Monthly Archives: April 2014

Lana Dura: give sheep a job

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“Sheep brought me to Taos,” says Minna White, owner of Lana Dura, a company that makes and sells handcrafted wool products. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjPMZSkqli4 White grew up in New England and produced science documentaries for over twenty years. She worked for the … Continue reading →

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Kathleen Brennan —documenting life as it unfolds

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New Jersey native Kathleen Brennan took her first pictures at age ten. “I am one of eight children, so it was fun to act out and capture them when off-guard,” she said. “I also liked photographing trees and different scenes … Continue reading →

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Homeopathic doctor offers natural treatments for body and mind

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Debra Sherry made a mid-life career change when she was in her 40’s. It led her to her current position as a doctor of Medical Heilkunst and Homeopathy. “I was in international sales in the oil and shipping industry and it was … Continue reading →

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A Kickstarter success story: fifty-five thousand dollars in thirty days

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  Abigail Samoun and Elizabeth Haidle carried out one of the most successful Kickstarter projects in Taos. Mind Afire: A Graphic Novel, the illustrated biography of Nicola Tesla, had an initial goal of $7,450. It ended up receiving $ 55,796 … Continue reading →

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