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Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:27:04 +0000

Upcoming in Taos

Check out Taos’ new master calendar–the offerings go on and on, including live entertainment, fun festivals, kids events, readings, lectures, art exhibits/shows, workshops and more.

July 30, 2010

Kim and the Caballeros
Come out and 2 step the night away on the largest dance floor in northern New Mexico to Kim and the Caballeros with their big ol twangy country music at the KTAOS Solar Center Pavilion! No cover!!! All ages show. ID required for the bar. Food by Sunwiches. No parking on the highway. Event begins at 5 pm.
575-758-5826, ktao@newmex.com, www.ktao.com

Location: The Station Bar at KTAOS Solar Center

July 30, 2010
Bingo Merchandise-Benefiting Taos Pueblo Blue Lake Planning Committee

Enjoy a fun-filled night playing bingo for valuable prizes; eat a frito pie or hot dog, come join the fun while supporting the Blue Lake Planning Committee. Event runs from 6 to 10 pm. Marie Romero 575-776-8041, bluelakepress@gmail.com
Location: Taos Pueblo Community Center

July 30 & 31, August 4-6 & 13-15, 2010

"Fool for Love" a play by Sam Shepard
Show runs from 8 to 9:30 pm. Directed by Ronald J. Usherwood, the cast includes Kristian Moore, Susan Nuss, Damon Klassen and Ronald J. Usherwood. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Taos Center for the Arts offices, FX 18 on Bent Street in Taos or by calling 575-758-2052. Click here for more information.
Location: Taos Community Auditorium

July 31, 2010

Gonske-Jordan Opening Reception
A new show featuring works by Taos' Living Legends, Walt Gonske and Jerry Jordan. Reception runs from 5 to 8 pm. Work will be on display until Aug. 25. 575-737-0920.
Location: Parsons Gallery of the West

July 31 and August 1, 2010

4th Annual Taos Solarspike Volleyball Tournament
Events include open sand doubles and the Battle of the Business 4 on 4 event. Come out, play volleyball with friends, family, and compete against local businesses for the coveted Solarspike Trophy. Event t-shirts are available with all entries. This event is made possible by Gerald Martin Ltd., and benefits the Taos High School Volleyball Team. For more information contact Kameron Cheney at 505-228-0369 orkcheney@geraldmartin.com.
Location: Kit Carson Park - main grass field and sand courts

July 31, 2010
Julie Rose DeFeo Glass Bead Demo
After winning a position in the Walking on Glass Tour, Julie Rose DeFeo will be wielding her torch in the courtyard of the Act I Gallery on Saturday July 31st from 11 am to 2:15 pm. She will create stunning lampwork beads before your very eyes. 575-758-7831. or www.ActOneGallery.com
Location: Act I Gallery

July 31, 2010

Visit with Taos Artists at Work, Sample Taos Eatery Options, and Benefit Taos Habitat for Humanity
A Taos Experience: Meet the artists as they work on a piece and browse more of their work on exhibit; sample local restaurant fare and purchase local wine - enjoy this Taos Experience and support Habitat for Humanity of Taos! 575-758-7827 or www.taoshabitat.org 2 to 5 pm
Location: Stables Gallery, Taos Center for the Arts

July 31, 2010
Gallery Talk
Featuring Waylon and Vernon Brown on the Taos Pueblo Photographs exhibition featuring historic photos of the Pueblo dating from the 1870s to the 1950s. Free to Harwood Museum Alliance Members and members of the Taos Pueblo or $8 museum admission. Event begins at 2 pm, 575-758-9826.
Location: Harwood Museum of Art

August 1, 2010

Taos School of Music Summer Chamber Music Festival
Taos School of Music continues its 48th Summer Chamber Music Festival with a performance by the Brentano String Quartet, pianist and violist Paul Hersh and violist Michael Tree beginning at 7:30 pm.

The program will include the Leclair Viola Duet in A Major, Haydns String Quartet, Op. 77, No. 2, Arnold Baxs Viola Sonata and conclude with Mendelssohns Viola Quintet in A Major, Op. 18. 575-776-2388,

www.taosschoolofmusic.com, tsofm@newmex.com
Location: Taos Community Auditorium

August 7, 2010

Norte Pueblo Block Party!
Follow the yellow flags north on Paseo del Pueblo Norte to enjoy a fun happening event. Reception and show of embellished tinwork and glass art at Las Comadres Women’s Gallery; the opening reception for Peggy McGivern's show at Act I Gallery; a showing of monotypes and a crosswalk fashion show at Jewelz; free samples of fair trade dark chocolate at Moxie and much much more!!
Location: Paseo del Pueblo Norte

August 7, 2010

Cooking Studio Taos presents Indian / Curry Series
Learn to cook a tasty Indian menu including: Aloo Matar (potatoes & peas), Chicken Saagwala, Shrimp Curry, rice flavored with cardamom and tumeric, Samosas, Raita and Naan. Class fills up fast so register soon! www.cookingstudiotaos.com,
575-776-COOK or cookingstudiotaos@mac.com

Taos Deals and Packages

Get the latest deals on Taos packages here or learn about other great Taos offers including romantic getaways and spa retreats here.

Taos Return to Sacred Places Sweepstakes

Enter for a chance to win a trip to Taos here. No purchase necessary to enter and the drawing will be held on August 31st.

The Taos Express

Catch the Taos Express this summer to create your sacred experience. Rides going from Santa Fe to Taos every weekend. See the complete schedule and details at www.TaosExpress.com along with information about the American Airlines flight schedule into Santa Fe. Reservations can be made at www.TaosExpress.com or by calling 575-751-4459.

Brought to you by the Town of Taos, for more information visit www.taosvacationguide.com
400 Camino de la Placita,Taos, NM 87571

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Septic Rules Summary

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:00:38 +0000

NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

LIQUID WASTE SUMMARY

(Flows under 2,000 gallons per day)

Permits: Any person in the State of New Mexico who does not have access to a community sewer system must obtain a Liquid Waste Permit issued by the New Mexico Environment Department before building or transporting a home onto a property. A permit is also required for any modification to the system or property i.e. change the disposal method, change the design flow, replace part or all of the system, or change the lot size of the property. A permit can be obtained by completing the application form and providing the Department with the following items: floor plans, recorded warranty deed, Uniform Property Code, and a soil analysis. A test hole may also be required if you are building in an area where it is suspected that a high water table or bedrock problems exist. Permits may be cancelled by the Department if the system is not completed within one year or it is found that information provided in the application is false or inaccurate. All installations must be performed by a licensed contractor i.e. MM1, MM-98, MS1, MS3. A homeowner can also do the installation provided he/she completes the homeowner training and passes a homeowners test. All installations must receive a final inspection by the Department before it is activated. Any unpermitted existing systems must apply for a Certificate of Registration from the Department.

