A Meeting You Don't Want to Miss

September 03, 2010 - 07:28 pm

The Mayor and Council will hold a Special Citizens Public Forum

to discuss the .25% Tax Increment with the citizens of Taos.

The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m., on Wednesday, September 8, 2010, at the Town of Taos Council Chambers, located at 120 Civic Plaza Dr.



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By Cathy Connelly

Town of Taos Council Special Meeting Highlights and 2 News Brief Items 9/3/10

September 03, 2010 - 02:44 pm

1) Approval of revised “Reduction In Force; Furlough� ordinance for the Town of Taos, #10-22, as amended (i.e., “notice is hand deliver in presence of HR Director if feasible; certified mail is not.�). A copy was sent out earlier this week. Need another? Email this office. No reductions/furloughs are proposed at this time. This revision aligns the Town’s ordinance with the Stat...

By Cathy Connelly

Gross Receipt Tax (GRT)

August 31, 2010 - 08:11 pm

Jerome Lucero and Jeff Northrup are bringing the Gross Receipt Tax (GRT) increase to the voters for a yes or no vote. This is certainly within their rights, however I would like the voters to consider the following before signing their petition and when voting should it happen.

The Town of Taos is required by law to provide basic services such as police and fire protection, municipal court, uti...

By Eugene Sanchez

Art for Your Rights

August 25, 2010 - 09:31 am

"Art for Your Rights:"A benefit for the ACLU of New Mexico with Hakim Bellamy and many more!

Date: Saturday, 28 August 2010
Time: 7:30 PM.
Admission: $15 in advance or $20 at the door.
Performers: Hakim Bellamy and a broad cross-section of artists, musicians, and performers who are donating their time and talent to help protect your rights, especially your right to free expression-no limits...

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Rep. Luján to Visit Taos to Host Veterans Discussion

August 24, 2010 - 07:12 pm

On Friday, August 27th, Congressman Luján will visit with a veterans in Taos to talk about their experiences with health care and the implementation of new Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) regulations. The meeting will serve as an opportunity for the Congressman to hear about veterans issues, including veterans health care and the recent implementation of the VA PTSD treatment.

What: V...

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Highlight's of Town of Taos Regular Council Meeting, 8/24/10

August 24, 2010 - 07:10 pm

1) The Town of Taos would like new letters of interest from individuals interested in serving as the Town’s Youth Councilmember – high school age youth should submit emails/letters of interest to Abigail Adame, Assistant Town Manager, aadame@taosgov.com.

2) Today’s iteration of the rewritten/revisited sign code (attached) was discussed today as part of the August 24 Regular Town of Taos C...

By Lydia Garcia

Board Member Speaks Out

August 23, 2010 - 11:21 am

During the Taos Municipal School Special Board meeting of August 18, much controversy over the superintendent allowing two retired workers (Roberta Martinez and Angela Tafoya) to work contract at $60 per hour has been in the public realm. In the end, Board President Lorraine Coca-Ruiz did vote to allow the two workers and wanted to publicly clarify her position. Coca-Ruiz offered the following ...

By Lydia Garcia