Tag: Santa Fe

What to Know About Sister Blandina Segale, the Nun Who Tamed the Wild West

Known as the “Fastest Nun in the West,” Sister Blandina Segale built schools, confronted lynch mobs and befriended Billy the Kid. Now, the Vatican has moved her one step closer to sainthood, renewing interest in one of the most remarkable figures in Southwestern history.

Families Can Get $120 Per Child This Summer — But Many Still Don’t Know SUN Bucks Exists

As school cafeterias close for summer, New Mexico is expanding SUN Bucks, providing eligible families $120 per child for groceries during the break.

They Gathered in Candlelight for Juniper Blessing. In Santa Fe, Grief Became a Call to Remember.

A candlelight vigil at Santa Fe Plaza drew mourners from across New Mexico to remember Juniper Blessing, a 19-year-old student killed in Seattle. Friends, advocates and community leaders transformed grief into a public call for compassion, remembrance and justice as investigators continue probing the fatal stabbing.

Soaring Housing Costs Push Santa Fe Police Into Rio Rancho

Santa Fe police officers are increasingly living in Rio Rancho due to soaring housing costs, raising concerns about community connection and public safety.

Sip, Savor, Celebrate, and More —Cocktail Week Takes Over New Mexico

New Mexico Cocktail Week returns for its fourth year, highlighting the state’s growing craft cocktail scene with events, tastings, and a shift toward mocktails.

Police Are Learning to Hear You—And It’s a Game-Changer

A new investigative interviewing course at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy is teaching officers to replace coercive interrogations with science-based conversations focused on truth, trust and accurate information gathering.

Santa Fe’s Planned Parenthood Reopens Monday After Being Closed Over a Year

After being closed for over a year, Planned Parenthood reopens its doors on Monday, May 11, with new staff.

Santa Fe Public Schools Face Tough Math—Declining Enrollment, Growing Bills

With enrollment projected to fall below 10,000 students, Santa Fe Public Schools is confronting rising labor costs, substitute teacher contract disputes, and difficult budget decisions that could reshape programs and staffing across the district.

Santa Fe Fest Keeps Lifelines for Immigrants Strong with Monthly Giving

A Santa Fe community fest spotlights monthly donations as a steady lifeline for immigrant legal aid and support services.

Trail Town Pride: Santa Fe Earns IMBA Nod; Governor Commits to Expanding Outdoor Opportunities

Santa Fe is named an IMBA Trail Town, with Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham pledging expanded outdoor access to drive health and economic growth.

School’s Fiery Tradition Ends in Settlement After Student Hurt in Blaze

A Santa Fe charter school agrees to a five-year settlement after a Zozobra-style burn injured a 12-year-old, citing alleged safety failures.

Forest Officials Use Infrared to Contain Fire

To detect fires earlier, forest officials use infrared to detect small fires before it turns big.