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CANDIDATES: Mayor Mark Gallegos and Councilor John Anthony Ortega are competing for the Office of Mayor of Questa. Councilors Charlie Gonzales and Louise Gallegos are both up for re-election and
The Questa Del Rio News loves February because it’s Love Month. Love is what makes the world go ’round, despite what scientists say about the Earth’s rotation… We love what
February is the love month with Valentines, chocolate, flowers, and heartfelt cards. February 1 is the Lunar New Year and March 1 is the Tibetan New Year, known as Losar,
I just wanted to say how impressed I was with the front page last week. The lead image and story were very good. Keep up the good work in the
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We care about a smile and a desire to help others, and to make our community shine. Current Volunteer Opportunities: Staffing Questa del Rio newspaper booths Farmers Market Staffing and
Our regular readers know that we have been in serious need of a staff reporter for some time. Our wishes have come true, Dylan’s hiring is because of the generous
Frank Rael’s name comes up frequently in Questa, often because of his generosity and support for the community; for this reason, Frank was nominated for Volunteer of the Month. Since
I will always count it amongst the biggest honors in my life to have been given the responsibility and humbling task of being Disco’s person for 19 years. He came
Along an old dirt road, a white-haired man walks his dogs. Quietly, over the footsteps of his years, he walks slowly; he knows how much the piñon and sage have
Every home in the US is eligible to order four at-home COVID-19 tests.The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days. Order yours today at https://www.covidtests.gov. Author
Living in the time of COVID-19 has altered the way we interact and learn from social situations. For our youth in northern New Mexico, I am seeing local trends similar
Effective January 7, Holy Cross Medical Center is no longer offering rapid COVID-19 testing to asymptomatic patients. This change is due to supply chain issues related to test kits. If
SILENCE LOST When my husband and I first moved to New Mexico from Mammoth Lakes, California, some 34-plus years ago, we came in an RV. After finding our way around
My number one goal for 2022 is to not die. I love my life and since it’s already February, that gives me eleven months of chances to stay healthy and
20th Anniversary Miniatures Show and SaleFebruary 5 – March 6, 2022 1504 Millicent Rogers Rd, El Prado, NM 87529 (575) 758-2462 – millicentrogers.org The Millicent Rogers Museum in El Prado,
Making connections and making creativity happen are so important to us at the Questa Creative Council. More so since the pandemic, we are wired through words-only means, but wired doesn’t
BOOK Review: The French in New Mexico: Four Centuries of Exploration, Adventure, and Influence The life of Santa Fe author François-Marie Patorni is almost as bold and episodic as the
The storm that hit on December 15 nearly ended Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area, as we know it. When I met with officials from the USDA Forest Service, Carson
I once wrote an article for a fishing magazine about a stream that at least one person thought should be kept a secret. This man claimed that my article would
Our current economic system is focused on increasing profitability for private business, with some governmental intervention to protect the natural and human consequences of this pursuit.As I write, I am
The “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round” campaign continues in 2022 with monthly wildfire preparedness messages from the Carson National Forest and partners at other forests, agencies, and non-governmental organizations. While winter
Do you want to be an intern? The intended age group is 14-18, but if you’re younger and have a strong interest, this program may be for you. Contact Email:
With the guidance of adult mentors, a growing working group of Questa youth are leading an effort to create a skatepark in their village. This project will entail choosing a
2022 Farmer-in-training (FIT) Program From ALIANZA AGRICULTURA DE TAOS Alianza Agricultura de Taos is proud to be partners with Ft. Lewis College in Durango, Colorado! Get college credit while you
Do you vape? Does anyone you know vape? Maybe you are using vaping as a way to quit smoking cigarettes. Maybe some of your friends vape. Are you worried that
In the quest to shift away from fossil fuels in favor of cleaner, environmentally friendly power, Portugal hit a milestone when the country utilized 100% renewable electricity for four straight
Esequiel Romero, Jason Rael, Michael Cordova, and Jose Lovato were sworn in by Judge Michael Rael as members of Questa Independent School District’s Board of Education on the evening of
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Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Day is the third Monday in February because of the Uniform Holiday Act of 1971. The Uniform Holiday Act made holidays on Mondays to create long holiday
Here is the basketball schedule for the remainder of the regular season. We have to reschedule the game in Mora but a date has not been set. Districts and state
On January 19, 2022, US Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) delivered a speech on the Senate floor defending the sacred right to vote. Senator Luján made a passionate case in
From the Office of Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernández released the following statement after she voted for and Congress passed S. 2959 the Supplemental Impact Aid Flexibility
(Recipes are also listed online below the PDF version for your convenience.) Printable Version (2 pages 8.5″ x 11″ letter size ) “With Love, Pecans and Chocolate” By Food Editor
A collision occurred between Red River and Questa involving two vehicles at approximately 3:45 pm, January 13. Two ambulances arrived on the scene about 15 minutes later, along with Taos
2022 Municipal Officer Election Information Certified Candidates for Mayor(Listed in ballot order)• John Anthony Ortega• Mark L. Gallegos Certified Candidates for two (2) Councilmember positions (Listed in ballot order)• Louise
Author Michael Young I am a retired software developer, who enjoys traveling and watching movies. I live with my wife, Joan, and our two Welsh Corgis, Fleur and Smooch. Although
\Asha Greer died peacefully on January 7, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. She filled her 87 years with immense love, connection, engagement, and curiosity. Asha was born in
The small communities of Amalia and Costilla are mourning the loss of a mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and much more. Barbara Molina Lucero passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on December
Antonio M. Cintas age 74, a resident of Questa, NM, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Rose Cintas; brothers Larry
Lama Karma Rinchen was born in Eastern Tibet in 1931. At age seven he ran away to a monastery because he wanted to be a Buddhist monk, but was sent
David Charles Nelson, 85, passed from this earth and joined a higher band on the eve of the winter solstice, 12/20/21, at his home in Crestone. Many in the El
Richard Paul Blair translated on January 9, 2022, at home in Costilla, NM, after a long battle with cancer. Richard showed his courage in facing these challenges with grit and
A POEM:After a sleepless night, worrying about the worldBy Elaine Sutton I stand in the whispering grass,watching the mountains crouchunder their burden of sky.The morning sun glides above the peaksand
THE 11th HOUR “In therapy the problem is always the whole person, never the symptom alone. We must ask questions which challenge the whole personality.” —Carl Jung During the first
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