Lot Size Requirements: The lot size requirements apply to conventional systems that discharge to the soil.

A conventional system shall not be installed on a lot less than 0.75 acres where there is not an established on site disposal system, except as provided under Section 301.F.

The design flow for a conventional disposal system shall not exceed 500 gallons per acre. Lot size X 500 = design flow allowed for that piece of property. For lots that exceed 500 gallons per acre or lots that do not meet minimum lot size, advanced/alternative systems that reduce Total Nitrogen (TN) per Section 603 may be approved.

On-site systems installed after the effective date of the Regulations (9/1/05) on lots recorded prior to February 1, 1990 shall: If between 0.5 and .075 acres and the depth to groundwater exceeds 101’, may be approved until Sept1, 2007. If the lot is between 0.5 and 0.75 acres and the depth to ground water exceeds 600’ may be approved until September, 2010.

* Date of record is the date of legal recording in the county clerk’s office or for subdivision having received final approval date of record shall be 2 ½ years from the date of final governmental approval.

* Roadways easements cannot be included as part of the lot size.

*43,560 square feet = 1 acre

Design Flow: The design flow established for residential homes is as follows:

1 bedroom = 150 gallons per day

2 bedroom = 300 gallons per day

3 bedroom = 375 gallons per day

4 bedroom = 450 gallons per day

5 bedroom = 525 gallons per day

Any room that meets the definition of a bedroom (door which provides for privacy and a window that can be utilized as a fire escape) will be considered a bedroom and calculated into the design flow. Bathrooms are not calculated into the design flow.

For multiple units on a property such as a duplex or guest house, the flow for each home must be added together to determine the total flow.

For commercial discharges refer to Table 201.1 of the New Mexico Liquid Waste Regulations.

Rental spaces for mobile homes will be calculated as three bedrooms.

Setback Requirements: Setback distances apply to any part of the on-site liquid waste system and its designated replacement area:

Table 302.1: Minimum setback and clearance requirements

From: To:	Building Sewer	Treatment Unit*	Disposal Field	Seepage Pit
Property lines	clear	5 ft.	5 ft.	8 ft.
Building or structure	2 ft.	5 ft.	8 ft.	8 ft.
Distribution box	--	--	5 ft.	5 ft.
Disposal field	--	10 ft.*****	4 ft****	10 ft.
Seepage pit	--	5 ft.	5 ft.	12 ft.
Drinking water line******:
- private	1 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
- public	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.	10 ft.
Drinking Water Source/Well:
- Private	50 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	100 ft.
- Public	50 ft.	100 ft.	200 ft.	200 ft.
Irrigation well	50 ft.	50 ft.	100 ft.	100 ft.
Lined canals	--	10 ft.**	10 ft.**	10 ft.**
Unlined canals, drainage ditches	--	15 ft.**	25 ft.**	25 ft.**
Arroyos	--	15 ft.**	25 ft.**	25 ft.**
Other watercourses,
Waters of the State	--	50 ft.	100 ft.	100 ft.
Retention/detention area	--	15 ft.	15 ft.	15 ft.
Seasonal high water table, bedrock and other impervious layers***	--	--	4 ft. to bottom of system	4 ft. to bottom of system

(1) * Applies to privy pits, enclosed systems, other liquid waste treatment units.

(2) ** Plus depth of channel.

(3) *** Unlined privy pits shall provide clearance of at least 4 feet.

(4) **** Plus 2 feet for each additional foot of depth in excess of 1 foot below perforated pipe.

(5) ***** May be 5 feet when Schedule 40 PVC/DWV pipe is used.

(6) ******Or applicable plumbing code.

B. Setback distances to watercourses, canals and arroyos shall be measured from the edge of the seasonal high water flow to the on-site liquid waste system component. Setback distances to artificially controlled lakes or reservoirs shall be measured from the closest projected shoreline at the maximum controlled water level.

[20.7.3.302 NMAC - Rp, 20.7.3.303 NMAC, 9/1/05]

Clearance Requirements: 4 feet of suitable soil is required between the bottom of an absorption area and high water table or bedrock. A reduction in this clearance may be allowed with appropriate advanced treatment or alternative disposal such as a mound system. Holding tanks (no discharge) may be allowed in these circumstances.

Treatment Units: Conventional treatment units must be certified by the Department for use (ask for a list). All tanks shall be watertight. Tanks installed after 1976 must have a baffle. All manholes on new installations must have risers to grade with secure lids. A secure lid shall consist of the following: A pad lock, a twist lock cover requiring special tools for removal, covers weighting 58 pounds or more, and a hinge and hasp mechanism, other mechanisms approved by NMED. All new installations require effluent filters. Tanks must be 2.5 times the design flow of the home.

All advanced treatment units must be approved for use by the NMED. Ask for list. Advanced treatment units installed to meet a lot size constraint will be permitted with conditions such as maintenance contracts, monitoring of effluent etc.

Holding tanks must be 4 times the design flow of the home, be water tight, have alarm systems, and pumping records must be provided to the Department.

All installations must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s requirements.

Absorption Field: Conventional drain fields/leach field shall be allowed in suitable soils only. Suitable soil is determined by a ribbon test or percolation test. Square footage required for residential units are calculated as follows: Design Flow X 2 = Required Square Footage. For example a one bedroom home (150 gpd) requires 300 square ft. A two bedroom (300 gpd) requires 600 square ft. etc. Extremely clayey soils shall be calculated as follows: Design Flow X 5 = Required Square Footage. Soils that percolate too fast (course sand) will require secondary treatment/disinfection provided the water table is greater than 30 feet.

Trenches: Shall be no longer that 150 ft. Total depth to trench bottom can be no more than 6 feet. 4’ of suitable soil below the trench is required. End caps must be placed on all distribution lines. Capped inspection ports are to be installed at the end of each trench and brought to grade. If more than one trench is being installed a T must be utilized. A distribution box is required if more than two trenches are being installed. Pressure dosing shall be utilized if more than 500 linear ft of leach line is required. Pipe/Infiltration shall be level. Aggregate shall be ¾ in to2 ½ inch in size. A maximum of 3 ft of aggregate is allowed below the pipe. Trenches shall to 4 ft apart edge to edge. For any additional ft of gravel (in excess of 1 ft) 2 ft of separation must be added. Infiltrators must be 7 ft apart center to center.

