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New Mexico Wildlife Center Introducing New Education Animals To The Public At Open House Oct. 5-6

New Animal Ambassador Mesquite the Coyote will meet the public 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 & 6 at the New Mexico Wildlife Center Open House.Courtesy photo
 
New Animal Ambassador Pepper the raccoon will meet the public 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 & 6 at the New Mexico Wildlife Center Open House.Courtesy photo
 
NMWC News:
 
ESPAÑOLA New Mexico Wildlife Center (NMWC) will introduce two new Ambassador Animals and their brand new enclosures at this year’s annual Open House.
 
The two new animals, a raccoon and a coyote, add a new
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Governor Commits New Mexico To Bold Clean Car Standards At Climate Week Event In NYC

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
 
STATE News:
 
NEW YORK, NY Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham Tuesday announced that New Mexico will be proposing, adopting and implementing clean car standards, standing shoulder to shoulder with states demonstrating environmental leadership across the country.
 
The governor made the announcement at Climate Week in New York City, joining other U.S. governors on a panel to discuss states advancing ambitious climate action in the face of federal inaction.
 
While highlighting the bold and forward-thinking actions New Mexico is taking to
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NMDOT District Five Crews Out In Full Force For Litter Event On U.S. 84/285 Corridor From Santa Fe To Pojoaque & I-25 Corridor From Santa Fe To La Bajada

NMDOT News:
 
SANTA FE The New Mexico Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that maintenance crews will be out in full force conducting litter pickup along U.S. 84/285 from just North of Santa Fe to Pojoaque and on I-25 from La Bajada to Old Pecos Trail Exit in Santa Fe.
 
Wednesday Sept. 25 – motorists are advised to watch for maintenance crews conducting litter pickup along the U.S. 84/285 corridor from Pojoaque to Santa Fe from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
Thursday Sept. 26 – motorists are advised to watch for maintenance crews conducting litter pickup along the I-25
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RTD 255 Mountain Trail Fares Waived To Celebrate National Public Lands Day Sept. 28

RTD News:
 
In partnership with the Santa Fe National Forest and to celebrate National Public Lands Day, the North Central Regional Transit District will waive fares on its RTD Blue Bus 255 Mountain Trail route Saturday, Sept. 28.
 
On that day, the Santa Fe National Forest will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities. In cooperation with other federal agencies and under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, the forest service encourages “fee-free days” to create an opportunity for more Americans to connect with their public lands and participate
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Luján Statement On House Impeachment Inquiry

CONGRESSIONAL News:
 
WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. House Assistant Speaker Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the House impeachment inquiry:
 
“President Trump betrayed his oath of office, betrayed our national security, and betrayed the security of our elections. His attempt to manipulate our elections by pressing for foreign interference is unprecedented and wrong.
 
“I previously called for an impeachment inquiry because the president’s corruption is jeopardizing our national security, elections, and Democracy. The recent allegations and today’s
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Santa Fe Council On International Relations 2019 Gala With Ambassador Christopher Hill At La Fonda Oct. 10

Ambassador Christopher Hill
 
SFCIR News:
 
The Santa Fe Council on International Relations presents its 2019 Annual Gala, Thursday, Oct. 10 at La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 E. San Francisco St. in Santa Fe. 
 
This evening begins at 5:15 p.m. with a VIP Reception, moving into a cash bar at 6 p.m. in the Lumpkins Ballroom. This will then be followed by an elegant meal and a talk by our distinguished guest speaker, Ambassador Christopher Hill, the chief advisor to the Chancellor for Global Engagement and professor of the Practice in Diplomacy at the University of Denver.
 
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Updated Map … NMDOT Roundabout Project Lane Shift Starts Monday

Updated map showing where N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) starting Monday for the section of roadway between Arroyo Lane and east of Tewa Loop. Courtesy/LAC

Traffic Alert With Updated Map:

Starting Monday, Sept. 30, N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) eastbound and westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of N.M. 502 (Trinity Drive) for the section of roadway between Arroyo Lane and east of Tewa Loop.

There will be one lane of travel in each direction.

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SFNF Waives Fees For National Public Lands Day

SFNF News:
 
SANTA FE The Santa Fe National Forest (SFNF) will waive fees at many recreation sites and amenities Saturday, Sept. 28, for National Public Lands Day (NPLD).
 
As the nation’s largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands, NPLD is a great opportunity for more Americans to get outdoors and connect with their public lands. 
 
Fees at all national forests and grasslands will be waived at many day-use sites, such as picnic grounds, non-reserve campgrounds and developed trailheads, in cooperation with other federal agencies under the Federal
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