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New face of hunger in New Mexico

There's a new face of hunger in New Mexico. Individuals who have never before needed to rely on the government safety net, food pantries or soup kitchens are now regularly appearing at food distribution events. more

By Gerry Fairbrother and Tracey Enright | 6/18/20

Among the lesser known election races this year is for half of the 10 seats on the Public Education Commission, which authorizes state chartered schools in New Mexico. The commission has so far authorized 50 state charter schools. Commissioners are elected to serve four-year staggered terms and must be residents from the district they serve. No one officially submitted their names for the District 10 commission seat that encompasses Taos County, but three people are running as write-in candidates.

Opinion: Write-in Carrillo for PEC

The District 10 seat for the Public Education Commission is open and I strongly urge you to vote for Steve Carrillo. (All three candidates are write-ins. District 10 includes Santa Fe, … more

By Melissa McDonald | 5/29/20

Opinion: Rael Montoya best qualified to be clerk

I am writing this letter in reference to a candidate who is running for Taos County clerk. This candidate is Valerie Rael Montoya.I have attended a couple of Democratic events last year where Ms. … more

By Julie Stevens | 5/29/20

Opinion: Brush is involved in process

I am writing in response to William E. Cordova's comments about AnJanette Brush's role as the Democratic vice chair being a candidate. First and foremost, Brush has basically recused herself from her duties by stepping aside during the campaign. There is no conflict there. more

Gayle Montgomery | 5/20/20

Opinion: A taekwondo master closes shop

To the Taos Community: It is with sincere regret and a saddened heart that I am announcing the closure of the Taos Taekwondo Academy. Due to the legitimate concerns and fears related to the COVID-19 virus as well as the required closing of all nonessential businesses until at least May 1, I am at the point that it is no longer financially viable for me to keep the taekwondo school open. more

5/20/20

Opinion: Vote Lujan for Taos County clerk

My husband and I are 30-year-plus longtime Taos aficionados, and as of several years ago we bought property and plan to retire in Taos. We met Dolores Lujan around 10 years ago through a mutual friend … more

5/1/20

Opinion: Tired of high gas prices

Taoseños boycott local gas stations! I am sick and tired of the long Taos tradition of being exploited by the local monopoly of gas stations, led by Speedway which follows Smith's lead. more

by Pavel Lukes | 4/27/20

Taos County's clerk was among 27 New Mexico county clerks and the Secretary of State who filed a petition in the New Mexico Supreme Court to conduct the June primary election by mail-in ballot only. They hoped doing so would help protect poll workers and voters from the possibility of contracting a novel coronavirus that can cause a severe respiratory infection.

Opinion: Church contributes and so can you

In this time of crisis the Unitarian Congregation of Taos has created a $5,000 matching grant fund to help meet the great need to feed Taoseños. This money comes from UCOT reserves held for an emergency or for some unforeseen future need. We believe the need is now. more

by Jim and Nancy Schultz | 4/27/20

Opinion: Allow woodcutting

How about allowing loggers starting in May to cut their wood? more

Gordon Lukesh | 4/27/20

Opinion: Choose Rael Montoya

Twenty-first century requires, and it is imperative, that Taos County elect a functional adult that is smart, experienced, honest, hardworking, dedicated and customer-friendly. Elect Valerie Rael Montoya for Taos County clerk. more

by Erminio Martinez | 4/27/20

Opinion: Reader angry with American president

Mr. Trump, you have stood before our nation and the world spewing out contradictions, misinformation, lies, blathering bravado and self-aggrandizement to Americans daily while all the major epidemiologists and virologists say your administration's response to COVID-19 was greatly delayed, ineffective and that your public pronouncements were detrimental to the health of Americans and containment of COVID-19. more

By Thomas French | 4/23/20

Opinion: Temporarily halt short-term rentals

Regarding short-terms rentals: Although I understand that short-term rentals are an income source for many homeowners in Taos, licensed or unlicensed, in this environment they are also a lure for people from other states to come to Taos because of our, so far, low infection rate. more

B.A. Bostick, El Prado | 4/23/20

Ritual and ceremony help keep sense of sanity

This weekly column seeks to help educate our community about emotional healing through grief. People may write questions to Golden Willow Retreat and they will be answered privately to you and possibly as a future article for others. List a first name that grants permission for printing. more

Dr. Ted Wiard | 4/17/20

Taos County EMS Supervisor Wayne Jenkins wears protection goggles, an N95 respirator and a throwaway gown Monday (March 16) while demonstrating how emergency medical service professionals are preventing the spread of COVID-19. "The better we can protect ourselves, the better we can protect everybody else," said Taos County EMS Chief Chris Medina.