The length of a trench for pipe and gravel can be calculated by dividing the square footage required by the credit given per sq ft/linear ft.

Trench is: 1’ wide trench 2’wide 3’wide

Gravel under pipe is: 1’ 2 credits 3 credits 4 credits

1.5 3 credits 4 credits 5 credits

2 4 credits 5 credits 6 credits

2.5 5 credits 6 credits 7 credits

3 6 credits 7 credits

For example a trench that 2 ’wide with 2’ of gravel under the pipe requiring 750 sq ft of absorption would be calculated: 750(sq ft required) divided by 5 (credits) = 150 linear feet of trench.

A trench that is utilizing chamber units varies in credit given per unit. (Ask for list) Infiltrators (High Capacity Quick 4) are awarded 19.3 sf/unit. High Capacity 6 ft units are awarded 30 sf/unit. Divide square footage required by 19.3 or 30 to calculate the number of units required.

It is recommended that liquid waste systems not be placed underneath roadways.

Two residences can discharge into one liquid waste system provided lot size requirements are met and the system is designed accordingly. Well splits must be registered with the State Engineers Office (827-6120).

Liquid waste shall be disposed of on the same piece of property on which it is generated.

Grey Water Systems: Gray water with discharges less than 250 gallons per day of private residential gray water will be allowed if it can meet required conditions of the Regulations.

Split flow systems are credited with an 80 percent nitrate reduction.

Property Transfer: An inspection of the system must undergo a Transfer of Ownership inspection by a licensed installer or a NAWT certified party at time of sale.

In Conclusion: If you have further questions or concerns you may contact the Taos Field Office staff at (505) 758-8808 or our Liquid Waste Specialist at (505) 753-7256. You may also obtain information or forms from our website: www.nmenv.state.nm.us under the liquid waste tab.

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Town of Taos Council Meeting Highlights 7/2710

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:44:57 +0000

Town of Taos sidewalk project on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, is scheduled to be completed on time – August 11, 2010.

Matt Foster, Long Range Planner, presented updated draft MAP of the Land Use element of the new Town of Taos Comprehensive Plan. Want a detailed overview of this new draft element? Want to book a presentation before your group? Contact Foster, mfoster@taosgov.com. Special Note: The new plan, and draft element, does not change property zoning. A Council workshop will be scheduled to go through the draft map in greater detail.

Ordinance 10-16 passed – amending Town Land Use Development Code regarding Hearing Officers. Ordinance streamlines the code regarding applications that need not require a public hearing. Want details/a copy? Contact Rudy Perea, Planner, rperea@taosgov.com.

Items from Mayor/Council: Discussion initiated by Councilmember Gene Sanchez about possible closure/re-use of the Town of Taos Convention Center and Taos Visitor Center. Town Manager Daniel Miera will bring back options in September, 2010, on these facilities (or part of each of these facilities, i.e. Bataan and Rio Grane Halls).

Mayor mentioned that UNM/Taos has expressed interest in a first-right-of-refusal to possibly purchase the buildings they currently lease from the Town of Taos in the downtown area. UNM/Taos would like to continue their downtown Taos presence.

Councilmember Michael Silva brought up possibly revisiting new Arts & Crafts Fair pricing for Kit Carson Park, following further study. He also requested updates about: sidewalk project/timeframe, Eco Park, and Sewer Plant Project; County coordination with Albright intersection; and update on code enforcement streamlining.

Representatives of the Town of Taos Parks & Recreation Board, including input from the Taos Sports Alliance, met with Mayor Cordova this morning and provided the Mayor with suggested input about new potential members to fill vacant seats on the Board, and to increase community representation. This list was provided to Town Management and Councilmembers for future consideration. These names will be provided at the next Council meeting.

Approval of the following projected road and plaza street closings for the calendar year of 2010 & 2011 (staff recommends the closing of the roadway and plaza to vehicular traffic to protect and ensure the safety of the expected pedestrian participants): Note: Taos Fiestas and Lighting of Ledoux Street are not on this list.

14th Annual Children's Halloween Party: Event will be held at Rio Grande Hall, Bataan Hall and Don Fernando Hall on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Staff requests to close Civic Plaza Drive from the intersection of Camino de la Placita to the intersection of Bedford Street from 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM.
28th Annual Yuletide Arts & Crafts Fair: Event will be held at all three halls on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM and Sunday, November 28th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Staff requests to close Civic Plaza Drive from the intersection of Camino de la Placita to the intersection of Bedford Street on Friday, November 26th and Saturday, November 27th from 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM and on Sunday, November 28th from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
University of New Mexico Graduation: Event will be held at the Rio Grande Hall and Bataan Hall on Friday, May 13, 2011 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Staff requests to close Civic Plaza Drive from the intersection of Camino de la Placita to the intersection of Bedford Street from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
24th Annual Yuletide Caroling and Tree Lighting: Event will be held at the Taos Plaza on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Staff requests to close the Taos Plaza to vehicular traffic from 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Taos Auto Enthusiasts Car Club Autumn Run Street Dance: Event will be held at the Taos Plaza on Saturday, August 28, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Staff requests to close the Taos Plaza to vehicular traffic from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM.

Citizen Forum –

Written/formal complaints (public nuisance), about large, open gravel/dirt piles on Paseo del Pueblo Sur, between Floyd’s Yard and Guadlajara Grill South. Following today’s commentary, Mayor Cordova reported that he has negotiated remediation for these piles that is scheduled to be completed by August 22, 2010 (30 days). This remediation by the owner includes: moving the piles to the back of the property; containing/covering them; reducing their size. Other remediation regarding this site was also proposed through constituent commentary and will be pursued.
Jeff Northrup commented, requesting that the town submit its budget for a complete audit prior to passing the pending gross receipts tax increase of a quarter percent. Council explained that the Town goes through such an audit every year.

Executive Session: Annual evaluation of Town Manager.

