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Here at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service, wildfire prevention is a big priority. There’s no better ambassador of that essential message than everyone’s favorite wildfire prevention bear, Smokey! On August 9, we celebrated Smokey’s 81st birthday, and as he enters his 9th decade of wildfire prevention activism, we’ll …

Check out our Waterfowl Hunting Workshop! Never tried waterfowl hunting before, but want to try? Are you new to hunting waterfowl and just want to learn a few tips and tricks of the trade? Join the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish on Sunday, Aug. 24 for an exciting …

If you find yourself in Cloudcroft, New Mexico, there’s one smell that will pull you in long before you see the source—oak smoke drifting from Mad Jack’s Mountaintop Barbecue. Owner and pitmaster James Jackson, a fellow native Texan, brings the heart of Central Texas barbecue to the Sacramento Mountains, but …

Defending Children Against Transgender Procedures, with Joseph Kohm Welcome to the latest episode of The SoCon Reportpodcast, where we have a critical conversation about the battle against lawfare. And this time it’s aimed at our nation’s kids. Last week, 16 state attorneys general, led by New York’s Letitia James, filed …

“However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived”— the things God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9  What God has in store for those of us who love Him is so amazing it …

NORTHEAST NORTHEAST CATCH OF THE WEEK Monastery Lake: Maxx Dennis, age 5, of Santa Fe, caught his personal-best trout using a Pistol Pete on Aug. 8. NORTHEAST FISHING REPORT Cabresto Lake: The most recent report was received Aug. 7. At that time, fishing for trout was very good when using …

Déborah was a young woman when radical Islamic militants surrounded her. They demanded she renounce her faith in Jesus or die. She refused. Their chilling promise: “Then you will suffer before we kill you.” They mercilessly tortured and beat her to death. She is just one of hundreds of Christians …

Calling all Aggie Football fans! This season’s tailgates just got bigger and rowdier – and YOU’RE invited! NMSU Alumni has teamed up with NMSU Athletics and the NMSU Goal Line Club to support student-athletes and bring Aggie spirit alive in a brand-new way. We want YOU to tailgate with us …

Sign Up Now for the City-Wide Litter Cleanup Day Santa Fe residents are invited to join the annual City-Wide Litter Cleanup Day on September 20, 2025, a community effort to keep our city clean, beautiful, and welcoming for everyone. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate in this day …

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is still 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. 13.   Successful applicants must have a game …