City of Santa Fe offering locations to recycle Christmas trees

Posted: Jan 9, 2021 / 05:48 PM MST / Updated: Jan 10, 2021 / 10:39 AM MST

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city of Santa Fe is recycling old Christmas trees at a few locations in town.

The Buckman Recycling Center will be collecting them from 8 to 4:45 p.m. until Jan. 17. People can also drop their trees off at Franklin Miles Park from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. until the end of the month. The city says they’re only accepting real trees and asks that you make sure to remove all decorations before dropping them off.

More New Mexico News Stories

Restrictions relaxed for college sports; Lobos and Aggies can come home

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – College teams can now return to New Mexico to practice. Teams will have the ability to play out of the state and then hold full practices at home without quarantining.

"This is a great opportunity for our student-athletes and for our coaches to try and do what we want to do. We know how difficult these decisions come. I am extremely grateful for them, for us, and for everyone that's had a hand outside our university that has gotten us here today," said Eddie Nunez, UNM athletic director.

Read the Full Article

Bill aims to give control to local school districts to reopen for hybrid learning

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Most New Mexico students are coming up on a year of remote learning, but a new House bill being introduced aims to get students back into the classroom before that happens. The bill, which already has bipartisan support, gives control back to local school districts to decide if and when to return to hybrid learning. Representative James Townsend from Artesia is set to introduce the bill.

"I think it is our responsibility as legislators, as parents, and as grandparents on my part, that we get our kids back in school," said the House Minority Leader. "We have spent quite a bit of time over the last months polling and talking to people all across New Mexico...Without regard to political affiliation, where you live, grandparents and parents want their kids back in school. It's almost 70%."

Read the Full Article

Shiprock man claims winning $1M Powerball ticket

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A Shiprock man is the lucky holder of a Powerball ticket worth $1 million. H. Ben of Shiprock, New Mexico claimed his prize Tuesday. According to a news release, he found out the winning ticket had been sold in New Mexico after watching a TV news report.

He matched all the white ball numbers, but missed the final Powerball number for the jackpot. According to a news release, Ben called his son first to tell him the news and put the ticket in a safe place. The release states he also couldn't fall asleep until 2 a.m. because he was so excited."