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7/22 Town of Taos News Brief – Additional calendar events 7/24 through 7/31/10 (10 items)

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:32:26 +0000

7/24 – 6 to 8 pm, “Run with It: The Sacred Blue,” an exciting multimedia show/reception to honor the Taos 2010 summer theme, Return to Sacred Places, RANE Gallery - An Ekphrasis Gallery, Ledoux St. Free. Wine, cheese, appetizers served. Co-curators Veronica Golos, Andrea Watson and Faith Welsh have come together to design and bring the show to center stage with an extraordinary amount of Taos talent: six poets, three musicians, and fourteen artists working in a variety of media—from fiber art to photography, from collage to creative enamel work. With Musicians Don Conoscenti, David Hinske and Tara Sommerville; Poets Jeannie Bernard, Veronica Golos, Dora McQuiad, Judith Thompson, Leslie Ullman and Andrea Watson; Visual Art by Seamus Berkley, Jeanie Bernard, Patta Butcher, Linda Michel-Cassidy, Nancy Delpero, Lenny Foster, Toni George, Carolyn Hinske, Ouray Meyers, Merce Mitchell, Ona Owens, Bill Rane, Mandy Stapleford and Faith Welsh.

7/25 – 2 pm, Santa Ana Corn dances, Taos Pueblo. No photography or recording is allowed as these are religious ceremonies. For info., Taos Pueblo Tourism, 758-1028, www.taospueblo.com

7/29 – 4 to 6 pm, Artshare for the Land, artist closing reception,“Sacred Places: Sacred Land”, Historic Taos Inn, benefiting the Taos Land Trust. ArtShare for the Land provides opportunities for artists to give back by supporting Taos Land Trust's efforts to protect the land that is their muse. And it provides opportunities for its members, art patrons and the community to purchase beautiful artwork, while supporting both the artists and permanent land conservation. Local artists were invited to submit a piece of work that had some connection to the Town of Taos marketing theme of “Return to Sacred Places”. Images were juried and the result is an exciting, colorful and eclectic mix of artworks – something for everyone’s taste. The exhibition is also on the Taos Land Trust website: www.taoslandtrust.org. Thank you to participating artists: Abigail Winston, Alan Heuer, William Davis ( photographer), Bruce Norman, Carlos Barela, Carol Mell, Cindy Livingston, Danny Heim, Dianne Frost, Dirk Herrman, Elizabeth Jose, Geraint Smith, Issa De Nicola, Joan Fullerton, John Hutson, Jonathan WarmDay, Jon Sorg, Josie Lenwell, Kimberly Webber, Leigh Gusterson, Lina Thewlis, Lucy Herrman, Mary Ann Warner, Melissa Fellner, Nancy Crochet, Nancy Delpero, Pablo Flores, Pat Woodall, Patricia Decker, Roger Martinez, Sheila O’Malley, Stacey Huddleston, Stephen Kilborn, Steven Baumann, Steven Gootgeld and Tracy Turner Sheppard.

7/29 - 7 to 9 pm, Frontiers in Science Lecture, Los Alamos National Laboratories, El Alcalde Room, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info call Linda Anderman, 505-665-9196.

7/29 - The Harwood Summer Lecture program continues with a lecture and hands-on workshop with Sandra Wasko Flood on Labyrinths, $6 for Alliance Members, $8 non-members. Contact Harwood for details. In August -- Harwood Gallery Talks, a more informal day-time program kick off with Waylon Brown discussing the Taos Pueblo Photographs on Saturday August 31 at 2pm; Ray Trotter on Navajo Sandpaintings in Wool, Saturday August 7 at 2pm, and Gus Foster on the Taos Pueblo Photographs on Saturday August 14 at 2pm. Gallery Talks are Free to Alliance Member or with $8 Museum Admission. The Harwood Museum of Art of UNM, 238 Ledoux Street, www.harwoodmuseum.org

7/30 - 9 am to 12 noon, Town of Taos Council Workshop to discuss the Taos Arts and Cultural District, Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info call Town Clerk Renee Lucero at 751-2005.

7/30 - 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Luau Teen Dance - The entry fee is $1.00. D.J. Evid3nt will be playing all hit music, Town of Taos Youth & Family Center, 407 Paseo del Canon East. No in and out privileges -- if attendees leave the dance during dance hours they are not allowed back in. The dance ends promptly at 8:30 pm. For info., Judy, 758-4160.

7/30 – 6 to 10 pm, Merchandise Bingo at the Taos Pueblo Community Center. Win great prize, concessions available for purchase. Proceeds to benefit the Blue Lake Commemorative Celebration Committee (remember – the commemoration of the return of Blue Lake to Taos Pueblo 40 years ago is this Septeber 17 and 18). For more info., or to donate prizes for the Bingo, contact Marie Romero, 776-8041, or Taos Pueblo Tourism, 758-1028, www.taospueblo.com.

7/31 – 2 to 5 pm, Habitat for Humanity Taos is holding its 5th Annual “A Taos Experience” Fundraiser at the Taos Center for the Arts’ Stables Gallery. This event enables attendees to meet with Taos artists as they create and display their works as well as munch on gourmet hors d'oeuvres and other goodies from local restaurants. This fundraising event will help Habitat for Humanity, 100% locally funded, to continue work on the Valencia home in Questa – and eventually move in a single mom with 5 daughters, who is putting two of the girls, and soon a third, through college. For info., Cynthia Arvidson, Executive Dir., Habitat for Humanity of Taos, 758-7827, www.taoshabitat.org.

7/31 – 10:30 am to 5 pm, “The Gayest Dog and Car Wash Ever”, Don Fernando de Taos Hotel, Paseo del Pueblo Sur – benefit for Gay Pride Taos 2010. Go to www.gaypridetaos.com for more info.

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Town of Taos News Brief 7/20/10

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:45:16 +0000

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Reminder: www.TaosSacredPlaces.com has a Taos master calendar that is self-serve. A new format will soon be formally launched, improving speed, searchability, and appearance…but the content is what is absolutely essential. So, please continue to enter your calendar items on this site. It is a year-round calendar (don’t overlook your winter events), and Taos traveler education partners are driving online inquiries to this location on an ongoing basis – so take advantage of the free outreach. Questions? email Melody Romancito at taosexperience@gmail.com.

Typo correction: Town of Taos 0.25 proposed gross receipts tax increase, if enacted, will result in a Town GRT rate of 8.4375 percent (not 8.4275).

This week’s calendar:

7/21- 5:30 to 8 pm, Town of Taos Historic Preservation Commission Monthly Meeting, Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info call Matthew Foster, Town of Taos Planning Dept., 751-2037.

