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B4 THE TAGS NEWS Thursday, Oct. 2,1997 San Cristobal ranch denies catering to Communists Beginning last The Tbos News starting reprinting various old articles, exactly as they appeared in the newspaper 10 to 50 years ago, in an effort to remember our past, laugh at our foibles and learn from our history. It will give us a chance to see how far we've come and at the same time to see how little things have changed. Whenever possible, well update the situation or explain the relevance to life in Taos today. We hope you'll enjoy reading about your predecessors as much as we enjoy digging up the memories.

San Cristobal Ranch Owners Deny Charges (El Crepusculo, 'Feb. 21, 1952) Charges made in Washington last Thursday that the San Cristobal ranch allegedly "catered primarily to Communists" have been denied by Craig and Jenny Vincent in a signed statement released to El Creptisculo and the Associated Press. The Vincents, who operate the dude ranch, we're on vacation in California and Mexico at the Harvey M. Matusow testified before the House un-American Activities Committee in Washington on February 7th. The statement was prepared by the ranch operators after their return to Taos last weekend and included the following: "The San Cristobal Valley Ranch welcomes guests from all countries, and of all races and creeds.

Our friends, neighbors, concerns with whom we do business, know this. We advertise it. We believe this is democracy. We believe it is what America stands for. "Matusow's unfounded statement that we cater primarily to communists comes from the fact that he knows we believe in social equality of all races.

He saw this belief in action at the ranch during his week's stay in the summer of 1950. He observed guests and members of the staff, both of which included Negroes, participating with full equality in social activities, Such equality to the FBI and the House 5 Committee is communistic. To us, it is a full expression of democracy. "Matusow termed as 'odd' the fact that we take guests to Frijoles Canyon to see the historic remains of Indian Cliff Dwellings, just as we take them to other places of interest, so that they may learn about the area, its people and their culture, past and present. By failing to state that these ruins are a part of the Bandolier National Monument, and by stating that they are located near the Los Alamos Atomic Energy project, (he) made the ugly insinuation that we have some devilish interest in the atomic installation.

"The truth is we are interested in Atomic Energy. We want the atomic bomb outlawed by all nations. We want atomic energy used in every peacetime way that scientists can devise to lighten the work, and improve the health and welfare of all people. "This attempt to assassinate our character and ruin our business because of our democratic beliefs is not unimportant. But what is more important is the fact that only through a reign of fear can monopoly corporations, their military and political representatives continue to get vast expenditures for war, fabulous profits and the graft that goes with them.

The FBI and House Committee are engaged in a monstrous unconstitutional effort to silence the voice of any American who, like ourselves, speaks out for Peace, and for the economic, social and political equality of all people, regardless of their color, their religious or political beliefs, their race, or the land of their birth. "It no secret that we believe and say these things. Transitions "We think that the preservation of our Country and its Constitution is at stake, its democratic institutions and we intend to speak up to help stop these un-American activities and to help put our country back on the road to full freedom and democracy." Signed Craig and Jenny Vincent Note: The Vincents, well-known for their hospitality, also made contributions to preservation of local history. The couple brought school children from other parts of the country to learn how to make adobe bricks, and they helped start a school in San Cristobal in the 1940s. Jenny Vincent taught Spanish to elementary school children in a day and time when the language was not encouraged in public schools.

An accomplished classical musician, she learned the traditional music of northern New Mexico, taught the music to school children and played with local bands, most notably Los Alegres de Taos (with the late Pablo Trujillo and Julia Jaramillo) for a quarter century. Births at Holy Cross Hospital Diego Carson, a boy, was bom to Pamela Jo Carson of Costilla on June 12. Brian Archuleta, a boy, was born to Senovia Casias and Wallace T. Archuleta Jr. of Ranches de Taos on June 15.

Julianna Gonzales, a girl, was bom to Kimberly Jo Dixon and Jimmy Arthur Gonzales of Ranches de Taos on June 16. Alyssa Gomez, a girt, was bom to Denise Rael Gomez and Gregory Gomez of Questa on June 19. Cruzito Patricio Trujillo, a boy, was born to Corina Felisah Trujillo of Taos on June 23. Joshua Eton Vangilder, a boy, was born to Treva Gayle Bowers and Kurt Elton Vangilder of Ranches de Taos on June 25. Lorenzo Bullis Sun, a boy, was born to Luna Giving Sun of Cimarron on June 25.

