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By EMNRD  The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, State Parks Division announces that Eagle Nest Lake is closed to boating and ice-fishing due to recent weather conditions that have led to unsafe lake surface conditions. The lake is currently closed to all watercraft including canoes, kayaks, inflatables, and all …

By SFNF After successful test ignitions, crews are proceeding with the previously announced Hyde Park and Cat Mesa pile burns today to reduce the amount of hazardous fuels on the ground. The recent winter storm that moved through New Mexico helped create optimal conditions to burn slash piles. Snow on …

By Arnie Leshin  The United States Navy stands tall as the largest fleet in the world. Georgetown University is known as a men’s basketball power now coached by Patrick Ewing, who powered it to the national championship in the 1985-86 season. Now if you piece that together, it didn’t look …

By NM Parks Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s (EMNRD) State Parks Division announces day-use will reopen at 32 State Parks for New Mexico residents only beginning Thursday, December 3rd. El Vado Lake, Morphy Lake, and Manzano State Parks remain closed due to seasonal closures. All camping reservations will be …

By SFNF The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) reminds visitors that forest roads susceptible to damage under severe weather conditions are closed for the winter to protect public health and safety, infrastructure and natural resources. Seasonal closures generally occur between December and May, when snow, ice and frigid temperatures make …

By NM lottery  Tis the season for Red and Green Holiday Scratchers from the New Mexico Lottery, now on sale in stores. This year’s holiday games include four Scratchers in red and green colors – popular for the holidays and the colors of New Mexico’s favorite food, chile. They make …

By NM Parks Fire managers on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) are looking at a potential window this week to implement the previously announced Hyde Park and Thompson Ridge prescribed pile burns to reduce the risk of wildfire. The 132-acre Hyde Park pile burn near Black Canyon Campground on …

By NM Game and Fish Catches of the week Chama River: Aaron Ankeny of Albuquerque caught a 20-inch brown trout below El Vado Lake using a Panther Martin spinner Nov. 21. Rio Grande: Albert Chavez of Albuquerque caught a 31-inch northern pike north of Cochiti Lake using a trout spinner …

“Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.” Psalm 4:1 No man has a right to expect God to hear him if he does not call. There are many people who expect the …

By Arnie Leshin  Despite finding out that disappointing quarterback Cam Newton is not Tom Brady, the New England Patriots are still in the hunt for the usual playoffs as Nick Folk kicked a 50-yard field goal as time expired in Sunday’s 20-17 home win over the Arizona Cardinals in the …