7/22 – 1 to 2 pm, Practice session for “El Vibaron” for the Fiesta de Taos Children’s Parade. See 7/24 item below for details.

7/22 – 7 pm, Gene Sanchez Presents Lecture on Gene Kloss at The Harwood Museum of Art of UNM. This program is designed to complement the Harwood exhibition, “Gene Kloss from Berkeley to Taos”, featuring prints, drawings and paintings from various public and private collections including the Sangre de Christo Art Center. The exhibition is on view at the Harwood Museum through August 22^nd. Gene Sanchez is author of “Gene Kloss: An American Printmaker” a two volume catalogue raisonne of the artist’s work. Curator of Education Lucy Perera Explains: “For the Harwood Lecture, Gene Sanchez will share stories about the artist, as well as discuss her amazingly complex work processes. Touching on Kloss’s love and respect for the Taos community which is beautifully captured in her work. Kloss is considered a master of aquatint and etching which she combined for effects which are at once painterly and precise. The exhibition at the Harwood is a visual treasure trove of landscapes and ceremonies that are unique to Taos. These works honor the ways of our Hispanic and Native American communities which are at once respectful and full of life.” Lecture admission is $6 for Harwood Museum Alliance Members; $8 non-members. For more information call 575 758-9826 x 105 or visit www.harwoodmuseum.org.

7/23 – 10 am, Town of Taos Special Meeting, Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info. see attached agenda/agenda packet documents and/or contact Town Clerk Renee Lucero at 751-2005.

7/23 – 12 to 5 p.m., Town of Taos offices will be closed in the afternoon in observance of Taos Day.

7/23 – Deadline for 2011 Taos Vacation Guide Program -- The program includes two print guides (the official response pieces mailed to all tourism inquiries received from Town ads and PR) and TaosVacationGuide.com. The TVG Program – now in its 24th year - is brought to you by Taos County Lodgers Association (TCLA). TCLA works cooperatively with the Town of Taos and other tourism groups interested in increasing the number of visitors to our area. The Program leverages its $150,000 with the Town’s $400,000 marketing budget, and those of other area marketing programs, to give each participant even more bang for the buck. All income from ad sales goes toward marketing Taos as a travel destination. The Program is being supported by a number of merchant groups, from a realtors association, to shopping districts, and merchant associations. Participating as a group is an even more economical way to be part of the Program. Please ask me for special group rates and benefits. Signup forms online at http://www.taosvacationguide.com/sign_up. Call Webb Design for assistance, 758-3447.

7/23 through 25 - Fiestas de Taos,Taos Plaza,is a community celebration honoring the two patron saints of Taos, Santa Ana and Santiago. The annual event, popularly referred to as "The Taos Fiestas," traditionally is a time when everyone is invited to put aside their labor for two days and enjoy the leisure of the holy days. This year’s ceremonies are themed Returning to Sacred Places or Regresando a Lugares Sagrados. Attendees can expect a celebration with great music and performances from some of Taos' most talented. A historic parade, children’s parade, mariachi and traditional dances will be some of the highlights of the 3-day event. Experience this time honored cultural tradition, www.fiestasdetaos.com for more info.

Now through 9/7/10 – “Art of the Doll, Return to Sacred Places,” curated by Barbara Thomas. Artwork now available online for viewing at www.taosartgallery.blogspot.com. Two Graces, open every day, Ranchos de Taos, invites the public to a group exhibit of contemporary artist made dolls through September 7. Barbara Thomas, the guest curator, has chosen to include Michelle Marquette, Chris Roberts, Louise Casselman, Del Orr, Caterina Giglio, Rick Phelps, Linda May Jasper-Vogel, Erin Rivera Merriman, Barbara Thomas & Robert Cafazzo. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Haitian Relief Orphanage program. For info., Robert Cafazzo, 575-758-4639.

7/24 – 9 am, “El Vibaron”, Fiesta de Taos Children’s Parade - Meet at Enos Garcia Elementary School. Children of all ages are welcome. Practice will be held on Thursday, July 22, 1 to 2 pm at the Town of Taos Youth & Family Center Skate Rink, 407 Paseo del Canon East. To sign up to participate in “El Vibaron” call Judy at 758-4160. 7/24 – 8 am to 1 pm, Friends of Taos Public Library will have its Town of Taos Library Book Sale during the Saturday Taos Farmers Market, Town Hall parking lot. There are lots of great books and VHS tapes for sale – come early and get the best picks.

7/26 - Feast Day of Santiago, Taos Pueblo, is a special observation that offers families the time to reconnect with tradition through dance, song, and food. No photography or recording is allowed as these feast days are religious ceremonies. For info., 758-1028, www.taospueblo.com

7/27 - 1:30 to 5 pm, Regular Town Council Meeting, Council Chambers, Coronado Hall, 120 Civic Plaza Dr. For info call Town Clerk Renee Lucero at 751-2005.

7/27 – 9:00 AM, Field Day for 6-12 year olds - There is no fee to participate, at the Town of Taos Youth & Family Center, 407 Paseo del Canon East. For info. call Judy, 758-4160.

Cathy Connelly, Public Relations Director

Town of Taos, 400 Camino de la Placita

Taos, NM 87571

cconnelly@taosgov.com

www.taosgov.com

575-751-2001 office

Escape the Modern Day.

Rejuvenate in Taos.

Return to Sacred Places.

www.TaosSacredPlaces.com

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Don’t Count on Title Company Searches in Taos Real Estate Market

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 22:05:48 +0000

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This post is about water rights, but I suppose the situation could crop up on any item, such as mineral rights, that the title companies will not insure in the Taos real estate market. It's not the fact that they will not insure these rights, as that's understood. However, a recently closed deal brought up a practice that flies in the face of what buyers assume they get for services from a title company.

The Taos Real Estate Title Search

When my buyer thought of a title search, he assumed that he would be provided with ALL documents related to the property that were found in the county records in the search. NOT THE CASE! Because they don't want to insure water rights, the title companies will file away a document and not give it to the buyer if it pertains to water rights. That's even if it is a recorded deed. This is not unique to the Taos real estate market, but you should be aware of this practice.

While it is suggested that buyers retain an attorney to transfer water rights, there was an expectation that any documents pertaining to those rights would be provided when they are found in the search. NOT THE CASE. Since the title company doesn't want to increase their risk, they simply don't provide the documents found. Since a great many taos real estate properties do not have recorded water rights documents, this forces them to spend extra money to hire an independent searcher or an attorney to make sure that documents aren't overlooked of filed away. Make sure you get all of the documents related to your Taos real estate market purchase.