Miquela Adriana Romero, a girl, was bom to Regina Maria Archuleta of Arroyo Hondo on June 27. Amber Elizabeth Squires, a girl, was born to Elizabeth Joyce Cordova Squires and Donald Raymond Squires of Ranches Taos on June 30. Steven Angelo Vigil, a boy, was bom to Bemadette Abeyta and Christopher John Vigil of Taos on July 2. Raquel Marquisha Vigil, a girl, was bom to Melynda Carla Chacon and Mark Raymond Vigil of Taos on July 2. Paige Lily McKinley, a girl, was bom to Catherine Anne Versch McKinley and Eugene Marion McKinley of Angel Fire on July 4.

Daisy-Ray Margarita Saienni, a girt, was bom to Tammy Sue Valerio and Edward John of Taos on July 6. Kevin Jordan Payne, a boy, was born to Jonah Valerie Romero and Kris Payne of El Prado on July 6. Kevin Aaron McCarty, a boy, was bom to Nickie Jo Fidel McCarty and Monty Lee McCarty of El Prado on July 8. Bryan Jacob Sandoval, a boy was bom to Mary Jane Alford and Bryan James Sandoval of Taos on July S. Jayla D'Shawna Medina, a girl, was bom to Jennifer Lolita Christina Medina of Ranches de Taos on July 10.

Brandon Lee Nathan Padilla, a boy, was bom to Dixie Ann Selph Padilla and John Paul Padilla of Questa on July 10. Isabela Celine Pacheco, a girt, was born to Mariquita Linda Pacheco of Costilla on July 11. Kyla Marie Guerrero, a girl, was born to Vanessa Guerrero of Angel Fire on July 11. Hugo Cesar Montoya a boy, was bom to Bobbi Jo Montoya Acosta and Hugho Cesar Acosta of Taos on July 13. Jaime Fresquez, a girl, was born to Jacquelina Tanya Fresquez and Anthony Cruz Zamora of Ranches de Taos on July 17.

Lavender Rain Tafoya, a girt, was born to Feliciana Maria Amador Tafoya and Benjamin John Tafoya of Taos on July 17. James Wade Bradley, a boy, was bom to Sara Neil Edwards Bradley and James Conway Bradley of Taos on July 17. Jared Don Nickless, a boy, was bom to Pamela Ortega of Red River on July 21. Kevin Allen Vigil, a boy, was born to Lisa Catherine Mandonado Vigil and Darrell Ivan Vigil of Arroyo Hondo on July Nathan Robert Sechrist, a boy, was bom to Lisa Denise Lofquist Sechrist and Jeffry Scott Sechrist of Taos on July 23. Jenna Peralta, a girt, was bom to Dina Grace Romero Peralta and Joseph Damien Peralta of Taos on July 23.

Antonio Manuel Romo, a boy, was bom to Peggy Louanne Martinez Romo and Antonio Romo of Ranches de Taos on July 24. Counseling for Stress, Depression, Abuse, Flashbacks Bobbi Shapiro LISW, EMDR II. (505) 737-0758 nai (505) 758-3376 111 till HOLYDAY SERVICES Rosh Hashaiiah Yom Kippur 1997 5758 Services at the Parish Hall of Si. James Episcopal Church Officiating Rabbi Raymond Singer 0 Rosh Hashanah Eve Wednesday, October 1 7:30 PM Rosh Hashanah Thursday, October 2 10:00 AM Pot luck lunch will follow the service. Rosh Hashanah will conclude with Tachlich Service at 2:00 PM Kol Nidre Friday October 10 6:00 PM (PROMPT) Yom Kippur October 11 10:00 AM to sundown Yiskor (Memorial Service) 4:00 PM Nehila (Concluding Service) 5:30 PM A pot luck break fast will follow C.

Martinez, long time resident of San i Diego, died September 24. 1997 at his home in Normal Heights, San Diego, California. He was 75. Born in Las New Mexico on June 15 1922 to Tomas and Sofia Martinez of RancKos de Taos, New Mexico. Joe graduated from Menaul High School in 1942.

He served in the US Navy during Vvar II in the South Ricific and later obtained his CM from The College of Santa Ft. He worked tor the State of New Mexico, and for a time, was in private enterprise with his father Lefore moving to San Diego in 1952 to ioin Rohr Aircraft. Over the course of 34 years at Rohr, he was the recipient of numerous performance awards. Upon his retirement in 1986, Joe continued his interests in sports, downtown redevelopment and Kne dining; he was also an avid fisherman and world traveler As a parishioner of Saint Didacus for more than 25 years, he took great pride in serving as a member of the Holy Name Society Joe was an exemplary husband, father and brother, he will be missed by all those who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Eleanor Martinez, and their five children.

