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Blue Bus to offer free rides from Santa Fe jail in wake of national reporting on deaths

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 10h

In an effort to address the dangerous — and sometimes deadly — walk released inmates face on their way from the Santa Fe County jail, the county and Blue Bus are teaming up to offer free on-demand rides beginning Tuesday.

Jail staff will help released inmates schedule rides, and the county will cover the usual $1 fare, making the rides free.

New Mexico historic division announces Cortney Wands as new state archaeologist

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 11h

The New Mexico Historic Preservation Division on Monday announced Cortney Wands as the new state archaeologist. sfnm.co/4pYuEKe

Most recently Wands worked as an archaeological reviewer, overseeing the effects of new development on historic and archaeological resources.

New Mexico legislative leaders preview plan to boost land grant and acequia funding

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 12h

A group of New Mexico legislators and advocates are pushing for permanent state funding for land grants and acequias after a series of natural disasters have left many of the locally governed, historic communities struggling. sfnm.co/4oeWLU1

Legislators and advocates are pushing for permanent funding for land grants and acequias after a series of natural disasters have left some struggling.

More action, less talking needed for pollinators

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 14h

OUR VIEW: For lawmakers interested in passing memorials, take care to set reasonable deadlines and pay attention to work being done. Otherwise, what’s the point? For the health of pollinators in our state, we need action. sfnm.co/439vqu2

New Mexico needs to stop studying so much and start doing. Case in point: a memorial passed by the Legislature last year to convene a working group to develop a

Albuquerque police announce independent review of 2024 hanging death investigation

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 15h

Albuquerque’s police chief announced Tuesday the agency will seek an independent review of its investigation into the September 2024 hanging death of a Black man that has spurred concerns from community members and his family in recent days. sfnm.co/46IJBJ4

The hanging death of 28-year-old Jayvon Maurice Givan was ruled a suicide last year and surfaced in recent days, spurring concerns.

Legal battle could be brewing over future of recently vacated Hobbs prison

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 15h

The owners of a medium-security prison near Hobbs have notified public officials another “corrections client” will occupy the facility in the wake of it having been emptied of state inmates in May. sfnm.co/4nCYoe5

A battle could be brewing over the future of a now-empty prison whose owners have expressed interest in contracting with ICE.

Council candidate gets apology from city spokesperson

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 15h

RINGSIDE SEAT: Leroy Trujillo, running for an open seat in District 2, told the truth about holding a city job. The communications director once cast doubt on his story. sfnm.co/47gtCBW

Leroy Trujillo, running for an open seat in District 2, told the truth about holding a city job. The communications director once cast doubt on his story.

Federal rule will New Mexico buy COVID-19 vaccines for kids immediately, with bill unsigned

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 15h

As a bill that would provide New Mexico children with access to COVID-19 vaccines continues to await Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature, new federal recommendations allow the state to purchase the shots for kids immediately. sfnm.co/3VRWJ8q

Recommendations approved by the CDC allow the state Department of Health to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for children immediately.

Rockslide closes one lane on N.M. 502 to Los Alamos

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 15h

A rockslide near Anderson Overlook on N.M. 502 has prompted Los Alamos County police to close one lane of traffic on the highway, also known as Main Hill Road. sfnm.co/4mVV0tM

It was unclear how long the closure will remain in place, according to a 9 a.m. post on the police department's Facebook.

Santa Fe mayoral candidate Justin Greene still in the lead for fundraising

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 16h

Santa Fe County Commissioner Justin Greene remains the fundraising front-runner in the Santa Fe mayor’s race, reporting nearly $120,000 in contributions. He’s the only candidate in the Nov. 4 municipal election to crack $100,000 so far. sfnm.co/4o2Ci4s

Greene has raised $119,887, according to campaign finance filings published Monday, followed by JoAnne Vigil Coppler and Tarin Nix.

Sorensen, four years out of high school, makes impact as Santa Fe Prep's volleyball head coach

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 16h

Rebecca Sorensen is making a name for herself, having guided the Blue Griffins to an 11-4 record. Not only is Prep off to a strong start, but it enters this week ranked fifth in 3A with the promise of a return to the state tournament. sfnm.co/4q2fPGz

Rebecca Sorensen never thought coaching was in her blood — especially coaching volleyball.

Lady Horsemen show poise in sweep of Blue Griffins in volleyball

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 16h

There was what it looked like, and there was what it really was. On the surface, it looked like another ho-hum District 2-3A sweep for Class 3A three-time defending champion St. Michael’s on Tuesday. But it was a tougher than the match appeared. sfnm.co/46SKeOY

There was what it looked like, and there was what it really was.