So, don't assume that a title search is going to give you all documents recorded for the property's legal description. If there's a puddle there, and you want to know if you have rights to the puddle, you're going to have to hire an attorney, or at least an independent researcher in the taos real estate market.

A Real Estate Title Search: Learn What's Included (brighthub.com)
Why Title Companies Hate Technology (forbes.com)

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Taos Artist Organization (TAO) Fall Studio Tour and Art Week

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:43:50 +0000

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2010 Taos Artist Organization (TAO) Fall Studio Tour and Art Week

TAO Studio Tour

3rd Annual County-wide Studio Tour will take place over two fall weekends.

Open Studios September 4, 5, 6 and September 11, 12

Opening Reception Friday, September 3 at Sagebrush Inn from 6:00-8:00 PM

Come and meet the artists and enjoy the diverse studio settings Taos has to offer.

TAO Art Week

Experiential workshops with creativity experts will be offered between the TAO Studio Tour weekends: September 6 through September 11.

For more information go to www.taosartist.org or call (575) 751-0071

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SOMOS July 12 Weeklies

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:06:53 +0000

SOMOS Weeklies ~

SOMOS SUMMER WRITER SERIES CONTINUES.....

this Thursday evening, July 15!
7:30 PM
At the RANE Gallery, 214 Ledoux Street
$8 and $6 for SOMOS members

A special evening with novelists:

Jonis Agee from Nebraska
& John Dufresne from Florida

UPCOMING READINGS.....................

7/30 Melanie Sumner, novelist - new book just published, "Ghost of Milagro Creek" this fictionalized tale of two star crossed lovers takes place in Taos; Davida Singer, poet from NYC, who has two volumes of published poetry.

8/6 Natalie Goldberg and Eddie Lewis - fiction

8/13 Summer Wood, novelist and James Nave – poetry and short stories

8/20 Tom Ireland – short stories; Tania Casselle – short stories and travel writing; and a special musical performance by Brooke Zanatell and Philip Handmaker of Zanagroove.

8/27 Sawnie Morris and Jon Davis - poetry

Saturday, July 31
10 AM to 1 PM
@ The Taos Public Library

In this 3-hour lecture, attendants will be given an overview of how to write a screenplay, from conception to planning, to the finished script. Topics include structure, dramatic elements, character, and the ability to write visually. Highly recommended for aspiring writers and those interested in film as a unique art form.

$45/person, $40 for SOMOS members. To sign up, call SOMOS at 758-0081 or email
1/2 needs to be paid when registering.

SAVE the DATE!!!!!
A Special Evening with Sam Shepard - SOMOS FUNDRAISER 2010
Sunday, September 26th
5:30 PM @ the TCA
Tickets: $20.00

Hot off the press.....
CHOKECHERRIES ANTHOLOGY 2009 is coming soon!!!
A special launch party will be held on Sunday, July 18th
at the Mabel Dodge House
3 - 5 PM

See you there!

TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT

BENEFIT for SOMOS

SUNDAY AUGUST 8 ~ 7:30 at the Taos Community Auditorium

All tickets sold in advance benefit SOMOS!

Tickets are $8.00 at the SOMOS office 758-0081 ~ or from SOMOS Board Members

SOMOS USED BOOK SALE!!
Every weekday from 10-1 & the first Saturday of each month.
Stop by the SOMOS office to browse.

A Special Event with Poetry Cathy Strisik
For memory-impaired and their caregivers

Frolic in the reservoir of your mind and memories through the use of visual imagery and poetry. Innovative sessions on stimulating and activating memory. For the memory impaired and their caregivers. Facilitated by Cathy Strisik, author of the poetry collection, Thousand-Cricket Song. Strisik has been in active in the Taos poetry community for over 27 years and is the recipient of many poetry awards and honors.

Please join us beginning July 13 11:00-12:00 Taos Public Library.
For more information call Kathleen Burg 758-8615 with the CHESED PROJECT.

Writing the Story of Your Life? Memoir Writing Opportunities Abound at the Taos Summer Writers' Conference!

And, it's not too late! A few spaces remain to study with acclaimed writers at this year's
12th annual Taos Summer Writers' Conference
July 11-18
@ the Sagebrush Conference Center

To sign up visit www.edu/~taosconf

Workshops focusing on the craft of memoir, taught by Debra Monroe, Minrose Gwin, Sarah Manguso and Michelle Otero, are still open for registration. These include two weeklong workshops, one weekend workshop and one master class. Workshops are capped at twelve students and take place at the Sagebrush Inn Conference Center in Taos, New Mexico.

2010 Taos Summer Writers’ Conference Schedule of Public Events

All events take place at the Sagebrush Inn Conference Center,

1508 Paseo Del Pueblo Sur, Taos, New Mexico.

All readings are free and open to the public.

SUNDAY, JULY 11, 8 PM

Cristina Garcia, Keynote Speaker.
Dreaming in Cuban, was a finalist for the National Book Award ; The Lady Matador’s Hotel will be released in September.

MONDAY, JULY 12, 5:30 PM

Jon Davis. Full-length collections of poetry include Preliminary Report, Scrimmage of Appetite, and Dangerous Amusements.

John Dufresne. Novels include Louisiana Power & Light, Love Warps the Mind a Little, Deep in the Shade of Paradise, and Requiem Mass.

Priscilla Long. Author of Where the Sun Never Shines: a History of America’s Bloody Coal Industry and The Writer’s Portable Mentor.

Debra Monroe. Author of the memoir On the Outskirts of Normal: Forging a Family Against the Grain and two novels, Newfangled and Shambles.

TUESDAY, JULY 13, 5:30 PM

Jonis Agee. Author of thirteen books, including five novels – Sweet Eyes, Strange Angels, South of Resurrection, The Weight of Dreams, and her most recent, The River Wife.

Jeff Davis. Author of The Journey from the Center to the Page and City Reservoir

Minrose Gwin. Author of a novel, The Queen of Palmyra, and Wishing for Snow, a memoir.

Jesse Lee Kercheval. Author of the memoir Space, the short novel Brazil and the poetry collection Cinema Muto.

