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FBI joins investigation into stolen paintings
TAOS, N.M. — The FBI is taking on the investigation of two stolen paintings that happened nearly 40 years ago in Taos. In 2017, David Van Auker, owner of an antique shop in Silver City, was sent to a house in Cliff, New Mexico, to check out the estate of Jerry and Rita Alter. As Van Auker and his two partners went around the house, they noticed something in one of the rooms.
Long term resident of Taos animal shelter looking for a home
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – A Taos animal shelter has been trying to find a forever home for one of its long term residents. Mia, the shepherd-mixed dog has been at the facility for more than 900 days. Mia was found as a stray dog in Taos. Not much is known about the life she had before she […]
PoetrySnaps! Sawnie Morris: 'After the Late-Winter Car Trip'
Former Taos, N.M., poet laureate Sawnie Morris says as a young girl poetry showed her how events and objects were connected in curious ways. According to Morris her leap into creating her own prose came when she took an especially empowering women writer’s course at the University of Colorado. She reads her piece called “After the Late-Winter Car Trip.”
Baseball Recap: Taos snaps three-game streak of wins at home
After a string of three wins, Taos's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They fell 11-6 to the Moriarty Pintos. Taos has struggled against Moriarty recently, as their game on Saturday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup. For Moriarty's part, Amare Gonzales and Aidyn Pacheco made a big impact...
Softball Recap: Moriarty falls despite strong effort from Isabella Gallegos
After flying high against Taos on Saturday, Moriarty came back down to earth. The Moriarty Pintos fell 8-5 to the Taos Tigers on Saturday. Moriarty was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Taos apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played. Isabella...
New plan to protect wilderness around Taos Gorge could impact balloon flights
TAOS, N.M. (KRQE) – The feds are considering a new plan to protect wilderness around the Taos Gorge but that proposal is also raising red flags in the ballooning community as some think the plan might get cut out of crucial access. “The hot air balloon flight in this area is one of the most unique […]
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.
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...
Peñasco Relays Snowed Out
The Peña Relays meet lasted less than two hours. It was chilly in the morning on April 27 (a surprise to athletes from Española Valley, who showed up wearing shorts), with intermittent clouds. Then, around 10 a.m., a few snowflakes started falling in Peñasco. A little bit later,...
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.
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