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Questa Mayor John Ortega By MIKAYLA ORTEGA and LORA ARCINEGAThe year 2024 was a busy one for Questa, according to Mayor John
Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as one of our aunties was the greatest
Two simple words: THANK YOU. These two words are simple and meek; however, they cannot fully express the depth of gratitude we
The community of Questa united to share in their grief and suffering as they coped with the sudden passing of Questa Fire
As you drive into Questa from the south, Yoga Sala sits on your right-hand side just as you cross the little bridge.
With recent devastating disasters, fires, and flooding across the country, insurance companies are changing their regional homeowners insurance qualifications based on risk
“Buy land and pick out a manufactured home,” they say. Nowadays, manufactured homes are quite nice, and with all the modern fixtures
Kari Lynn D. MartinezBy LORA ARCINIEGABeing raised in a community where your history connects to every part of your present, it is
On Friday, Decemeber 6, the Taos County Planning and Zoning Commission approved Kit Carson Electric Cooperative’s (KCEC) storage facility plan, named Amalia
The arts have a deep history in Questa. Locals have long used drawing, painting, pottery, and music to display their talents and
In mid-December, State Senator Roberto “Bobby” Gonzales hosted the New Mexico Water Policy Summit at Buffalo Mountain Thunder Casino. The event, which
The Red River Valley Foundation (RRVF) presented a $10,000 check to the Red River Valley Charter School during a ceremony held on
You know when you talk to somebody about something they’re passionate about, and their words start flowing seamlessly? That’s what it’s like
Questa Independent School Report Card Earns Spotlight Status The Questa Independent Schools Card is available online at nmvistas.org.Questa High School OverviewGrades served:
L to R: Lynnae Rael, Issac Ortega, and Jocelyne Ortega stand proudly after completing their 100-mile pilgrimage in the summer of 2024
The Questa Ladycats basketball team has had a great start to their 2024-25 season with a 6-0 record. After reaching the first
The Questa Wildcat boys basketball team began their 2024-25 season with an offensive output that is a drastic improvement from last season’s
The winter solstice on December 21 marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, a time when many reflect on
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The Questa Creative Council saw ever increasing participation in our activities last year, more local support than ever, and many more visitors
Imagine being woken up early on New Year’s morning to singing from musicians outside your door. Some people may expect it, for
A new book detailing the first Hispano settlers of the San Luis Valley and surrounding areas is now available for purchase. Author
Over the past ten years, former Questa del Rio News editor Lou McCall has been working on perfecting her newly published book,
Your Questa Public Library is not just books, it’s your connection to our community and to the wider world. You can start
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A New Mexico Army National Guard helicopter crew rescued two women in their 20s, who were stranded overnight on Wheeler Peak. The
Outdoor recreation in New Mexico generates approximately $3.2 billion toward our economy each year, a testament to the beauty of our desert
New Mexico is known for having a wide variety of bird species at every elevation, with an ever changing assortment of species
Happy New Year H is for a Hopeful Heart and a Healthy vision of our future by acknowledging those Habits that prevent
Release Stress with One Minute of Deep Breathing Got the heebie-jeebies from too much happening while you’re making other plans?Or is your
New Year I had watched my horse, Matty, be sick for six weeks on and off. She was 23 years old and
The Only New Year’s Resolution We Need New Year’s resolutions turn out the same way for most of us. By the end
Recent wastewater analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ranks New Mexico as one of four states with a
Starring: Taron Egerton, Jason Bateman, Dean NorrisDirected by Jaume Collett-SierraStreaming on NetflixRated PG-13 First Impression: Despite an interesting premise, “Carry-On” is a
THE AGE OF AQUARIUS “Our enlightened future is certain, but our path to it is not.” —Joseph Selbie At last we are
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d. December 7, 2024 Josiah B. (Si) Mandonado, age 21, a resident of Questa, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2024.He is
d. December 20, 2024 It is with a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and cherished grandmother, Rebecca
d. December 16, 2024 It is with profound sadness that the family of Isaiah James Ortega would like to announce his passing.
d. December 12, 2024 Roy C. Abeyta, 69, was born in Arroyo Seco, New Mexico, on July 9, 1955. Roy passed away
d. December 27, 2024 NM, passed away on December 27, 2024. Born and raised in Denver, CO, Jeff moved to Red River
It was an emotional night at Questa Village Council meeting on Tuesday night (Jan. 14). Members of the community and first responders
Wildfires have been ravaging Southern California since Jan. 7, burning thousands of structures and homes and displacing thousands of people. 24 people