Help Wanted
RRVCS is accepting applications for a full time educational assistant and a quarter time math teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to administration@redrivervalleycs.com.
CAREGIVERS NEEDED. Be part of a growing non-profit that is celebrating 50 years of serving Taos County. Mountain Home Healthcare is looking for energetic, caring and dependable caregivers for the Questa area. Positions are part-time and start at $15/hour and $18/hour for CNA’s. Please apply in person at 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur Ste 180 Taos, NM 87571 Phone: 575-758-4786 or send your resume to: careers@mtnhomehealth.com
Budtender position available at Yerba Cannabis Co., Questa’s new dispensary opening in April. Part time position, Saturday and Sundays, 10:30am to 6:30pm. Send resume and cover letter to michael@yerbanm.com.
Needed: Person to help household in El Rito manage mail, statements, bills, record keeping, etc. heartsoundsmusic2@gmail.com
Firefighter/ EMT, Taos County The purpose of this position is to perform under direct supervision; carry out the day-to-day operations of the Taos County Fire & EMS Department. Respond to emergency situations, fire calls, provide EMS care, and respond to the critical emergency needs to the citizens of Taos County. Pay is $24.44 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Fleet Mechanic, Taos County Under the direction of the Fleet Maintenance Director and/or the Fleet Maintenance Supervisor provides a variety of skilled journey to master level tasks related to the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of county mechanized diesel and gas equipment. Performs mechanic duties at Fleet Maintenance Department and/or in the field as necessary. Pay is $20.43 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Permit Technician, Taos County Under the direction of the Chief Building Official and/or Planning and Zoning Director, the Permit Technician reviews and processes applications for planning, zoning, engineering, building, construction, and/or other development permits. Assists with the scheduling of inspections and issuing certificates of occupancy. May perform routine administrative and complex clerical duties as needed to expedite the administrative, technical, or clerical functions of the planning department. Pay is $17.29 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Planner, Taos County The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of entry level professional and technical duties for implementing current and/or long-range planning programs of the county related to the development and implementation of land use and related local plans and policies. Pay is $22.31 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Deputy Sheriff/Cadet, Taos County Performs a wide range of entry level professional law enforcement duties intended to secure a safe environment for county citizens and to protect rights as established by federal, state, and local laws. $26.98 per hour (uncertified) / $29.21 per hour (certified). To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Deputy Treasurer I, Taos County Deputy Treasurer performs a variety of entry-level to complex clerical tasks designed to expedite the receiving and allocation of general tax revenue, issuance of tax notices and recording of tax remittances as required by law of the office of County Treasurer. Pay is $17.29 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Certified Building Official, Taos County The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of administrative, supervisory, and working level paraprofessional technical duties as needed to plan, organize, and direct and coordinate the daily operation of the Building Inspection Division of the County Planning Department. Assures compliance with county and state building and energy conservation codes, and such county ordinances as assigned. Performs inspections on residential, commercial, and industrial buildings for conformity to establish county and state building and energy conservation codes. Serves as the County’s Certified Building Official in controlling the enforcement and inspection of county residential and commercial structures for conformity to established county and state building codes. Pay is $29.83 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Fire/ EMS Lieutenant, Taos County Under the direction of the Fire/EMS Chief and Deputy Chief, the Lieutenant is responsible for performing direct patient care including assessment, evaluation, basic and advanced life support according New Mexico state standards and Employee Code of Conduct. The Fire/EMS Lieutenant also performs clerical, and various maintenance duties. Fire/EMS Lieutenant make operational decisions in the absence of EMS Chief and/or Deputy Chief and instructs Firefighter/EMTs on in-services, education, and driving. Performs related duties as assigned. Pay is $29.83 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Foreman, Taos County Performs a variety of general administrative, field supervisory, and advanced equipment operating tasks related to coordinating the construction and maintenance of county roads, bridges, culverts, and flood channels within an assigned sections of the county. Pay is $24.44 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Maintenance Technician, Taos County Under the direction of the Facilities Management Director and/or the Facilities Management Supervisor, the Maintenance Technician performs routine preventive, general maintenance and repair on buildings, recreational facilities, parks, systems, and equipment, including electrical, plumbing, grounds, carpentry, locksmith, and custodial. The position involves the operation and use of various light motorized and electrical tools and equipment as well as non-motorized and non-electrical tools and equipment used in all types of construction, maintenance, landscaping, and custodial work. Ensures buildings and grounds are safe and free from trash and debris. Pay is $18.76 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Risk Management/ OEM Specialist, Taos County Under the general supervision of the Emergency Management Director ,the RISK/O.E.M. Specialist performs a variety of technical administrative and oversight duties related to planning, organizing, and coordinating the effective and efficient development, implementation, and maintenance of county-wide safety programs. Plans, prepares, updates, and documents emergency response plans; participates on the emergency response team to coordinate and develop plans and training for effective deployment of resources. Pay is $24.44 per hour. To apply, email your resume to hr.jobs@taoscountynm.gov.
Volunteer Work
HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. Mountain Home Healthcare is looking for caring volunteers to help with our hospice program. Be that special someone to end of life patients by reading to them, playing games or just sitting with them for a conversation. If interested please call our office at 575-758-4786 or email rgordon@mtnhomehealth.com
Notices
AA MEETING: Questa Sundays
10-11 a.m., Questa Youth Center
AA MEETING: Red River Tuesdays
7- 8 p.m., 417 E. High St. (Erik’s Workshop)
Questa Senior Center Lunches. See April daily menu on page 24. Lunches are no longer served to-go. Lunch is served from noon to 1 p.m. and the recommended donation is upward of $1.50 each. Questa Senior Center, 148 Embargo Rd, Questa. Call (575) 586-0508 for more information.
SLV spay & neuter alliance mobile clinic offers low-cost spay and neuter services for cats and dogs in San Luis, Alamosa, and other towns in southern Colorado on a rotating basis. Surgeries include age-appropriate rabies and distemper vaccines. Microchips, bordetella vaccines, dewormer, nail trims, and mat removal are available at additional cost. Book appointments easily online at slvsna.org or call (719) 657-7076.
Burn Permit Applications
Ongoing (applications accepted yearround; 48-hour processing time required) Time: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Location: Taos County Fire & Rescue Admin. Building, 1395 Weimer Road, Taos, NM
North Central New Mexico Food Pantry Second and fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon at 140 Embargo Rd. in Questa.
North Central New Mexico Food Pantry Second and fourth Fridays, 10 a.m. – noon at 140 Embargo Rd. in Questa. Jeannie Masters (575) 586-0486 or (575) 779-9194. To make a donation, go to ncfpquesta.com For more information, please email wrmesquire2@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer, please call Jeannie (numbers above).
