Taos News

July 26, 2022
Witnesses in Taos compound trial tell of poisonous relationships between family members

Witnesses in Taos compound trial tell of poisonous relationships between family members

One of the 11 children removed from a ramshackle compound north of Taos in 2018 described for jurors Wednesday the anguished final hours of a 3-year-old boy whose decomposed body

After years of turmoil El Salto looks to the future

After years of turmoil El Salto looks to the future

A long-running dispute over membership in the remnants of a former Spanish land grant in Arroyo Seco may have been settled in 8th Judicial District Court, but there's still fodder

Suicide Awareness Bus honors those who took own lives

Suicide Awareness Bus honors those who took own lives

In Taos, it’s no strange sight to see an oddly ornate van or bus pass by on NM 68. The Suicide Awareness Bus and Spirit House, however, is guaranteed to

Neal King Memorial Firehouse nears completion

Neal King Memorial Firehouse nears completion

The Village of Taos Ski Valley's new fire station will be named after Neal King, the village's longest-serving mayor and one of the founders of the municipality's EMS, according to

Prescribed burns ignited west of Abiquiu

Prescribed burns ignited west of Abiquiu

Crews anticipated favorable conditions for igniting a second prescribed burn on the Santa Fe National Forest on Thursday (Sept. 28), increasing the likelihood that residents in Taos County will …

Town waffles on shortterm rental fee increase

The Town of Taos Council held a lengthy discussion on short-term rental regulations during its regular meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 26), and officials received an update on the Taos Plaza

Battle of Bataan vet turns 104

Battle of Bataan vet turns 104

The family of Valdemar DeHerrera celebrated an early birthday on Friday (Sept. 22) for the patriarch, who will be turning 104 on Oct. 8. The Costilla native has seen Northern

Car crashes into El Prado business

Car crashes into El Prado business

Taos County medics and deputies responded to a call regarding a two-vehicle car crash that caused one vehicle to collide into a business in El Prado Wednesday afternoon (Sept. 27),

DreamTree acquires Ziggys Frozen Yogurt

DreamTree acquires Ziggys Frozen Yogurt

After years of uncertainty, Ziggy’s Frozen Yogurt reopened in July under the ownership of DreamTree Project, which is now running the business with the added goal of providing job experience

Family plans wrongful death complaint against Taos health center

The father of a 17-year-old boy who died in 2021 while in the care of a federally funded behavioral health treatment center in Taos filed a wrongful death complaint in

Stray Hearts Shelter Report

Stray Hearts Shelter Report

The following is a summary of activity at Stray Hearts Animal Shelter from Sept. 18-24. Outcomes Adoption: 5 cats, 4 dogs Return to owner: 0 Transfer: 3 dogs Intakes Stray:

PATHWAYS to SUCCESS Supporting Your Career

PATHWAYS to SUCCESS Supporting Your Career

It’s not a misconception that the trucking industry is dominated by men. UNM-Taos student Rachael Barrone didn’t let that fact keep her from learning how to drive and maintain big

New firefighters face the flames

New firefighters face the flames

Firefighter trainees from agencies around the Enchanted Circle gathered in Red River for a three-day training session starting Friday (Sept. 15), where they learned how to work as one cohesive

Damian Herrera trial to start Oct 2

During a docket call on Monday (Sept. 18), attorneys discussed moving the Damian Herrera case forward, with a trial set to begin on Oct. 2. Eighth Judicial District Judge Jeffrey

New firefighters face the flames

New firefighters face the flames

Firefighter trainees from agencies around the Enchanted Circle gathered in Red River for a three-day training session starting Friday (Sept. 15), where they learned how to work as one cohesive

Success Story Taos Municipal School  Taos Pueblo

Success Story Taos Municipal School Taos Pueblo

“It is respectful to recognize the unique and enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous people and their traditional territories. We acknowledge that we are on the historic homeland of the

Blueberry Hill construction to add to traffic woes

Blueberry Hill construction to add to traffic woes

Blueberry Hill Road is set to undergo much-needed reconstruction after the Taos County Commission approved several grants and projects during its regular meeting on Tuesday (Sept. 19). Taos County is

Taos YMCA offers affordable afterschool childcare

Taos YMCA offers affordable afterschool childcare

Taos YMCA is looking for more kids to join its after-school program at the Taos Children Youth and Family Center, where it offers scholarships as low as $35 per month.

Its fun to stay at the

Its fun to stay at the

Taos YMCA is looking for more kids to join its afterschool program at the Taos Children Youth and Family Center, where it offers scholarships as low as $35 per-month. But

Questa Center Supermarket undergoes renovation before reopening

Questa Center Supermarket undergoes renovation before reopening

Since the Questa Central Market closed in July, Dominic Apodaca, the new owner of the store, has been busy getting everything ready for customers. So far, most of the work

Questa Central Market undergoes renovation before reopening

Since the Questa Central Market closed in July, Dominic Apodaca, the new owner of the store, has been busy getting everything ready for customers. So far, most of the work

After a century Randall Lumber continues to help Taos build

After a century Randall Lumber continues to help Taos build

Since it opened over a century ago, Randall Lumber and Hardware has not only become one of Taos' longest-running local businesses; it’s assisted in the town's growth. The essential businesses

After a century Randall Lumber continues to watch Taos grow

After a century Randall Lumber continues to watch Taos grow

Since it opened over a century ago, Randall Lumber and Hardware has not only become one of Taos' longest-running local businesses; it’s assisted in the town's growth. The essential businesses

Stray Hearts Executive Director to resign again

Stray Hearts Executive Director to resign again

The stray sheltering situation in Taos has developed extensively over the past few weeks, with the contract between the Town of Taos and Stray Hearts left unsigned on Sept. 6

New COVID vaccine rollout slower than anticipated

New COVID vaccine rollout slower than anticipated

Looking for the new COVID-19 vaccine and a flu shot? Outside of contacting your primary care physician directly, the best bet this year is to check with providers and pharmacies

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