By Arnie Leshin LeBron James was born in Akron, a neighboring town south of Cleveland known for its production of tires and the National Soap Box Derby for youngsters. The Derby is not as renowned as it once was. The course is still there, they’re still racing, but when you …
Read More »Deer, elk and bighorn enhancement – raffle tickets are now available
By NM Game and Fish Are you sitting at home dreaming of hunting this fall? Purchasing raffle tickets can be an inexpensive way to potentially win your New Mexico dream hunt! All proceeds from enhancement hunts are used solely for habitat enhancement, conservation, research and management projects in New Mexico …
Read More »Barbara Jo Rubin still in the saddle
By Arnie Leshin There were many historical happens in the eventful year of 1969, but 19-year-old Barbara Jo Rubin had the saddle all to herself. She slipped in among the other feats that occurred … Man on the Moon, Woodstock, Amazin’ Mets win World Series, unpopular Charles Manson trial, and …
Read More »Northern New Mexico National Forests to Implement Stage 2 Fire Restrictions
By SFNF The Carson, Cibola and Santa Fe National Forests will implement Stage 2 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, to reduce the risk of human-caused wildfire based on current and forecasted conditions, including very low fuel moisture levels and severe fire weather conditions. The restrictions …
Read More »Santa Fe Public Library To Begin Allowing Patrons Curbside Pickup Service Of Materials On Wednesday, May 20
By City of Santa Fe Starting Wednesday, May 20, Santa Fe Public Library will begin offering curbside pickup of library materials at all three locations. Hours for curbside service are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 12 (noon) – 5:30 p.m. Additionally, outdoor book drops will reopen on Monday, May …
Read More »DVS to Continue Operating Via Telework Assistance
By NM DVS New Mexico veterans, eligible dependents, and unmarried surviving spouses of deceased veterans should continue to contact the Department of Veterans Services by telephone to access services, Secretary Judy Griego announced today. DVS offices will remain closed, and agency employees will continue providing services via telework, despite …
Read More »National Safe Boating Week
By EMNRD The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department’s State Parks Division announces National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, 2020. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), offers these ten tips for practicing social distancing and keeping not only yourself, but other boaters and law enforcement officers, safe …
Read More »A Message From Alan Webber: Getting and giving help
By Mayor Alan Webber There’s no sugar-coating the pain caused by this pandemic and the harsh impact the economic aftershock has had on each of us, our families, front-line workers, those who work on job-sites, and so many of the small mom and pop businesses that are the backbone of …
Read More »Vital Community Meal Program Expands Distribution
By Santa Fe County Santa Fe County and the City of Santa Fe in partnership with the World Central Kitchen, Santa Fe Community College, local chefs, Salvation Army, YouthWorks, and Street Food Institute will be expanding meal distribution to more areas of the county. Meals are free of charge and …
Read More »Weekly fishing report
By NM Game and Fish Fishing for crawdads and fishing with crawdads I grew up in the Rio Grande River Valley, and as a kid had many great adventures fishing the irrigation ditches and river close to my house. Fishing for crawdads in the irrigation ditches was something that my …
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