Recovery, and peer … more
The lockdown has been lifted and a suspect is apparently in custody. more
Within days of assuming the presidency, Donald Trump has taken executive actions to advance the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) and revive another pipeline project that was rejected under the Obama … more
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