Hotel Andaluz opens its doors Oct 3, 2009
Goodman is keenly aware of the thousands of travelers who fly into Albuquerque s International Sunport and immediately drive to hotels in Santa Fe and Taos, bypassing Albuquerque. We are working with hotels in Santa Fe and Taos so their guests don t have to drive in the evening, after arriving late or if they have early morning flights. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Life Adjustment: Program helps kids get on right track Oct 2, 2009
Miguel Rodriguez, Matthew Madrid, Kevin Arbuckle and Devon Guereca are the other students participating in PLA, a program administered through the "Local Collaborative" - covering the Eighth Judicial District counties of Colfax, Taos and Union - includes representatives from the judicial system, the juvenile probation office, the school districts and other entities from the three counties. The Raton-based Service Organization for Youth applied for and received state grant funding to run the... (Raton Range, AL)
Introduction to Historical Markers ... Sep 30, 2009
In New Mexico, the cities of Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos, Columbus, Deming, the other Las Vegas, Silver City and the County of Lincoln all have Certified Local Government status. This gives these local governments access to grant money for preservation and allows for the setting up of preservation programs, including historic registers. (Suite101.com)
StoryCorps Launches Historias - A Groundbreaking Initiative To Create One of the Largest Collections of Latino Stories Ever Recorded in the United States Sep 25, 2009
City Opening ---- ------- New York, NY September 1, 2009 ------------ ----------------- San Francisco, CA September 22, 2009 ----------------- ------------------ Eastern Puerto Rico September 23, 2009 ------------------- ------------------ Taos, NM October 29, 2009 -------- ---------------- Alamosa, NM November 2, 2009 ----------- ---------------- Austin, TX November, 2009 ---------- -------------- Houston, TX November 16, 2009 ----------- ----------------- Boston, MA December 14, 2009... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
New Mexicos charter school movement is making an impact on education Sep 22, 2009
Four of those schools are in Albuquerque, while Rio Rancho, Santa Fe and Taos will get one each. (For a breakdown of charter schools by district, see Making the grade, Page 13). (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
TV review: O'Keeffe bio starts way too slowly Sep 20, 2009
It's in Taos, of course, where she finally finds herself and the landscape that would inform her greatest works. Thirty minutes from the end, Balaban seems to get into a panic that everyone's fallen asleep and unleashes Irons and Allen to raise their voices, chomp scenery, wave their arms around and generally carry on like terrified zoo animals. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Southwestern travel notes Sep 15, 2009
The route was built in the area northwest of Taos in 1880 to serve a silver-mining district in southwestern Colorado. After the outdated tracks were abandoned in 1969, the portion between Chama and Antonito was purchased by Colorado and New Mexico. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Cibola Bowl to end historic run Sep 11, 2009
I think we dropped Taos for that game, because of the travel, Bassett said. You have 280 miles (to Taos) to what, 28. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Downtown earns special designation Sep 1, 2009
The four new districts - in Raton, Taos, Los Alamos and Albuquerque - join the two districts in Las Vegas and Silver City that were selected as the state's first such districts last year. A coalition of local community groups came together to submit the application for the designation earlier this year. (Raton Range, AL)
State awards stimulus grants for art jobs Sep 1, 2009
Grants of $7,500 will go to: Clovis Community College; Harwood Museum of Arts at the in Taos; High Road Artisans in Truchas; in Santa Fe; Mountain Ambulance Service dba Art for the Heart in Pe;asco; and New Mexico Literary Arts in Santa Fe. Loie Fecteau, executive director of New Mexico Arts, which is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, said the arts job grants were extremely competitive. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Local arts groups get federal money Sep 1, 2009
Another award of $20,000 for salary support went to Music from Angel Fire, the annual late-summer concert series that brings chamber music to Angel Fire, Taos, Raton and Las Vegas, N.M.. The grants "will help our artists and arts organizations weather these difficult and challenging economic times," Gov. Bill Richardson said. (Raton Range, AL)
Symposium planning to examine paranormal phenomena Aug 18, 2009