Joseph Martinez. Christine Williams Richcco. Lovella Medina. Agnes Zufelt. as well as son-in-law Kurt Zufelt.

and Jacob Martinez, all of San Diego. and ten grandchildren. Joseph Martinez II, Anthony Martinez. Anissa Williams. Maxunillin Medina.

Ria Medina. Renee Zufclt. Natalie Zufdt. Angela Martinez. Allicia Martinez and Jacob Martinez II: also, his brothers.

Tomas Martinez, as well as sister-in-law Sarah Martinez, of El Cajon. Edmundo Martinez, as well as sister- in-law Katheriue Martinez, and Leon Martinez of Santa Ft, New Mexico, and Richard Martinez and sisters Maria and Justina LeDoux. as well as brother-in-law George LcDoux. of Taos. New Mexico, and many nieces and nephews across the United States.

A Rosary was said at Saint Didacus Catholic Church (4772 Eslton Street) on FVidajt September 26tk at ZOO pm. funeral Mass was on Saturday. September 27th at 10:00 am followed by Interment at Holy Croas Cemetary Savannah Marie Quintana, a girl, was bom to Darta Marleen Martinez Quintana and Arnold Quintana of Cerro on July 24. Matthew Isaiah Sanchez, a boy, was bom to Roberta Ann Trujillo Sanchez and Leroy Harold Sanchez of Taos on July 26. Scott Neal Jaramillo, a boy, was bom to Terra Kay South Jaramillo and Scott Neal Jaramillo of Arroyo Seco on July 27.

Travis Lee Romero, a boy, was born to Amy Francine Romero and Travis Lee Romero of Questa on July 28. Kat Jaime Rivera, a girl, was borrj to Teresa Anna Sanchez Rivera and Leonard Albert Rivera of Taos on July 28. Isiah Ronnie Chavez, a boy, was bom to Ronika Santistevan of Ranchos de Taos on July 28. David Miguel Tafoya, a boy, was bom to Valerie Mildred Sanchez and Phillip Reese Tafoya of Taos on July 30. Gabriel Anthony Anaya, a boy, was bom to Louann Ruth Salazar and Joaquin Anaya of Taos on July 31.

Christopher Jerome Cardenas, a boy, was born to Cindy Gonzales and William Cardenas of Ranchos de Taos on July 31. Miguel Angel Andazola, a boy, was bom to Loretta Estrellita Sandoval and Reyes Gerardo Andazola of El Prado on Aug. 3. Joseph Christopher Mandonado, a boy, was born to. Teresa Maria Pacheco and Joe Ben Mandonado of Questa on Aug.

3. Maria Eliza Quintana, a' girl, was bom to Roberta Ann Mondragon and Orlando Mario Quintana of Valdez on Aug. 4. Marcos Favian Casias, a boy, was bom to Pamela Ann Maestas and Phillip Greg Casias of Talpa on Aug. 7.

Miranda Britteny Vigil, a girl, was born to Leah Emswelier Vigil and Mark Herson Vigil of Taos on Aug. 9. Ashley Hannah Hughes, a girt, was born to Sherry Coffman Hughes and Ammon Hughes of Tres Piedras on Aug. 9. Jordan Marie Hungerford, a girl, was bom to Dawn Stonecipher Hungerford and Mark Hungerford of Questa on Aug.

9. Manuel Christy Max Trujillo, a boy, was bom to Gail Ann Vigil Trujillo and Alex Francis Trujillo of Ranchos de Taos on Aug. 22. Amorette Lorene Segura, a girt, was bom to Santana Romero of Amalia on Aug. 24.

Andrew Michael Romero, a boy, was- bom to Audrey and Timothy Romero of We need your help! Descendants and friends of our beloved dead in Penas Negras cemetery in Los Cordovas The Penas Negras Oratorio needs to be repaired before winter sets in. A friend has generously offered to double every dollar we gather. Expert Jabor and the materials needed for a stabilized finish, which will last five years or more, will be donated also. Please send your donations to Penas Negras Cemetery, Feloniz Trujillo, Box 128, Los Cordovas Rt, Taos, NM 87571 or Corina A. Santistevan, P.O.

