February 2024
Questa • Red River • Cerro • Costilla • Amalia • Lama • San Cristobal
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February 2024
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Questa • Red River • Cerro • Costilla • Amalia • Lama • San Cristobal
In the small towns of Taos County, communities have depended on volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to respond to calls for service for generations. Unfortunately,
Introducing Our New Editor: Mikayla Ortega I was born and raised in Questa, and I will always feel fortunate to have grown up in a
What are we grateful for in February? I am grateful that we are half-way through winter with longer days. Valentine’s Day is a good time
Dear Editor, I am deeply interested in contributing to a resilient future for our community and our planet. Over the past couple of years, I
Being engaged in your community gives you a strong sense of belonging while you make positive contributions to the place you call home. Your opinions
The Spirits Showcase will take place during the annual Mardi Gras In the Mountains, Friday, Feb. 17.The Red River Chamber of Commerce is delighted to
As Chairman of the Questa Economic Development Fund, former Mayor of the Village of Questa, and a long-time business owner in my community, I have
The Mountain West is experiencing its worst drought in the past 1,200 years, while at the same time, food demand is expected to increase between
Questa is an agrarian community with a cultural history of ranching and farming; there is a resurgence of interest in getting back to the land
The Northern region of Taos County is a bright spot for tourism based on consumer spending data. The two communities of Questa and Red River
For many, many years whenever February rolled around, Red River restaurateurs could count on two things: Judy Miller would call on them to find what
With the 2023 Legislative Session upon us, the Village of Questa has outlined its legislative priorities for this session. The village has named several key
from conservation to energy, public infrastructure to transportation, healthcare, elections, and more. New Mexico’s 56th Legislature began on Jan.17 and 64 bills have been pre-filed
The new year has begun, and the Village of Questa has some exciting news about grants we have been awarded. Mayor Ortega and the Village
On Jan. 10, Finance Director Karen Shannon was appointed Village Administrator by Mayor John Ortega, and her appointment was approved unanimously by the Village Council.
Being In Awe An article in the New York Times speaks of the health benefits of AWE. The focus is on psychologist Dr. Dacher Keltner
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
You Cannot Change The Inevitable The only thing you can do is examine your attitude. Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90
Several students at RRVCS received statewide recognition during the 2022 fall semester. Third through eighth grade art students, under the direction of Lorie Hawkes, were
Questa Headstart is an essential resource for early childhood education. Their dedicated team has created a fun, safe and productive learning environment for children ages
By Liam Knutson – 8 years old, Larkspur, Colo. First of all, grizzly bears have bounced back from near extinction. By 1975, the Grizzly population
The Questa Independent School District Board deliberated over potential benefits of altering the district’s standard school week to either a 5-day week or a 4-day
The Questa Public Library is sharing a little bit of love with our community for the month of February. Come see our exhibit entitled “Expressions
Do you have “a big heart?” What does it mean when we say someone has a big heart? Someone with a big heart is kind
You’ve seen them circling around in the skies or picking apart a carcass on your commute — black wings that block out all light, with
In this year’s 60-day legislative session our elected representatives will discuss bills dealing with education, housing, energy, climate, equity, and other important issues. As always,
The Wildfire Preparedness is Year-Round campaign continues in 2023 with monthly wildfire preparedness messages from the Forest Stewards Guild, the Fire Adapted New Mexico learning
NM Recreation Uplift Input Sessions Public Land Solutions (PLS) is working with the State of New Mexico to conduct stakeholder meetings throughout the state to
For over a year, Taos County Solid Waste has been told that the recycling part of their operation would be split into a separate Recycling
In this time of crisis, I am calling for all hands on deck to look at the way our ancestors lived to restore balance and
