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Fire crews making progress in containing Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire near Pecos

New Mexico fire officials reported that as of Monday the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak fire had reached roughly 311,000 acres in size.


Abuse survivor on $121.5 million settlement: 'I need to know that in some way, it’s been settled'

The Archdiocese of Santa Fe and its insurers have reached a $121.5 million settlement that impacts more than 370 sexual abuse survivors, according to a KOB 4 report.


Sprouts ‘sown to make them more drought-tolerant’ salvaged as fire approaches Forestry Research Center

Researchers at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Forestry Research Center had to make some quick decisions as the largest burning wildfire in the United States approached.


Federal judge blocks Biden administration's attempt to lift Title 42 immigration policy

A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s attempt to repeal previously enacted immigration policy.


Sackett: 'The governor has ordered to keep as many New Mexico communities as safe as possible'

As firefighters battle wildfires across the state in a historic fire season, the cost to battle the blazes in New Mexico are starting to mount.


Wrong is right - - right is wrong

We live in some very interesting, or maybe a better adjective would be confusing, times.


Lujan Grisham applauds '90-day pause and review' of prescribed burns

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is applauding the U.S. Forest Service’s decision for a 90-day pause and review of prescribed fire operations on National Forest System lands. One of the major fires in the state began from a prescribed burn that got out of control.


Navajo Police Department hopes to hire 500 officers, extends recruitment to 'border town regions'

The Navajo Police Department want to boost its tribal police force by 500 officers, but to do that, leaders say it needs to get the word out to reach more new recruits.


Wolff on cloud seeding: 'We are always looking for ways to come up with more water supply'

In need of water to fight an ongoing drought and persistent wildfires, state officials are turning to a method that sounds new but has been used for decades to increase rainfall.



The importance of voting

I’ve always considered voting to be a privilege of the highest degree.


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, Feb. 8.


City of Santa Fe Economic Development Advisory Committee met Wednesday, May 11.



Jones on Cerro Pelado Fire: 'For about the last three and a half years we've been doing preparation for a wildland fire'

Residents in Los Alamos are preparing themselves for an emergency evacuation as the Cerro Pelado Fire grows in size and intensity. The fire is tearing across thousands of acres and consuming large swaths of territory with each day, KOB 4 reported.


New Mexico nonprofit builds ramps for elderly, disabled: ‘People in wheelchairs sometimes can’t come down stairs’

A New Mexico nonprofit organization is working to build ramps for elderly and disabled people.


Luján on Los Alamos teacher rescuing mother from Ukraine: 'It shouldn't take a U.S. senator or a U.S. representative having to call and intervene in these cases'

Earlier this month, a Los Alamos teacher traveled to Ukraine and rescued her mother at the Ukraine-Romania border amidst the ongoing conflict, KOB 4 reported.



Does the truth really matter?

How's that for a provocative question?


City of Santa Fe Historic Districts Review Board met Tuesday, May 10.