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8750′ BBQ & Music Festival Lineup Announced
Red River’s highly anticipated 8750’ BBQ & Music Festival (pronounced eighty-seven-fifty) is set to take place from August 15 to August 18, 2024. According to a press release sent by the Town of Red River, the four-day extravaganza is expected to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees, combining mouth-watering BBQ and chili with thrilling live music in the Red River Valley. The event is co-hosted by Red River Events Inc. and the Town of Red River.
Letter to Questa Community from Mayor John Ortega
I realize some of the Village roads are in bad shape and have lots of potholes. My staff and I are working diligently to get funding to repave all these roads. Last year we applied for funding for seven roads projects, and we were awarded DOT funding on three of those road projects. This year we will again apply for the funding to repave the roads that weren’t funded last year. We do have partial funding on some of these roads, but it is not enough to complete the projects.
Fiestas de San Antonio delRio Colorado Set for June
The Fiestas de San Antonio del Rio Colorado will take place again this year on Saturday June 15 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Molycorp Field. The Fiesta Committee, led by Village Councilwoman Katrina Gonzales, is planning for another successful year and they need the support of the community.
Questa VFW Chapter in Danger of Closing Amidst Low Membership
The local Questa VFW chapter 7688 is at risk of closing its doors and operations permanently amidst low membership numbers. Commander Danny Garcia says it’s a troubling predicament. “We don’t have the membership we’ve had in years past. We used to have a lot of involvement from the Korean...
QISD Board Approves 150-day Calendarfor 2024-25 Despite State Overhaul
Questa Independent School District (QISD) tentatively approved a new calendar for the 2024-25 academic year comprising 150 days, or a 4-day school week, the same as the current schedule. However, the district will most likely not meet a state-mandated 15 percent test score increase and therefore be forced into a 180-day academic calendar.
Music Lineup At Questa Farmers Market, Opening May 26
Come enjoy live music at Questa Farmers Market with Michael Rael & Friends on opening day, May 26. We love every bit of the local food, youth intern energy and entrepreneurial spirit, but what connects all of us, rain or shine, is the music! Local musicians, you bring hearts together, make us dance, and keep good vibes flowing.
EPA Reps Speak With Local Residents
Officials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) visited the Village of Questa on April 16 to talk about progress in the Superfund cleanup of the old Chevron mine. EPA Environmental Engineer Nicole Foster focused her talk on the mine site to the east of the Village and the tailings facility to the west.
Presentation of a Questa Agricultural Cooperative
The idea of an agricultural cooperative in the Questa area is something that has been explored many times over the years. In 2023 the Questa Economic Development Fund held several public “listening” sessions to collectively envision a viable co-op program that could benefit our community and the growers in the region. QEDF Director Lynn Skall stated, “We now have an agricultural co-op model and recommendations to present.”
Contribute to Village of Questa’s Comprehensive Plan
The Village of Questa’s Comprehensive Plan is being established to create a vision and framework for its implementation. The executive leaders of the Village are “working with Village staff, community members, businesses, and leaders to understand what Questa is today and what you hope it will become in the future,” according to a press release sent by the Village.
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.
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.
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...
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