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Taos council directs staff to form committee to revisit Kit Carson Park name
Summary
Council directed staff to research deeds and state requirements and to convene a committee to consider renaming Kit Carson Park after reviewing 2014 minutes and a history of incomplete follow-through; council emphasized engaging Taos Pueblo and the broader community.
Council members discussed previous 2014 motions and community debate over renaming Kit Carson Park and directed staff on Nov. 26 to research legal and property constraints and to convene a committee to revisit a potential renaming.
Councilmember Oswald recounted a 2014 motion to explore alternatives including a naming commission; staff said outreach to state parks division and deed review are pending. Several council members stressed the importance of inclusive community engagement, particularly involving Taos Pueblo, noting past efforts had produced a name that lacked broad tribal support.
Councilors asked staff to return with recommended committee structure, potential timelines and any deed or easement requirements; one councilor offered to chair the committee. No formal name change was adopted at the meeting; staff will report back with logistical steps and counsel will review any state or deed constraints.
