State Land Office News SANTA FE, NM – In an effort to protect one of the country’s largest and most important sources of drinking water, State Land Commissioner Aubrey Dunn is taking action to curtail usage of fresh water from the Ogallala aquifer. Effective July 1, 2017, the State Land Office, without …
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Mutton Bustin’ at Rodeo De Santa Fe
Kids’ riding sheep – or mutton bustin’ – has quickly become a very popular event for kids, parents and fans. Rodeo de Santa Fe and Justin Boots provide the event that gives children a chance to try their riding skills aboard a sheep. The event will be part of the …
Read More »Red Cross Prepares to Respond as Storm Heads toward Gulf Coast
American Red Cross News | June 22, 2017 The American Red Cross is on the ground across six states as Tropical Storm Cindy brings the threat of dangerous flooding. As much as a foot of rain is predicted for some areas with strong storm surges along the coast. Throughout Louisiana, …
Read More »SFNF Implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Across Entire Forest
The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will implement forest-wide Stage 1 fire restrictions at 8:00 a.m. this Friday, June 23, 2017. Fire danger on the forest remains high due to continued high temperatures and dry conditions. The Jemez Ranger District, where the 1,412-acre Cajete Fire sparked last week from an …
Read More »Officers seize 17 illegal game animal heads during multiple search warrants in Farmington
FARMINGTON – New Mexico Department of Game and Fish officers, with assistance from the New Mexico State Police and San Juan County Sheriff’s office, seized 17 illegal game animal heads during multiple search warrants throughout the Farmington area on Tuesday. The investigation into a Farmington man, who is facing multiple charges, …
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