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  • Questa del Rio News

    1 day 15 hours ago

    Remember there are two public hearings at the #VillageOfQuesta Council tomorrow (9/26). The first is on a proposed local lodgers tax and the second is

    Questa del Rio News

    2 days 5 hours ago

    This is a great cause for a great person.

    Please stop by to support Peter and his family.

    Questa del Rio News

    2 days 16 hours ago

    Questa Farmers Market HAPPENING NOW! Come hear the musical talents of ALTO -A Lifetime To Overcome.

    Questa del Rio News

    5 days 10 hours ago

    5:27 P.M. UPDATE: The power has been restored. ORIGINAL POST: 4:40 P.M. #Breaking: Kit Carson crews have been dispatched and are working on a power

    Questa del Rio News

    5 days 14 hours ago

    Here's a snapshot of all the golden summer and fall days of the Sunday Questa Farmers Market. ☀️🌞🌻🌼 #food #community #agriculture #farmers #NewMexico #Questa

    Questa del Rio News

    5 days 20 hours ago

    Councilman Gonzalez said it best. Just get out and do it! ✔️ Questa is far from a sleepy town and the investments being made in

    Questa del Rio News

    1 week 6 hours ago

    #QuestaLadycats VS Springer tonight, September 19. The Ladycats lost to the Red Devils 0-3. They had a close second match, but ultimately the Lady Red

  • Classifieds

    HELP WANTED

    Gridworks New Mexico- Field Quality Inspector. The Field Quality Inspector is responsible for directing the Quality Control teams performing the quality inspection, documentation, and reporting of all solar electric and energy storage products and equipment installed by Gridworks and their subcontractors. Apply on the company site.


    Village of Questa. EMT’s – Basic, Intermediate and Paramedic. To download the job application and for directions on where to send your application, visit https://questa-nm.com/job-announcements/.


    Village of Questa- Police Officer. Maintains order, responds to emergencies, protects people and property, and enforces motor vehicle and criminal law. Upholds the integrity and all safety issues innate to the position and displays behavior consistent with the mission, vision and values of the Village of Questa through leadership, ethical conduct, proper use of Village resources, personal accountability and responsibility and provides utmost customer service to the constituency. Visit https://questa-nm.com/job-announcements/.


    Questa Senior Center – Cook. The senior center is looking for a cook to work M-F for 6 hrs/day. Incentive available if an individual applies before September 30! For more information or to apply, please contact the senior center at
    (575) 586-0508.


    INSPIRE at Freedom Questa – Early Childhood Educator. INSPIRE at Freedom Questa is accepting applications for an Early Childhood Educator. For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Trujillo at (575) 770-8627

    NOTICES

    Questa Senior Center lunches. Lunches are no longer served to-go. Lunch is served from noon to 1 p.m. and the recommended donation is upward of $1.50 each. 148 Embargo Rd, Questa. Call (575) 586-0508 for more information.


    Red River Trivia Nights: The Red River Brewing Company will be hosting Trivia Nights on Tuesdays from 7-10 p.m. It is free to play and the Brewery will be giving away prizes for the top teams at the end of the night, and for answering bonus questions. Gather your smartest friends and come on down. Teams are limited to 6 players.


    Free Cat Spay/Neuter Vouchers for Lower‐Income Households Zimmer Feline Foundation, (505) 466-1676 or email TheLoveofCats@comcast.net


    San Luis Valley Spay and Neuter Alliance offers low cost spay and neuter services in Monte Vista, CO. Surgeries include rabies and distemper vaccines. Microchips, Bordetella vaccines, de-wormer, nail trims, and matt removal are available at additional cost. Book appointment at slvspayneuter.org or call us at (719) 657-7076. slvspayneuter@gmail.com


    Free Transportation for Qualified Seniors Monday through Thursday. Donations are encouraged. Questa Senior Center, 148 Embargo Rd, Questa. Call (575) 586-0508 for more information.


    Repurposing Plastic Project: Wednesdays & Fridays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Come smash plastic and make wire walls! Meet the team, work your body, lift your spirit, and help the planet! At the RPP World Headquarters, the old “Movies at Home” building opposite Questa Supermarket on Hwy 522. For more info, call or text (575) 224-7386.

    North Central New Mexico Food Pantry: Second and Fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon: 140 Embargo Rd. in Questa. If you need an emergency food box or other information, please call: Jeannie Masters (575) 586-0486 or (575) 779-9194, or Nancy Parker (575) 586-2096 or (505) 699-7563. To make a donation, go to ncfpquesta.com or mail to: North Central Food Pantry, PO Box 1076, Questa, NM 87556. For more information, please email wrmesquire2@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer, please call Jeannie (numbers above).


    Questa One-on-One In-Person Business Counseling with Anwar Kaelin, Director of the Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos. FREE and CONFIDENTIAL offered on the third Thursday of every month, 1- 4 pm, at the Questa Visitor Center. Business owners, independent contractors, and entrepreneurs in the Questa area can receive free one-on-one business consulting and support in planning, marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, accessing capital,international trade, and more. Also offered via Zoom on the same day 2 – 3 p.m. https://zoom.us/j/5757376219. Join by phone: (346) 248-7799 with ID (575) 737-6219. For an appointment, or more information, contact Anwar at anwar@unm.edu


    Grief Counseling: Weekly Grief Support Group is offered Wednesdays at Living Word Ministries through September 13. Group runs from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and is free. For more information, email griefshareLWM@gmail.com. “We know it hurts, and we want to help.”

    QUESTA WEATHER

    Join the Miller and Dorrance families 

    Saturday, September 2, 10 a.m. to 11:30am at the Red River Community House to celebrate the lives of John H.and Judy D. Miller, who passed away November 20 and November 24, 2022, respectively.

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    Taos County GRT Reduced for 2023

    Taos County is the only county in New Mexico to see a decrease in  Gross Receipts Taxes (GRT). New rates effective as of January 1, 2023.

    Questa 7.9375%
    Questa Airport 6.875%
    Red River 8.800%
    Unincorporated County 6.875%

    https://www.tax.newmexico.gov/
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