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Announcements Poetry reading with Gabrielle Herbertson: For the Journey Home happening on July 13 at 7 p.m. at OmniHum Gallery at 246
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A decades-old tradition celebrating Questa’s patron saint once again brought together the northern New Mexico communities surrounding Questa on Saturday, June 21.
EDITORIALBy Vanette Harris I missed those emeralds when I was away all winter. The sparkle, the shine, the quiet moments… Eagle Rock
A sweeping federal spending proposal that includes the potential sale of up to 3 million acres of public lands is drawing sharp
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “grant?” Is it bureaucracy? A lengthy application? Jumping through hoops
A new feed store is opening its doors in Questa, bringing livestock supplies closer to local ranchers while reviving a tradition that
Settled uniquely inside an old caboose at 400 W. Main Street, Steam Coffee and Tea Co. has become a beloved fixture in
Originally founded several decades ago by a group of Upper Valley residents, the Red River Valley Foundation has long served as a
Red River Brewery & Distillery recognized Questa del Rio News as its featured nonprofit for the month of May through its ongoing
The Questa Economic Development Fund (QEDF) has completed its comprehensive Business Retention and Expansion (QBRE) report. Funded by a New Mexico Economic
The 2025 Questa Business Bridge Pitch Contest is now open! Are you a Questa business owner in need of new equipment or
If you think the future of real estate looks like endless rows of cookie-cutter houses in the suburbs, think again. Methods of
A long-anticipated disciplinary hearing involving BestCare Pharmacy will take place this month during a three-day meeting of the New Mexico Board of
A favorite local shop in the mountain town of Red River is expanding its offerings just in time for summer.Li’l Willie’s Shenanigans,
Kit Carson Electric Cooperative (KCEC) has begun work on the safety planning, environmental assessments, and preliminary design for a groundbreaking hydrogen infrastructure
The newly formed women’s networking group “Women of Impact” held its first meeting on Thursday, June 12, 2025, bringing together women from
Being raised in a community where your history connects to every part of your present, it is difficult to find the courage
Questa’s young athletes had a breakout season on the diamond this year, with several teams clinching championship titles and a record number
The future is full of promise for Questa High School graduate Delilah Rael, a member of the Class of 2025 who is
Demolition of the long-vacant La Cienega Elementary School in Questa began on June 13, marking a pivotal step in a redevelopment project
On Sunday, June 15, Bishop Rev. Dr. Paulinus Chukwuemeka Ezeokafor held mass in Questa alongside Questa’s paster Rev. Andrew Ifele and Deacon
With blistered feet, tired bodies, and prayerful hearts, a group of peregrinos and guadalupanas (male pilgrims and female pilgrims) embark each summer
Red River is gearing up for one of New Mexico’s most festive Independence Day traditions as it hosts its annual 4th of
She Rises Festival
July 17: 5:30-8 p.m.
VIP Performance
July 18-19: 1-10 p.m.
Location: KTAOS
Tickets: www.sherisesfest.com
The Red River Chamber of Commerce has announced a new slate of officers and board members, while honoring two longtime leaders whose
2025 Taos Writers Conference
Fri-Sun, July 25-27
Flynn’s keynote address
Friday, July 25: 5:30 p.m.
Location: SOMOS108 Civic Plaza Drive
More information: somostaos.org or (575) 758-0081.
Date:
Saturday, August 23
Sunday, August 24
Time:
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. on Saturday,
8 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sunday
Location:
Questa Molycorp Field,
345 St. Hwy 38, Questa, NM
Contact: Matthew Rael
kickitinquesta@gmail.com
Skate Fest
Day: Sat & Sun: July 26-27
Time: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Location:
Liberty Square Park, Angel Fire
overgroundproject.org
Questa Art Tour Sneak Peek Art Show
Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Questa Public Library,
6-1/2 Municipal Park Rd., Questa, NM
Contact: Peggy Trigg at peg.trigg@gmail.com
After more than four months of closure due to a plumbing emergency, we are thrilled to announce that the library is refurbished
Have you missed stopping in at the ArtQuesta gallery or wondered what the future holds for two of our wonderful Questa artists
After many months of cleanup and repairs following a February flood from burst pipes beneath the building, the Questa Public Library officially
A once-dilapidated municipal park in Questa has received a much-needed transformation, thanks to efforts by the Village of Questa, after garnering more
Few birds bridge the wild and the tame as seamlessly as the American robin (Turdus migratorius). With their brick-red breasts and liquid
Great news, folks. It’s federal public lands disposal season again. You know, that idea that raises its head every decade or so
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has rescheduled its annual leftover license sale after a technical failure disrupted the online
The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish will host two public meetings to gather input on a proposed non-resident shed hunter
Water: Essential for Life “HYDRATE OR DIE-DRATE!” was a common sentiment screamed down at me during my high school football days. While
Unlock Weight Loss Secrets Hello and welcome back to Fitness Corner. This month I would like to give you basic information regarding
Bye Bye, Sweetie! “Sugar and spice and everything nice.” When we were children some of us took to heart that rhyme about
The Grace Of Knowing When we ask ourselves, what do I really and truly know?—this is a very simple yet deeply important
The weekly haul from the local Cultivo CSA Share program (www.cultivoproject.org) is always an exciting, and sometimes challenging, experience. Recently, I opened
GEMINI & THE SECOND RAY “Love says: I am everything. Wisdom says: I am nothing.” —Nisgaradatta Maharaje Among the esoteric sciences which
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d. May 28, 2025 Daniel Herrera, 35, a resident of Arroyo Hondo, passed away unexpectedly on May 28, 2025. Sunrise was November
d. June 9, 2025 Teresa Chavez, a cherished soul who graced the world with her gentle spirit, departed this life on June
d. May 27, 2025 John Velarde, age 62, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, passed away on May 27, 2025.He was preceded in death