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Attend Questa̕s 20th Annual VeteransHealing Field Celebration
For those of you who may not know or realize what the Veterans Healing Field of Honor is and why we put it up every year, I will try and explain what it is and why it is so important to us. I believe the meaning is worth repeating and reminding people.
2024 She Rises Music Festival lineup unveiled
Following a triumphant and empowering 2023 debut, Andrea Magee’s She Rises Music Festival is returning for its second year in the vibrant backdrop of Taos, New Mexico, this Labor Day weekend (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1) at Kit Carson Park, located at 211 Paseo Del Pueblo Norte, Taos, NM 87571. This year's stellar roster boasts an extraordinary lineup featuring the talents of 6x GRAMMY-nominated artist YOLA, KT Tunstall, Jade Bird, Big Richard Band, Andrea Magee, Three Women & The Truth, the Women's Indigenous Choir and more to be announced. VIP tickets are now on sale and include an exclusive private VIP concert on Friday, Aug. 30, featuring performances by 5x platinum album artist Deana Carter and Austin supergroup PAACK, composed of front women from Madam Radar, Andrea Magee / Beat Root Revival, The Reverent Few and Cari Hutson & Good Company, welcome VIP cocktails, an official She Rises Festival t-shirt and swag bags, a signed poster from She Rises 2024 artists, early entry to the festival, and more. VIP tickets can be purchased here. General Admission Presale is available now and tickets can be purchased here. General admission pricing will increase on June 1. For more information about She Rises Festival, see here.
This Self-Care Tool is aGame Changer
May 19 1:00 -3:00 p.m. 2-hour Self-Massage Roller Workshop at Yoga Sala in Questa We will use mindful awareness, breathing, and sound (even laughing, which is so healing and helps to let go of tension!) coupled with rolling, stretching, and core exercises to give you a magic self-care tool that you can use at home. Bring your own 3’ x 6” roller or purchase one at Yoga Sala. Workshop is $25-$35 on a sliding scale. Pre-registration appreciated. Contact: (575) 613-0519 or email info@moniqueparkerstudios.com. Yoga Sala is located at 2331 Highway 522 in Questa.
Questa Wildcat Cheer Brings Home Second In State!
The two-time state champion Wildcat cheerleaders placed second at the A2A NMAA State Competition on Saturday, April 6. They are coached by head coach Maria Medina and assistant coach Angel Medina. The Questa Cheer team has brought home a cumulative four championships over the past decade. This year, the first-place team in A2A were the Maxwell Bears and the Clayton Yellowjackets were the third-place team.
Mattress Mary sells Alamosa Business to Locals
Mary Domito, known as “Mattress Mary” of Taos Lifestyle Furnishings has sold her Alamosa-based store, Alamosa Home, to locals Hunter Jack and Erin Keck. Domito recently expanded her Taos Lifestyle operation and moved into a 24,000-foot space in Taos, New Mexico, and commented on the sale. “I started and branded Alamosa Home after discovering the vibrant town of Alamosa and its surrounding communities. It’s been a wonderful nine years but my future lies in Taos. The store is deserving of local stewards who can take it to the next level.
For chamisa-painted silk and leather pottery, a Pueblo designer is honored
Fashion designer Patricia Michaels, of Taos Pueblo, has been awarded the annual Living Treasure Award by the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. The nature of northern New Mexico and the traditions she grew up with shimmer in velvet and silk haute couture gowns in an exhibition to celebrate her award.
Publisher’s Note: The Father of the Taos Art Colony
Joseph Henry Sharp [1859 – 1953] was one of the most accomplished artists of the 1900s. As a painter, he was an adventurer and storyteller who helped shape the image of the American West. Often referred to as “the father of the Taos Art Colony,” he influenced the genre...
New Indigenous Language Grant program
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area is trying to preserve language through the new indigenous language grant. The grant is available to Santa Fe, Taos and Rio Arriba counties. Nonprofits, local government, indigenous communities and other eligible organizations of those counties are invited to propose projects that preserve, revitalize or promote […]
East Mountain overtakes NMMI in district with doubleheader sweep
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The East Mountain Baseball Team hosted a pivotal game on Saturday against NMMI. The two teams are battling at the top of the 3A District 4/5, and after sweeping a doubleheader, East Mountain now takes over the top of the district with an 8-1 record. East Mountain came back in game one […]
McCurdy Baseball Game Suspended Due to Darkness
McCurdy’s second game against Questa went to extra innings, and now it is unclear if they will finish the game. Tied 6-6 through seven innings, there was not enough daylight left to complete the game with no lights at McCurdy’s field. “We should’ve done better,” said junior Carlos...
Book Review: The Wood Sprite
The Wood Sprite by James Dobie is filled with surprises. Readers will never know what hit them. It drips with murder, horror, and strange family secrets straight out of a V.C. Andrews novel. The book’s protagonist, Mia Chandler, lives in Taos, New Mexico with her struggling parents, MJ and Gary....
Water Is Life. Let’s Work Together To Protect It
This Op Ed references the article written and published in the Taos News on Thursday, April 25. The Questa del Rio News obtained permission to re-run the original story to avoid any potential conflict of interest as the Questa Economic Development Fund provides partial funding for the Questa del Rio News.
Softball Game Recap: Espanola Valley Comes Up Short
Espanola Valley lost against Taos back in April, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Espanola Valley Sundevils fell 6-2 to the Taos Tigers. Espanola Valley has struggled against Taos recently, as their contest on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup. For Taos' part,...
Roundup: Lady Sundevil Tennis Wins District Pool
Española tennis continued its historic run with fantastic performances at district pool play in Taos on April 19-20. This weekend, the Sundevils will go for a district title. The boys team finished second, and the girls team first in the four-team pool. Team coach Nancy Suazo said she could not recall an Española team ever winning a pool in this format.
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