The event, co-sponsored by Angel Fire Resort, Laguna Vista Lodge, Angel Fired Pizza, Sangre de Cristo Chronicle and Taos News, will provide opportunities "to meet and learn from people who dedicate themselves to investigating the unexplained and practicing paranormal modalities," according to the event's organizers ... Taos women's retreat facilitator Michelle Many will present the program "2012 and Native American Prophecies," and Taos actor, musician, artist and award-winning filmmaker... (Raton Range, AL)
Music from Angel Fire's annualclassical repertoire ready to return Aug 18, 2009
Friday will mark the start of the 26th season of Music from Angel Fire, a unique summer program that brings top musicians and young talent to perform chamber music during a series of concerts in Angel Fire, Taos, Raton and Las Vegas ... As its name would indicate, much of Music from Angel Fire's concerts are in Angel Fire, with the schedule dotted with five performances in Taos and one each in Raton and Las Vegas ... A similar one is schedule in Taos Sept. 2. (Raton Range, AL)
MFA allocates $2.4M for homeless programs Aug 13, 2009
The Life Link (Guadalupe, Los Alamos, Mora, San Miguel, Taos, Santa Fe) $724,757. (Sandoval) $96,054. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
NM pueblos receiving $11M in housing funds Aug 13, 2009
Zuni Pueblo and the Mescalero Apache Housing Authority will get $3 million each, the Laguna Housing Development and Management Enterprise will receive $600,000 and Taos Pueblo Housing will reap $579,778. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Full Lineup of Fair Events: County's annual showcase set to begin Aug 7, 2009
Quilters from Colfax, Union, Harding, San Miguel, Mora and Taos counties, as well as Las Animas County, Colo. are eligible to enter their quilts in the 21st Annual Quilt Show Wednesday between 8 and 10 a.m. at the Town of Springer indoor exhibit building just north of the fairgrounds. (Raton Range, AL)
Taos shuttle to meet Rail Runner Express on Sundays Aug 5, 2009
Taos shuttle to meet Sunday Rail Runner - New Mexico Business Weekly ... Taos shuttle to meet Sunday Rail Runner ... Taos is expanding its shuttle service to accommodate the expanded Rail Runner Express service on Sundays. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Sustainable agriculture at the ESA Annual Meeting Aug 4, 2009
San Miguel, ACC Rebecca Chaplin-Kramer: COS 34 - Agroecology, Agroforestry, and Biofuels I. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 3:40 p.m., Taos room, ACC Shashi Kumar: PS 42 - Agricultural Landscapes. Wed. (EurekAlert!)
Kokopelli expands northern NM reach Jul 23, 2009
There are now 22 people operating out of the Kokopelli offices at 607 Old Santa Fe Trail in Santa Fe, with a second office in Taos ... This acquisition puts us in the No. 1 position to manage properties in and around Santa Fe and Taos for years to come, he said. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
New archaeology field school leverages strengths of SMU, Mercyhurst College Jul 14, 2009
Mercyhurst College and Southern Methodist University home to two of the nation's leading archaeology programs have joined forces this summer in a collaborative educational and research program at the New Mexico campus of SMU-in-Taos. Known as the Taos Collaborative Archaeology Program (TCAP), its goal is to unite the respective strengths of SMU in community-based archaeology and Mercyhurst in excavation, documentation and analytical protocols to offer students an unparalleled archaeological... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Post the First Comment Jul 13, 2009
UNM-Taos a pioneer in solar energy movement - News ... UNM-Taos a pioneer in solar energy movement ... Media Credit: Pat Lohmann / Daily LoboConstruction is underway on 3,500 solar panels at UNM-Taos. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
UNM-Taos a pioneer in solar energy movement Jul 13, 2009
Media Credit: Pat Lohmann / Daily LoboConstruction is underway on 3,500 solar panels at UNM-Taos ... The scorching heat of New Mexico summers can now be put to good use - powering the UNM-Taos campus ... UNM-Taos is the first school in the United States to adopt this renewable energy source and power 100 percent of its campus through solar energy. (The Daily Lobo, NM)
New campground completed at Eagle Nest Lake State Park Jul 7, 2009
Eagle Nest Lake State Park is 32 miles east of Taos and surrounding communities include Eagle Nest, Angel Fire, Red River and Cimarron. For more information, call 377-1594 or visit www. (Raton Range, AL)
Grants tax to increase to 7.875 percent effective July 1 Jun 26, 2009
The highest rate in the state is Taos Ski Valley at 8. 4375 percent. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Donald Rumsfeld in Repose Jun 22, 2009
