By SFNF Due to several days of higher humidity and rain, the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will lift the closure order and stage 2 fire restrictions on Monday, July 9 at 8:00 a.m. for the first time since entering full forest closure on June 1. The forest remained closed …

In any language, he is numero uno after 21 years of Numerous record goals, world championships with the National Team as well as other titles with Santos, and finishing up before a sold-out Giants Stadium in 1977 By Arnie Leshin  It was in October of 1977 and Giants Stadium in …

England had no problem disposing of Sweden, 2-0, but Croatia had a tussle with host Russia before prevailing, 4- 3, on penalty kicks By Arnie Leshin  Sweden looked beaten at halftime. The Swedes, who had no book on England, couldn’t respond to the game played by England. Very few times …

Saturday will feature England against Sweden and host Russia versus Croatia for the final two spots in the semis By Arnie Leshin  If France was already putting together a way to defeat Brazil, it can tear it up. And if World Cup fanatics were expecting to see the “big 3” …

School didn’t have to hunt for new head coaches by keeping it in the house with De La Cruz and Burgos By Arnie Leshin  It’s called keeping it in the house. While Eugene Doyle was head coach of the Capital High boy’s soccer team, he put together 11 years that included …

By SFNF The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) remains in full forest closure due to high fire danger, but anticipated rains could lift the closure order sooner than later. “With the current humidity levels and favorable monsoon forecast, I’m optimistic we’ll lift closures fairly soon,” said James Melonas, forest supervisor.  …

Also in the Elite Eight are host Russia, Uraguay, France, Brazil, Croatia, and Belgium, and the quarters will be contested in July 10th and 11th doubleheaders By Arnie Leshin  In a match that included 36 fouls, eight yellow cards, and a non-stop surrounding of referee Mark Geiger of the United States, …

By N.M. Game and Fish Native Gila trout restoration efforts on Whitewater Creek are rescheduled for July 10-11, 2018. Due to water conditions the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish was unable to implement the project as previously scheduled. As part of the Whitewater Creek Native Fish Restoration Project, …

By N.M. Game and Fish Catches of the week Alumni Pond: Marlo Flores of Las Cruces caught a 6-pound catfish June 29. He was using hot dogs. Bluewater Lake: Kelly Matkovich of Gallup caught a 20-pound catfish June 26. She was using hot dogs. Coda Omness of Tinnie, New Mexico …

By NEA The Trump administration is rescinding guidance to colleges and universities on how they can use race in admissions decisions to promote diversity, according to news media reports. For years, research has shown that integration helps all students succeed. Classroom integration decreases achievement and wage gaps, reduces dropout rates, …