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Forest seeking comments on Taos Ski Valley changes
KFDA - New Mexico Headlines
Feb 06Officials with the Carson National Forest are seeking public comments on a new impact report that covers projects being proposed by Taos Ski Valley as part of the ski resort's master development plan. »
Well known Taos skier dies in accident
KRQE New Mexico Sports
Jan 26A well known skier was killed in an accident at Taos Ski Valley Tuesday. »
Male skier dies at Ski Valley
Kwes - News
Jan 25A male skier has been killed in an accident at Taos Ski Valley. A spokesman for the ski area says the man died Tuesday afternoon. KOB-TV (http://bit.ly/y88pWR ) reports the ski patrol responded to the scene and took the... »
Taos area forest roads to be closed
Kwes - News
Dec 29The Forest Service is preparing to close roads near Taos and Angel Fire for the winter. »
Taos teen arrested for Xmas Day killing
KFDA - New Mexico Headlines
Dec 26Taos police say they are holding a 19-year-old man accused of gunning down a friend who he thought was seeing his ex-girlfriend. »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
Press Don't, Won't, Can't, Cover the 99% Occupy the Roundhouse Rally
Democracy For New Mexico
Jan 19A must read from contributing writer Lora Lucero. “Middle age, middle class. What’s so radical about that?” The lady marching in front of me to Occupy the Roundhouse on Tuesday was my kindred spirit, even though I could only see... »
Off-Road Enthusiasts Concerned About NM Land Deal
The Westerner
Jan 19The New Mexico Off-Highway Vehicle Alliance has filed a protest with federal land managers over a proposed land trade with a northern New Mexico pueblo. The group says trading up to 3,200 acres of the El Palacio OHV Area to Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo would s... »
A Book is Born: World, Meet Signs & Shrines
Embracing the North
Jan 15From the introduction to SIGNS & SHRINES: SPIRITUAL JOURNEYS ACROSS NEW MEXICO Due out from the Countryman Press March 5, 2012 . . .Why do certain natural settings of mountains, groves, streams, and rocks, and certain cultural properties and built land... »
The 'Land of Enchantment' Needs a Lift
The Westerner
Jan 10New Mexico calls itself the Land of Enchantment. But the spell isn't working all that well. Overnight tourist trips in New Mexico have dropped by nearly 10% in the past three years, and spending on everything from souvenir magnets to turquoise jewelry ... »
Some Other Education Issues That Could Spark Session Fights
Roundhouse Roundup
Jan 06Yesterday I covered a League of Women Voters lunch at which Santa Fe legislators (and Sen. Carlos Cisneros of Questa) spoke. Much of the discussion centered around a couple of education issues.No, not Gov. Susana Martinez's "social promotion" bill or o... »