The Taos News from Taos, New Mexico • Page 26

THE TAOS NEWS 17 VISTA Spectacular views abound in the Carson National Forest, and one of the most spectacular can be seen from this Vista Point on New Mexico Highway 3 on U.S. Hill. Wheeler Peak in the background overlooks Taos Mountain and the Taos Valley. sentence The following is a verbatim transcript of a sentence imposed upon a defendant convicted of murder in the Federal District Court of the territory of New Mexico many years ago by a United States Judge, sitting at Taos in an adobe stable used as a temporary courtroom: "Jose Manuel Miguel Xaviar, in a few short weeks, it will be Spring, the snows of Winter will flee away, the ice will vanish, and the air will become soft and balmy. In short Jose Manuel Miguel annual miracle of the years will awaken and come to pass, but you won't be there.

"The rivulet will run its soaring to the sea, the timid desert flowers will put forth their tender shoots. The glorious valleys of this imperial domain will blossom as the rose. Still, you won't be here to see. "From every tree top some wild woods songster will carol his maing song, butterflies will sport in the sunj: shine, the busy bee will hum happy as it pursues its accustomed vocation. The gentle breeze will tease the tassels of the wild grasses, and all nature.

Jose Manuel Miguel be glad, but you. You won't be here to enjoy it because I command the Sheriff or some other officers of the county to lead you out to some remote spot, swing you by the neck from a knotting bough of some sturdy oak, and let you hang until you are dead. "And then, Jose Manuel Miguel further command that such officer or officers retire quickly from your dangling corpse, that vultures may descend from the heavens upon your filthy body until nothing shall remain but bare, bleached bones of a cold-blooded, copper-colored, bloodthirsty, throat-cutting, chili-eating, sheep-herding, murdering son-of-a- bilch." (United States of America Clon- zales (1881) United Slates District Court, New Mexico Territory hotel edelweiss Summer Resort At FamouJAOS SKI VALLEY where the still air is crisp, clear and cool. 18 miles scenic drive through Hondo Canyon. Heated Pool, Tennis Court, Playground, Horses, Hiking, Pack trips Write or Call bernard (dadou) and ilse mayer phone (505) 776-2301 taos ski valley, new mexico 87571 Placitas Real Condominiums add a new dimension to Taos living Beautiful two bedroom condominiums a short walk from the Plaza.

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