Questa • Red River • Cerro • Costilla • Amalia • Lama • San Cristobal
(Not listed in any order and this list compiled as of December 30 – morning)
All anonymous cash donations, Paul Mooney, Katherine Brown, Virsylvia Farm LLC, Bobby Fowler, Emily Wilde, Justin Friedman, Adelita Mead, Ellen Wood, Soul Restoration Art, Jennifer Paris,Vicki Duncan, Frances Rollason, Graham & Carol Knight, Marjorie Cosgrove, Richard Grossman, Jeff Endicott, Summer Wood, Cerro Vista Farms, Louise Herrera, Kircher & Associates, Inc., Cathy Phelps , Carole Ann Kaplan, Vanette Harris, Chena M. Mesling, Lezlie Stroh, Juan Abeyta & Hilary Heyl, Ernesto J. Chavez, Judy & Ron Rutledge, Busy Bee Mechanical, Gordon Wesley, Benita Montoya, Reide Wyatt, Janie Corinne, Benita Muñiz, Lynn Skall, Malaquias Rael, Patricia Gallegos, Gayle Martinez, Living Word Ministries, Lou McCall & Peter Crider
Berlinda Rivera of Amalia is the third member of her family who, due to hereditary conditions, has received a liver transplant. Her first cousin, Roger Torres from Amalia (currently residing
Berlinda Rivera of Amalia is the third member of her family who, due to hereditary conditions, has received a liver transplant. Her first cousin, Roger Torres from Amalia (currently residing
I recently had the pleasure of attending the annual Christmas market in Questa, Alumbra, the celebration of giving off illumination and light. It was a fun event to interview people,
Thank you to everyone who joined our fabulous December Fun-Raiser! One thing we learned about staying afloat in the local news business is that money is the secret sauce. Our
Dear Governor of the Great State of New Mexico, With all my heart, I believe that the date January 6 should not be publicized for any reason other than it
2022 Municipal Officer Election is March 1, 2022 The Village of Questa will hold a Municipal Officer Election on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, for the purpose of electing the following:
A full day of promotional photos were taken in late October to add fresh imagery to the collection of photographs of our beautiful Questa area. The photo shoot was part
The Questa Economic Development Fund has set its goals for the new year to further drive economic development in the Questa area. Are you aware of the purpose of the
George Weiss, of Five Star Cabinets, has been making fine wooden cabinets and furniture in Questa for decades. He first came to Taos in 1970 from New York, and moved
David Edward Martinez, Jr., age 28, a resident of Ranchos de Taos and Questa, NM, went to meet with
Questa resident Clarence G. LaCome, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2021. He was preceded in death
Questa resident Roberta Campbell, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on November 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by
Sang Soon Kwon, age 84, of Questa, passed away on Christmas Day. Mr. Kwon was born in South Korea
An apparent setback has now set the stage for new opportunities in environmental protection. The Taos Regional Landfill Board had voted this past September
For Repurposing Plastic to stay alive and thrive during these winter months, we need more help, more funds, and more professional builders who will
A New Breakthrough for the Repurposing Plastic Project: Good news from the Repurposing Plastic Project (RPP): we think we’ve found a way to scale
Our celebrations of Christmas and other seasonal holidays are an important part of life. Still, the holidays place extraordinary stress on people and the
Photos: Gaea McGahee, Claire Coté, and Alejandro Avina Questa Farmers Market vendors and customers enjoyed a wonderful 2021 season, with
Is your business listed? It’s live! Questa has a bright shiny new website! It includes information about activities, attractions, history,
Once you have identified the right social media channels for your small business, you’ll need to narrow things down and
from SWAN What does it take to rent your house to vacationers? In the past few years, the popularity of
From the Manitos Community Memory Project As the pandemic was in its first wave, the Manitos Project identified
Happy New Year from your Questa Creative Council! Our mission, to strengthen our community through arts, culture, history,
A Force of Nature Mandy Stapleford is a force of nature, a voice of wisdom for Mother Earth,
What do you do, feel, and ponder during the winter months? Is it a time for reflection on
Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count The Annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count wrapped up, and I had a wonderful time
On the Value of Optimism On a trip to Chama yesterday, I took outsized pleasure in the hazardous driving conditions.
The preliminary Questa Recreation Assessment Report study was recently presented by Public Land Solutions (PLS) of Moab, Utah, at the
Trout Unlimited Senior Producer Honored by OWAAReprinted with permission from Trout Unlimited As editor-in-chief at Trout Unlimited, I am grateful
A project of Roots and Wings Community School The following articles were all written by students in grades 6 to 8 at Roots and Wings Community School (RWCS), a free
Service LearningPre-K through 8th-grade students participated in a canned food and non-perishables food drive for Love Thy Neighbor Food Distribution Center, from November 1 through December 3. The 7th and
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Housing wanted: looking for a cabin or RV to rent month to month, off grid ok, 4×4 ok. I have well trained dogs and children, 18 and 13. Single mother with employment at Wild Rivers Recreation area. Contact Wendy iamwendygreen@protonmail.com
The North Central New Mexico Food Pantry in Questa is in dire need of volunteers. “We are old and getting tired!” Please call Jeannie Masters (586-0486 or 779-9194) or email wrmesquire2@gmail.com.
Your help is very much appreciated.
Thank you everyone who made contributions to The Questa Del Rio News during our December Fun-Raiser! Your support helps keep our newspaper alive and free!
The Questa Health Center is offering COVID-19 testing every Wednesday from 8 to 11:30 am. Testing occurs outside the facility and walk-ins are welcome. All insurance is accepted—no charge for the uninsured. COVID-19 vaccines also available. Call (575) 586-0315 for more information.
North Central New Mexico Food Pantry: Distribution days are the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 9 am – noon, 140 Embargo Rd. in Questa. For more information call (575) 586-0486. If you need an emergency food box please call: Jeannie Masters (586-0486 or 779-9194) or Nancy Parker (586-2096 or 505 699-7563). To make a donation, go to https://www.ncfpquesta.com/ or mail to: North Central Food Pantry, PO Box 1076, Questa, NM 87556. For more information, please email wrmesquire2@gmail.com. The pantry is in dire need of volunteers. Call Jeannie at the number listed above.
Questa One-on-One Business Counseling Drop-in Hour by the Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos with Anwar Kaelin. FREE and CONFIDENTIAL, no appointment needed, on the third Thursday of every month, January 20 from 2 – 3 pm. Business owners, independent contractors, entrepreneurs in Questa can drop in for one-on-one business consulting and training in planning, accessing capital, marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, international trade, and more. https://zoom.us/j/5757376219 Join by phone: +1 346 248 7799. For appointments call (575) 737-6219.
JANUARY QUOTE Here’s a very handy rule to follow for success in the new year, the metaphysical “VACUUM LAW.“ If you want to attract more and different things to come into your world, you have to make room for them! Many Blessings and High Hopes for the New Year, —Lisa Fox
