A Veteran’s Purple Heart, Gained in Sacrifice and Given in Love
Frank Rael is a native Questeño whose family has been in Questa for generations. He
Frank Rael is a native Questeño whose family has been in Questa for generations. He
The statue of Juan de Onate was erected at the Rio Arriba County Complex on
Hello friends and neighbors, Some of you may be aware of a local initiative that
Dear President Biden: Thank you for the leadership and transparency provided by the Biden-Harris administration
The new owner of the Questa Supermarket has officially set his sights on an opening
Crunchy chewy candy. You heard that right. Husband and wife entrepreneurs Britney and Alfredo Romero
Being raised in a community where your history connects to every part of your present,
The Village of Questa (VoQ) unanimously approved a contract for the contracting company NV5 Engineering
The Taos County Commission approved the Red River Brewing Company and Distillery (RRBC) for a
The iconic Ponderosa Lodge in Red River is getting a major facelift. It is expected
In an interview with Questa del Rio News, Village of Questa Mayor John Ortega expressed
Village of Questa (VoQ) Administrator and Finance Director Karen Shannon provided an update for the
The Taos Housing Partnership has unveiled a three-year housing roadmap plan to increase access to
Throughout villages in northern New Mexico, there are countless ways to learn new skills. And
Descansos, or roadside crosses, are found everywhere in the United States and the world, but
Questa Independent School District students joined together at the Questa High School to observe the
Questa’s 2023 Homecoming week (October 2 through 7) was filled with blue pride as students
SOCCER:Coaches Bill MacDonald and Spencer Warnock 00: Ysidro Garcia-8th Grade 1: Marcus Mascarenas- Senior 2:
For this issue, we intended to do stories, recapping the records of our Questa sports
HALLOWEEN By Contributing Writer SIERRA OIt was Halloween, the night everyone was waiting for. My
Come and see the exciting artwork produced by our local youth artists at the opening
Questa High School saw its first Cosecha event on October 17. Cosecha is a New
It’s time to report on the results of this past summer’s Questa Art Tour! Participating
The Alumbra Christmas Market will take place again this year for its 8th year! Alumbra
According to a press release from the Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 (AEP6) economic impact
The state’s Off-Highway Vehicle program made major contributions to the Carson National Forest in their
While walking through the forest with his grandfather, Ukrainian high school student Valentyn Frechka posed
By MIKAYLA ORTEGA AND DYLAN R.N. CRABBThe Questa Independent School District launched the Outdoor Education
Senior Menu (Printable) This Senior Lunch Menu applies to all Senior Centers in Taos County.
Many private landowners and small organizations conduct controlled burns in New Mexico, but the federal
Fire crews conducted a prescribed burn in mid-October. They called the operation the McCrystal Rock
Bear sightings have been reported across the Questa and Red River area via social media
Extreme weather events fueled by climate change are causing insurance premiums to skyrocket in some
Autumn can be a pretty rough time for a New Mexican fisherman like me. In
The Bald Eagle became the national bird of the United States on June 20, replacing
Water is… Water is life. Water is a precious resource. Water defines our quality of
People from the community came out in great numbers for the 35th annual Cambalache celebration
Tidbits Of Life “Let your life lightly dance on the edges of time like dew
Over the river and through the woods! Grandma’s dressing recipe! Family and friends! School holidays!
Nothing Ages You Faster Than Stress Let’s look at the science of aging. DNA is
Printable Version (1 page 8.5″ x 11″ letter size ) In this month’s edition of
FEELING STUBBORN?! This month we have a strong opposition which doesn’t always exist as strongly
Starring: Kaitlyn Dever,Elizabeth Kaulev, Zach DuhamRated PG13 Streaming on Hulu First Impression: “No One Will
d. October 3, 2023 Wilfred “Fluff” Roybal age 71, a resident of Albuquerque and formerly
d. October 21, 2023 Fritz Vialpando, Jr. 80, born 5/21/1943 in Greeley, CO. Fritz, a
d. October 20, 2023 Milton R. Cisneros 86, a resident of Cerro, New Mexico, passed
d. September 26, 2023 Lawrence S. Jaramillo, resident of Questa (El Rito), age 75, passed
d. September 8, 2023 Isabel Aurora Abeyta, Age 93, of Questa, passed away at home
The Santas Helpers del Norte group consists of approximately 12 families from northern New Mexico
The impact the former Molycorp Mine has had on the community of Questa is no
Show your hometown pride this holiday season and support your community and the businesses where
Dear Editor,I was the first doctor to live in Questa, and remember the town and
The Village of Questa will be holding their annual Light Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony
Maria “Mari” Castillo-Quintana graduated from Questa High School in 2007. Her school journey was different
Being raised in a community where your history connects to every part of your present,
The town of Red River has captured the attention of snow enthusiasts and nature lovers
Questa del Rio News reached out to Mayor Linda Calhoun on her presumptive election victory,
The Town of Red River announced it has received a donation from Big R Stores
Earlier in the year, we covered the ongoing dispute between Chevron and the Office of
For the last home volleyball game of the school season, starting on Thursday, November 9,
LOS PASTORES: A centuries-old Spanish-language play about the shepherds who journeyed to find Mary, Joseph,
Taos Pueblo̕s Aspen Song Kids are showcasing their millennia-old culture through art and poetry.The Questa
As of October 1, 2023, Vida Del Norte is fully funded again! We look forward
Despite Taos County Bureau of Elections reporting to Questa del Rio News that the Cisneros
The Questa Ladycats Volleyball team, coached by Michelle Garcia-Spears, Diane León, and Jennifer Vialpando, traveled
HS Boys Basketball Date Time Level Opponent1/4-1/6 TBD Away Varsity NRG- Espanola1/9/2024 6:30 PM Away
Who doesn’t love kids art — art produced through the love of creativity, color, curiosity
Electric Car Competition Questa’s middle school was invited to compete in this year’s NM Electric
The Youth Risk and Resilience Survey (YRRS) had been placed on the agenda for a
Former English teacher Clara Adams now teaches agriculture and welding at Questa High School, as
Nearly two dozen toddlers have been sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, says
Senior Menu (Printable) This Senior Lunch Menu applies to all Senior Centers in Taos County.
December in Questa will be brightened for us all with art and crafts, from the
It’s hard to believe it̕s been more than a year since the LOR Foundation opened
The Holiday Season The holiday season is here and just beginning. At Thanksgiving and Christmas
On November 14, United States Senators Lujan, of New Mexico, and JohnHoeven, of North Dakota,
What many visitors to northern New Mexico see on a map as the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness
Printable Version (2 page 8.5″ x 11″ letter size ) In this month’s edition of
A new visitor is curiously inspecting the bird feeder I’ve just filled. A grayish-blue cloak
Yuletide, Christmastide Have you ever wondered why we sing of the Twelve Days of Christmas
Helping People We Love After writing several articles about coping with depression, I have been
How To Transform Your Life At its highest expression, transformation is an inspired art, where
WINTER SOLSTICE “Oh, time is short and the days are sweet and passion rules the
d. November 10, 2023 Nora Rael-Galvez was born on January 6, 1927, in Questa, NM
Pain HustlersStarring: Emily Blunt, Chris Evans, Catherine Ohara, Chloe Coleman, and Andy GarciaDirected by: David
d. October 14, 2023 Robbie Gallegos, age 42, a resident of Taos, passed away unexpectedly
Food insecurity is a problem around the world. In the United States alone, nearly 20