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Community Government & Politics

Legislative update for northern New Mexico

The Questa del Rio News has been tracking several bills which might be of interest to local northern New Mexicans. HJR2 – A joint resolution

Community Government & Politics

Questa forming a Planning & Zoning commission

The Village of Questa has drafted an ordinance for the creation of a new Planning and Zoning Commission for increased efficiency in matters of residential

Village of Questa Update

Water rates officially increasing

The Village of Questa Council held a public hearing to discuss the issues of water rates with the Questa public, but no one appeared to

Community Government & Politics

Legislative Update for Northern Taos County

The legislative session is underway and we have been tracking various bills that could impact northern Taos County residents. In the February Questa del Rio

Village of Questa

February 2023 Update

On Jan. 10, Finance Director Karen Shannon was appointed Village Administrator by Mayor John Ortega, and her appointment was approved unanimously by the Village Council.

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Legislation 56 Covers Much Affecting Our Community

from conservation to energy, public infrastructure to transportation, healthcare, elections, and more. New Mexico’s 56th Legislature began on Jan.17 and 64 bills have been pre-filed

Event NEWS

Substance Abuse Finding to QISD Board

At the Dec. 7 Board Meeting of Questa Independent School District Maria Gonzalez, Interim Coordinator for the Vida del Norte Coalition presented findings from a

Community Government & Politics

Lobbyist Gabriel Cisneros Talks with QISD Board

The Board for the Questa Independent School District (QISD) held a meeting Dec. 21 during which local lobbyist Gabriel Cisneros shared his plans to represent

Community Government & Politics

Building The Questa P.D. and Community Policing

Back in October, Questa Mayor John A. Ortega reported at a Village Council meeting that “we are starting from scratch with this police department.” This

Village of Questa

Infrastructure Expansions and Upkeep

Questa’s Village Council focused on infrastructure improvements and a proposed water rate increase during its Dec. 13 Regular Council Meeting. The Village received funding from

Alta Vista Elementary School

Questa Students Below Proficiency in Reading and Math

Coronavirus Pandemic to Blame, says Principal Elaine Romero Alta Vista Elementary & Intermediate School Principal Elaine Romero revealed some disturbing statistics about the status of

Front Page

Red River Restoration Complete

Mayor John A. Ortega, Councilor Louise Gallegos, Village of Questa Project Manager Jake LaFore, and representatives from the state of New Mexico, Chevron, River Bend