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Cambalache Merch available at event. CASH only.
In May of 2021, we published our book, Hope, Interrupted. At the same time we continued to experience national bigotry (with violence directed toward Asian Americans,) a temporary slow-down of
We received this voicemail from Charlene Chivarria regarding our Sep-tember Senior Issue: “Hi, I wanted to inform you folks about the page numbers in the Questa Del Rio News. They
I am choosing pet appreciation as this month’s theme for gratitude. Our beloved furry creature friends bring us joy and love unconditionally! Holly Difani (Arroyo Seco) I had three dogs
Does the idea of getting a mammogram make you cringe just a little bit? How about the idea of hearing a diagnosis from a medical professional that you, or someone
CALM DOWN We use the word “nature” to mean different things. What lives and moves in our bodies is nature, as well as what lives and moves outside in the
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? My grandmother Clemetine had a twin, Clem. Clem had a son, also named Clem. My cousin, Clem #2, was a pilot in WWII and during
If there’s no cancer in your family, should you get a mammogram? “Just a waste of my time,” I remember thinking while waiting my turn for a mammogram at the
Celina Rael Trujillo has spent her life (with the exception of some years when she attended PIMA Medical-Albuquerque to receive her pharmacy tech certification) in northern New Mexico. She was
Social media has been a growing and significant part of our day-to-day lives for the last several years. Many folks use multiple social media platforms daily for a variety of
Friday, Oct 1 – 6:00pm
After opening for Memorial Day weekend at the start of this summer, the Questa Visitor Center will close for the season at the end of the day on Sunday, October
The Plein Air Painters of New Mexico (PAPNM) and Taos Plein Air co-sponsored a plein air paint out event September 20 – 23. This was their third year in partnership.
The Rio Costilla mini-Studio Tour on Saturday, September 18, prevailed, with six exhibiting artists who opened their studios to the public. The day was lovely, the weather perfect, and a
On Thursday, September 23 at 11 am, the Red River Valley Charter School held a groundbreaking ceremony for their new classroom addition. (From left to right) Courtney Henderson (Governance Council
The Latir Peak Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1980 and spans a total of 80,000 acres, much of which is owned and managed by the Rio Costilla Cooperative Livestock
HOW A WARMING CLIMATE IS AFFECTING BIRDS IN NEW MEXICO I had the opportunity to speak with University of New Mexico ornithologist Ethan Linck and his colleague Ryan Terrill last
Hello, volunteers! The Repurpos- ing Plastic Project team bales plastic in Questa at RPP headquarters most Friday mornings 10 am – noon. Come see our baling process, get a mini-tour,
In the developing world, food security is often fragile or non-existent and many children die from hunger and malnutrition. Tasmanian agriculture scientist Bruce French is intending to change this tragedy
In late July, the Carson, Cibola, and Santa Fe National Forests released the final Northern New Mexico Riparian, Aquatic, and Wetland NEPA decision, with the intention of streamlining the National
September 25 – October 8
CURRIED PUMPKIN SOUP FROM THE TAOS GOJI FARM 1 15-oz. can pureed pumpkin (or fresh pumpkin equivalent) 1 c full fat coconut milk 2 T curry powder 1 yellow onion
November 2
Questa Independent Schools would like to introduce Mr. Ernie Griego. He started teaching the previous academic year and is the athletic coordinator this year. QHS: Welcome! Tell us a little
FOOTBALL10/02/2021 McCurdy Home 7 pm (Homecoming) 10/08/2021 Escalante Away 7 pm10/14/2021 Estancia Home 7 pm SOCCER10/01/2021 Taos Home 4 pm (Homecoming)10/06/2021 Tierra Encantada Away 4 pm10/12/2021 Tierra Encantada Home 4
When Benita Muñiz retired to Questa in October 2020, she jumped headfirst into becoming an active community member. She generously shares her considerable talents, abilities, and experience across different venues.
Herman Mankiewicz was the Oscar-winning writer of the screenplay for Citizen Kane, widely considered the best movie ever made. Originally a New York newspaperman, he moved across the country in
With our new physical addition to the Questa Public Library, we now have a dedicated space for establishing the Questa History Archives. To start off this new offering of the
It is said that before entering the seaa river trembles with fear.She looks back at the path she has traveled,from the peaks of the mountains,the long winding road crossing forests
Longtime Questa resident Dolores “Dee” Garcia, 76, passed away on August 25, 2021. Dolores was born on August 31, 1944 to Alfredo and Maria Socorrito Duran in Questa, NM. She
…and now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is Love. —1 Corinthians 13:13 Ramona Marina González, 42, of Questa, passed to be with our
On August 28, 2021, at the age of 101, Virgilio “Virgil” Martinez of Questa, NM, went to be with the Lord. Virgil was a kindhearted Christian man, devoted husband, loving
Red Ribbon Week was started in response to the death of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, murdered in 1985 while investigating drug traffickers. After Agent Carmarena’s death,
SMALL TOWNS ROCK! Have you noticed the banners around Taos County asking you to pledge to “Refuse to Provide Alcohol to Minors”? If so, you’re right in the swing of
On September 9, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján celebrated the opening of a new office in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Luján was joined by Mayor Louie Trujillo, New Mexico Highlands
Wednesday, October 13 – 6:00 pm
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On Friday, September 17, in down-town Questa, 17 volunteers came to be part of Community Connection Day. There were three focus areas: adding a mural design to the shipping container
Back in June of this year, when I was leading the tour of the Questa History Trail with a group of our Vida Camp kids, I found it interesting that
Presentation by author Michael Butler of his book, Tracking the Chili line Railroad to Santa Fe, on October 2 at 2:00pm at Kit Carson Boardroom in Taos. The Taos County
“We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” When researching this quote, I found many references to its source, including Native American elders, Alice Walker (author of the book, We
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