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Head coach Art Abreu Jr. speaks to his players over a microphone during a water break on the first day of summer workouts on Monday (June 15).
Taos athletic director suspends summer practices over accusations of 'protocol infractions'
Mae LaBella, the incoming athletic director at Taos High School, sent out a text to coaches on Saturday (July 4) letting them know that practices would be halted due to accusations that coaches weren't properly following the guidelines set forth by the New Mexico Activities Association. more
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Courtesy photoSally Marquez, executive director of the New Mexico Activities Association, offers school athletic directors official guidelines for the return of summer workouts.
NMAA's Marquez: Everyone wear a mask, no spotters in gyms, limit volunteers
Each week, New Mexico Activities Association Executive Director Sally Marquez answers questions regarding the guidelines in place for the return of summer workouts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following is the interview from June 15. more
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Taos Tiger assistant coach Art Abreu Sr. guides players in two-point stance drills on Monday (June 15). It's the first summer workout for both coaches and players.
Abreu, Tigers finally back to practice
The Taos Tigers football team on Monday (June 15) participated in the first practice of the summer, a major step in getting back to normalcy in … more
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Members of the champion Taos Tigers cheer team appropriately flash the five sign, signaling the number of consecutive titles garnered by Taos High School since 2014. This year's state competition was canceled as part of the effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. State cheer is the third biggest revenue generator for the NMAA.
NMAA's emergency fund makes survival from pandemic possible
It took one natural disaster to make another one survivable. When Hurricane Katrina made landfall in late August 2005, it devastated New Orleans, along with much of southern Louisiana. The New Mexico Activities Association was paying attention. more
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Morgan Timms/Taos NewsTaos' Angel Polanco runs with the ball Saturday (Nov. 9) during Taos' 23-26 loss to Silver City at Anaya Stadium.
Tigers fall to Silver in state playoffs
The defending Class 4A state champion Taos Tigers fought all the way until the end. Down 26-17, Taos quarterback Noah Armijo found his receiver Favian Cordova for a 45-yard touchdown pass with just 18 seconds left, to bring his team within three points. more
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Taos' Angel Limas jumps to receive a pass Saturday (Nov. 9) during Taos' 23-26 loss to Silver City at Anaya Stadium. Tigers received an offside penalty on the play.
Tigers make late rally, but Silver takes first round of Class 4A state playoffs
The No. 7 Taos Tigers found themselves down 14 points at halftime to No. 10 Silver. But the Colts (6-5), with their strong running game and stout defensive efforts, were able to maintain their lead throughout the fourth quarter and, in the end, would take home the 26-23 win over the Tigers (6-5) at Anaya Field on Saturday afternoon (Nov. 9) in the first round of the Class 4A state playoffs. more
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Matthew Narvaiz/Taos NewsNoah Armijo receives a block from Angel Polanco on a run in the first half of Friday night's (Nov. 1) game at home against Bernalillo.
Tigers pick up fourth straight win on the season against Bernalillo at Anaya Field
The Taos Tigers didn't disappoint in their final regular-season home game. With crisp temperatures over all four quarters of action at Anaya Field on Friday evening (Nov. 1), the Tigers battled and in the process gained their fourth straight victory of the season 28-7 over the Bernalillo Spartans. more
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Matthew Narvaiz/Taos NewsTaos players head back toward their bench after taking home a 28-7 victory on Friday night (Nov. 1) against Bernalillo at Anaya Field. The Tigers will next host a playoff game against Silver on Saturday (Nov. 9) at 1 p.m.
State contenders again
All of the Tigers football players gathered in head coach Art Abreu Jr.'s classroom late Saturday night (Nov. 2) awaiting to see their ranking when the New Mexico Activities Association hosted their State Championship Selection and Seeding Show. more
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2019 Class 4A bracket for state football championship.
Tigers seeded 7th in Class 4A state football championship
The Taos Tigers football team gathered in head coach Art Abreu Jr.’s classroom on Saturday evening (Nov. 2) to watch the selection show for the Class 4A state football championships. And … more
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Tigers trounce Bernalillo at Anaya Field
The Taos Tigers didn’t disappoint in their final regular-season home game. With crisp temperatures over all four quarters of action at Anaya Field on Friday evening (Nov. 1), the Tigers battled and in the process gained their fourth straight victory of the season 28-7 over the Bernalillo Spartans. more
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Morgan Timms/Taos NewsTaos' Armando Valerio evades a tackle from Pojoaque's Anthony Meloy Chavez on Friday (Oct. 25) during Taos' 69-14 win against the Elks at Pojoaque High School.
