
Faith, Trust, True Love, and Goals
It’s all about absolute teamwork and faith and trust in each other. This is the story of a youthful and vital couple who now live in Cerro, New Mexico. SFC
It’s all about absolute teamwork and faith and trust in each other. This is the story of a youthful and vital couple who now live in Cerro, New Mexico. SFC
#RedRiver Parks & Trails Clean-up May 19 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, meet at the Brandenburg Pavilion. 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, meet at Malette Park parking lot. #NewMexico #QuestaNews
Come and meet Raul Torrez, candidate for #NewMexico Attorney General, in Taos this evening - 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. 501 Paseo del Pueblo Norte Taos, NM 87571 #Election2022 #QuestaNews
The Questa Business Entrepreneurial Network has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, May 18, 6:00 PM, at Rael's Market; in--person or online via Zoom. #business #NewMexico #QuestaNews
From the U.S. Forest Service : The Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon fires have crossed into the Carson National Forest at its very southeast edge (see attached map). Evacuation statuses continue to update for communities within and abutting the Forest in both Taos and Colfax counties. Use the interactive evacuation map for the latest, including Taos Canyon going into “READY” status (Also see the attached press release from the NM Dept. of Homeland Security). Even if you are not in an affected community, being prepared is essential. For public and media questions about the fire, please continue to contact the fire information...
"According to Sheriff [Jerry] Hoegrefe, the purpose of the Village of Questa’s contractual agreement with the Sheriff's Office was to 'bridge law enforcement services so the Village can get back on their feet and reestablish their own police department.' It was never intended to be forever." https://questanews.com/sheriff-jerry-hoegrefe-says-crime-is-down-questa-residents-feel-differently/ #politics #law #crime #NewMexico #QuestaNews #QuestaDelRioNews
"The Range" presents . . . the San Luis Valley Colcha Embroidery. May 7 - June 19, 2022 307 4th Street Saguache, CO Featured Artists: Mary Baker, Maria Eufemia Barela, Dale Barron, Debbie Barron, Cathy Baxter, Mae Chacon, Sally Chavez, Vicki Chavez, Janice Cisneros, Kate Daly, Sandy Dolak, Ester Esquibel de Romero, Maria Fernandez Graves, Adrienne Garbini, Belinda Garcia, Patsy Garcia, Elsie Gallegos, Mary Ann Gallegos, Annette Gutiérrez Turk, Julia Gomez, Margie Gurule, Yvonne Halburian, Pacifica La Combe, Josephine Lobato, Lita Lobato, Rita Lobato Crespin, Virginia ‘Bena’ Lovato, Brenda Lovato, Loretta Lujan, Lori Lujan, Donna Madrid Hernandez, Aurora Martinez, Juanita...
VILLAGE OF QUESTA & QUESTA FIRE DEPARTMENT IMPOSE FIRE RESTRICTIONS Starting on May 3, the Village of Questa and Questa Fire Department imposed temporary fire restrictions within Questa Village Limits. With the current weather conditions and all the resources currently working at the Forest fires in the state, Questa Fire Department and The Village of Questa decided that it is best to impose these restrictions until the weather conditions improve. “The safety of our community members is our number one priority, and we will do everything we can to protect them and their properties,” stated Questa Mayor John Ortega. “Chief...
Please take a few moments to participate in the NM Community Survey. Click this link to take the survey online. https://tinyurl.com/2022nmcs. Participants can enter to win $500 or $100! This survey is very valuable in helping organizations like Vida Del Norte, which works to prevent youth substance misuse, to better understand the issues in our communities so that we can work on solutions. Thank you!
This is happening now in Questa by the Library. Come out and plant some trees, play, visit and then lunch! Fun fun. It's a beautiful day!
There’s a horrible mistake in May's Bird is the Word article about hummingbirds. It should read 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. Sorry about that! Thank you Carolyn Milby Anderson for alerting us!
