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SFPS students and community collaborate in Great American Clean Up 2025

Students across the Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) district engaged in the Great American Clean Up 2025, demonstrating environmental responsibility by picking up trash and cleaning their school campuses.

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 17, 2025

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High school graduation ceremonies scheduled for May 21-23

High school graduation ceremonies are scheduled to take place from May 21 to 23.

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 17, 2025

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Santa Fe unveils rain garden to address heat and enhance sustainability

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 17, 2025

Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS), the Santa Fe Watershed Association (SFWA), and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe unveiled a rain garden at Ramirez Thomas Elementary in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 16th.

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SFPS Board approves dates for 2025-2026 school calendar

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 17, 2025

The Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) Board of Education finalized the 2025-2026 academic calendar during a meeting on April 10, 2025.

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SFPS Innovation Expo to gather community on April 23rd

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 17, 2025

The SFPS Innovation Expo will take place on April 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. at Early College Opportunities High School located at 2301 W. Zia Road.

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Public safety agencies coordinate for annual Santuario de Chimayó pilgrimage

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 15, 2025

As the annual pilgrimage to El Santuario de Chimayó approaches, more than two dozen public safety agencies in the region are coordinating efforts to ensure the safety of thousands of pilgrims.

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Santa Fe County releases records on Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa-Hackman's case

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 15, 2025

Santa Fe, NM—Today, Santa Fe County released redacted records related to the investigation by the Sheriff's Office into the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa-Hackman.

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Los Alamos County: Residents received $14.34 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.9% of income in Los Alamos County, providing an average of $748 per capita to residents.

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Santa Fe County launches funding program for community health and wellness initiatives

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 12, 2025

The Santa Fe County Community Services Department has announced the availability of funding for health and wellness programs targeting adults, seniors, and youth within the area.

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Milagro Middle School greenhouse dedicated to late assistant principal Sue Greig

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Milagro Middle School has successfully completed its much-anticipated greenhouse project.

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Santa Fe Public Schools seeks community input for new superintendent search

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 11, 2025

Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS) is in the process of finding a new superintendent.

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Santa Fe County increases veterans' property tax exemption for 2025

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 11, 2025

The Santa Fe County Assessor's Office has announced updates for 2025 that will benefit residents, particularly veterans, and improve community services.

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Santa Fe County debuts electric vehicle carshare program for housing communities

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Santa Fe County has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) carshare program for its public housing communities.

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Santuario de Chimayó pilgrims advised to plan with comprehensive checklist

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Participants preparing for the annual pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayó are encouraged to utilize a comprehensive checklist to ensure their journey is both safe and successful.

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Santa Fe County expands green waste drop-offs to lessen wildfire risk through 2025

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 10, 2025

Santa Fe County is expanding its green waste drop-off days to help residents reduce wildfire risks in conjunction with the Great American Cleanup.

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Santa Fe County launches survey to plan senior services future

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 9, 2025

Santa Fe County, responding to the aging population of New Mexico, has launched a Senior Needs Survey aimed at preparing for increasing demands in healthcare, housing, and other services for seniors.

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Santa Fe County to hold virtual meeting on capital project submissions

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 7, 2025

Santa Fe County has announced a community virtual outreach meeting aimed at educating residents about its capital planning process and how they can submit capital project proposals.

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Northern New Mexico prepares for safe pilgrimage to Santuario de Chimay

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 7, 2025

Public safety agencies across Northern New Mexico have come together to support the annual Good Friday Pilgrimage to the Santuario de Chimayó.

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Partnership creates rain garden to tackle heat issues at Santa Fe school

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 4, 2025

Santa Fe Public Schools (SFPS), alongside the Santa Fe Watershed Association (SFWA) and the Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe, has collaborated on a rain garden project at Ramirez Thomas Elementary.

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Santa Fe High NJROTC team wins state championship with standout performances

By Santa Fe Standard | Apr 4, 2025

Santa Fe High School's NJROTC team secured the state championship at the NM JROTC 4A/5A State Championship Competition on March 29.