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By NMDOH Santa Fe–The New Mexico Department of Health today announced a $100 incentive for New Mexicans who complete their vaccination series or receive a single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccination through June 17.   New Mexicans with questions can dial 1-855-600-3453.   “New Mexico is so close to hitting our …

By NMDOH  We are happy to report that as of this letter, 57.9% of New Mexicans 16 years and older have completed their vaccinations. This is a tremendous accomplishment – and part of the reason New Mexico recently moved all counties to the Turquoise level. By June 17, we aim …

By Arnie Leshin  Vanessa Dominguez in on a mission and the target is Saturday’s state 1-3A track and field championships run at the University of New Mexico’s complex. The Pecos senior made her way to the 1.600 and 3,200 finals by winning both at Saturday morning‘s District 6-2A championships hosted …

By SFNF Date Reported: June 11, 2021     Cause: Lightning     Size: Approximately 200+ acres     Containment: 0% Location: Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, approximately 2 miles east of Hamilton Mesa and 6 air miles northwest of the village of Upper Rociada. Fuels: Spruce/fir at 11,000 feet elevation. …

By Arnie Leshin  St. Michael’s and Santa Fe Prep turned in their final qualifiers for the upcoming state 1-3A track and field championship as they competed in Saturday’s 2-3A districts held in West Las Vegas. The New Mexico Activities Association will release the state qualifiers early this week, with the …

By Arnie Leshin  Young Al” was celebrating 4th-ranked Vanderbilt University moving on to the College Baseball World Series, and in the stands at Hawkins Field in Nashville, “Big Al” was on his cellphone probably making a reservation for Omama, Neb. Al Leiter, a southpaw who pitched 19 years in Major …

By Arnie Leshin  They will be off and running, jumping and throwing at Saturday morning‘s District 1-3A track and field championships, the final qualifying time for next Saturday’sstate championships. In the field is host West Las Vegas, Roberson, St. Michael’s, and Santa Fe Prep, with 9 o’clock scheduled for the …

By SFNF Start date: June 11, 2021            Cause:Unknown             Size: Approximately 150 acres                           Containment: 0% Location: Pecos Wilderness, Pecos/Las Vegas Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest, approximately 2 miles east of Hamilton Mesa and 6 air miles northwest of the village of Upper Rociada. Fuels: Spruce/fir at 11,000 feet elevation. …

By Arnie Leshin  St. Michael’s put an abrupt end to its softball team’s 5-game losing streak by sweeping the non-district game at Espanola McCurdy, 10-0 and 17-2, to up its overall record to 9-8. In the opener that went five innings, junior right hander Mariah Valdez hurled a no-hitter while …

By SFNF The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) today renewed an occupancy and use closure order that prohibits camping for more than 14 days, public nudity and underage drinking on all lands, roads and trails within forest boundaries.  The order is in effect until Dec. 31, 2026, unless rescinded earlier. …