Taos obliterates Pojoaque Valley on the road
The Taos Tigers football team continued its recent string of successes last week. At an away game at Pojoaque Valley Friday night (Oct. 25), the Tigers mercy-ruled the Elks 69-14 early in the fourth quarter for their third straight win. more
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Taos' Armando Valerio is lifted up by his teammates Friday (Oct. 25) after Taos' 69-14 win against the Elks at Pojoaque High School.
Tigers football scores road win against Pojoaque
The Taos Tiger’s football team dominated Pojoaque Valley in a 69-14 victory on the road Friday night (Oct. 25), extending the Tigers recent string of success. In the latest iteration of … more
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Matthew Narvaiz / Taos News..Noah Armijo takes a snap from shotgun early in fourth quarter. Later in the frame, Armijo would score the game-winning touchdown.
Taos now in prime position to make playoff push
On Friday night (Oct. 18) after the Tigers defeated St. Pius X in a thrilling victory, head coach Art Abreu Jr. said that he finally saw his team's full potential. more
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Quarterback Noah Armijo celebrates with a cheerleader after Taos' comeback victory on Friday (Oct. 18). The Tigers were able to hold St. Pius X scoreless in the second half securing the win.
Tigers slip by St. Pius X in critical district matchup
After trailing St. Pius X for the entire game, the Taos Tigers football team was able to put something magical together with just seconds left in the game at Anaya Field on Friday night (Oct. 18). more
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Taos slips past St. Pius X for the win
The Taos Tigers were able to get a key victory against district opponent St. Pius X on Friday night at Anaya Field. Down for most of the game, Taos kept fighting and secured a 21-19 victory. more
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John T. Denne for the Taos NewsArmando Valerio breaks away for a big run against Española Valley on Friday (Oct. 11). He finished the game with four touchdowns.
Tigers pounce on Española Valley, look to big matchup with St. Pius
Taos football looked like its old self on Friday (Oct. 11) when it defeated district rival Española Valley 56-8 on the road. Solid blocking and running the football were a big part of that. more
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Taos defeats Española
The Tigers found their groove on a cold Friday night (Oct. 11) in Española, defeating the Sundevils 56-8 in district play. That makes the Tigers record 3-4 overall and 1-1 in district … more
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Final score
Pirates overcome Tigers at Anaya Field
At the half, Grants is up by seven over Taos at Anaya field Friday night (Oct. 4). By the end of the game, the Pirates had defeated the Tigers 49-19. more
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Tigers lost 27-0 to the Jaguars in Friday night's (Sept. 27) football game in Santa Fe
Jaguars get rolling in second half, defeat Taos 27-0
The Jaguars (3-2) snapped a scoreless tie at halftime and rolled to a 27-0 win at home against defending Class 4A state champion Taos on homecoming night. They dominated the game defensively, holding … more
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National Guard members ride past the crowd in celebration of a Tiger touchdown Friday (Sept. 13) during Taos Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.
Photo Gallery: Taos Tigers' Homecoming weekend festivities [Photo gallery]
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Santa Fe's Luc Jaramillo sprints passed Taos Tigers Friday (Sept. 13) during the Tigers' 15-30 loss to the Sante Fe Demons at Anaya Stadium in Taos.
Taos Tigers fall to Demons in homecoming game
The Taos Tigers lost to the Santa Fe Demons 15-30 on Friday (Sept.  13) during the homecoming game at Anaya Field.  The Tigers  held their own in the first half and headed into the … more
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The Taos Tigers, led by Armando Valerio, thank their fans after their 38-0 loss in Aztec.
Taos Tigers tripped up in Aztec
The first half of the Tiger-Tiger match-up in Aztec well enough for the Taos Tigers. After a nearly 60-yard run by Aztec on their first possession ... more
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Sheila Miller/Taos NewsAn official signals a Tigers touchdown during their 44-27 win in Los Alamos Friday (Aug. 30).
Taos Tigers football rising stars begin to shine in victory over Los Alamos
The Taos Tigers football season is off to a 2-0 start after a hilly, 44-27 triumph over Los Alamos on the road Friday (Aug. 30).The game kept the tension high for … more
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2019 Taos Homecoming to have a Hollywood theme
Thursday (Sept. 12)BuffPuff Volleyball Games - 9 a.m., Taos High School (THS) Otero GymPowderPuff Football Game - 1:10 p.m., THS Anaya FieldPregame Show/Bonfire - 7 p.m. Meet at THS Anaya Field and … more
Jesse Moya/Taos NewsTigers defenders tackle St. Michael's Lucas Coriz during Friday's (Aug. 23) season opener at Anaya Field. The Tigers walked away with a 33-19 win over St. Michael's.
Taos Tigers prove the power of their new lineup with a 33-19 win to open the season
It was business as usual for the defending state champs. Or was it? more
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