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On Saturday, May 27, Red River was bustling with bikers from across the country who were attending the 41st Annual Red River Motorcycle Rally. An
Questa del Rio News is starting a monthly column dedicated to Questeños, both those who live in the community and those who have left and
Questa del Rio News Editorial Board member and Questa native Ernesto Cisneros graduated from Taos Academy in 2019. He chose to attend New Mexico State
Mikaela Romero was born and raised in Questa. She attended Questa schools until her sophomore year where she transferred to the Taos Academy, graduating in
Aaliyah Duran graduated from Questa High School in 2017. Upon graduation, she moved to Alamosa to attend Adams State University (ASU). She graduated with a
Kalena Trujillo was born and raised in Questa. She recently graduated from Taos Academy while completing phlebotomy school and finishing her first year as a
HustINHart is owned by Jessica Rael, a Red River and Questa native whose family’s entrepreneurial spirit is flourishing in the northern New Mexico community. Jessica
3D Printing services are now available at the Questa Public Library. Patrons only need a library card and a 3D file to request a real
After one year of business, the mother/daughter duo behind RJ’s Grill has closed up shop at their Station 522 & Cisneros Fuel location as they
Dear Editor: I would like to give a big thank you to Village Councilman, Jason Gonzalez for all the work he has done at our
The Red River Brewing Company (RRBC) hosts a monthly ‘Hops for Happiness’ program, aimed at raising money for local causes. During the month of May,
LMNOC Broadcasting’s Mother’s Day concert festivities in Red River May 12–14 featured a great lineup of country, rock, and New Mexican musicians for three days
This ’50s-themed event features music, games, contests, car parades down Main Street, and cash and prizes for car show participants. For the first time, this
The Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) recently made some big investments in northern Taos County. KCEC donated $10,000 to the Charles Cisneros VFW and another
Questa High School class of 2001 graduate Gabe Pacheco was named in the Business Elite’s award for top 40 under 40, a prestigious award acknowledging
If you have roots in Questa, you assuredly have memories of Fiesta days every June at the Molycorp Fields. People would gather to visit booths,
Amaya Cisneros had a passion for cheer. “It’s always been my dream, ever since I was small, I used to choreograph cheers for my sister
Questa’s high school graduation was held on May 20 at 10 a.m. Friends and family members filled the mini pit to celebrate the 18 graduates
The Questa Wildcats track and field state qualifiers brought home some impressive results in May. Below is a recap of their results: 2nd Place, High
In their inaugural year, the Questa Wild Karts eSports team, coached by Domingo Torres, placed 3rd in Mario Kart and 4th in Smash Bros at
For the past 10 years, the Girls’ Track and Field athletes at Questa High School have quietly taken big and small victories with Coach Deluvina
“All Together Now” is the rallying cry among library staff, Friends of the Questa Public Library, and a large group of community volunteers, all dedicated
Teacher Appreciation Week was from May 8-12 and members of the community came together to purchase furniture and lounge equipment for teachers at the Questa
Leslie Maes was promoted to Fire Chief of the Costilla Fire Department in February 2023. The appointment came after a recommendation by Taos County Fire
Representatives from the Taos County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP), the Taos Soil & Water Conservation District, and the Taos County Forest & Watershed Health
The Questa Economic Development Fund (QEDF) is seeking $25,000 from the New Mexico Economic Development Department’s Local Economic Assistance & Development Support (LEADS) program.“We are
What is Questa’s vision for the transition to a post-mining community? We have created several partnerships to transition to the post mining economy. We are
DENVER, CO – Village of Questa Mayor John Ortega visited Denver in April to attend the Cities Summit of the Americas, a gathering of municipal
The Town of Red River has been accepted to the New Mexico Main Street’s Frontier & Native American Communities Initiative program. Along with seven selected
By contributing writer MICHAEL WILSON Taos County Historical Society hosts author Jim Eckles Saturday, June 3. Whatever happened to that 100 tons of gold and
First-ever Questa Quick Draw! The Questa Creative Council is calling artists of all ages to take part in a new, fun event in our village.
As the weather turns warm in northern New Mexico, the LOR Foundation—led by Questa community officer Maria Gonzalez—is looking forward to the event season and
Sporting shimmering green wings that stretch out to a 20-inch wingspan, a ruby-red face and a bright-pink chest, at first glance the Lewis’s Woodpecker almost
Proposal to unite acequia associations through northern Taos County discussed at May 2 meeting. Representatives from the Questa Economic Development Fund (QEDF), Chevron, and the
The Vida del Norte group is hosting the Questa Fish Fiesta the weekend of June 10. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, June
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
Transcending Separations As humans, we don’t always agree with each other and that is the natural order of things. We are not here to convince
I am still a work in progress I never used to exercise but, since the early 1970s, I have practiced mind/spirit techniques to create loving
I dare you Perhaps there has been a moment in your lifetime when you have asked yourself, Do I want to do something different? Do
For our June issue, we interviewed several fathers from our community and asked them what it means to be a father. We also asked what
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
The New Mexico Children Youth and Families Department (CYFD) is actively recruiting community resource parents for children in the care of their department. “We’re trying
Posted on the front of the building for the Amalia Senior Center are multiple public notices from New Mexico’s Environment Department informing the public about
Sea sponges are ocean invertebrates — animals without backbones. These unassuming creatures may also be life savers for millions of people. Since they can’t move
Nick Ortega age 92, a resident of Questa, passed away peacefully April 23, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan Benito and
Sharon Kay Gallegos age 66, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly May 12, 2023.She was preceded in death by her husband Tomas Gallegos; daughters
Melquiades “Melky” Valentin Rael entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2023, at the age of 46. Melky was born on Valentine’s Day, 1977. Raised
THE BEEHIVE “We must ponder upon these things.” Dr. Douglas Baker As we slide into the lazy, hazy days of summer, Venus and Mars raise
