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Lucy Rael, the matriarch of the large and devoted Rael family remembered for her faith, resilience and quiet strength, died Jan. 31.

By CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS A new sign placed on the Catholic diocesan property reads, “God’s Marriage = One Man + One Woman.”

Questa del Rio News held its first listening session on Monday, Feb. 16 at Rosie’s Smokehouse. Approximately 18 people attended the event

Since 2021, J&L Powersports has been a growing fixture in the Questa community. What began in the former Primetime Pizza building has

Roughly 30 community members gathered at the Questa VFW at 4 p.m. on Feb. 21 to discuss the potential impacts of a

Questa locals know something that doesn’t always make the headlines: communities are strongest when neighbors show up for one another. That spirit

Eleven years after its founding, the Vida del Norte Coalition continues to serve as a recognizable name serving the youth of northern

Based at Cerro Vista Farm in Cerro, Cultivo is more than just a farm education program; it is a movement toward food

Stephanie Gallegos and her fiancé, David Ramirez, plan to bring authentic Mexican cuisine to the area with the launch of their new

Operations at 59 NM-38 in Questa are winding down as Granite Construction has gradually cleared its presence from the property. Over recent

Jerry Hogrefe, a longtime Taos County law enforcement officer with more than four decades of public safety experience, has announced his candidacy

The communities of Questa and Red River are mourning the loss of Michael Medina, 25, who was killed in a single-vehicle car

The Questa Achievers 4-H club is partnering with the Questa Public Library for its first service project of the year, a community-wide

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

Ricardo León Jr. is as outdoors as it gets. The son of Diane and Ricardo León Sr. of Cerro grew up with

While many high school athletes are preparing for the elements on the field, a dedicated group of students at Questa Jr./Sr. High

Donovan Ortega: 6th Grade, BASKETBALL GUARD, LITTLE LEAGUE PITCHER AND 1ST AND 2ND BASE Achievements: Versatile basketball leader and championship-winning All-Star on

Years Coached: Esports (electronic gaming sports) 4 years One word description: Driven Hobbies: Tracking esports trends and strategies Enjoys Most: What do

Joshlyn Medina 12th Grade Sport-Cheerleading, Position-Captain/base Achievements: 3 time state championship, grand champions at home competition, 2 first place trophies in 2026

On Jan. 27, Questa Future Famers of America (FFA) officers joined other FFA chapters from across the state to visit the State

What began as a fundraiser to help cover graduation expenses will now benefit an eighth grader in a neighboring community who is

In the autumn of 2017, eight hopeful and bold residents of Questa came together to create a platform supporting the Arts and

Voces de Nuestro País ~ Voices of Our Place is a monthly storytelling gathering at the Questa Public Library celebrating local voices

The Taos County Historical Society (TCHS) is pleased to announce a special guest lecture, “History of Pot Creek — Early People of

Caregivers are an interesting group of people. We are so used to being the one who gives to others, the one who

Returned Peace Corps members in northern New Mexico are marking Peace Corps Week, March 1–7, by reflecting on decades of international service

Spring is upon us, or should I say that after the mild winter we’ve been having, spring is still upon us. To

About 1.7 million New Mexico residents are living in areas experiencing drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as dry conditions intensify

d. Jan. 13, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we remember Elmer Archuleta, who peacefully passed away on January 14, 2026,

d. Jan. 21, 2026 Amalia Lucia Rael (Lucy), 98, of Questa, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by numerous family members, on

d. Jan. 13, 2026 Red River resident Keith Hall passed away at Holy Cross Hospital on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, at 81

d. January 10, 2026 Billy Doyle Houser, a cherished resident of Red River, New Mexico, passed away on January 10, 2026, at

d. Dec 18, 2025 Remembrance By David L. Witt“Marsha Skinner is not famous and the I Ching was really happy about that.”Quote

d. January 2, 2026 Jamie Rafael Archuleta, 51, of Cerro, New Mexico, was born in Santa Fe in 1974 and raised in

d. January 2, 2026 Gabriel “Grady” Quintana, 61, of El Rito/Questa, New Mexico, passed away on January 2, 2026, surrounded by love.

Since 1988, the Knights of Columbus Sangre de Cristo Council 11696 has served as a quiet but constant pillar of support for

d. Jan. 2, 2026 Ramblin’ Roy Smith, born Roy Lee Smith on Sept. 24, 1946, in Gunnison, Mississippi, passed away on Jan.