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Santa Fe, New Mexico Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Santa Fe! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new EMS deal could shape safety in Santa Fe County.
  • Do you drink SIERRA system water in Santa Fe County? Read this now.
  • How Santa Fe County’s new Edgewood fire deal could affect you

Also on today's calendar: Santa Fe Woman's Club Flea Market - May 2 & 3 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is something you always have, but also leave behind? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 66, low: 43.
  • Sunday: Very windy; a shower, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Edgewood, Santa Fe County (NM) Agree on Outlines of New EMS Deal (jems.com) — Santa Fe County and the town of Edgewood have outlined a new deal to keep county fire and EMS coverage for the Santa Fe County portion of the town, avoiding a potential service cutoff this summer. The proposed joint powers agreement keeps the existing payment structure, guarantees timely payments from Edgewood, and includes county support for studying a future town fire department, with public meetings set in the coming weeks.
   

2. Notice for Lead Action Level Exceedance at SIERRA Public Water System in Santa Fe County, NM (epa.gov) — If you get your drinking water from the SIERRA Public Water System in Santa Fe County, recent tests found elevated lead levels in at least 10% of sampled taps. Residents are urged to contact the system, consider testing their water and children’s blood, and follow EPA-recommended steps like using certified filters, flushing taps, and cleaning aerators to reduce exposure.
   

3. Road rage suspect, CPOA changes, Windy weather, Edgewood fire service, Stream access ruling (krqe.com) — Santa Fe County has finalized a new agreement to keep providing firefighting and EMS services to the Town of Edgewood, with the deal taking effect June 30. The roundup also notes elevated fire danger across New Mexico this week and a federal court decision keeping public stream access in place statewide, developments that could affect Santa Fe-area residents who recreate outdoors.
   

4. New Mexico AI Consortium to host fourth AI After Hours event in Santa Fe (newmexicosun.com) — Santa Fe residents interested in artificial intelligence can join a free AI After Hours meetup on May 6 at the New Mexico Innovation Hub on Midtown Calle Central. The evening aims to connect local professionals, researchers, entrepreneurs, and curious newcomers over casual conversations, light refreshments, and networking focused on New Mexico’s growing AI community.
   

5. Route 66 Centennial traveling exhibit comes to Albuquerque, Gallup, Grants and Santa Fe (abqjournal.com subscription) — Santa Fe residents can catch the Route 66 Centennial Traveling Exhibit at the New Mexico History Museum from August 28–30, featuring stories tied to the city and other Route 66 communities. The family-friendly show includes 22 interactive panels inspired by the docuseries “Route 66 Women,” with activities for kids and deeper historical context for adults.
   

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Ok Santa Fe! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Footprints. (Thank you LAURIE T. for sending it in!)
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