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By MIKAYLA ORTEGA and LORA ARCINIEGA Valdemar DeHerrera, a decorated World War II veteran, former prisoner of war, and proud northern New

By FRED NATHAN,Executive Director of Think New Mexico Recently the New Mexico Ethics Commission sued a secretive, dark money group calling itself

By JOHN ORTEGA, QUESTA MAYOR When I was elected mayor of Questa in March 2022, the Village was in arrears by 1,908

Homeownership might feel out of reach but I’m here to remind you, IT IS POSSIBLE! There are real options in our community,

Though the election for Taos County sheriff is still more than a year away, Jason Rael is wasting no time building momentum
The local BestCare Pharmacy appeared before the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy for a disciplinary hearing in mid-July.The Pharmacy Board confirmed the

The Town of Red River has been awarded $40,634 through the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Destination Forward program to install a network

The Village of Questa has secured nearly $900,000 in grant funding for improvements to Cabresto Road and is awaiting approval of an

Following recent flooding in central Texas and southern New Mexico, officials across the country are reminding people that emergency preparedness is a

Some people by nature are thoughtful, compassionate, and kind. Others are quick-thinking, action-oriented, and organized. When all those valuable qualities and many

The Village of Questa has announced it has secured $3.8 million in funding from the USDA’s Rural Development and Rural Utilities Service

A group of Christian believers has taken to the highest points in northern New Mexico to pray for healing in Questa and

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe has reassigned longtime local priest Fr. Andrew Ifele to Holy Trinity Parish in Arroyo Seco and its

Get ready, Questa! The countdown is on, less than a month to go until “Kick it in Questa 2025” takes over the

By JENNIFER MOONEY Contributing writer The Arellano family has called the region home for hundreds of years. Brothers Chris and Rodney Arellano

Summer is in full swing and Questa Farmers Market is buzzing with fresh food, good energy, and live music every Sunday from
Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, Miles Caton, and Jack O’ConnellDirected by Ryan CooglerRated RStreaming HBO Max First Impression: Director Ryan Coogler

The Apodaca family is asking for prayers and support as their son Raulie, a beloved member of the Questa community, undergoes aggressive

The 2025-26 school year is upon us! Questa Independent School District (QISD), Red River Valley Charter School (RRVCS), and Roots & Wings

Being raised in a community where your history connects to every part of your present, it is difficult to find the courage

Nineteen local youths—17 from Questa and two from Taos—experienced a nine-day journey through Greece and Italy. The trip was filled with historical

For kids this summer, Vida Camp was the place to be! Children 5 to 12 years old were able to dive into

From the small-town sidelines of Questa and Taos to the bright lights of Division I college cheer, Amadea “Dea” Gallegos is headed

For the Gonzales family of Questa, the summer isn’t about vacation—it’s about horsepower, hay bales, and hauling down the highway to the

Justin Rael was born and raised in Questa and the closest thing he saw to a legal career came from a distance—his

Questa’s community came together this summer to celebrate stories, imagination, and adventure during the annual Summer Reading Program (SRP). With the theme

A new documentary exploring the emotional aftermath of war for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans will screen Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Wildflower

The Village of Questa Public Works Department received a major upgrade this week with the delivery of a new heavy duty service

In 1975, “Happy Days” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” lit up television screens, Bill Gates launched a new company called “Micro-Soft,”

WHAT: Questa Art Tour
WHEN: Saturday-Sunday, August 9-10, open 10-5 both days.
MORE INFO: Map-brochures will be available at each stop and throughout the area. You can find more information and see the map and artists in advance at QuestaCreative.org or call (575) 586-5658.

By Mikey Blake presented by the TAOS HISTORICAL SOCIETY Mickey Blake grew up in the New Mexico ski business. At the age

Just outside of plain sight lies majestic Cabresto Lake. Online information advises hikers to park two miles from the trailhead and hoof

As wildfire season continues to hit communities, causing devastating damage to homes and property, Living Word Ministries in Questa is taking proactive

After many years of grappling with water shortages, citizen leaders in the village of Costilla could be forgiven for throwing in the

Happy Sunshine John Denver was onto something when he wrote, “Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy.” On the drive into work,

Life today often feels like navigating a sea of uncertainty and stress. Here in our vibrant, close-knit community of Questa, summer brings

Last month I discussed nutrition and weight loss. I would like to continue with this topic regarding intermittent fasting (IF). I’m sure
Recipes courtesy of Executive Chef Brendalee Reiplinger, from The Lodge at Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay, CA 94923 BBQ Marmalade Sauce Marmalade is
The Fountain Of Youth; Close As Your Faucet The fountain of youth is water! When you drink a sufficient amount of pure

d. June 25, 2025 Daniel Robin Arterburn, known affectionately as “Dulcimer Dan,” passed away on June 25, 2025, at St. Vincent’s Hospital

d. June 21, 2025 Bryan Santiago Jose Apodaca was born July 19, 2000 to parents Eloy Apodaca and Kendrea Gallegos. He was

d. July 15, 2025 A man of great strength, courage and honor went home to be with his Lord and Savior on

d. July 14, 2025 It is with great sadness; the family of Joe Elifas Miera announces his passing at the age of

d. July 10, 2025 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Billy “Bam Bam” Norman Valdez on July

d. July 7, 2025 Orcelia Evangeline Rael, 95, affectionately known to family and friends as Vangie or Lynn, was born July 12,

d. June 2, 2025 With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of Lino A. Garcia, 62, on June 2, 2025. Lino