
Chuck Kroon Remembered for His Quiet Dedication
Chuck Kroon, a quiet but deeply committed volunteer whose steady presence helped keep local news flowing across northern Taos County, died peacefully Dec. 15 after

Chuck Kroon, a quiet but deeply committed volunteer whose steady presence helped keep local news flowing across northern Taos County, died peacefully Dec. 15 after

A legal petition was filed in the 8th Judicial District on Wednesday (Dec. 3) challenging the results of Red River’s most recent municipal election. The

Kit Carson Electric Cooperative provided $13,000 in holiday donations to food banks, pantries and community organizations across its service territory, as part of a broader

Julia Fernandez de Maez was raised by grandparents who believed work, culture and family mattered more than comfort.The oldest of five siblings, Fernandez de Maez

A Santa Fe–based historic preservation nonprofit has been awarded a $750,000 federal grant aimed at revitalizing historic places and strengthening rural communities across north-central New

Village leaders in Questa are in the early stages of reviewing a housing concept that supporters say could help ease the community’s housing shortage, though

Questa councilman Jason Gonzalez along with Questa Mayor John Ortega joined officials with Kit Carson Electrical Cooperative recently as they traveled to Georgia on a

Husband and wife duo Dezirae and Armando “Mando” Ortega are officially fired up and ready for business. The couple recently celebrated the grand opening of

Roger Blanco has spent much of his life giving to others, often quietly and without expectation. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the community he has long

The Questa Ladycats closed out one of the program’s strongest seasons in recent years on Friday, Nov. 14, finishing their state tournament run with a

For Larry and Gloria Sanchez, faith has always been the anchor — in their home, in their marriage and in every challenge they faced together.
Voter turnout in Taos County’s 2025 local election reached just 25.73%, with 6,733 of the county’s 26,161 eligible voters casting ballots, according to unofficial results

The Village of Questa will receive $375,000 for a new wildland fire truck, funding secured by U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich as part of a $207

A year after closing his longtime restaurant, beloved Questa baker and restaurateur Frank Rael is preparing a comeback.Rael, who operated his eatery for seven years
The Questa School Board held their regular school board meeting on Nov. 19 where they discussed the process of selling three district-owned properties, including the

Local artist Jolton LaFore has turned a longtime passion into a new business with the launch of Glass Gardens NM, offering handcrafted stained-glass artwork ranging

As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on all that our small but mighty community newspaper has accomplished—because of you. Your

In the quiet village of Questa, where mountains hold generations of stories and tradition, many residents grew up guided by the same steady forces: faith,

Students across the Questa Independent School District gathered Thursday Oct. 23 for the annual Cosecha celebration, a community event that honors ancestral harvesting practices and

The Questa Ladycats brought home another win in district playoffs on Oct. 28 at home against the Mora Lady Rangerettes in four sets, securing another