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This week on "Voices of Taos," editor Geoffrey Plant talks with Dr. Richard Rubin, a retired physician, author and volunteer steward at the historic Aldo Leopold House. 

Dr. Rubin recently submitted a My Turn opinion piece entitled 'Compassion for chupacabras,' in which he discusses how we can use the folklore of the chupacabra —and its real-life explanation, a coyote suffering from mange —to better understand how mythology and ecology can coexist.

Geoffrey and Richard also discuss the legacy of Aldo Leopold and the home he built for he and his wife, Estella, in Tres Piedras. The house is now an ecology education center and is also available for camping rental.

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This week on "Voices of Taos," editor Geoffrey Plant talks with Dr. Richard Rubin, a retired physician, author and volunteer steward at the historic Aldo Leopold House.&nbsp;
Dr. Rubin recently submitted a My Turn opinion piece entitled 'Compassion for chupacabras,' in which he discusses how we can use the folklore of the chupacabra &mdash;and its real-life explanation, a coyote suffering from mange &mdash;to better understand how mythology and ecology can coexist.
Geoffrey and Richard also discuss the legacy of Aldo Leopold and the home he built for he and his wife, Estella, in Tres Piedras. The house is now an ecology education center and is also available for camping rental.
<a href="https://www.taosnews.com/opinion/my-turn/compassion-for-chupacabras/article_cbce27e9-13b3-5511-adbb-e27c2e030708.html">Read "Compassion for chupacabras"</a>
<a href="https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/273779?tab=info">Learn more about the Aldo Leopold House</a>
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Dr. Richard Rubin on chupacabras, querencia and Aldo Leopold

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This week on Voices of Taos, copy editor Emily Sender talks with Darien Fernandez, executive director of Taos Land Trust and Town of Taos Council Member.

Sender and Fernandez discuss the recent purchase by the Taos Land Trust of a 144-acre property in El Salto. The property has been on the market for many years, and neighbors have had concerns about the fate of the ecologically sensitive area, especially the possibility of it being used for housing developments.

Emily and Darien also talk about short-term plans for the land, such as wildfire treatment plans, as well as long-term goals. They also talk about ways community members can get involved, including helping identify wildlife and plant species and potentially important cultural sites.

To learn more about what Taos Land Trust is working on, or to get involved, visit taoslandtrust.org, call 575-751-3138, or visit their office at Rio Fernando Park.

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This week on Voices of Taos, copy editor Emily Sender talks with Darien Fernandez, executive director of Taos Land Trust and Town of Taos Council Member.
Sender and Fernandez discuss the recent purchase by the Taos Land Trust of a 144-acre property in El Salto. The property has been on the market for many years, and neighbors have had concerns about the fate of the ecologically sensitive area, especially the possibility of it being used for housing developments.
Emily and Darien also talk about short-term plans for the land, such as wildfire treatment plans, as well as long-term goals. They also talk about ways community members can get involved, including helping identify wildlife and plant species and potentially important cultural sites.
To learn more about what Taos Land Trust is working on, or to get involved, visit <a href="https://taoslandtrust.org/">taoslandtrust.org</a>, call 575-751-3138, or visit their office at Rio Fernando Park.
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Darien Fernandez on the Taos Land Trust

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As 2025 comes to a close, please enjoy this repeat presentation of our most popular episode from Season 2.

Voices of Taos will return with new episodes in 2026.

On this episode of Voices of Taos, Sports Editor Blynn Beltran talks to School of Baseball's Abe Balsamo and Hargis James.

School of Baseball is a non-profit organization that teaches local kids and teens the basics of America's favorite pastime. They also discuss their upbringing in Taos, how the organization caters to hundreds of kids a week, and their involvement with the alumni game against the Tigers baseball team.

Original air date: April 26, 2025

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This episode is brought to you by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncrtd.org/">NCRTD Blue Bus</a>.
As 2025 comes to a close, please enjoy this repeat presentation of our most popular episode from Season 2.
Voices of Taos will return with new episodes in 2026.
On this episode of Voices of Taos, Sports Editor Blynn Beltran talks to School of Baseball's Abe Balsamo and Hargis James.
School of Baseball is a non-profit organization that teaches local kids and teens the basics of America's favorite pastime. They also discuss their upbringing in Taos, how the organization caters to hundreds of kids a week, and their involvement with the alumni game against the Tigers baseball team.
Original air date: April 26, 2025
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Rerun: Abe Balsamo and Hargis James on the School of Baseball

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This week on Voices of Taos, editor Geoffrey Plant talks with Sandy Campbell, executive director of TrueKids1.

TrueKids1 is a youth media and technology nonprofit that works to inspire students, teach media literacy skills, and promote digital health for both students and parents. TK1 also collaborated with the Taos News during the recent elections to livestream candidate forums.

Sandy and Geoffrey talk about what TrueKids1 has been working on lately. This year, the organization has opened a photo studio next door to their facility on La Posta Road that helps teach business skills, as well as a space program, in which students are building actual satellites that will be able to gather light pollution data, as well as other important information. Plant and Cambpbell also talk about the Raise the Rails rally, staged by TrueKids1 in response to a record number of deaths at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge this year. 

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This episode mentions suicide. 988 offers 24/7 judgment-free support for mental health, substance use, and more. Text, call, or chat 988.
This episode is brought to you by the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ncrtd.org/">NCRTD Blue Bus.</a>
This week on Voices of Taos, editor Geoffrey Plant talks with Sandy Campbell, executive director of TrueKids1.
TrueKids1 is a youth media and technology nonprofit that works to inspire students, teach media literacy skills, and promote digital health for both students and parents. TK1 also collaborated with the Taos News during the recent elections to livestream candidate forums.
Sandy and Geoffrey talk about what TrueKids1 has been working on lately. This year, the organization has opened a photo studio next door to their facility on La Posta Road that helps teach business skills, as well as a space program, in which students are building actual satellites that will be able to gather light pollution data, as well as other important information. Plant and Cambpbell also talk about the Raise the Rails rally, staged by TrueKids1 in response to a record number of deaths at the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge this year.&nbsp;
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Dr. Richard Rubin on chupacabras, querencia and Aldo Leopold

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