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Recognition for Years of Service: Teacher Diane León
I will be completing my 18th year of teaching this year. All my time has been spent in the Questa Independent School District. Over the years, I have taught Spanish for grades 7 through 12, as well as dual-credit Spanish III, introduction to Chicano studies, and career explorations/academic foundations through the University of New Mexcico-Taos here at Questa High School. A couple of years I also taught English language development. Additionally, I have served as the district bilingual and title III coordinator since 2014 where I oversee the bilingual Spanish heritage program in grades Kindergarten through 10, as well as serving English language learners in our schools. For a few months I was the interim district principal, in the spring of 2021.
A New Day in Red River for Memorial Day Weekend
Another Memorial Day weekend celebration will occur in our mountain communities this month—but it will look different than previous years. In response to last year’s tragedy in Red River, the Town has worked to rebrand its Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally to a more family-friendly event called “Mayfest in the Mountains.”
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.
New Youth Coordinator
Vida Del Norte has been busy over the last couple of months with reorganizing and recruiting new members. In February, we had our annual retreat where we discussed data that helps guide the process of supporting the needs of our youth. Vida has been seeking individuals who are passionate about...
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.
Remembering Amber Archuleta
The eighth-grade class at Questa Junior Senior High School paid tribute to their classmate, Amber Archuleta, on what would have been her 14th birthday. The class, along with their teacher Mr. Spencer Wornock, principal Mrs. Kimber MacDonald, and several other staff members, planted a lilac bush and a dahlia on school grounds on April 17, 2024.
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.
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...
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.
Senior Navigates Serious Health Conditions and Defies All Odds
Questa High School senior Faith Cisneros was recently named Prom Princess by her peers. Meeting Faith is knowing kindness, as she meets everyone with a sweet smile and generous heart. Little do many know she has fought battles others could never fathom. Jessica Cisneros, Faith’s mother, was told at 28...
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.
A Mother’s Advice For Mother’s Day
Beloved mother and grandmother Pauline Ortega was born in Denver, Colorado. She was raised in Cerro and moved to Questa after she married Jake Ortega, who she has been married to for 60 years. Together, they have four sons: Jake Jr., Mark, Robert, and Victor, as well as 10 grandchildren,...
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.
Clinic focused on spay and neutering opens in Taos County
TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A first-ever clinic focused on spay and neutering is now open in Taos County. Taos Feral Feline Friends is an all-volunteer charity clinic that opened in El Padro. Residents are able to make appointments for their dogs and cats free of charge. The clinic opened on April 29 and will hold an […]
New Mexico State Police conducts PIT maneuver, crashes into stolen Taos County Sheriff’s Office unit
TAOS COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A Georgia man is facing five felony charges and one misdemeanor after he stole a Taos County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) vehicle. Shay Anthony Hawes, 39, was arrested and booked into the Taos County Adult Detention Center after New Mexico State Police (NMSP) officers conducted a PIT maneuver and crashed into the stolen […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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