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Mayor John A. Ortega, Councilor Louise Gallegos, Village of Questa Project Manager Jake LaFore, and representatives from the state of New Mexico, Chevron, River Bend
‘Tis the Season for Giving It’s that time again, the season of giving. My hope for the world and for our community is that we
A fire in the evening of Oct. 27 in a mobile home in Questa took the lives of two Questeñas. Anytime there are deaths related
A Path Forward: How to Fill the Gaps in Local News Reprinted with permission from localnewsinitiative.northwestern.edu News deserts are not a new phenomenon. Throughout the
Alumbra de Questa Christmas MarketSat, Dec. 10, 10 am – 4 pmInside at the Questa VFW LodgeAt the corner of Hwy 522 and Sagebrush RoadFor
The 2022 midterm election at the Questa Municipal Village Hall went off without a hitch, thanks to the many individuals and agencies who work behind
The Village of Questa Council held a special meeting Tuesday, Nov. 15, to discuss a possible water rate increase in the Village. At the Village’s
Senior Menu (Printable) This Senior Lunch menu applies to all Senior Centers in Taos County. Meals are cooked fresh at each location. Lunch costs $1.50
Tucked Inside When my sister and I were growing up on our grandmother’s farm in Missouri, the winters could be daunting. Not only cold, but
Byzantine Christmas When I was growing up, our family celebrated two Christmases each year: one on December 25 and the other on January 7, which
After almost 40 years as one of the El Rito’s prominent businesses, Harps of Lorien has closed its doors. Harps of Lorien provided harps, lyres
Upcoming Annual Holiday Giveaway The Questa Creative Council is once again preparing gifts of art supplies to give to kids Monday, Dec. 19 through Friday,
Get an early start to your holiday shopping and support local artists! Colcha Embroidery, a folk art that dates back to the Spanish Colonial period,
We want to introduce Ladoshie Holman, whose name you’ll see as the public relations contact for the “Coffee with a Ranger” effort. She is our
A new visitor is curiously inspecting the bird feeder I’ve just filled. A grayish-blue cloak of feathers beneath a bright indigo cap, not without reason
Read that sentence out loud and close your eyes. What images come to mind? The fat guy in the red suit? Candy canes and biscochitos,
Questeña Maria Gonzalez has been hired for the position of Questa Community Officer with the LOR Foundation. “Community officers listen for opportunities to improve livability
Favorite Recipes for the Holidays Christmas Tradition at My House My family’s favorite Slovak ritual is the garlic/honey blessing, performed by Byzantine Catholics. Everyone takes
Coronavirus Pandemic to Blame, says Principal Elaine Romero Alta Vista Elementary & Intermediate School Principal Elaine Romero revealed some disturbing statistics about the status of
Vida Del Norte Coalition will once again host a New Years’ Eve Event on December 31, after taking a two-year COVID break. We are offering
A long-time tradition by the Questa Lady Cat Volleyball teams was continued once again this year by honoring, recognizing, and helping out our local cancer
Congratulations to the Questa Ladycat volleyball players who received All District 5-2A awards this season. District 5-2A coaches did their homework on players and stats
Christmas Food! By Aubrey Cisneros It is believed that the forerunner of the Christmas Dinner was the midwinter feast enjoyed by our ancient ancestors. Feasts
Following the Oct. 31 Storybook Parade, students at Alta Vista Elementary/ Intermediate School participated in the annual fall visit to the Questa Public Library on
Drivers along the Carlos R. Cisneros Memorial Highway were treated to a special sight Monday, Oct. 31, as 165 students and teachers from Alta Vista
The UNM Anderson School of Management named their first Hall of Fame honoree this fall, Young Alumni recipient Adria Córdova. Adria was born and raised
When Sandra and Roger Harrington moved to New Mexico from the Big Island of Hawaii 20 years ago, they were looking to fulfill a mutual
Written by Gabrielle Herbertson and illustrated by Lynn Garlick. As the nights get longer and colder, what could be better than sitting by the fire
The Town of Red River has won the New Mexico Hospitality Association’s Best Digital Campaign in the State of New Mexico. In 2022, the Town
Questa Del Rio News’ assistant editor, Ellen Miller-Goins, and her siblings lost both of their parents in late November. John and Judy Miller were two
Eloy Antonio Jeantete, lovingly known as Dad, Grandpa, Tio and Primo by his family and Eloy, Mr. Jeantete and Mayor by so many residents in
Cynthia Ortega age 58, of Questa, NM was called home unexpectedly on October 28, 2022, along with her loving mother Albina (Sweetie) Gallegos. She was
Tomas Rafael Archuleta, of Cerro, NM, formerly of Placitas de Taos, NM was born on March 7, 1929, to Jacobo and Aurelia Archuleta who have
Albina C. Gallegos (Sweetie), 86, of Questa, New Mexico, has continued on her journey to heaven to be with the Lord on October 28th, 2022
Antonio Benito Rael (Ben), 96 years old, of Taos, NM passed away peacefully on October 26, 2022. He is preceded in death by parents the
Our much beloved, René Robles Cosio, aka Rene Cosio Robles, passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2022 at his home on Turtle Ranch in Taos,
John Rush Pierce Sr., of Georgetown, Texas, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Rush, affectionately known to friends and family as “Boss”, was 93 and, until
Bill Donovan Jump, 75, of Questa passed away on November 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Darlynn K. Jump, son, Donovan Jump, daughters,
For the last two years, TiLT (Taos Initiative for Life Together) was being rebuilt and renewed to recover from arson. Although the building is not
WINTER SOLSTICE “Fear is contraction, love is expansion.” Matthew Pallamary In the natural horoscope – when all signs and planets are in their own houses
Writing with Fire is a story of courageous women working in a very hostile environment to operate a journalism enterprise in Uttar Pradesh, India. Here
When Jared Martinez graduated from Questa High School in 2003, he never expected to find himself working at the forefront of America’s new Space Race.