It also kept him near friends and former associates and afforded a close sidelines view of the capital's political scene, although as the Bush administration ran out its term, he purposefully maintained a low profile, giving few public speeches or media interviews and spending large chunks of his time at two other homes outside Washington the old manor in St. Michaels, Maryland, and the farm in Taos, New Mexico ... A former subordinate who spent several days with Rumsfeld in Taos heard him fume... (Time.com)
NM Educators FCU upgrades in Rio Rancho Jun 20, 2009
New Mexico Educators has more than 115,000 members and 14 branch offices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Socorro and Taos. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Federal funds help compensate counties Jun 16, 2009
Next fiscal year's PILT funding for Colfax's neighboring counties: Union $135,011, Mora $255,226, Harding $108,716, and Taos $1. 687 million. (Raton Range, AL)
Group honors best of tourism promos Jun 2, 2009
The Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau earned top kudos for its media kit, with the town of Taos taking honorable mention for its annual public relations campaign. And the top award for press tours went to the state s North Central Tourism Region. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Taos worker is Smith's top volunteer May 29, 2009
Smiths honors Taos worker as top volunteer - New Mexico Business Weekly ... Smiths honors Taos worker as top volunteer ... Kennedy is a non-foods manager at the Smith s store in Taos. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
New service connects Rail Runner to Taos May 20, 2009
Taos is launching a new nonstop shuttle service that will link it with the New Mexico Rail Runner Express. The Taos Express starts June 4 and will run on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays on a schedule that coincides with several Rail Runner arrival and departure times in Santa Fe ... Connections from the Taos Express to the Taos Chile Line Transportation Service will be free, in addition to extended service to. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Parq Central breaks ground May 27 May 19, 2009
Oberstein and his partner Marc Bertram are veteran Santa Fe-based developers who have formed Memorial Ventures LLC. Oberstein had managed several hotels (Inn at the Alameda, among others) in Santa Fe and Taos earlier in his career and wanted to get back into the hotel business. Memorial Ventures hired as the general contractor and is doing the architectural renderings. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Taos events mark 'Easy Rider' anniversary May 14, 2009
Taos events mark Easy Rider anniversary, 60s ... TAOS, N.M. Never mind that the original Summer of Love was 42 years ago and almost 1,000 miles away: Taos is offering its own version this year ... The summer-long celebration marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic counterculture film Easy Rider some of which was shot here and the influx of hippies that added yet another spicy ingredient to Taos multicultural stew. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
SBA honors NM small businesses May 7, 2009
a Rancho de Taos business that manufactures cosmetic products for leading companies such as , was named Small Business Exporter of the Year. Brook E. Stockberger, business editor of the , was named Small Business Journalist of the Year. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
The Race Across America 2009 (RAAM) The World's Toughest Bicycle Race, Welcomes an International Field of Elite and Amazing Cyclists May 7, 2009
Asked how he assesses the difficulty involved in competing in the Race Across the West, he said, "It ought to be brutal and yet only 1/3 (the distance) of RAAM, which has always been a dream of mine. I really look forward to competing in RAW which has a finish line at my home in Taos.". All races and racers will receive a big send off in Oceanside, California. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Taos events mark 'Easy Rider' anniversary, '60s May 5, 2009
TAOS, N.M. -- Never mind that the original Summer of Love was 42 years ago and almost 1,000 miles away: Taos is offering its own version this year. The summerlong celebration marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic counterculture film "Easy Rider" - some of which was shot here - and the influx of hippies that added yet another spicy ingredient to Taos' multicultural stew ... Scheduled events include a "hippie homecoming" parade, art shows, concerts, costume contests and lectures about Taos'... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Taos, New Mexico Kicks off Summer Travel Festivities May 5, 2009
