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STAFF WRITERS Ernesto is a Questa native who is often known through his grandfather, Flavio Cisneros, the unofficial historian for the Questa community. While Ernesto wasn’t born in New Mexico,
By LOU McCALL My perspective on the Lama Foundation is personal. In high school, my sister worked at a bookstore and came home with the book, Be Here Now. It
Lou McCall, EditorAnd all the folks at the Questa Del Rio News Leaving the COVID-19 era behind us (we hope!), everyone is jumping headfirst into summer fun. In the Enchanted
Bud Wilson bridges the generation gap with some pointers on tomato growing.
Next Meeting July 14 at 6 pm
By Dr. Stephanie Owens, Ph. D. Fluorescent lights illuminate the room. The bell rings, a door is opened, and the occupants shuffle out to the next appointed space. The lunchroom…
By TONER MITCHELL New Mexico is a land of stark contrasts—mountains vaulting up from sagebrush plains, canyons gashed in the earth. In contrast, the Tusas Range in the north central
Declining Bird Populations In 1970, the bird population of the United States was around 10 billion. Today there are 7 billion, and each year we lose between 500 million to
Your June Pride stories were wonderful, thank you! I especially found the ABCs of LGBTQIA helpful, I have one question, though. What category do people fit into when they have
By Lynn Skall Fifth Annual Questa Fishing Derby–$1,000 in Cash Prizes! Over 60 contestants from ages 2 to 70 participated in the Fifth Annual Questa Fishing Derby at Eagle Rock
“Oops. I’m having a senior moment.” I hear it all the time. A friend is telling me something, and before she finishes, there’s a pause. She might clear her throat
We have had some hot days in June, which got me thinking about the 4th of July. May we all celebrate this holiday together and be grateful to resume some
Six of us gathered to meditate for a week. Our focus was the direct experience of our essential inner essence. But the first experience we had was hugs made possible
COMMEN SENSE My memories of the 4th of July while living at my grandparent’s farm are of sitting on the back porch watching the younger children running, shouting and giggling
By Mandy Stapleford It’s often overlooked that people who become homeless are not likely to be able to care for their pets properly. Disturbed by this issue and the rising
By Rachel Kuc´ Vida Del Norte Coalition is helping to organize these events in Questa this summer. Put these dates on your calendar today to stay involved, and have some
By ERNESTO CISNEROS He’s hired! The Questa Independent School District has hired Mr. John Maldonado as the new superintendent to lead the district for the upcoming school year. Maldonado comes
By ERNESTO CISNEROS The Questa Independent School District is preparing for an unusual election cycle this coming November. Four seats will be up for grabs, leaving board member Juan Cisneros,
STAFF WRITER Dollar General is starting to move dirt! Community members are advised to watch out for heavy traffic and activity in this area, across from CarQuesta, as construction persists
Photo by Jason Gonzalez
By MONICA RAEL-AGUILAR That kind of love that saves you… Our village is like a heart and right now we are in the middle. Sharing the core of who we
By ERNESTO CISNEROS Library staff, patrons, and local dignitaries celebrated the grand re-opening of the Questa Public Library on Saturday, June 12. The library had been under construction since April
Come to dance camp this July, with Miss Tuesday! Photo by Gaea McGahee
By Caroline Yezer San Cristobal Volunteer Fire Department is officially on the map with a new sign in front of their station on Calle del Medio in San Cristobal. Shown
The Questa Studio Art Tour: Join Us August 14-15 By Peggy Trigg The Questa Studio Art Tour is set for August 14 and 15 from 10 am – 5 pm,
Art at the library
traditionally a source for household water
Author Duane M. Able “ZED” currently appears in several weekly newspapers and has been collected into Corkey Comics book publications. Duane is a proud member of The National Cartoonists Society
Middle Eastern Tacos From LINDA FRIEDMAN Wonderfully tasty and satisfying! Of all the recipes that appeared in the 1971 edition of this iconic cookbook, Diet for a Small Planet, by
By Claire Coté You are invited to the 3rd Community Connection Day, on July 16 at Questa Municipal Park. This day of intergenerational service and community celebration is the culmination
By HILARY MARKIN The group called the Rainbow Family of Living Light has chosen the Carson National Forest for its 2021 national gathering. Since 1972, the group has held an
Senator Ben Ray Lujan visits Questa
By LYNN SKALL After so many changes over the past year, have you thought about making changes to your business? Go virtual? Open a storefront? Would you like to better
Left: Catherine Roth Right: Marty Michael
Open discussion about charitable projects
Nat Wilson, Lama artist, musician and mayordomo of La Lama Acequia Association, paints the gorgeous vista with a little help from his friend Bella. Author Photo Editor View all posts
There is a new “market” in town
By JIM NAGLE Upon guidance from New Mexico Department of Health and the Department of Transportation Transit and Rail Division, North Central Regional Transit District (NCRTD) Blue Buses will now
By DANIEL HERRERA and TODD WYNWARD Daniel Herrera here, saying a warm hello. Hello!!! You all are some of my dear friends and familia. I am humbled, proud, and excited
Demographers estimate more than 108 billion human beings have inhabited the earth since we became something recognizable as human. That number (actually the number 108,210,121,415) figures largely in this movie,