Gross Receipt Tax (GRT)

August 31, 2010 - 08:11 pm

Jerome Lucero and Jeff Northrup are bringing the Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) increase to the voters for a yes or no vote. This is certainly within their rights, however I would like the voters to consider the following before signing their petition and when voting should it happen.

The Town of Taos is required by law to provide basic services such as police and fire protection, municipal court, uti...

By Eugene Sanchez

Art for Your Rights

August 25, 2010 - 09:31 am

"Art for Your Rights:"A benefit for the ACLU of New Mexico with Hakim Bellamy and many more!

Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010
Time: 7:30 PM.
Admission: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Performers: Hakim Bellamy and a broad cross-section of artists, musicians, and performers who are donating their time and talent to help protect your rights, especially your right to free expression-no limits...

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Rep. Luján to Visit Taos to Host Veterans Discussion

August 24, 2010 - 07:12 pm

On Friday, August 27th, Congressman Luján will visit with a veterans in Taos to talk about their experiences with health care and the implementation of new Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) regulations. The meeting will serve as an opportunity for the Congressman to hear about veterans issues, including veterans health care and the recent implementation of the VA PTSD treatment.

What: V...

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Highlight's of Town of Taos Regular Council Meeting, 8/24/10

August 24, 2010 - 07:10 pm

1) The Town of Taos would like new letters of interest from individuals interested in serving as the Town’s Youth Councilmember – high school age youth should submit emails/letters of interest to Abigail Adame, Assistant Town Manager, aadame@taosgov.com.

2) Today’s iteration of the rewritten/revisited sign code (attached) was discussed today as part of the August 24 Regular Town of Taos C...

By Lydia Garcia

Board Member Speaks Out

August 23, 2010 - 11:21 am

During the Taos Municipal School Special Board meeting of August 18, much controversy over the superintendent allowing two retired workers (Roberta Martinez and Angela Tafoya) to work contract at $60 per hour has been in the public realm. In the end, Board President Lorraine Coca-Ruiz did vote to allow the two workers and wanted to publicly clarify her position. Coca-Ruiz offered the following ...

By Lydia Garcia

Do They Even Have a Clue?

August 20, 2010 - 08:20 am

The following announcement appeared on the Federal Government’s Department of Justice Website August 17, 2010. It more than likely should be filed under “DO THEY EVEN HAVE A CLUE?�

It seems that someone in the DOJ uses Jami Sams/David Carson’s Sacred Path Medicine Cards and that is the only basis of their understanding of Native Peoples. No where in the announcement does it mention what...

By Lydia Garcia

Plaza Fills to Hear Richardson Announce Stimulus Grant for Northern New Mexico Acequias, Land Grant Council

August 18, 2010 - 06:18 pm

(Taos) Governor Bill Richardson today (August 18) announced that approximately $1 million in stimulus funds will go to six acequias and community irrigation systems and the recently-established New Mexico Land Grant Council.

The six acequias will receive $823,500 to that will allow them to undergo dam and structural repairs on acequias in four counties, including Taos, Rio Arriba, Santa Fe and ...

By Staff Report