Taos Real Estate

1) *Town of Taos Regular Council Meeting Agenda*, attached, 1:30 p.m. Council Chambers on Tuesday, 6/22/10; also attached, agenda for *Council Workshop to follow meeting* at approximately 4 p.m.* *(presentation by Souder Miller & Associates regarding utility rate structures and asset management plans), same location on Civic Plaza Dr.

2)* Town of Taos Public Library Children’s Librarian Wins National Reading Award*

Annette Montoya, Children’s Librarian at the Town of Taos Public Library, is the recipient of the Anne Richardson National Award, presented by the *Reading is Fundamental (RIF) *program. The annual Anne Richardson RIF Volunteer of the Year Awards (VOYA) program, presented by Macy's Department Stores, celebrates the dedication and service of truly outstanding volunteers and coordinators. It recognizes the inspiring work of RIF coordinators, parent volunteers and community volunteers who donate their time, talents, and energy to motivate children to read. These individuals share a common goal of fostering children's literacy through their efforts at over 17,000 RIF sites across the country.

There were 3,000 nominations for the awards in three categories and Ms. Montoya won in the RIF Coordinator of the Year category, coordinating the library’s program for the last six years. The distribution of books through the RIF program is tied in with four separate programs throughout the year: Summer Reading Program, Halloween, Holiday Season, and Dr. Seuss Birthday. Ms. Montoya along with her staff member and volunteers has worked tirelessly to plan and implement the four, seasonal programs. Over 900 Taos area children annually receive books during the four events.

In addition, Ms. Montoya has worked with the Friends of Taos Public Library to secure more funds to supplement the RIF grant to support the many activities planned during the year. It is through Ms. Montoya’s hard work, commitment to improve literacy, and her strong desire to get books in the hands of children that the program has been successful. Ms. Montoya along with the Library Director was flown out to Washington, DC where she received her award at an evening Gala attended by 300 Washington dignitaries celebrating the importance of reading. While in Washington she also met with Senator Tom Udall, Senator Jeff Bingaman, and Representative Ben R. Lujan to promote the importance of funding reading initiatives. Congratulations to all! For more information, go to: http://www.rif.org/gala2010/home.mspx

3) One of this week’s traveler education news releases about *Taos** as a “pet friendly destination” has been run by Yahoo.com and 8,520 other web news/tourism outlets, totaling well over 38 million readers. * Click through for the release, and many of the online stories, below:

Pet friendly story utilized on Yahoo.com http://search.yahoo.com/search?&p=%22Taos%2C+NM%3A+The+Most+Pet-Friendly+Destination+in+the%22

Pet friendly story utilized online by 8,520 outlets: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=%22Taos%2C+NM%3A+The+Most+Pet-Friendly+Destination+in+the%22

Joanie Griffin, Griffin & Associates, jgriffin@griffinassoc.com, www.griffinassoc.com

(505) 764-4444 ext. 222, (505) 261-4444 cell

4) First Town of Taos Animal Task Force advisory meeting is this coming Wednesday, June 23, 10:30 a.m. at Town Hall’s Executive Offices Conference Room. Contact Abigail Assistant Town Manager Adame for details, aadame@taosgov.com.

5) Also on Wednesday, 6/23 - 7:30 am to 8 pm, *Albuquerque Aquarium & Rio Grande Zoo Field Trip*, 6-12 year olds, $15.00 per person includes entry fee. Sponsored by the Town of Taos Youth & Family Center. For info call Judy 758-4160.

6) *Storytyme - *Youth media summer camp 2010. Free introductory presentation Saturday, June 26th at the Town of Taos Taos Public Library, 3 p.m. Presentation will feature

Ø Discussion of details for upcoming Summer Camp July 12 – 30.

Ø Viewing Youth media project shorts from previous programs.

Ø What will our story be?

For further information contact: James D Cederlof, Tymely Productions, tymely@taosnet.com, www.tymelyproductions.com, (575) 751-1322

7) *Volunteers Needed for Taos Labyrinth Sacred Spaces program*: Contact: Living Labyrinths for Peace, Inc.

Sandra Wasko-Flood, waskoart@comcast.net, 575-377-6369 (home), 703-217-6706 (cell)

a. Build a Classic 7-circuit turkey feather labyrinth:

El Monte Sagrado Living Resort, 317 Kit Carson Road, Taos, NM 87571, Sunday, June 27

b. Build a Santa Rosa gravel labyrinth:

Blumenschein Home and Museum, 222 LeDoux St., Taos, NM 87571, Friday, July 2

c. Build a Hopi Mother Earth labyrinth:

Kit Carson Park, 211 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, Taso, NM 87571, Saturday, July 17

*New ICEC Board of Trustees Officers:* Kit Carson Electric Coop announces the newly-elected officers for the Board of Trustees.

Bobby Ortega of Questa was re-elected to serve as President, Chris Duran of Penasco is Vice President, Bruce Jassmann of Angel Fire is Treasurer, and Jerry Smith of Black Lake is Secretary.

Contact: Luis Reyes, CEO, Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, lreyes@kitcarson.com, 575-758-2258

Cathy Connelly, Public Relations Director

Town of Taos, 400 Camino de la Placita

Taos, NM 87571

cconnelly@taosgov.com

*www.taosgov.com* http://www.taosgov.com

575-751-2001 office

Escape the Modern Day.

Rejuvenate in Taos.

Return to Sacred Places.

*www.TaosSacredPlaces.com* http://www.TaosSacredPlaces.com

6-22-10 Agenda.pdf

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