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As the sun rose over the beautiful Questa village on Sunday, April 13, the Ortega family gathered on their ranch to carry
By YOLI ACOSTA Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid up to 100 times more powerful than morphine, is quietly but relentlessly fueling an overdose
The New Mexico Department of Veterans’ Services will host a statewide veterans’ conference on Saturday, May 3, at the Buffalo Thunder Resort
Questa del Rio News has been selected to participate in the Local Media Association’s (LMA) 2025 Lab for Journalism Funding. The initiative
Creative professionals across Taos County will have a unique opportunity to grow their businesses this May, as the Taos County Economic Development
Yu Garden, a Chinese-American restaurant nestled in Red River, is approaching its first anniversary on June 19. But for owners Amanda and
Yerba Cannabis is the first and only dispensary in Questa. Owned by award-winning grower and distributor Michael Nezi, the dispensary will host
The Phillips 66 gas stations, at both the north and south locations in Questa, have been sold to a new owner from
The LOR Foundation has been supporting Questa community projects for a little over two years, so it seems like a fair opportunity
The New Mexico Board of Pharmacy under the New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department has scheduled a disciplinary hearing in May involving
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) celebrated the groundbreaking of its Amalia II Solar & Battery facility on Tuesday, April 22, a significant
The Town of Red River is inviting residents and stakeholders to play a key role in shaping the community’s future at a
Travelers to and from northern New Mexico will soon have more options as the Town of Taos announced expanded air service at
This Memorial Day weekend, join us in Questa, NM, as we honor our heroes at the 21st Annual Veterans Healing Field of
Seeing vacant properties around the Enchanted Circle is a common experience, as many homes are either second homes, investment properties, or abandoned.
The Village of Questa is preparing for the return of a beloved community tradition—Fiestas de Questa—with a one-day celebration set for Saturday,
Red River is set to welcome residents and visitors alike for its second annual Mayfest in the Mountains celebration, a four-day Memorial
In the quiet hours before dawn on Good Friday, dozens of faithful gathered at Sagrado Corazón Catholic Church in Costilla, NM, setting
On Easter morning, April 20, a vibrant and faithful community gathered at Eagle Rock Lake to commemorate the resurrection of Christ at
For the past year, two local organizations—the LOR Foundation and the Vida del Norte Coalition—both led by Maria Gonzalez, have been working
As news of federal funding cuts to regional food banks ripples through northern New Mexico, many communities are bracing for the impact.
Barnes Reflects on Questa Roots, Journey to CFO of the Albuquerque Journal Being raised in a community where your history connects to
In a powerful display of community support and solidarity, the Taos Community Foundation and Kit Carson Electric Cooperative have come together to
Get ready to smile and say “cheese!” The Red River Chamber of Commerce has just announced its very first photo competition, and
Questa Farmers Market (QFM) opens May 25 with music by Michael Rael & Friends. The market will meet every Sunday, 10 a.m.
The Questa Quilters raffled off their latest masterpiece on March 20, drawing admiration from all who saw it. This year’s quilt was
Change can cause anxiety and insecurity. Good change can feel exciting. Happily, we are intelligent human beings and can feel both at
In the heart of northern New Mexico, Taos’s Millicent Rogers Museum is set to unveil one of its most powerful exhibitions to
A new and exciting place to learn about the world has opened near the Millicent Rogers Museum. The Wheaton Museum of World
As spring settles over the mountains, Questa High School is once again proud to celebrate a time-honored tradition: a full week of
The Questa Wildcats baseball team has been working hard all season. They have had some big wins and some tough games, but
Carlos Ortega, a senior at Questa High School and son of Lori and Jerome Ortega, is preparing to embark on a new
Students from Questa Jr./ Sr. High School will display their talents and achievements during the May Showcase of Student Excellence, set for
Amelia Eshleman has lived and worked in New Mexico for 10 years. Her current role as a 6th through 8th grade teacher
If you or someone you know helps take care of trails in New Mexico or works to make riding off-highway vehicles (OHVs)
A one-day workshop focused on regenerative ranching practices in arid environments will be held Saturday, May 3, in Questa. Fifth-generation cattle rancher
A homegrown effort to help nature heal in northern New Mexico has just been recognized on the world stage. The Flower Path
On Saturday, April 12, families and neighbors came together to clean the acequias (irrigation canals), just like their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents
Taos County offers a diverse array of camping experiences, from serene forest retreats to vibrant glamping sites. Whether you’re seeking solitude under
Spring has returned to the mountains of northern New Mexico—and so have the bears. As the snow melts and the forests wake
By CATHY COOK, Albuquerque Journal Bark beetles are an important part of New Mexico’s forest ecosystems. They typically attack stressed trees, which
By MIKAYLA ORTEGAAs the snow melts and hikers, bikers, and horseback riders prepare to return to northern New Mexico’s scenic trails, the
The Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is a master of the night, its haunting hoots echoing across New Mexico’s deserts, forests, and
Every New Mexican has camped at a Forest Service campground. Many of us have had the profound pleasure of camping at the
Are you planning your next outdoor adventure? Well, it just got easier. The U.S. Forest Service is offering free access by download
Some leaders in Congress want to sell public lands—places like forests, deserts, and mountains that belong to all Americans. This idea has
Four Legs For Mental Health My husband knows I sometimes forget about writing this article until the last minute AND rarely misses
Take A Walk, Change Your Life Small steps make big differences. There are a multitude of ways to be more active, but
HIIT Your Way to Fitness This month I will discuss home or gym workout plans utilizing the HIIT program. HIIT stands for