New Beginnings: Lou McCall’s Shoes will be big ones to fill. Not many people have the privilege of receiving a free quality newspaper in their
New Beginnings I have been watching the little creek by my house thaw out and freeze, thaw out and freeze. Every day the ice shapes
Dear Everybody there, I love yous and your wonderful little (growing fast) newspaper. I remember when it was 2 or 3 pages. Thank you SO
Questa Del Rio News welcomes Rachel Kuc’ to our team as Community Calendar Coordinator and Subscriptions Manager. She has also lent her services to us
Red River Ski Area’s Linton Judycki continues his father’s legacy In 2007, 19-year-old Red River native Linton Judycki was hard at work training to make
In 2013, the week before Memorial Day, Alberta was recruited by the Village of Questa and given three days to turn an abandoned bank into
As the new year commences, the Questa Economic Development Fund is working on a variety of projects that will impact the long-term economic viability of
Questa’s Village Council focused on infrastructure improvements and a proposed water rate increase during its Dec. 13 Regular Council Meeting. The Village received funding from
Back in October, Questa Mayor John A. Ortega reported at a Village Council meeting that “we are starting from scratch with this police department.” This
If the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) rules in favor of North Carolina Speaker Moore in Moore v. Harper, the legitimacy of New
The Board for the Questa Independent School District (QISD) held a meeting Dec. 21 during which local lobbyist Gabriel Cisneros shared his plans to represent
New Mexico Treasurer-Elect Laura M. Montoya made the notable announcement on Dec.14 that Malaquias “JR” Rael III, of Questa has been appointed to serve the
Senior Menu (Printable) This Senior Lunch menu applies to all Senior Centers in Taos County. Meals are cooked fresh at each location. Lunch costs $1.50
A Time For Reflections Time passes and on the 12-month cycle of one year, we have once again reached the end — of a year
Are You a Happy Person? If yes, you are a happy person, thank your friends and family members. Research scientists have revealed that there are
The Questa Library has come a long way from the tiny two-room facility that opened over a decade ago. Your new-and-improved library is more than
The Millicent Rogers Museum and Taos Arts Council announced that Taos County will participate in Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6), the most comprehensive economic
New Year’s Resolution; add fun and friendship to our community! By QCC Interim Executive Director Do you have a creative skill to share? Join the
My New Year’s Resolutions By Aubrey Cisneros Hello! For me, New Years is scary, going into a new year, you never know what’s going to
Yoga Sala is a moving arts studio in Questa and home to the nonprofit program, Sala Reach. All classes, events and workshops are created with
A new year brings new opportunities, including Part II of the free Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Workshop. This convening of engaged area residents, community
To ring in the new year, I thought I’d catalog some of last year’s victories for bird conservation. While birds have been losing their numbers,
Having finished the online New York Times crossword puzzle over morning coffee, retweeting some delicious burns on climate-change deniers, checking Facebook and Instagram, liking a
The Rio Grande Water Fund (RGWF) is celebrating eight years of forest restoration, and more. Forest management by the U.S. Forest Service has substantially increased
It is just impossible to pick just one highlight from each Issue.We have complete PDF’s of all Issues going back to 2018 and online articles
One day last June a cat appeared in the Sala garden while I was eating lunch. She was interested in my canned fish, but kept
Questa Del Rio News’ editorial team recently had the opportunity to sit down over lunch with Christian Isely and Gabriel Herrera from the Chevron Questa
At the Dec. 7 Board Meeting of Questa Independent School District Maria Gonzalez, Interim Coordinator for the Vida del Norte Coalition presented findings from a
Currently, there are no U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers in Ukraine—only an unwanted and unprovoked war. As an act of peaceful protest, the Returned Peace Corps
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is one of the driest places on Earth. Its dwindling reservoirs and falling water tables are forcing local communities
The Carson National Forest will be going through a series of changes that take place annually each year on Jan. 1. Seasonal Road Closures Carson
On Dec. 9, North Central RTD introduced the new look for its RTD Blue Buses. Now simply known as the Blue Bus, the newly branded
Printable Version (2 pages 8.5″ x 11″ letter size ) What better way to celebrate winter than with a hot bowl of delicious comforting soup
Neil James DeHerrera, 48, a resident of Española NM, joined our Lord and Savior, on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. He is preceded in death by
Bill Donovan Jump, 75, of Questa passed away on Nov. 23, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Darlynn K. Jump, son, Donovan Jump, daughters,
Longtime Red River residents John and Judy Miller died Thanksgiving week, but not before leaving an indelible mark on their community — and on the
Valerie Bailon, age 59, a resident of Taos, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and
We are sad to announce the sudden passing of our mother, Rita J. Rael on Dec. 10, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Questa
Matthew Clinton Sanchez, 39 of Questa was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022. He was born Nov. 6, 1983
The Train At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel by our side. As time goes
Victoria R. Segura, 65, of Cerro passed away on Dec. 13, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Procopio and Maria Segura[ siblings,
If you have any affection for the music of the late ’60s, you will want to watch Summer of Soul. The great bulk of the
VENUS & SATURN “Dispense knowledge, not relief.” Dr. Douglas Baker The closest, naked-eye planetary conjunction of the entire year occurs on January 22 between Venus
