"Locals in Taos, New Mexico, have nicknamed the Starbucks construction site 'Charbucks' following two arson attacks on the site, reflecting community sentiment and local culture."
"Todd Lazar, a local holistic healer, expressed mixed feelings saying, 'We don't know who did it, but we loved it,' which captures both the local resistance and humor regarding Starbucks' presence."
"Taos has faced challenges with chains like Starbucks, as local businesses worry about cultural displacement, which is highlighted by community reactions and art depicting the Starbucks logo with flames."
"Sylvia Rodriguez, a professor, noted the complex cultural interactions in Taos, stating, 'Taos is a dynamic and volatile contact zone between different groups, imperial powers, ecotones.'"
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