Opinion
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Secession might have originally been a mental game and a threat against deportation, but with the cabinet picks by President-elect Trump, it is becoming an increasingly viable option. The following independence referendum is about the right to …
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By George Schurman
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1/6/17
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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, …
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—Staff report
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1/5/17
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We asked readers leading up to the new year what their No. 1 hope was for Taos in 2017. The online poll is unscientific, but if there’s a thread of truth to it, it’s about the economy. About 40 percent of you said you hoped the Taos economy will …
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1/5/17
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Only a few days remain for the Bureau of Land Management to take public comment as it prepares an environmental impact statement on the construction of the proposed 33-mile, overhead high-voltage power line through portions of northern Santa Fe …
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—Santa Fe New Mexican
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1/3/17
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Very many Americans are wailing, "How could the country go for Trump?!" It didn't!
Hillary Clinton garnered almost 3 million more votes than Trump. But the Electoral College installed Trump anyway.
Of those nations that have elections, this …
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By Joanne Forman, Talpa
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12/29/16
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Many New Mexicans may not be aware of an incident in Albuquerque in late November that was only briefly reported about a presumably Muslim woman. The woman, wearing a hijab (scarf) in a Smith’s grocery store, was verbally assaulted by a …
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By Jim Terr, Las Vegas (N.M.)
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12/29/16
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Dear Taos High School science department,Taos Soil and Water Conservation District, LMNOC Broadcasting and the readers of The Taos News:
Thanks to these fine organizations for supporting the Ranchos Elementary School science club and the Ranchos …
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By Warren Kelly, science fair and club coordinator at Ranchos Elementary School
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12/29/16
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In my opinion, no initiative addressing the horrors of the coming Trump administration is more significant than the Jan. 21 Million Women March — with its primary venue being the Washington, D.C., National Mall. But there are marches and …
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By G. Frank Oatman
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12/29/16
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Editor’s note: Patricia T. Ripley Rodriguez, 92, of Taos, died Dec. 19.
When we moved into our house on Santistevan Lane 12 years ago, I met my neighbor Pat Ripley right off the bat. Her age was undetermined, but I knew she was in her late 70s. …
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By Cherie Burns
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12/29/16
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A few days ago I had an experience that I would like to share with you all. Particularly as it is the end of a troubled year and the beginning of a new one with very few good, positive forecasts. I promise that it will be a positive column and not …
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By Ana Klenicki
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12/29/16
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In my 27 years as a resident of the Taos valley, I’d be hard pressed to find two more ridiculous “My Turn” submissions than what I read in the Nov. 30 issue of The Taos News — one by an elected official and the other by a school …
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By Clarke Dunnam
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12/29/16
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New Year’s resolutions are always a tricky affair. The stats, the experts, the pundits tell us that a majority won’t make any. And the majority of those who do won’t succeed in their efforts. It can be a bit dreary to think about.
But after …
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12/29/16
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The Taos County Commission recently passed a unanimous resolution affirming the support of our beloved Río Grande del Norte National Monument. This vote also serves as a memorial to the late Ron Gardiner, who worked diligently on the efforts around …
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By Jim Fambro, Mark Gallegos and Tom Blankenhorn
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12/23/16
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Let me begin by thanking the Martinez family for giving me the privilege and opportunity to honor their father, grandfather, former boss and friend, Mr. Roy Martinez, during his last days on earth. However, because of personal reasons I was unable …
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By Tony Archuleta
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12/23/16
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About a year ago, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative filed a request before the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) to increase rates for electricity to all residential, business, organizational and institutional users. More than 200 residential users …
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By Fabi Romero
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12/23/16
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On a bitter cold Saturday afternoon — Taoseños crowded into the Taos Community Auditorium to hear the music of Christmas and experience the therapy of friendly company. At the end of the performance, hope and love replaced …
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By Alan Macrae and S. Jean Admire, Taos and El Prado, respectively
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12/23/16
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Steve Terrell's in depth article ["Cabinet members create controversies for Gov. Martinez," Santa Fe New Mexican] is an excellent analysis of New Mexico cabinet matters — a thorough job by one of New Mexico's top three …
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By Stephen Fox, Santa Fe
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12/23/16
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Taos Ski Valley's move to sustainability claims they have taken "drastic action" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Great!
However, by not supporting a consistent, continuous, circulating shuttle service between town and valley, the biggest …
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By John H. Mantis, Ranchos de Taos
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12/23/16
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There is yet another attack on women’s reproductive rights, and it’s a doozy! The Ohio Legislature passed a bill outlawing all abortions beyond six weeks after conception. This runs counter to the Supreme Court ruling legalizing abortions up …
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By Adele E. Zimmermann, Embudo
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12/23/16
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I want to thank The Taos News for publicizing the Amnesty International “Write For Rights” event held at SOMOS Dec. 10 — International Human Rights Day.
About 25 people attended, and we wrote 67 letters of appeal on behalf of victims of …
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By Greg Corning, Taos
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12/23/16
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Taos is one of the best places anywhere to spend the holiday season. Boutique retailers, art galleries, restaurants and so many others put in time and effort to make Taos sparkle this time of year. All you have to do is stroll in and around the …
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12/22/16
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Feedback from the article on Mabel [Dodge Luhan], “Taoseña offers different look at Mabel’s legacy,” revealed two things.
One, it struck a nerve. And two, the letters, internet hits and phone calls made it even more conspicuous that …
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By Anita Rodríguez
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12/19/16
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For nearly 20 years, I wrote a monthly “My Turn” editorial for my-then local newspaper in Greenfield, Massachusetts. When I moved to Taos in February 2014, the editor of that paper graciously allowed me to contribute a perspective from New …
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By Daniel A. Brown
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12/19/16
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President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.” We are currently at risk of just such a skinning.
Utah Rep. Rob Bishop is proposing that …
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By John Miles
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12/19/16
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I met Tony Reyna 15 years ago at his shop at Taos Pueblo. I stopped in to look at the jewelry not knowing the story of this incredible man.
Several years later I took my best friend from college home on leave from the Philippines over to his shop …
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By David Siff, Peñasco
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12/19/16
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