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By EMNRD The Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department State Parks Division announces new winter season hours for Eagle Nest Lake and Conchas Lake State Parks. Beginning Sunday, November 14, 2021, both parks will be open for day-use access only Thursday – Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The …

By NM Game and Fish Catches of the week Bluewater Lake:  Dominic Valencia of Albuquerque caught a 40-inch, 16-pound tiger muskie and two 30-inch tiger muskies using a hotdog and a green and orange jerkbait Nov. 4. Eagle Nest Lake: Michael Kennedy of Albuquerque caught and released 21-inch and 23-inch …

By Arnie Leshin  Big on both lines, small at running backs, that’s what can be expected when 5th-seeded New Mexico Military Institute takes the field against 4th-seeded St. Michael’s Saturday afternoon at Christian Brothers Athletic Complex. The Colts won’t have the traffic to contend with in their home town of …

By Arnie Leshin  For last Saturday’s state cross country championships, St. Michael’s only qualified four runners out of District 2, but head coach Lenny Gurule will gladly accept that. While most other schools entered full squads and competed for both individual and team honors over the 5-kilometer course at Albuquerque …

By SFNF Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and while many New Mexicans are planning their holiday menu, please remember that carelessness while cooking can lead to a fire tragedy. The Santa Fe National Forest(SFNF) wants to ensure that your Thanksgiving is a happy time with family and friends by …

By RTD Due to a shortage of transit operators, the North Central Regional Transit District will modify four RTD Blue Bus routes beginning Monday, November 15.   The 180 El Rito route between El Rito and Española, and the 400 Los Alamos route between Española, Los Alamos and Pojoaque will …

By Arnie Leshin  Raylee Hunt was so intent on crossing the line first this time, she was off and running once the starter’s gun sounded. Across the field and to the goal posts at the other end, she was first on the main course and that’s where she stayed. Last …

From the Manager The holiday season is almost upon us and it is the perfect time to reflect on what we are thankful for. I want you to know that I am grateful for each of you at Santa Fe County. This last year working through the pandemic has been …

By DVS SANTA FE-New Mexico Department of Veterans Services (DVS) Cabinet Secretary Sonya Smith will be a special guest in an online veterans teletownhall meeting hosted by AARP New Mexico on Tuesday, November 9 at 2pm. The focus will be on veterans issues—in particular, issues affecting senior veterans—and how DVS …

By Arnie Leshin  St. Michael’s deserved better. Weather-wise, Thursday’s late afternoontussle for the state 3A girls soccer championship at the University of New Meixco’s Soccer Complex was ideal. Temperatures began at around 69 when the 5:30 start got underway, and when it was over, it was down to 52 and …