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In Memory

OBITUARY: Jose Abel Garcia

d. March 20, 2026 Jose Abel Garcia is preceded in death by his daughter Olympia Garcia (Lucio Duran) and his infant daughter Francis Garcia, and

In Memory

OBITUARY: George E Cisneros

d. March 1, 2026 George E Cisneros a resident of Questa NM passed away unexpectedly at Presbyterian Medical Center in Albuquerque NM, surrounded by his

In Memory

A Creative Light Leaves a Lasting Glow

BY LISA JIZRAWI, JULIE PAIVA,with contributions from MARTHA SHEPP AND PEGGY TRIGG The community of Questa is mourning the passing of one of its creative

Arts & Culture

An Art Show for our Kids!

A first-ever, five-day art exhibit featuring young local artists will be held at the Questa Youth Center, Apr. 16–20. The event is hosted by a

In Memory

OBITUARY: Ramlin’ Roy Smith

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

In Memory

OBITUARY: Gabriel “Grady” Quintana

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

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OBITUARY: Jamie Archuleta

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

In Memory

OBITUARY: Marsha Skinner

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

In Memory

OBITUARY: Billy Doyle Houser

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

In Memory

OBITUARY: Darwin Keith Hall Jr

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

In Memory

OBITUARY: Amalia Lucia “Lucy” Rael

d. Jan. 21, 2026 Amalia Lucia Rael (Lucy), 98, of Questa, New Mexico, passed away peacefully, surrounded by numerous family members, on Saturday, January 31,

In Memory

OBITUARY: Elmer Archuleta

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

Fishing, Wildlife & Recreation

Drought grips New Mexico as Fire Danger Continues

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

Arts & Culture

Volunteer Created, Member Sustained

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