By Arnie Leshin There’s no actual confirmation that the Mid-American Conference belongs among the power conferences, but it does become the first Division I league to cancel its fall sports season due to the coronavirus pandemic. Of course, the biggest hit comes to football, and the MAC does list itself …
Read More »State plans for expanding COVID-safe visitation options at long-term care facilities
By Aging and long-term services department Under the leadership of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, the New Mexico Aging and Long-Term Services Department is working with the New Mexico Department of Health and the Medical Advisory Team to create gradual re-opening plans for long-term care facilities. The Statewide long-term care …
Read More »What’s a prescribed burn, and how does it help wildlife?
By NM Wildlife Fire as a management tool, when planned and controlled by professional wildland fire specialists, can be an extremely efficient and practical way for habitat biologists and land managers to promote positive change in a habitat and yield numerous benefits on the land Before human intervention fires helped …
Read More »Santa Fe Indian School seeks another stellar cross country season
By Arnie Leshin “Scattered,” that’s a familiar word for Joe Calabaza. Ask the Santa Fe Indian School cross country coach if he’s been in touch with his harriers, and you will get the usual answer, especially when school is out. “It’s difficult to say, because they come from all over …
Read More »Retirement Comes Early for One County Commissioner
By Santa Fe County Commissioner Ed Moreno, who has proudly represented District 5 since 2017, has announced his retirement effective August 31, 2020. A letter addressed to Commission Chairman Henry Roybal dated July 31, cites health reasons for his early departure from the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). Ed …
Read More »Weekly fishing report
By NM Game and Fish The Department is continuing to adapt our ways of working to conserve wildlife for all New Mexicans. Through the COVID-19 pandemic, Department biologists and conservation officers continue to conduct wildlife surveys, contact anglers and OHV recreationists and stock fish in open waters throughout the state. …
Read More »SFNF Issues Closure Order for Spence Hot Springs Trail
By SFNF The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) today issued a closure order for the Spence Hot Springs Trail #130 on the Jemez Ranger District to protect public health and safety while a crew works on significant trail improvements. The closure order will be in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday, …
Read More »Gods encouraging word of the day
“To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” Ecclesiastes 2:26 A person that …
Read More »Outdoor Recreation Division’s new Special Projects and Outdoor Infrastructure Grant Program
By EDD The Outdoor Recreation Division (ORD), a division of the New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD), has begun accepting applications for its new grant program to help residents improve access to outdoor recreation in their communities. This grant program focuses on conservation-minded shovel-ready projects that are open to the …
Read More »Gods encouraging word of the day
“I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.“ John 10:10 God wants us to enjoy our everyday lives. John 10:10 says that Jesus came so we may have life and have it abundantly. But it seems so many people who say they believe in Jesus are not really enjoying their lives. …
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