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By EMNRD March brings the first signs of spring to drought-stricken Northern New Mexico landscapes, including warmer temperatures, windy conditions and the potential onset of wildfires. To prepare for the 2021 wildfire season, the Santa Fe National Forest is working with partners at other forests, state and federal agencies, and …

By SFCC Santa Fe Community College and the Santa Fe Higher Education Center will close the week of March 15-21 for Spring Break. No classes or student services will be available. The SFCC main campus (6401 Richards Ave.) and theSanta Fe Higher Education Center (1950 Siringo Road) remain closed to …

By Arnie Leshin  Alonso Camarena couldn’t have asked for a better start. In his first match as head coach of St. Michael’s girls soccer team, he came away with a 2-1 win over visiting Albuquerque Sandia Prep, with a goal each in the first and second halves, a stellar goalkeeping …

By Arnie Leshin  Another close match for the St. Michael’s volleyball team, but this one at home on Monday night put it all even at 1-1. Following the tight 3-set non-district setback at Albuquerque Sandia Prep Saturday afternoon, the Lady Horsemen emerged with a tight 3-setter over East Mountain, 25-21, …

By NM Game and Fish Catches of the week Abiquiu Lake: Mark Haber of Espanola caught a 20-inch walleye trolling a crankbait March 7. Chama River: Edward Marraccini of Albuquerque caught and released a 21-inch brown trout below El Vado Lake using a Black Bunny Leech March 7. Elephant Butte …

By Arnie Leshin  TUESDAY, MARCH 9th Volleyball: Rio Rancho at Santa Fe High, 6:30 p.m.                    Cleveland at Capital, 7 p.m. Girls Soccer: Albuquerque Sandia Prep at St. Michael’s, 3 p.m. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10th Volleyball:  Albuquerque Bosque School at St. Michael’s, 6 …

By Arnie Leshin  With the state of New Mexico off limits for sports events, the New Mexico State football  team took its game to El Paso, Tx., Sunday and rallied to defeat Dixie State, 35-29, at the University of Texas El Paso. It was a see-saw battle between the Aggies …

By NMDOH The New Mexico Department of Health announced on Monday that all K-12 educators, early childhood (EC) professionals, and staff will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine beginning today, March 8. In keeping with a White House directive, the state will offer first shots to these groups over an …

By SFNF Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking at a two-week window from Monday, March 8, to Monday, March 22, 2021, to continue implementation of the East Rowe Mesa prescribed burn located east of NM State Road 34 approximately 10 miles south of the village …

By NM Game and Fish Catches of the week Brantley Lake: Stacy Preston of Artesia caught a 6.8-pound 22.5-inch largemouth bass using a Storm Largo Shad Feb. 25. Chama River: Crystal Garcia of Albuquerque caught a 22-inch brown trout below El Vado Lake using a minnow imitation swimbait Feb. 27. …