The Wisdom Of Imperfection Perfection is a core cause of great unhappiness in our age. The pursuit of perfection is responsible in
A Cow Helps Me Grow Younger Sometimes it’s the little things that make life so wonderful. And sometimes they might be as
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SPRING “We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid
Grilling Season in the Land of EnchantmentAs the high desert sun warms the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and Memorial Day marks the
d. January 27, 2025 Arnold Bailon passed away on January 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and resilience that
d. April 3, 2025 Eric David Sanchez, a beloved son, brother, fiancé, uncle, nino, cousin, and friend, was called by our Dear
d. March 23, 2025 Armando Ortega, 83, a lifelong resident of Cerro, NM, fought a valiant fight against cancer but in the
d. March 30, 2025 Doris Santistevan, 68, of Questa, passed unexpectedly on March 30, surrounded by her loving family. She was a
d. March 26, 2025 Manuel Antonio Romero, 68, of Questa, was called back home into the Lord’s loving arms on March 26,
d. March 21, 2025 Denise Lynn Blanco, a resident of Taos and Questa, born June 23, 1973, went to be with the
d. March 22, 2025 Arthur W. Sanchez, 75, of Questa, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, March 22, in Silver City, New
d. April 13, 2025 Coleen Perea, 42, of Cerro passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2025. Coleen was born in Taos and was
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A house fire on Wednesday, April 30 left three properties belonging to brothers Delfino and Leroy Gonzales completely destroyed, but thanks to
EDITORIALBy ESTÈVAN RAEL-GÀLVEZ Dr. Estevan Rael-Gálvez is a distinguished anthropologist, historian, and public scholar from New Mexico, renowned for his extensive work
Authorities are investigating an incident in Questa which occurred on Thursday, May 8. Police responded to the scene near 2324 NM-522 where
After months of repairs and a temporary relocation, the Questa Public Library is preparing to reopen its doors to the public. A
Tierra Wood Stoves and Window Coverings has been keeping Taos-area residents warm since April 1980. Originally owned and operated by Bob Bishop
The Sangre de Cristo Motel, a longstanding fixture in Questa since the 1970s, is for sale. Owner Virgil “Bud” Martinez Jr., who
If you think the future of real estate looks like endless rows of cookie-cutter houses in the suburbs, think again. Methods of
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) will host its annual meeting Saturday, June 14, at the Taos High School gymnasium, inviting members to
Over 30 people packed “The Grill” restaurant inside the Monte Carlo on the morning of Wednesday, May 7, for the Questa Business
Being raised in a community where your history connects to every part of your present, it is difficult to find the courage
Red River is gearing up to host the annual Vino in the Valley festival from June 13 to 15, bringing together a
Red River celebrated a safe and spirited Memorial Day weekend with events that offered something for everyone.At Brandenburg Park, the second annual
Over the recent Memorial Day weekend, Questa, New Mexico, hosted the 21st Annual Veterans Healing Field of Honor, an event focused on
On Wednesday, April 16, over 60 people—Questa junior and senior high school students, folks from the Village of Questa, LEAP, staff from
The Ladycats delivered a strong performance at the state meet, finishing as the only Taos County team to break into the top
With pride in their hearts and hope in their eyes, the Questa High School graduating class of 2025 crossed the stage on
Alianna Gonzalez, a 2025 graduate of Questa High School, is preparing to leave her small-town roots behind as she heads to Albuquerque
Willie Sanchez, a former math and science teacher who spent nearly three decades in the classrooms of Questa High School and Middle
Artists Claire Coté and Nicole Thibodeau will present their mixed-media exhibition entitled “Seasons of Resilience” at the Wildflower Playhouse Gallery in Taos,
Questa̕s Colorful Summer Reading Excitement is building as the Questa Public Library prepares to launch its summer reading program, inviting readers and
A new alterations and design studio is bringing custom clothing, sustainable style, and decades of international experience to the heart of Questa.
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has released its draft 2025 State Wildlife Action Plan and is seeking public input
Local Questa-area artists are growing a fan base. This June, the Red River Chamber of Commerce has offered a large, central vendor
Now that summer has arrived, we’re all gearing up for whatever camping, fishing, or other favorite outdoor pursuits we can get in
A mother and her young daughter had a frightening encounter with a coyote May 22, Thursday evening near Eagle Rock Lake, prompting
The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) owns the skies of New Mexico. Its silhouette—broad wings fringed with sunlight, tail flashing like a rusted
Taos County’s first free spay and neuter clinic, originally established by Donna Karr and Taos Feral Feline Friends, has reached a milestone,
Choices Beyond Parenthood Having recently celebrated that 100-year-old holiday honoring mothers, and with another day set aside for fathers coming up, I
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A three-day retreat of Tibetan Buddhist prayers for world peace will be held June 13, 14, and 15 at the Kagyu Mila
Water Wisdom More and more we are all becoming aware of the wonders and healing effects of homegrown, pure, organic food. I
Cannabis connoisseurs from across New Mexico gathered Tuesday evening, May 20, at the Oasis Events Center in Albuquerque to crown the state’s
Overcome Stress by Witnessing, not Resisting Stress will age you faster than anything else and it’s one of the most difficult things
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SPRING “We can forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when men are afraid
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d. May 9, 2025 Isabel Herrera Garcia passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025 in Albuquerque, N.M. Isabel was born on May
d. April 7, 2025 Christopher Gene Garcia, born October 11, 1982, suddenly went to be with our Lord April 7, 2025 in
d. May 2, 2025 Bobby Ray Fowler passed away on May 2, 2025, in Del City, Oklahoma when his big, kind heart
d. May 2, 2025 Aaron Daniel Vigil, age 33, of Santa Fe, NM and formerly of Ranchos de Taos, NM, passed away
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