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By Arnie Leshin  This time Capital’s football team did come away with the finishing touches unlike the 28-24 hard-fought last week at home against St. Michael’s. It took care of business with a 41-14 rout at non-district opponent Los Alamos Friday night. Joaquin (Wax) Garcia was happy with this finish …

Districts on the Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) and Carson National Forest most impacted by the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire are issuing free personal-use fuelwood permits for up to five cords of dead and down timber. SFNF free-use permits will be valid for collecting firewood on the Pecos/Las Vegas District …

Last Thursday Lecture Series with MoSCA Curator Emerita Robin Gavin, Artists Vicente Telles and Jason Garcia/Axle Contemporary, and MoSCA co-founder Donna Pierce. Engaging, lively conversation followed these fascinating standing-room-only presentations. What a great start to this inaugural Last Thursday lecture series! SCAS Member Open House/Master Award Ceremony/Horno Unveilingfeaturing this year’s …

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) rescinded the revisedclosure order for the Cerro Pelado burned area on the Jemez Ranger District today at 6 a.m. However, the Jemez National Recreation Area flood risk closure, signed on June 24, 2022, remains in effect. With the termination of the Cerro Pelado burned …

By Arnie Leshin  Last year, Madison Keys lost a tough three-set opening round at the United States Open tennis tournament, this time she almost went down and out in the second round at Flushing Meadows Wednesday afternoon. The 28-year-old 20th ranked Keys from Orlando, Fla., had a real battle on …

All Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in observance of the federal Labor Day holiday. Offices will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022. SFNF officials anticipate a significant increase in visitors to the forest as people enjoy the outdoors …

By Arnie Leshin  Senior midfielder Grace Sandoval scored a pair of goal and freshman striker Sophia Miera added a goal and two assists as the St. Michael’s girls soccer team rolled past visiting Taos, 6-0, at the Christian Brothers Athletic Complex. It evened the Lady Horsemen, which has won a state …

Catches of the week Bluewater Lake: Zach Tapia of Edgewood caught a 36-inch tiger muskie using a Whopper Plopper lure Aug. 23. Bosque Redondo Lake: Darlene Gamino of Rio Rancho caught an 11-inch albino catfish using hot dogs Aug. 22. Cochiti Lake: Darrell Cypress Smith, age 14, of Church Rock …

Historic Santa Fe Foundation is pleased to present an interview with exhibiting artist Judith Hidden Lanius, moderated by HSFF Deputy Director Melanie McWhorter, on the descansos featured in her exhibition “Mortal Highway” The Photographs. This event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. To register please …

By Arnie Leshin  Two surprises in the Women’s National Basketball Association semifinals Sunday as the Seattle Storm hit the road to regular-season champion Las Vegas Aces and turned in a 76-73 win, and in the other semis, it was the Connecticut Sun at the second place Chicago Sky and it, …