Join assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as The Taos News revisits the Hermits Peak - Calf Canyon Fire two years later in a special series. This week's guest is John Bartley, owner of the Gascon Ranch in Rociada, NM. The record breaking fire destroyed Bartley's Christmas tree business and has put the future of his 169 year old family ranch at risk. Bartley shares what protecting his home was like during the fires and the floods that ravaged shortly after. He also discusses his experience of PTSD and his hope that other who experienced the disaster find help for their trauma.

Join Taos News Editor John Miller as he chats with Lawrence Media, Executive Director of the Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program. Lawrence debunks some myths about addiction and what is own recovery from alcoholism entailed. He also shares how the development of a new Taos detox center is progressing. Resources: New Mexico’s 988 crisis hotline: a confidential lifeline for emotional, mental, or alcohol and drug use support Rio Grande Alcoholism Treatment Program: Locations in Las Vegas, Raton, and Taos

Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he talks with Karina Armijo, director of the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division. Karina shares why Gov. Lujan Grisham started the division in 2019 and what they do to help New Mexicans get outside. She also talks about developing new opportunities for New Mexico businesses who work in the outdoors.  About the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division

Join Taos News' Tempo editor Lynne Robinson as she chats with Necia Ethridge about what it was like growing up the daughter of famous bass musician, Chris Ethridge. Necia also shares the history of her father's Nudie Suit, which was made for him while he was a member of the Flying Burrito Brothers. Necia talks about how she got the suit back after it had been missing for 52 years and its recent stay at the Country Music Hall of Fame. The Taos News article about Flying Burrito Brother's Missing Nudie Suit History of Nudie Suits and Nudie Cohn About Manuel Cuevas, designer who worked for Nudie Cohn

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with real estate agent Robbie Puskarich of the Walking Rain Group of Coldwell Banker. Robbie shares about moving to Northern New Mexico after hurricane Irma and becoming a real estate agent after being a mortgage banker for 30 years. He also shares his tips for first home buyers and why its important to work with local experts.

Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he talks with Lisa O'Brien, executive director of the Taos Housing Partnership. Lisa shares what the partnership will and will not be doing to create more housing in Taos. She and Geoff also chat about what infrastructure local governments need to invest in to help create such housing.  Taos Housing Partnership Taos Housing Partnership's events

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Juniper Leherissey, director of the Harwood Museum. Growing up in Peñasco, Juniper never expected to be the director of a Taos museum. But her studies in anthropology and passion for Northern NM brought her back home. Juniper shares how the museum is working to bring overlooked artists and stories to the forefront and what the Harwood has planned for the rest of 2024. Links: Harwood's Calendar of Events

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Luis Reyes, CEO of Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. A native Taoseño, Luis shares how he became CEO of KEC, why Taos has an energy coop, and the new projects KEC is investing in, including the Amalia solar array. He also talks about new sustainable energy technology, like hydrogen, and why it's a good opportunity for the Enchanted Circle. 

Join The Taos News' Tempo editor Lynn Robinson as she chats with Brad Hockmeyer. Brad speaks about KTAO's early days and how he started the Taos Solar Fest. He also talks about a new restaurant he's opening with his girlfriend, Ruth Ann McCarthy, called Legacy Café. Brad hopes Legacy Café will help revitalize the plaza area which has been suffering construction and from shuttered businesses for a number of years. 

Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he catches up with District 4 Representative Joseph Sanchez. Rep. Sanchez shares his hopes for developing statewide substance use disorder programs as well as local infrastructure to help with New Mexico's housing problem. 

Join the Taos News' assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he catches up with District 42 Representative Kristina Ortez and District 6 Senator Roberto "Bobby" Gonzales. Geoff first chats with Rep. Ortez about her bills focusing on the environment and how closely she works with other legislators from Northern NM. After the break, Geoff talks with Sen. Gonzales on the funding Taos County will be receiving and how he's working to support young people. Join us next week for a second part of this legislative round up as Geoff speaks with District 40 Representative Joseph Sanchez about his take on the session.

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Pastor Carme Retzlaff of El Pueblito United Methodist Church. Carmen shares about her community organizing experience, what makes Shared Table special, and how Taos keeps her hopeful. Links: Shared Table General Information Shared Table Volunteer Information

Join Taos News owner Robin Martin as she talks with Max Killinger, recent inductee into the New Mexico Ski Hall of Fame. Max shares what it was like learning how to ski in Germany after WWII, the early days of Taos Ski Valley, and the most important thing he learned being a ski instructor for 53 years.