On Dec. 19, 2020, Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe held a blessing ceremony and unveiling of a sign of peace at the Shrine of
In December I spoke at the first-ever White House Electrification Summit, where leading policymakers and officials from the Biden Administration explored how electrification can help
By U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich and Tina Smith and U.S. Reps. Kathy Castor and Paul Tonko, Reprinted with permission from The Hill One year ago,
Proposed Consent Decree in Texas v. New Mexico Water LawsuitReprinted with Permission from La Jicarita, January 13, 2023 In 2013 the State of Texas filed
Clay Allison was a fiery man, a man of justice. When he heard who the judge would be, a magistrate known far and wide for
Is being happy an art? or a science? In Copenhagen, Denmark, The Happiness Research Institute is dedicated to finding out. In 2020, in the midst
The picturesque San Luis Valley is located in the heart of Southern Colorado. Its residents are descendants of the Spanish conquistadors whose families have lived
In the January issue, we talked with Jared Martinez about his experiences growing up in Questa, his education and career. This month, we’ll be talking
I have never understood why we Americans, in the “land of the free,” have the highest proportion of our population behind bars of any country
QUESTA DEL RIO NEWS THANKS EVERYONE WHO DONATED TO OUR DECEMBER FUN-RAISER! Because of you we raised $13,865! That will go a long way toward
Marvin James Vigil, age 61, a resident of Costilla, passed away unexpectedly Jan. 10, 2023.He was preceded in death by his parents Gilbert and Yvonne
James (Jim) Benton Armstrong, 81, of San Cristobal passed away on Dec. 17, 2022. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Jim was a
Antonio R. Cintas, Jr. a lifelong resident of Questa, N.M., passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 7, 2023.Antonio was born on May 28, 1979 to Antonio
Clay Flint Gartin age 53, a resident of Jaroso, Colo., and Cerro, N.M., passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2022. He was preceded
Isabelle T Rendon, 89 of Arroyo Hondo passed away on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlo, her
AQUARIUS “Big Dreams come from the Collective Unconscious.” Carl Jung During this shortest month of the year several planets will be in the sign of
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
Guzman Energy will continue delivering wholesale power savings to KCEC; savings estimated between $150-170 million Guzman Energy and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative announced the extension
New Mexico has the longest continuously traceable history of human water-use in the United States. The acequia system goes back to 800 A.D. where Ancestral
The Sacred Pause In Northern New Mexico Every spring, people in small northern New Mexico communities enter into a time of sacred peace known as
Dear Editor,The article, A Place of Miracles, Part 1, The Restoration of Our Lady of Guadalupe, was excellent. For supporting our Film Collection of the
When it comes to a notable Questa local, Viola Garcia is high on the list. Viola, who goes by Vi, was born and raised in
Growing up in the small communities in Northern Taos County, the one thing parents want for their children is to grow up and make something
New Community Opportunities The mission of the Questa Creative Council (QCC) is to strengthen community through arts, culture, history, and education. The council is excited
PT: You’re our Artist for March/April at Questa Library. Tell me about your artwork. EW: I have several styles ranging from representational to abstract. My
La Placita de San Rafael is one of a five-part documentary series highlighting the History, Culture and Spirituality of Nuevomexicano Communities in southern Colorado/northern New
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
How Do You Want To Be Remembered? Many years ago, when I was 19 or 20 and had been living in Denver, I made a
Think You’re Aging Fast? Studies have shown that people who just think they are aging faster actually do age faster!Mayo Clinic research shows that people
QUESTA, N.M. — Alta Vista school volunteers spent Saturday, Jan. 28, collecting money for a January Boot Drive to benefit Alta Vista School students. Volunteer
Questa Fire and EMS announced on social media the addition of a new water tender for fire and emergent response. The new tender added to
Clean up Dates for March Councilman Jason Gonzalez has scheduled additional communityclean-up days in March. If you’re interested in lending a hand, they will meet
Taos County Sheriff’s Office announced on social media the recovery of the body of an elderly man near Des Montes on Tuesday, Feb. 14. The