WEDNESDAY JULY 14, 5:30 PM

Dorothy Allison is the author of Bastard Out of Carolina; her novel She Who is forthcoming from Penguin

Jane Ciabattari is the author of the short story collection Stealing the Fire and the president of the National Book Critics Circle.

Sarah Manguso. Author of the memoir The Two Kinds of Decay, the story collection Hard to Admit and Harder to Escape, and the poetry collections Siste Viator and The Captain Lands in Paradise.

Rob Wilder. Author of two books of essays: Tales From The Teachers’ Lounge and Daddy Needs a Drink:

Thursday, July 15, 5:30 PM

Jill Bialosky. Author of the novels Life Room and House under Snow and poetry collections, Subterranean and Intruder, she is Executive Editor and Vice President at W. W. Norton

Pam Houston. Author of two collections of linked short stories, Cowboys Are My Weakness and Waltzing the Cat and the novel, Sighthound.

Mark Sundeen. Author of two books of creative nonfiction, Car Camping and The Making of Toro, and is a correspondent for Outside magazine.

Summer Wood. Author of the novel Arroyo, her novel Wrecker will be released in February 2011.

Saturday, July 17, 7 PM

Annie Dawid. Author of And Darkness Was Under His Feet: Stories of a Family, Lily in the Desert: Stories, and York Ferry: A Novel.

Joy Harjo. Author of several poetry books including She Had Some Horses, The Woman Who Fell From the Sky, and How We Became Human, New and Selected Poems.

Pam Houston. Author of two collections of linked short stories, Cowboys Are My Weakness and Waltzing the Cat and the novel, Sighthound.

Valerie Martínez. Author of several poetry books including Absence, Luminescent, World to World, A Flock of Scarlet Doves, And They Called it Horizon, and Each and Her.

Daniel Mueller. Author of a collection of stories, How Animals Mate.

Michelle Otero. Author of Malinche's Daughter.

Mark Sundeen. Author of two books of creative nonfiction, Car Camping and The Making of Toro, is a correspondent for Outside magazine.

Week-long Memoir Workshops:
Advanced Memoir: Challenges and Struggles (Advanced) -- Minrose Gwin
For writers at least halfway through a memoir manuscript, the workshop will focus on the unique craft challenges that memoirists tackle. Minrose Gwin's recent novel, The Queen of Palmyra, was selected by Barnes and Noble for their "Discover Great New Writers" series. She is also the author of an acclaimed memoir about her mother, Wishing for Snow.

The Search for an Orderly Story in the Disorderly Tangle of Memory: Memoir (Intermediate)-- Debra Monroe
How do you translate the rich landscape of memory into a written story? This workshop will guide you through the process of discovering tension and building structure around the stories of your life. Debra Monroe's new memoir, On the Outskirts of Normal: Forging a Family Against the Grain is receiving rave reviews: Vanity Fair listed the book in its Required Reading list, and Oprah's Magazine, O, will feature the memoir in its August issue. Monroe is also the author of four works of fiction.

Weekend Memoir Workshop:
Writing The New "Normal": Memoir When Life Happens (All Levels) -- Michelle Otero
One challenge of writing about one's life is that it keeps happening even as you write. So, this workshop focuses onwriting through life's transitions. Michelle Otero is the author of the essay collection, Malinche's Daughter, based on her time living in Oaxaca, Mexico. Otero is a former Fulbright fellow and a tenth generation New Mexican.

Master Class:
Memoir -- Sarah Manugso
A workshop for writers who have completed a full-length manuscript. You'll examine your own writing as well as two published works, and discuss the ways in which omission and repetition function in the craft of memoir. The New York Times Book Review named Sarah Manguso's most recent memoir, The Two Kinds of Decay, an Editor's Choice. She has also published a story collection and two books of poetry, and has been awarded a Pushcart Prize and a Rome Fellowship among many other honors.

NMBA July Book Events in New Mexico

Â· July 15, 7:30pm; SOMOS Summer Writers Series; RANE Gallery, 214 Ledoux St., Taos.

Â· July 24, 11am - 1pm; the IWWG-and-friends lunch; at the offices of the New Mexico Book Association, 826 Camino del Monte Rey; 5-minute readings (submit in advance); brown-bag your lunch or go out with the group afterwards; RSVP necessary: lozarpaula@cs.com.

Â· July 30, 7:30pm; SOMOS Summer Writers Series; RANE Gallery,Taos; www.somostaos.net.

Â· Ongoing: Poetry and Prose Meetup Group; contact Paul White; white@grappawireless.com;

www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Poetry-and-Prose-Meetup-Group/calendar/13790180/.

July Author Signings & Readings

Â· July 14-15; Book Launch and Wine Reception; Inn and Spa at the Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail; www.innatloretto.com

Â· July 16, 3 - 5pm; Cinny Green, author of "Trail Writer's Guide"; San Juan Sports, 102 South Main, Creede, CO; michaelhice@earthlink.net.

Â· July 21, 11am; Jared Tinlin, 8-yr.old author of "Hey Hey Think Out Loud"; Moriarty Community Library, Summer Reading Program; 201 Broadway, Moriarty; authorcare@aol.com, www.moriartylibrary.us/programs

Â· July 24, 2pm; Book Launch Celebration!; Garcia St. Books, 376 Garcia St., Santa Fe; www.garciastreetbooks.com

Â· July 24, 4pm; Martha Egan, author of â€œLa Ranfla and Other New Mexico Storiesâ€?; Sam Wellerâ€™s, 245 S. Main St., Salt Lake City; michaelhice@earthlink.net.

Â· July 25, 4pm; Martha Egan, author of â€œLa Ranfla and Other New Mexico Storiesâ€?; Bitter Creek Books, 684 W. Main St., Vernal, UT; michaelhice@earthlink.net.

Â· July 27, 7pm; Martha Egan, author of â€œLa Ranfla and Other New Mexico Storiesâ€?; Barnes & Noble, 2451 Patterson Road, Grand Junction, CO; michaelhice@earthlink.net.

Â· July 31, 2pm; Book Launch Celebration!; Garcia St. Books, 376 Garcia St., Santa Fe; www.garciastreetbooks.com

NMBA Is the Only Non-profit Serving All New Mexico Book Professionals!

Visit www.nmbook.org for continuing news and events.

Writing Prayers for the Earth:

In response to the call from many spiritual elders, let's gather together to create a sacred circle where we will write prayers to heal all life on earth.