Box 68, Ranches de Taos, 87557. Any donation, no matter how rynaff, is welcome. OPEN Northern New Mexico Midwifery Center Proudly Announces the Opening of THE NORTHERN NEW MEXICO WOMEN'S HEALTH AND BIRTH CENTER Please come join us! 1331 Maestas Road (near New Hospital, across from Taos Living Center) Saturday, October 4th, from 4:00 6:00 p.m. Come meet our New Dr. Heidi Rinehart and Dr.

Rudy Fedrizzi Phone: 758-1216 Licensed and Nationally Accredited Birth Center San Francisco de Asis 60 Years a Parish (1937-1997) Annual Parish Bazaar Come and Celebrate! Friday, October 3,1997 Las Visperas (Vespers) 6:00 p.m. with Procession (Church) Saturday, October 4,1997 Blessing of Animals 1:00 p.m. (front of Church) FEAST DAY MASS 6:00 p.m. with Procession (Church) Sunday, October 5,1997 BAZAAR 11:00 a.m. Mass with Mariachi El Tigre at St.

Francis School Raffle at 5:00 p.m. Ranches de Taos on Aug. 25. Matthew Cisneros, a boy, was bom to Debbie Martinez Cisneros and Daniel Cisneros of Questa on Aug. 27.

Sarah Whitney Little, a girl, was bom to Katrina Hesse and Frank Little of Taos on Aug. 27. Marriage licenses Leo Mascarenas of Ranchos de Taos and Diohn Lacombe of El Prado. James French Gilwee of Fair Oaks, and Mariann Patricia Mansir of Carmichael, Calif. Lucas Cordova and Berlin Barela, both of Hernandez.

Kay L. Reeves and Nancy L. Buhler, both of Colorado Springs, Colo. Geoffrey Karl Weiser and Sujata Suresh Meswani, both of Philadelphia, Pa. Eugenic E.

Martinez of San Pablo, and Ida Silva of Taos. Michael McCabe and Frances Zotigh both of El Prado. Joe Howell and Marsha Redded, both of El Prado. Howard Ray Rosin and Medusa The Warrior, both of Eugene, Ore. Curtiss A.

Graham Belgrove and Marian M. Graham Belgrove, both 'of Neptune, N.J. Ronald L. Weathers and Lisa Shanley, both of Red River. Douglas Eugene Turvey and Deborah Elizabeth McCaron, both of Austin, Texas.

Edward N. Passino of Denver and Diane D. Cahill of El Prado. Kenneth Israel Trujillo and Laura J. Luna, both of Philadelphia.

Edwin Cano of Penasco and Bemadette Martinez of Rodarte. Hal Ross and Carolyn Shapiro, both of Taos. Robert Vernon Schram and Karen Oesterle Conners, both of Flower Mound, Texas. Divorces Tone Bergene vs. Gary Mason Bigham.

Mario Rael vs. Gidget Rael. June Martinez vs. Ralph Martinez. Craig Alan Bomer vs.

Deborah Lynn Borner. Jeffrey Charles Morse vs. Christine May Morse. Victoria Martinez vs. Edwin Martinez.

Teresa Forest Koss vs. Anthony Charles Herich. Leona Maes vs. Earnest Maes. OBITUARIES ALFONSO N.

(CHEYENNE) MARTINEZ, 68, resident of Taos, died suddenly Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997 in an auto accident. He was born July 11, 1929, in Mora, NM. He is survived by the mother of his children, Helen Martinez; children, Vicente and wife Lauren Martinez, Shirley and husband Virgil Martinez, Elmer and wife Debbie Martinez, Lawrence Martinez, Jimmy and, wife Tracy Martinez, Anthony Martinez, Laurie and husband Ralph Sanchez, Brenda and husband Harvey; eight grandchildren, one great- grandson, and companion Lucille Flores, He was preceded in death by his parents, Ysa and Eufemia Martinez, and sister, Isabel Gonzales. Surviving brothers and sisters are Felix, Dennis, Ysa, Joe, Adonais, Luis and Nickolas Martinez, Genoveva, Miquella, Liza, Antonia, Maria, Baudilia and Darlene and many other relatives.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Friday, Sept. 19 at the Santo Nino Church in Monte Aplanadp near Mora, with burial in the Santo Nino Cemetery. LUJAN FUNERAL HOME TAOS JOHN DEWAN NEVIN, 77, of Zumbrota, MN and formerly of Tower- Lake Vermilion and Taos, NM, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997 in his cabin on Lake Vermilion. He was born Aug.

