Q1: What trails and regions are affected by the Santa Fe National Forest closures?
A1: The Forest Service closure order covers the immediate perimeter of the Frijoles Fire, including major recreational trails north of Santa Fe, dispersed campgrounds around the Española Ranger District, and backcountry routes near the Los Alamos County line. Check current Forest Service closure maps before traveling into the foothills.
Q2: Where does the investigation into the Santa Fe Place Mall burglary currently stand?
A2: The Santa Fe Police Department is actively reviewing mall surveillance video, forensic prints, and vehicle registration data tied to the escape vehicle. Investigators are asking anyone with dashcam footage from Cerrillos Road between 2:00 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on the night of the incident to contact city dispatch.
Q3: What specific changes is Think New Mexico proposing for state lawmakers?
A3: Think New Mexico has proposed mandatory disclosure of outside legislative consulting contracts, a mandatory two-year lobbying cooling-off period for retired lawmakers, public transparency for local infrastructure earmarks, and enhanced subpoena power for the New Mexico State Ethics Commission.
