
John Nichols, Author of ‘The Milagro Beanfield War,’ Dies at 83
New York City transplant to New Mexico and acclaimed author John Nichols passed away at the age of 83 at his home in Taos. His daughter, Tania Harris, confirmed that the cause of death was heart failure. Nichols’ novel “The Milagro Beanfield War” catapulted him to local idol status in New Mexico. This political allegory,…