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Albuquerque launches collaborative effort to tackle opioid crisis

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 15, 2024

A coalition of public health and safety organizations in Albuquerque has launched the "Golden Opportunity" initiative to improve opioid addiction treatment and support in the area. This program involves collaboration among several entities, including Albuquerque Community Safety, BernCo Cares Campus, Albuquerque Fire Rescue, Albuquerque Ambulance Service, Bernalillo County Fire and Rescue, Courageous Transformations, Duke City Recovery Toolbox, Casa de Salud, and the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) Public Health Offices.

1 gas station in cities throughout Santa Fe County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 5

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 13, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Santa Fe Standard area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 13, 2024

This former Santa Fe Standard area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

Santa Fe Standard area weekly mass times

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 12, 2024

The following parishes in the Santa Fe Standard coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Santa Fe County in week ending Oct. 5?

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Santa Fe County in week ending Oct. 5

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 10, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Santa Fe County in week ending Oct. 5

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Santa Fe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Santa Fe County seeks volunteers for Capital Improvements Advisory Committee

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 9, 2024

Santa Fe County is inviting members of the public to volunteer for its Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (CIAC). The committee, composed of five individuals appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC), plays a crucial role in advising on capital improvement plans, land use assumptions, and impact fees within the county.

Golden Chile Awards celebrate champions in local food systems

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 9, 2024

The New Mexico Grown Coalition, in collaboration with the New Mexico Food & Agriculture Policy Council and Farm to Table NM, is set to host the inaugural in-person Golden Chile Awards ceremony. This event will coincide with Food & Farms Day and is scheduled for October 24 at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque.

New Mexico sees start of flu season; officials urge timely vaccinations

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 8, 2024

The flu season for 2024-2025 has commenced in New Mexico, with the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth) confirming initial cases. The Scientific Laboratory Division has identified the first patients testing positive for seasonal flu, noting an increase in cases particularly in the Northwest region of the state.

Santa Fe County outlines bond proposals as early voting begins

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 8, 2024

As early voting begins, Santa Fe County is informing residents about three general obligation bond questions on the November 5, 2024, ballot. These bonds aim to fund infrastructure projects with minimal impact on property taxes.

Governor honors contributions during Community Health Workers Month

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 7, 2024

October is Community Health Workers Month, and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has issued a proclamation to honor the contributions of community health workers in the state. Dr. Miranda Durham, Chief Medical Officer for the New Mexico Department of Health (NMHealth), expressed gratitude, stating, “This month gives us the opportunity to thank community health workers for their vital contributions to healthcare across New Mexico.”

Santa Fe County hosts virtual meetings on renewable energy project permits

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 7, 2024

Santa Fe County's Growth Management Department is set to host a series of community meetings focused on the conditional use permitting (CUP) process for commercial renewable energy projects and hazard mitigation. This initiative comes in response to concerns raised by residents regarding the AES Clean Energy Solar project application. The aim is to provide information and education to the public before the formal quasi-judicial hearings mandated by the Sustainable Land Development Code.

Santa Fe County closes offices for Indigenous Peoples' Day observance

By Santa Fe Standard | Oct 7, 2024

Santa Fe County has announced that its administrative offices will be closed on Monday, October 14, 2024, in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. This decision honors the eight Pueblo Nations and other Indigenous peoples from various sovereign nations within the community. The offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 15.