Press Release Source: Town of Taos ... TAOS, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mayor Darren Cordova proclaimed Americas favorite boomer actor/artist Dennis Hopper the Honorary Mayor of Taos ... The summer-long event celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of Hoppers acclaimed film Easy Rider and the spirit of exploration, creativity and fun that not only marked the 60s, but Taos itself. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
A room rejuvenated Apr 17, 2009
Also on display is a chief s robe with stripes of black, white and ganado red, and posters from Santa Fe and Taos, N.M. areas with strong arts communities. Previously, Fjeldsted displayed art on the first floor in The Sportsman, where he and his family sell sporting apparel and equipment. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Nonprofits use stimulus to expand services Apr 14, 2009
HELP New Mexico, which serves Bernalillo, Colfax, Los Alamos, Mora, Rio Arriba, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Taos and Torrance counties, will get $2. 12 million. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Mary Gonzales Apr 4, 2009
and Fred Roybal and wife Leila of Taos; step-daughters Gina Rodriguez and husband Geronimo, Rose Roybal and husband Brian all of Tucson, Ariz. and Theresa Robinson of Gettysburg, Md. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Eagles skate out of Arizona with title Mar 26, 2009
The Eagles defeated Dessert Mountain, Arizona s No. 1 ranked school, 3-1, before throttling Taos, the state champs from New Mexico, 9-0, to advance to the semifinals. Things would be much tougher from there though as Allen faced undefeated Notre Dame Prep in the Final 4. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
South Barber 7th grader Dalton Black injured in ski accident Mar 25, 2009
He was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Taos, about 30 miles away. Conner said his brother developed some heart problems and a blood clot in his lungs. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Four cycle US for hospital appeal Mar 22, 2009
Welsh links began with a visit to Los Angeles' Griffiths Park and include an invitation by a Welsh expatriate to a civic reception in Taos, New Mexico. The four are riding in two teams of two, taking it in turns to ride 20 miles each while their partners take a rest, and plan to arrive on 3 April. (BBC News -- UK)
Avalanche guns may go silent in town that pioneered them Mar 21, 2009
Artillery-based avalanche control is used elsewhere around the West, including Mammoth, California; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; and Taos, New Mexico. But the practice devised at Alta by an army veteran who had seen avalanche marksmanship in the Alps in World War II is coming under greater scrutiny here in its birthplace because population growth, in the canyon and in neighboring valleys, has put more and more people in proximity to high explosives. (International Herald Tribune)
Workshop to focus on cultural tourism Mar 18, 2009
A workshop on cultural tourism is scheduled to take place April 3 and 4 in Taos ... The fees for the Taos Cultural and Heritage Tourism workshop are $90, and $45 for members. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Taos to host summer of love Mar 13, 2009
Taos to host summer of love - New Mexico Business Weekly ... Taos to host summer of love ... Taos is revving up to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film Easy Rider, the iconic 1960s film that opens at Taos Pueblo. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Educators credit union adds S. Valley site Mar 11, 2009
New Mexico Educators now has more than 115,000 members and 14 branch offices in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Los Lunas, Santa Fe, Socorro and Taos. Reader Comments. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
Business: New names at old locations Mar 7, 2009
The divestiture will include Cibola and McKinley Counties as well as Grant, Hidalgo, Luna, Otera, Lincoln, Chaves, Eddy, Lea, San Juan, Rio Arriba, Taos and Dona Ana. Our customers in those market areas can expect service as usual, said Buch. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Goodbye dear old friend: A. Kelly Pruitt Feb 20, 2009
Such was my meeting Kelly 39 years ago in his beautiful art gallery in Taos, New Mexico ... For about 40 years, Kelly spent his summers at his art gallery in Taos, N.M., returning to the Big Bend to spend his winters. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Slow down and enjoy Taos, New Mexico Feb 19, 2009
Taos sits on a mesa at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Tour the buildings of the Taos Pueblo, inhabited for more than 1,000 years ... Kick back at The Adobe Bar at Taos Inn, known as the "living room of Taos". (CNN -- Travel)
Brown & Brown earnings fall 13 percent Feb 18, 2009
Brown earnings fall 13 percent in 2008 on higher revenue - New Mexico Business Weekly. for free extra services. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
