TAOS — The town of Taos will form a committee to consider renaming Kit Carson Park following a town councilor’s proposal to relaunch an effort abandoned a decade ago amid protests from Taos Pueblo.

He’s an unlikely American hero, especially in the modern sense. Standing only 5 feet 4 inches tall, he walked bow-legged, slept most of his nights outdoors with a loaded rifle, couldn’t read or write ...

John Carson is not having a peaceful retirement. But Carson brought more than enthusiasm and knowledge to his role. He brought a pedigree, not that he made big deal of the connection wile he was on ...

Hero or villain?What Kit Carson meant to New Mexico depends on who you ask.A panel presented the role of this controversial figure in history to the Albuquerque Public Schools board Wednesday ...