I attended the March 5 county commissioners’ meeting that discussed Sheriff Hogrefe’s proposed resolution that Taos County oppose the New Mexico state bills and laws to decrease gun … more

Dear Commissioners, I was sorely disappointed to learn that by a vote of 3-2, the Taos County Commission voted to pass Resolution 2019-13, presented by Sheriff Jerry Hogrefe. The Second … more

Nationwide, health care was the number one concern of voters in the fall elections. With constant threats to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there are lots of reasons to be worried — especially … more

Last fall my daughter Hana O’Brien Ishikawa started high school at the New Mexico School for the Arts in Santa Fe. She is in the theater department. I recently sent a thank-you to everyone at … more

I was truly grieved by The Taos News’ coverage of Avis Vermilye’s decision to end her life after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis (Feb. 21, “A Remarkable Life, a Chosen … more

Before the howls of outrage echo across the mountains, let me state that this is not your usual liberal anti-gun rant. Guns don’t bother me and I have always supported hunters and hunting as a … more

 For four years, several dedicated animal advocates and organizations have been working to develop a funding mechanism for an income-qualified statewide spay/neuter program. We have met with … more

I have been following the Legislative session and attended the Taos Democratic Party’s Renewable Energy Powerhouse Session recently. From what I can tell, “business as usual” is the … more

Communication technology is changing at warp speed. It is changing the way some people socialize, date, play, make decisions and even learn. Through media exposure, our children have more options to … more