Home

SFNF Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Get Burned! Be Prepared!

by

Saturday is National ‘GO Day’, a fee-free day designed to attract new, diverse communities to outdoor activities and motivate kids to explore their national forests and other public lands. June also is wildfire season in New Mexico and it’s an important time to remind homeowners to get prepared for wildfire before it strikes. Courtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

SANTA FE — National Get Outdoors Day, or “GO Day,” is a fee-free day designed to attract new, diverse communities to outdoor activities and motivate kids to explore their national forests and other public lands.

The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF), Read More

State Announces Emergency Rental Assistance Program

by

ERAP News:

On behalf of the State of New Mexico, the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced that the federal government has allocated $170 million for rental and utility assistance to New Mexico residents in need.

The DFA is spearheading the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) in partnership with the City of Albuquerque, and they need assistance with sharing this program information. 

They recognize that it will take a massive and collaborative effort to reach people who may need rental and utility assistance. They would greatly appreciate the public’s help to Read More

Four Things To Focus On While Spring Cleaning This Year

by

Zero Waste Tip: Minimalism does not have to mean owning only 50 items, it means that everything you own brings meaning to your life. Courtesy/LAC

COUNTY News:

Spring has sprung once again, which means it is time for spring cleaning. This is a great time to start doing small things in your home to become zero waste, which means not creating waste in our homes.

When cleaning out your homes, garages, sheds or yards, keep in mind the following to start and keep your home zero waste:

Minimalism:

Living intentionally is the ultimate goal of minimalism. Every item you own, whether it is clothes, kitchenware, Read More

SFNF Issues Reminder Wildfire Preparedness Is Year-Round: Don’t Depend On Luck – Be Aware and Prepared

by

Courtesy/SNFNCourtesy/SFNF

SFNF News:

Santa Fe — March brings the first signs of spring to drought-stricken Northern New Mexico landscapes, including warmer temperatures, windy conditions and the potential onset of wildfires.

To prepare for the 2021 wildfire season, the Santa Fe National Forest is working with partners at other forests, state and federal agencies, and non-governmental organizations on a year-round wildfire preparedness campaign.

With Saint Patrick’s Day approaching, our message is: don’t depend on luck – be aware and prepared.

In the last 15 years, wildfire has Read More

New Mexico Bill Would Ban Protests At Private Homes

by

The Roundhouse in Santa Fe. Post file photo

By ROBERT NOTT
SFNM

In a world where protests and counterprotests are becoming more common, a pair of House lawmakers want to keep demonstrators from getting too close for comfort.

House Bill 276, introduced by Rep. Daymon Ely, (D-Albuquerque), and Rep. Jason Harper, (R-Rio Rancho), would make it a misdemeanor for anyone participating in “targeted residential picketing” — carrying signs, making noise, organizing protests — within 100 feet of someone’s home.

The bill would apply to every state resident. But lawmakers believe it’s more likely

Read More

New Mexico COVID-19 Update: 318 New Cases, Total Now 182,050 With 19 New Deaths And 128,299 Patients Recovered

by

STATE News:

SANTA FE – New Mexico state health officials today announced 318 additional COVID-19 cases.

Los Alamos County reports 1 new case today, bringing the total to 469 people who have tested positive for COVID-19. (County totals are subject to change upon further investigation and determination of residency of individuals positive for COVID-19.)

Today’s update includes 19 more deaths in New Mexico related to COVID-19.

The New Mexico Department of Health reports today’s most recent cases:

  • 90 new cases in Bernalillo County
  • 1 new case in Catron County
  • 13 new cases in Chaves County
  • 2 new
Read More