Opinion: Give masks to heath care workers

We have all heard by now of the severe shortage of personal protective equipment for health care workers on the front lines fighting COVID-19. This means gloves, gowns and, most importantly, masks - especially N95 masks. And yet, today at Smith's, I saw many people in N95 masks while shopping. more

by Dierdre Mahoney | 4/14/20

Opinion: Defense contractors should contribute

Dear U.S. Senators, Congressmen/women and the President, The Production Defense Act and other humanitarian actions must now be enacted fully by President Trump. The Senate and Congress must act to insure this happens now. For too many years the USA tax money has gone for wars with untold billions of dollars given to defense contractors for weapons of mass destruction. more

Jean E. Stevens | 4/13/20

We are living in an unprecedented time and every single one of us is affected mentally, physically and, most of us, financially. We, as the village of Angel Fire, will follow the guidance and advisories issued by the governor and the secretary of health that are in effect through at least April 30 to include the most recent public health order issued yesterday, April 6.

Opinion: Statement regarding the Governor's April 6 order ceasing short term rentals

To the community of Angel Fire: My heart is heavy as I write this statement. We are living in an unprecedented time and every single one of us is affected mentally, physically and, most of us, financially. We, as the village of Angel Fire, will follow the guidance and advisories issued by the governor and the secretary of health that are in effect through at least April 30 to include the most recent public health order issued yesterday, April 6. more

Jo Mixon, Mayor, Village of Angel Fire | 4/10/20

Opinion: Mr. Ayala, what's your point?

My name is Marcus Montoya Sr. and I feel somewhat compelled to respond to the [advertisement] (Taos News, April 2-9, page A15) paid for by Anthony J. Ayala, candidate for District Court judge, Division 2. more

4/10/20

According to Kit Carson CEO Luis Reyes, the solar panels will flow excess energy into the grid and will “demonstrate that you can integrate solar into a larger network.” File photo.

Letters: Making solar customers pay

I recently read where Kit Carson is trying to have solar customers pay more for their solar usage. This is just another example of how the cooperative is not respecting their customers and makes a mockery of their slogan "owned by those we serve." more

Joanne Pentecost | 3/18/20

Courtesy photoTiny Tim has survived a busted spinal column and a severe virus, thanks to help from a group of Dixon kids, an animal advocate and donations from people around the country.

Tiny Tim fights on

Thanks to the generosity of the Taos News readers from around the country, Tiny Tim has been on the Mutian supplements to fight feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) for four weeks. more

3/5/20

File photo: Parciantes work together to clean an acequia running parallel to Lower Ranchitos Road.

Opinion: Climate change is a local issue

In view of the onerous climate threat and the myriad examples of its devastating effects all over the world, it seems it would surely be in Taos’ best interest to seriously consider amending land-use requirements in Taos County and the town of Taos. more

By Katherine Bensusen | 3/4/20

Former Secretary of Defense and El Prado resident Donald Rumsfeld was among those speaking against the proposed Dollar Store project in El Prado during the public comments portion of the Planning Commission hearing on the project, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2020.

Opinion: Fund new farms and not Family Dollar

Family Dollar in El Prado would be the fourth of its kind within a few miles. I was shocked to learn in the Taos News that Don Rumsfeld spoke out and said no to the store. Seems to me he tried at one time to make the whole earth look like aisle six and aisle four of this same chain store. When it came to a new one near his land in Taos, he was moved to speak. And, no one threw a shoe. more

Matthew Swaye | 2/28/20

Opinion: Trump and Hitler

Ominously, these two have much in common. Hitler came to power in Germany in the 1930s and led his nation into World War II, which caused the deaths of millions of military personnel and civilians. … more

2/24/20

File photo: Among various other issues, demonstrators advocated for peace, climate change justice, equality and abortion rights Saturday (Jan. 18) during Taos Women Rising on Taos Plaza.

Protect reproductive choices

Let me make one thing perfectly clear. No person, no organization, no government, has any right to control any part of my body. Invasions of my uterus are more violent and unlawful than kicking down my front door and seizing control of my home. more

1/27/20

Standing with Lyla June Johnston

The lands in this part of the world show us the bones of our Mother Earth. With her bones exposed, it is often easier and more rapid to suck out her marrow. more

1/24/20

Gratitude for letter writers

Many thanks to our readers who took the time to send us their opinions in 2019.Keep on writing to us!Lewis AndersonMark AllisonAnthony J. AyalaDan BarroneShadow BeartrackBob BresnahanDaniel A. … more

1/3/20

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