Firefighters from Oregon based Torres Contracting remove brush and trim limbs on trees along Highway 4 May 11, 2022 as part of efforts to contain the Cerro Pelado Fire. The material that was cut was then gathered and fed into a chipper. This work helps make the highway a much better fuel break in the event the fire moves toward the highway.
Photos by PIO Lori Iverson.
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The Santa Fe Police Department plans to launch an automated speed enforcement program in August with six mobile camera devices across the city. Officials say data collected from these devices may inform future expansions or permanent installations aimed at improving traffic safety.
Santa Fe County has enacted an immediate ban on certain fireworks due to severe drought conditions following a recent board meeting. The county also announced administrative office closures for Juneteenth and Independence Day holidays while ensuring continued essential services.
Santa Fe County’s backyard composting program completed its latest session amid growing interest from residents. The initiative has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by encouraging sustainable practices like home food scrap diversion.
