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The Questa Cheer Team brought home their second consecutive state championship title on March 18. The team performed in several sets with music and dance
What you need to know if you’re walking for Good Friday Good Friday is on April 7 and walkers will be making the traditional 20-mile
Dear Editor, I have just finished savoring each article of the March Questa del Rio News. Thank you for publishing this splendid newspaper. Having relished
Former Questa Public Affairs Advisor for Chevron, Christian Isely took the March issue of the Questa del Rio News to the roundhouse to distribute to
Monica McClelland is a retired professional dancer and health coach who moved to the El Rito area last year. She is the founder and CEO
Growing up in rural New Mexico, many kids historically had a front row seat to agriculture and farming. Many of these traditions are passed on
In the busy months since Maria Gonzalez was hired as the LOR Foundation’s community officer in Questa, the foundation has been supporting a variety of
When Bernie Torres got married to his wife Gladys in 1965, he didn’t realize how vital having a good life partner would be to supporting
The Village of Questa Council held a public hearing to discuss the issues of water rates with the Questa public, but no one appeared to
The Village of Questa has drafted an ordinance for the creation of a new Planning and Zoning Commission for increased efficiency in matters of residential
The Questa del Rio News has been tracking several bills which might be of interest to local northern New Mexicans. HJR2 – A joint resolution
AGUA ES VIDA: Legislation requesting State Engineer to resolve outstanding Questa Mine water rights issue receives strong support at the legislature Over the past several
Questa del Rio News interviewed Mayor John Ortega on his first year in office and the state of the village. How would you describe your
I dare you “I dare you and thank you with gratitude and appreciation for sharing your stories.”I took a month off from writing the column,
How you eat is just as important as what you eat We all need nourishment in the form of food; we just don’t need as
The Chevron Scholarship is open for applications for local students. The scholarship was created to assist students to pay for costs associated with higher education
Questa schools solicited surveys, held public forums, and invited people to voice their opinions at school board meetings on the upcoming 2023/2024 school calendar decision.
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID19 pandemic, the Questa Honor Society has restarted annual blood drives at Questa High School. The local blood
The Questa Independent School District (QISD) successfully provided access to free winter sports opportunities to all students during the 2022/ 2023 winter ski and snowboarding
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Questa Jr./ Sr. High School has a new eSports team for students to participate in gaming competitions with students from other schools across the state.
SPROUTINGS is our regular feature celebrating local young people. The 5th and 6th grade students of Alta Vista teacher, Mr. John Walsh, have been our
Questa High School Honor Society celebrated Dr. Seuss day on March 2 by visiting every classroom at Alta Vista Elementary & Intermediate School and worked
National Library Week, April 23–29, is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and library workers’ contributions, and also to promote library use and support.
Taos County Historical SocietyTaos County Historical Society’s April program features author Rick Hendricks, PhD., talking about his book The Witches of Abiquiú. Join us on
By LOUIS JEANTETE and LYNN SKALL Twenty-five community champions gathered at Living World Ministries’ Fellowship Hall in late February to participate in an Asset Based
On Thursday, April 20 from 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., community members are invited to join Questa Junior-Senior Honor Society Students, Village of Questa Beautification
What is Syntropic Agroforestry? It consists of alternating rows of trees and shrubs, mulch plants, paths of wood chips or logs, and annual crops.The mulch
An Opinion Piece The first celebration of Earth Day was April 22, 1970. I was 19 at the time and a freshman in college. The
We are poised to go big — both improving our Repurposing Plastic Project (RPP) and sharing our innovative technology with individuals and other communities —
Questa Farmers Market (QFM) will open Sunday, May 28, beginning our seventh official season in operation! We are a program of Localogy, a nonprofit 501(c)(3)
The Father Al Muñiz Story The picturesque San Luis Valley is located in the heart of Southern Colorado. Its residents are descendants of the Spanish
Upcoming opportunities to get involved The Questa Creative Council is urging the community to get involved in the community this spring. “It’s time to fill
Between 1846 and 1848, the United States was at war with Mexico, fighting to claim land and territory in the Southwest. The United States quickly
They’re certainly eye-catching, to say the least: shimmering brown feathers topped with a lemon-colored beak, starlings are very easy on the eyes. Unfortunately, they’re very
After a three-year, COVID-mandated hiatus, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will be returning to the Rio Grande del Norte National Monument to
Visit Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area on any afternoon and you’ll likely encounter an elite athlete unloading his gear, good naturedly visiting with curious
Most parking lots are not environmentally friendly. They use non-renewable materials, destroy habitats, and create storm water runoff, requiring expensive drainage systems. Grass paver systems
Zimmer Feline Foundation’s mission is to help low-income families spay and neuter their pet cats. Spay and neuter vouchers are FREE and pay the full
To make a donation to assist with the bear’s continued care, visit lewf.org
The Taos County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to a burglary at Best Care Pharmacy on Saturday, February 25. Initially, the call was reported by the
In April of last year, New Mexico saw its largest and most damaging wildfire in state history. The Calf Canyon Fire and Hermit’s Peak fire
Printable Version (2 pages 8.5″ x 11″ letter size ) Blue Cornmeal Pancakes Ingredients3/4 cup blue cornmeal1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon white sugar1 cup boiling water1
Sadie Lucia Aguilar, 88, a life-long resident of Cerro, passed away Feb. 11, 2023. She was born Nov. 3, 1934 and is preceded in death
On behalf of the family of Benjamin Garcia, we would like to sincerely thank all of you for the food, generous donations of money and
Joe (Teddy) Martinez was born in Questa, NM on Nov. 24, 1961 and died in his home in Questa on March 4, 2023. He was
Please contact your Ditch Association President for more information. Acequia Madre del Rio CostillaKaren Blair, President (575) 224-9855Annual Membership Meeting:When: Thursday, March 30, 7:00 p.m.Where:
A YEAR OF TRANSITION “We need a revolution every 20 years just to keep government honest.” Thomas Jefferson At the end of March Pluto shifted
