TAOS — A Taos man arrested in a fatal shooting early Saturday in El Prado faces a count of first-degree murder and several other violent felonies.

State prosecutors in Taos County are seeking a court order for 26-year-old Jonah Ward to be held in jail until his trial in the death of 28-year-old Ramiro Quezada of Taos.

Along with murder, Ward faces charges of aggravated battery, assault with intent to commit a violent felony, shooting at or from a motor vehicle, two counts of child abuse, and assault and battery.

“The nature of the allegations in this case — particularly the brazen and dangerous circumstances surrounding the shooting — make it clear the need for asking the court to detain the accused,” District Attorney Marcus Montoya said in a statement. “That’s why my office filed the

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