The Questa Independent School District board meeting for April 26 has been cancelled. https://qisd-nm.schoolloop.com #politics #education #NewMexico #QuestaNews
Community Watch Meeting April 25 at 6:00 PM in the Vida Del Norte HQ (across from the Granite offices) #politics #law #crime #NeighborhoodWatch Taos County Sheriff's Office
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zach Behrens, 951-394-0598 (very temporary number) TAOS, NM – April 25, 2022 – Carson National Forest fire crews have increased containment to 90% on the five-acre Osha Fire off New Mexico Highway 518. Containment will remain steady for a few days as firefighters continue mop-up and patrol for interior hot spots. Personnel from two engines are on scene today. The Osha Fire was first reported near the Las Mochas community around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 22, after downed power lines ignited surrounding vegetation. It is located within the 2011...
Come on out to the 1st Annual Craft Sale at the Cerro VFW this weekend~ April 30 & May 1 from 10-4pm. A great variety of vendors have signed up and benefits go towards building repairs for the VFW Post 9516. Address is 108 Cerro Rd. (Hwy 378) in Cerro, NM 87519. Any questions call 703-298-8106
Today at 9:30 AM. Breakfast for kids! Fundraiser at Freedom Center Church in Questa.
House cleaning one time per month, for an older couple. 3 bedroom home in El Rito Latin area. Must be a trusting and reliable individual. For more information contact Agatha Ramirez at (575)586-1370
The Questa Del Rio News looking for that special someone to be our Community Calendar Coordinator. Part-time, possibly 10-15 hours per month. This position requires some technical skills, familiarity with software, etc. Pay depends on experience. Call us or email us! (575) 586-2149 or news@questaedf.com.
Do you have skills, talents, or time and willingness to serve? Please get in touch if you would like to volunteer with our Questa Del Rio News. Training will be provided. Call Benita Muniz at (720) 662-9652 or email her at: b.muniz3@gmail.com. “We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.” —Winston Churchill
Not Forgotten Outreach will be hiring for VetCorps Spring/Summer crews! This is your opportunity to learn about farming, while receiving compensation and other skills. Applications will be announced soon. https://www.notforgottenoutreach.org/vetcorps
HEALTHY SOIL PROGRAM GRANTS New Mexico Dept. of Agriculture funding opportunity for Fiscal Year 2023. Healthy Soil Program grant applications are open until Thursday May 12, 2022 at 5:00 pm MST. https://www.nmda.nmsu.edu/nmda-homepage/division/apr/healthy-soil-program/
Questa Studio Art Tour Call for Artists! Coming this summer, August 13-14, get your application at Rael’s Market & Coffee House, ArtQuesta, or Questa Post Office. northernnewmexicoartists.com
FREE COVID AT-HOME TESTS Every home in the US is eligible to order four at-home COVID-19 tests. Sign up at https://www.covidtests.gov.
North Central New Mexico Food Pantry: Distribution days are the second and fourth Fridays of the month from 9 am – noon, 140 Embargo Rd. in Questa. For more information call (575) 586-0486. If you need an emergency food box please call: Jeannie Masters (586-0486 or 779-9194) or Nancy Parker (586-2096 or 505 699-7563). To make a donation, go to https://www.ncfpquesta.com/ or mail to: North Central Food Pantry, PO Box 1076, Questa, NM 87556. For more information, please email wrmesquire2@gmail.com. If you would like to volunteer, please call Jeannie (numbers above).
Questa One-on-One Business Counseling Drop-in Hour by the Small Business Development Center at UNM-Taos with Anwar Kaelin. FREE and CONFIDENTIAL, no appointment needed, on the third Thursday of every month, May 19 from 2 – 3 pm. Business owners, independent contractors, entrepreneurs in Questa can drop in for one-on-one business consulting and training in planning, accessing capital, marketing, regulatory compliance, technology development, international trade, and more. https://zoom.us/j/5757376219 Join by phone: +1 346 248 7799. For appointments call (575) 737-6219.
MAY QUOTE FROM LISA FOX “ I am strong when I am on your shoulders,You raise me up to more than I can be!”
—Brendan Graham
May 16: MON 6:00 pm
Questa Community Watch meeting at the Vida del Norte office 62 HWY 38, (575) 779-2260.
A.O. Scott of the New York Times wrote, “This isn’t a bad movie. The problem is that it’s too nice a movie, too careful