4, 1920 in Grand Forks, ND, the son of John B. and Marie (O'Gorman) Nevin. He was a graduate of ND La'w School and served as a captain in the Army Air Corps in India and Burma during WWII. Mr. Nevin was employed as a bank trust officer and was an entrepreneur.

He was a member of the Grand Forks Elks Club, the Senior Citizens Club of Taos, NM, and was active in the DFL Party. John loved Lake Vermilion, was very patriotic, was very outgoing and loved to meet new people. He is survived by two sons, John (Barbara) Nevin in Chanhassen, MN and Michael (Jodi) Nevin of Oronoco, MN; three daughters, Mary Nevin and husband Frances of Maine, Patricia (Bob) Nevin- Sorenson in and Ann (Jim) Flanagan in Iowa City, Iowa; a brother Bill Nevin of East Grand Forks, and six grandchildren. He is preceded in death by a son, Mark Nevin. Services were Thursday, Sept.

25, 1997 in the Bauman Family of Funeral Home's Vermilion Chapel in Tower. Military Honors accorded by the Nelson-Jackson American Legion Post of Tower. of Ranchos de Taos passed away on Sept. 26, 1997. Ms.

Tafoya worked at Saint Francis School for many years. She is survived by her children, Stella Swiger of Ohio, Elvira Vigil (George) of Albuquerque, Amalia Salazar, Edwardo Tafoya, Lorenza Ortega, Richard Tafoya, Charlotte, all of Ranchos de Taos, and Rose LaPorte (Harry) of Albuquerque. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Dennis Salazar, Ronnie Salazar, Bryan Salazar, Bert Vigil, Derrick Tafoya and Eddie Tafoya, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Eddie Swiger, Larry Swiger, Brett Vigil, Ramon Salazar, Mark Salazar, Juan Salazar, Earl Salazar, James Salazar, Gerald Salazar, Richard Tafoya, Levi Salazar, Lionel Salazar, Eric Salazar, Miguel Salazar, Antonio Salazar, Jerome Salazar, John Michael Grlego, Andrew Salazar, Joseph Salazar, Brandon Vigil and Blane Vigil.

A rosary was recited on Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Monday, 1997. Both services were held at San Francisco de Assis Church. Interment followed at the Jesus Nazareno Cemetery.

RIVERA-HANLON FUNERAL HOME ONITA M. SANCHEZ, 88, longtime ident of Pilar, died at her home Friday, Sept. 26, 1997 after a lengthy illness. She was a businesswoman all her life, making and selling her own jewelry, and she was owner of the Pilar Log Cabin. She was instrumental in getting electricity into the Pilar area.

She was preceded in death by her husband Aaron Sanchez, Sr. and sons Jimmy Sanchez. Surviving her are her sons and daughters; Aaron Sanchez and wife Lillie, Gilbert Sanchez and wife Arlean, all of Pilar, Mary Ann Carbajal of Albuquerque, Erlinda Robins of Long Beach, brother Jesus Montoya of Lancaster, seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous and other relatives. Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 at Nuestra Senora de Dolores Church in Pilar with burial in the Nuestra Senora de Dolores Cemetery in Pilar.

LUJAN FUNERAL HOMETAOS TOMAS R. ARCHULETA, 68, of Los Angeles, Calif, passed away on Aug. 30, 1997. He is preceded in death by his parents Felix and Aurora Archuleta. He is survived by his wife Anna Archuleta; children Linda M.

Harper (Freddie Garcia) of Bloomfield, Mary A. Tomas (Randy) of Gaithersburg, MD, Felix T. Archuleta (Liltibet) of Memphis, TN, Wilton Melvin Garcia (Vilma) of Los Angeles, Calif, and eight grandchildren. Also surviving are his sisters and brothers, Arturo Archuleta (Connie), Ester Montoya (Eloy), Felix Archuleta (Frances), Libby Vigil, Henry Trujillo (Prescilla), Frances Chisca Pacheco (Donald), Ramon Trujillo (Maria), James Trujillo (Stella), Jose Lemo Martinez (Olivia), Sam Grant (Florine) and Johnny Archuleta (Viola). Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

An evening service was held on Sept. 1, 1997. A Funeral Service was held on Sept. 3, 1997. Both services were held at Rivera Chapel.

Interment followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. RIVERA-HANLON FUNERAL HOME.