Current Water Rate ComparisonQuesta: $19.76Hatch: $29.01Eagle Nest: $34.36Angel Fire: $36.12Estancia: $46.44 After months of discussion, Questa’s Village Council may be ready to move on utility
We want to hear from you! Dan Hobbs, the Cooperative Specialist for the Rocky Mountain Farmers Union will be facilitating an in-person community “Listening Session”
QUESTA, N.M. — Just after midnight Sunday, Feb. 7, Village of Questa employees responded to a water main break on Cabresto Road. Public Works employees
Because of last year’s massive wildfires and floods, farmers and ranchers are dealing with clogged-up irrigation systems affecting their livelihoods. Now, they’re looking for ways
The legislative session is underway and we have been tracking various bills that could impact northern Taos County residents. In the February Questa del Rio
WASHINGTON, DC — On Jan. 25, U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández (D-NM-03) announced that Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed her to the powerful and influential House
WASHINGTON, D.C. — New Mexico U.S. Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández issued the following statement after President Biden nominated Xochitl Torres Small, pictured, to serve as
SANTA FE, NM — On February 21, the New Mexico House voted to advance HB4, legislation that will restore voting rights to over 17,000 New
QUESTA, N.M. — The Questa Independent School District (QISD) Board deliberated their drug-testing policy for student athletes and came to a decision to increase their
The Questa Ladycats and Wildcats basketball seasons have come to an end. We would like to congratulate the players and coaches for their work through
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The Questa Library is making it easy for people to read and listen to books on their smartphones and tablets by offering e-book rentals to
When the Questa High School class of 1973 graduated, Richard Nixon was president, gas was 73 cents a gallon, and ‘My Love’ from Paul McCartney
We got a good, old-fashioned snow dump last night, the kind that could put your car in a ditch if you got too distracted by
By now we’ve all felt the effects of the latest Avian Influenza, or bird flu, pandemic. The cost of a dozen eggs has more than
“Hope is delicious.” That’s the slogan on the t-shirts at the JBJ Soul Kitchens. Since 2011, Jon Bon Jovi and his wife Dorethea have been
Winter watering is like most other things we classify as ‘chores’. We hear about it, it sounds like a good idea, and then we’re like,
Last month’s article Solid Waste Recycling on Shaky Ground highlighted the Jan. 18 decision that Taos County could not financially support recycling at this time.
QUESTA, N.M. — The U.S. Forest Service, in partnership with other local and federal agencies, has launched a wildfire-preparedness campaign called “Wildfire Preparedness is Year-’Round.”
It was a big week for teenager Brandon Mooney as the “Make a Wish” Foundation granted his wish to visit Red River! Mayor Linda Calhoun
Mark Darby honed his skiing skills at Red River Ski Area — and he wanted to make sure every child growing up in Red River
Printable Version (2 pages 8.5″ x 11″ letter size ) Cream of Broccoli Soup 2 pounds broccoli with stems1/2 medium onion, roughly chopped1 small potato,
Spring is a wonderful time in northern New Mexico. The snow is melting, the trees are blooming, and new animals are being born. Winter is
The LOR Foundation’s new Questa community officer, Maria Gonzalez, has really hit the ground running since starting at the end of last year. In February
TAOS, NM — There’s a timelessness about the Taos Valley and its mountains that transcends mere centuries. Even so, Centennials are cause for celebration, and
Cyrano is surprisingly good! Powered by a stellar performance from Peter Dinklage, and ably assisted by Haley Bennett, the movie tells the powerful story of
By BETH Sumner-Wichmann Neighborhood roads, whether maintained by the county or by the residents who live there, are common spaces. They are the paths to
By Matthew Corvin Wohlberg As an old, but proud, retired soldier, one who has truly lamented the passage of years, I have been seeing a
Benjamin Garcia, 90, of Questa, N.M. was called home to our Heavenly Father Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 with his family by his side. He was
Questa del Rio News received a letter from a man from the Antonito, Colo., area. He is in need of a kidney transplant and has
VENUS & JUPITER “The closer one comes to “knowing” spiritual truth, the more one realizes Truth can only be implied for It is the transcendental
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
