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By Santa Fe County The Santa Fe County Fire Department and City of Santa Fe Fire Department marked a momentous occasion with a first ever joint wildland deployment to assist with lightning caused fires seven miles north of Hope, Idaho in the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The two fire departments, …

By Arnie Leshin  The only holiday at the Phoenix Arena Saturday was wearing a Milwaukee Bucks uniform and turning in the latest big play made by his team. Not only did Jrue Holiday toss in 27 points and hand out 13 assists, but his important defensive play as the clock …

By Arnie Leshin  Fortunately, the United States men’s national basketball team has found two replacements for the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics that finds the USA opening on July 25th against France. One day after Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal had withdrawn because he was in health and safety protocol, …

By SFNF The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) has been receiving moderate to heavy rainfall across the forest with more predicted in the forecast. Along with this welcome precipitation, New Mexico’s monsoon season also brings weather concerns for flash flooding and lightning. We can’t control the weather, but we can …

By Arnie Leshin  Everybody is entitled to their own opinions, but sometimes I wonder what some one is trying to say. Take, for instance, the finals of the National Basketball Association. After winning games 1 and 2 at home, the Phoenix Suns, the team without any NBA championships, versus the …

By Arnie Leshin  The pressure was on, the Milwaukee Bucks fans both inside and outside their arena were at their loudest, and at times, it appeared like the game’s referees had their minds elsewhere in what was a poorly officiated, sloppy game 5 of the National Basketball Association finals. It …

By Christus St Vincent  Did you know there are approximately 360 joints in your body that support every movement you make? Certain aches and pains that didn’t bother you before slowly begin getting in the way of everyday activities. As you age, it becomes increasingly important to maintain a lifestyle …

By Santa Fe County  County Manager Newsletter July 2021 From the Manager “Open” is the new buzzword this summer! The State announced the end to restrictions brought on by COVID and declared the state was re-opened on the 1st of July. Santa Fe County has also announced openings, from County …

By Arnie Leshin  The New York Mets, despite adversity and a ton of injuries, return to their top spot on-top the National League East Division after making their amateur baseball draft picks. No doubt, they welcomed the second-straight Home Run Derby championship won by their first baseman Pete Alonso in …

By NM Wildlife  The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is now accepting applications for special sandhill crane and pheasant permits. Applications can be made through your online account. The application deadline for special sandhill crane and pheasant permits is 5 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 18. Successful applicants must have …