Join Laura Martin Baseman, the producer of Voices of Taos, as she interviews Chris Baker, the publisher of The Taos News. Chris shares how he became the publisher 24 years ago, his involvement with True Kids 1 and getting young people engaged with the paper.

With new Town of Taos Councilor Genevieve Oswald embarking on her first term, Taos News assistant editor Geoffrey Plant sits down with her to hear about her priorities and vision for the town.

Join Tempo Editor Lynne Robinson as she talks with Taos Pueblo fashion designer Patricia Michaels. Patricia shares about making a dress for Tantoo’s trip to Cannes for “Killers of the Flower Moon”, her Living Treasure Award from the Museum of American Arts and Culture, and her project with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Missing and Murdered Indigenous People.

Join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Francisco “El Comanche” Gonzales, leader of Los Comanches de La Serna. El Comanche shares about how he got his nickname, connecting with Comanche elders in Oklahoma, and the importance of language in preserving history. Links: Taos News article on the Comanches de La Serna Primos Hilos Culturales

Join Voices of Taos Producer Laura Martin Baseman as she chats with Ernestina Cordova, a native Taoseña known for her volunteer work. Ernestina shares about feeding Taos' hungry through the local non-profit Taos Feeds Taos and projects she has spearheaded as president of Taos County Historical Society.  Links: Taos Feeds Taos Taos County Historical Society

This week on Voices of Taos, join Voices of Taos producer Laura Martin Baseman as she talks with Larry Torres about New Year and holiday traditions in Taos. Learn about the celebrations of Los Inocentes on December 28th, Los Reyes on January 6th, and the importance of story telling in Northern NM. Links: Larry Torres' books

Join Taos News Editor John Miller and Assistant Editor Geoffrey Plant as they look back on some of the biggest stories in Taos and Northern NM from 2023. John and Geoffrey talk about the fatal Memorial Day shootings in Red River, the suspicious fires at the Taos Starbucks construction site, the travels of Marty the Moose, Home Rule, and other major headlines from the past year. And for an extended look at the top stories, quotes, blotter entries, and photographs from 2023, be sure to pick up our end-of-year edition on Thursday (Dec. 28). V2

Join Voices of Taos Producer Laura Martin Baseman as she chats with Taos musician and composer Gary Medina Cook. Gary talks about his new documentary, “The Genizaro Experience: Shadows in Light", which speaks about Indigenous Slavery in New Mexico in the late 1700s and the decedents of those slaves. Links: The Genízaro Experience: Shadows in Light on PBS TCA showing on 12/15

Join Voices of Taos Producer, Laura Martin Baseman as she chats with Taos Ski Valley Chief of Operations John Kelly. John shares about how he got to Taos, what TSV is doing to make snow sports more accessible to locals, and his favorite ski runs. Links: Taos Ski Valley 2nd Annual Community Weekend Calendar

Join our assistant editor Geoffrey Plant as he interviews Dr. Tim Moore about his career and upcoming retirement from the Holy Cross Medical Center's Institute for Women's Health. Dr. Moore shares about writing a book on communication, learning to deliver babies from midwives, and his hopes for the future of medicine.

Join Voice's of Taos producer, Laura Martin Baseman, as she interviews Robin McKinney Martin about the history of newspapers in Taos County. Robin shares a legend about Padre Martinez, how her father started the Taos News in 1959, and why she became owner and publisher of the paper at age 25.

Join our Tempo arts magazine editor Lynne Robinson as she interviews Robert Mirabal about his most recent projects. Robert talks about his "agri-cultural" roots from Taos Pueblo, composing music for a new Hulu TV series, and staring in the film Road to Everywhere. He also shares about his winter concert series at the Taos Center for the Arts.  Show links: Robert Mirabal Holiday Concert Film: Road to Everywhere Hulu Series: Ring of Fire: The Life of Annie Mae Aquash

Join us for a new podcast from award winning weekly newspaper, The Taos News. Every week on Saturday we'll release a new episode featuring a voice from our Taos community. We'll cover the arts, current events, and sports on different episodes hosted by our talented reporting staff.