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Santa Fe County launches senior needs survey on April 8

Santa Fe County is reaching out to seniors and caregivers to participate in a new survey aimed at shaping the future of senior services.

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 25, 2025

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Santa Fe County launches senior needs survey on April 8

Santa Fe, NM – The Santa Fe County government is urging seniors and their caregivers to contribute to shaping the future of senior services.

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 25, 2025

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Los Alamos County: Income Maintenance made up 0.8% of total income in 2022

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Los Alamos County, providing an average of $676 per capita to residents.

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Lt. Governor Howie Morales visits NYE Early Childhood Center

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 21, 2025

Lieutenant Governor Howie Morales visited the NYE Early Childhood Center on March 20th, engaging with young students in an educational experience.

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Sweeney Elementary hosts social-emotional learning week with engaging student activities

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 21, 2025

Students at Sweeney Elementary took part in a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week from March 11-14, focusing on activities aimed at promoting mindfulness, self-awareness, and positivity.

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El Dorado teacher named finalist for presidential award

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 19, 2025

Marion Markham, a teacher at El Dorado Community School, has been named a state-level finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) in the grades 7-12 science teachers category.

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Santa Fe County seeks volunteer for Transportation Advisory Committee

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 18, 2025

The Santa Fe County Planning Division is looking for a volunteer to join the Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC).

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Los Alamos County ranks 33rd highest in New Mexico for per capita government transfer income at $7,677 in 2022

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Los Alamos County stood out as the lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in New Mexico, with transfers making up 8.9% of total income.

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Santa Fe County podcast explores local policies and community projects

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 14, 2025

Beyond County Lines takes listeners behind the scenes of Santa Fe County, exploring the policies, programs, and individuals that shape the community.

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Santa Fe County Clerk advocates for reinstating federal election security support

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 12, 2025

In Washington, D.C., Santa Fe County Clerk Katharine Clark is advocating for the restoration of federal election security support following recent budget cuts.

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Santa Fe County hosts inaugural wildfire education day for community

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 12, 2025

Santa Fe County is organizing its first Wildfire Mitigation and Preparedness Community Education Day on March 29, 2025.

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Santa Fe County ranks 26th highest in New Mexico for per capita government transfer income at $13,479 in 2022

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Santa Fe County received an average of $13,479 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in New Mexico.

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Santa Fe County offers free trees for kids ahead of Earth Day

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 10, 2025

Santa Fe County is partnering with Neighborhood Forest, a nonprofit organization based in Minneapolis, to provide free trees to 100,000 children across the United States in celebration of Earth Day 2025.

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Deputy Cabinet Secretary celebrates Read Across America Day at local school

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 10, 2025

Margaret Cage, the Deputy Cabinet Secretary of Special Education for the New Mexico Public Education Department, visited Amy Biehl Community School on Wednesday afternoon to join in the celebration of Read Across America Day with Sheridan Preuss's...

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Measles outbreak in Lea County leads to one death; total cases reach 30

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 7, 2025

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed a measles outbreak in Lea County, resulting in one death and 30 cases since February 9.

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Santa Fe County reports first hantavirus death of 2025

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 7, 2025

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed the death of a 65-year-old woman from Santa Fe County due to Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS).

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Lea County records tenth measles case amid ongoing outbreak

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 6, 2025

The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) has confirmed that a deceased resident from Lea County tested positive for measles.

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PNM confirms planned power cut in East Mountain; warns Santa Fe residents

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 6, 2025

Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has confirmed a power outage in the East Mountain area for public safety reasons and warns of potential unplanned localized outages in other areas.

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PNM confirms shutoff in East Mountain; warns Santa Fe area of possible outages

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 6, 2025

Santa Fe, NM - The Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM) has confirmed a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the East Mountain Area.

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New Mexicans urged to vaccinate against HPV

By Santa Fe Standard | Mar 4, 2025

About 85% of people across the United States will contract a human papillomavirus (HPV) infection during their lifetime, often without being aware of it.