Will and James talk Pojoaque’s first win over Robertson, St. Mike’s continued dominance

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 17h

In the latest episode of “The Sports Den," Will and James talk about Pojoaque football team’s first-ever win over a shorthanded Robertson squad. They also talk St. Michael’s continued dominance following last week’s throttling of Hope Christian. sfnm.co/4obCvme

Will and James also talk about their new weekly prep athlete spotlight, which kicked off this week.

Nonprofits in rural health care, period product access, water conservation earn Piñon Awards

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 17h

A water conservation organization, a collection of rural health care clinics and a group that pushes for access to period products were among the nonprofits honored Tuesday night for this year’s Santa Fe Community Foundation Piñon Awards. sfnm.co/48m1sGW

The awards were presented to Sunrise Clinics, Free Flow New Mexico, the Friendship Club of Santa Fe and Amigos Bravos.

Bandelier sees trespassing amid federal shutdown

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 18h

The first shutdown of the federal government in nearly seven years, now in its seventh day, is resurfacing concerns in New Mexico and across the country about vandalism and trespassing on public lands that have been partially or fully shuttered. sfnm.co/42tg5EG

Fears about vandalism and trespassing on public lands in New Mexico rise as the federal government shutdown continues.

Two ballot questions facing Santa Fe voters could roll back some 'strong mayor' powers

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 18h

Santa Fe voters will have a chance to consider two ballot questions that could change the balance of power between the next mayor and the City Council. sfnm.co/3IPk3AM

City voters will decide whether to restrict the mayor's voting power and if the council should have more power to fire top employees.

Lawmakers blast law professor who claimed New Mexico doesn't have doctor shortage

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 19h

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle were highly critical of a Northwestern University law professor who claimed New Mexico is “gradually accumulating more physicians per capita” despite reports of a shortage of doctors in the state. sfnm.co/3J1tyNd

Lawmakers criticized a law professor who claimed New Mexico is "gradually accumulating more physicians" despite reports to the contrary.

Court documents allege teens shot Española woman 'point blank,' left man paralyzed

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 19h

Two 15-year-old boys charged in the late May shooting death of a woman in Española “each shot her at point-blank range, reportedly laughing about it afterward,” court documents allege. sfnm.co/3VY5i1t

The 15-year-olds, charged with murder, are accused of targeting violence at homeless people or those they believed were homeless.

Soaked in flavor: Butter poached salmon

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 1d

HIGH DESERT TABLE: This recipe is my favorite combination of flavors. On the night I made this, I had an open bottle of Gruet Brut on the verge of losing its sparkle, so into the pot it went. This method can be used with any kind of fish, shellfish like shrimp or lobster, and yes, even chicken!

This method can be used with any kind of fish, shellfish like shrimp or lobster, and yes, even chicken.

Pumpkin baby cakes guaranteed to please

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 1d

The testers found both versions to be moist, tender and pleasantly light in texture. But they strongly preferred the one with a hit of chocolate, predicting that even folks who aren’t fans of pumpkin would like it.

Testers strongly preferred the one with a hit of chocolate, predicting that even folks who aren’t fans of pumpkin would like it.

Santa Fe mayoral candidate Justin Greene still in the lead for fundraising

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 1d

Santa Fe County Commissioner Justin Greene remains the fundraising front-runner in the Santa Fe mayor's race, reporting nearly $120,000 in contributions and the only mayoral candidate to crack $100,000 so far.

Greene has raised $119,887, according to campaign finance filings published Monday, followed by JoAnne Vigil Coppler and Tarin Nix.

Albuquerque police announce independent review of 2024 hanging death

Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 1d

Albuquerque's police chief announced Tuesday the agency will seek an independent review of its investigation into the September 2024 hanging death of a Black man that has spurred concerns from community members and his family in recent days.

The hanging death of 28-year-old Jayvon Givan was ruled a suicide last year and surfaced in recent days, spurring concerns.

New Mexico expects supply of COVID-19 vaccines for children within two weeks

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 1d

As a bill that would provide New Mexico children with access to COVID-19 vaccines continues to await Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's signature, new federal recommendations allow the state to purchase the shots for kids immediately.

Recommendations approved by the CDC allow the state Department of Health to purchase COVID-19 vaccines for children immediately.

New Mexico legislative leaders preview plan to boost land grant and acequia funding

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Santa Fe New Mexican @thenewmexican.bsky.social · 1d

A group of New Mexico legislators and advocates are pushing for permanent state funding for land grants and acequias after a series of natural disasters have left many of the locally governed, historic communities struggling.

Legislators and advocates are pushing for permanent funding for land grants and acequias after a series of natural disasters.