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A fair and accurate Census count is critical to accurately reflecting state and federal electoral representation, but Trump administration decisions to cut the Census enumeration timeline a month short endangers a complete count for New Mexico WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) joined a group of 19 senators to demand …

By Arnie Leshin  Sorry Los Angeles, but the Denver Nuggets are soaring, not only against your Clippers, but also against the Utah Jazz in an unprecedented back-to-back comebacks from 3-1 Western Conference deficits. And so, while LA will not see the match-up it hoped for, the Clippers versus the Lakers, …

By Somos Un Pueblo Unido | September 16, 2020 Somos Un Pueblo Unido, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) and several local organizations will host another COVID-19 drive-through testing event on Saturday at El Camino Real Academy aimed at reaching Latino immigrant essential workers and their families. To-go meals …

New Mexico Press Association The League of Women Voters of New Mexico launched its statewide voter guide on Sept. 15th. Vote411.org will provide information on national and statewide candidates, much of it in English and Spanish. This will be in addition to the League’s regular four area printed editions, which …

Multi-agency approach aims to protect residents and families from abuse and fraud The Office of The Governor | September 16, 2020 SANTA FE – The state of New Mexico has created a new partnership between the state Attorney General, State Auditor and Ombudsman to protect seniors and specialized care individuals at …

By NM Game and Fish Catches of the week Abiquiu Lake: Andres Alvarado, age 17, of Santa Fe caught and released a 26-inch walleye using a jigging spoon Sept. 13. Alto Lake: Eugene Heathman, of Ruidoso, caught a 3-pound rainbow trout during a rain shower using a fluorescent green rooster …

By Arnie Leshin  Two sides to every story? Well, that might have been the case when Florida State University played host to Georgia Tech last Saturday night in the college football opener. Perhaps the Seminole nation was following the trail of President Donald Trump, who, despite the coronavirus pandemic still …

By USDA Start date: Aug. 17, 2020             Cause:Lightning              Size: 4,010 acres              Containment: 100% Location: Rio en Medio Trail, Española Ranger District, Santa Fe National Forest Current status:  The Medio Fire is 100% contained.  Firefighters are monitoring the perimeter to ensure the lines are holding and the edges are cold. As …

By Santa Fe County  At the September 8, 2020 Board of County Commissioners (BCC) regular meeting, the Board recognized the importance of food security in Santa Fe County and adopted Resolution 2020-62 in support of the annual Neighbor to Neighbor Food Drive which authorized the use of County staff to collect …