This group will be a combination writing workshop and ceremony. Finding your own words for the deepest prayers of your heart is healing, empowering and rejuvenating.
Wednesday evenings, in Taos, 7-9 PM, July 7, 14, 21, 28. Come to one or all.
$15.00 per evening.
Led by Debora Seidman, award winning poet and playwright, former Wurlitzer Foundation Writing Fellow. Debora has been leading writing workshops for over 15 years and is the founder of Writing the Prayer of Your Life. For more information call 575-751-0861, debora@writingtheprayer.com, www.writingtheprayer.com

WRITING FROM THE IMAGINATIVE STORM with James Nave
Electrify your Writing
August 1-5, 2010 in Taos
For more information and to register contact info@imaginativestorm.com, toll free 877-994-8267

THIS PROJECT IS MADE POSSIBLE IN PART BY NEW MEXICO ARTS, A DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS, AND THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, MAG DIMOND, THE VIRGINIA WELLINGTON CABOT FOUNDATION, THE PETER & MADELEINE MARTIN FOUNDATION FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS, HEALY FOUNDATION and the TAOS COUNTY LODGERS TAX.

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July 5 Weeklies

Jim Kimmons, Broker/Owner — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:31:40 +0000

SOMOS Weeklies ~

SOMOS SUMMER WRITER SERIES STARTS THIS WEEK!!

Friday evening, July 9th
7:30 PM
At the RANE Gallery, 214 Ledoux Street
$8 and $6 for SOMOS members

Poets Arthur Sze and his wife Carol Moldaw from Santa Fe!!

Arthur and Carol are well known in the poetry circles in NM and beyond and have been mentors to fine poets in the area and at IAIA in Santa Fe.

FUTURE READINGS.....................

7/15 (Thursday) Jonis Agee, novelist from Nebraska; John Dufresone, novelist from Florida - both are on the faculty of the Taos Summer Writers Conference this year. Both have published extensively!

8/6 Natalie Goldberg and Eddie Lewis - fiction

8/13 Summer Wood, novelist and James Nave – poetry and short stories

8/20 Tom Ireland – short stories; Tania Casselle – short stories and travel writing; and a special musical performance by Brooke Zanatell and Philip Handmaker of Zanagroove.

8/27 Sawnie Morris and Jon Davis - poetry

INTRODUCTION TO SCREENWRITING
with KEVIN Mahoney

Saturday, July 31
10 AM to 1 PM
@ The Taos Public Library

$45/person, $40 for SOMOS members. To sign up, call SOMOS at 758-0081 or email
1/2 needs to be paid when registering.

SAVE the DATE!!!!!
A Special Evening with Sam Shepard - SOMOS FUNDRAISER 2010
Sunday, September 26th
5:30 PM @ the TCA
Tickets: $20.00

Hot off the press.....
CHOKECHERRIES ANTHOLOGY 2009 is coming soon!!!
A special launch party will be held on Sunday, July 18th
at the Mabel Dodge House
3 - 5 PM

See you there!

TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC YOUNG ARTISTS CONCERT

BENEFIT for SOMOS

SUNDAY AUGUST 8 ~ 7:30 at the Taos Community Auditorium

All tickets sold in advance benefit SOMOS!

Tickets are $8.00 at the SOMOS office 758-0081 ~ or from SOMOS Board Members

A Special Event with Poetry Cathy Strisik
For memory-impaired and their caregivers

Please join us beginning July 13 11:00-12:00 Taos Public Library.
For more information call Kathleen Burg 758-8615 with the CHESED PROJECT.

Writing the Story of Your Life? Memoir Writing Opportunities Abound at the Taos Summer Writers' Conference!

And, it's not too late! A few spaces remain to study with acclaimed writers at this year's
12th annual Taos Summer Writers' Conference
July 11-18
@ the Sagebrush Conference Center

To sign up visit www.edu/~taosconf

NMBA July Book Events in New Mexico

Â· July 2; deadline for nominations to the New Mexico State Library and Centennial Committee for four honorary positions: Poet, Storyteller, Author, and Childrenâ€™s Author. Details available at: www.nmstatelibrary.org/centennial-nominations.

Â· July 6, 6 - 7pm; LAND/ART New Mexico, Radius Books; 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe.

Â· July 7, 6:30 - 8:30pm; and weekly through July 21; SouthWest Writers: â€œWriting Great Dialogue, with Melody Grovesâ€?; $49 members, $59 nonmembers; class size limited to 14; 3721 Morris NE, Suite A, Albuquerque; www.southwestwriters.com.

Â· July 9, 11:30am - 1pm; NMBA Networking Luncheon; 826 Camino del Monte Rey, Santa Fe.

Â· July 10; Book Exhibition: What Is Obscene? through Aug. 29; Garcia St. Books, 376 Garcia St., Santa Fe. The exhibition commemorates the fiftieth anniversary of the LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER obscenity trial and will feature a signed first edition copy of this book, several rare editions of James Joyce's Ulysses, along with an assortment of other erotica from the past and the present. Contact: 505.986.0151; GarciaSt.books@yahoo.com.

Â· July 11 - Aug. 6; U-Denver Publishing Institute; at the Univ. of Denver; www.du.edu/pi.

Â· July 15, 7:30pm; SOMOS Summer Writers Series; RANE Gallery, 214 Ledoux St., Taos.

Â· July 30, 7:30pm; SOMOS Summer Writers Series; RANE Gallery,Taos; www.somostaos.net.

Â· Ongoing: Poetry and Prose Meetup Group; contact Paul White; white@grappawireless.com;

www.meetup.com/Santa-Fe-Poetry-and-Prose-Meetup-Group/calendar/13790180/.

July Author Signings & Readings

Â· July 7, 7 - 9pm; Cinny Green, author of "Trail Writer's Guide"; Barnes & Noble, 2451 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction, CO; michaelhice@earthlink.net.

Â· July 8, 6 - 7pm; Alex Heard, "The Eyes of Willie McGee"; 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe.

Â· July 8, 6 - 8pm; Cinny Green, author of "Trail Writer's Guide"; Between the Covers Books/Espresso Bar (Wilkinson Public Library), Telluride, CO; michaelhice@earthlink.net.

Â· July 9; 6 - 7pm; Minrose Gwin, "The Queen of Palmyra"; 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe.

Â· July 10, 3:30 - 5:30; Cinny Green, author of "Trail Writer's Guide"; Moonlight Books & Gallery, Pagosa, CO; michaelhice@earthlink.net.