Fire Restrictions and More:

It's no surprise that New Mexico is experiencing a drought. Now that the weather is encouraging hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities, it might be more confusing about how the drought might affect you. The Public Lands Information Center is a fantastic resource for you to check weather, road conditions, and recreational information for Western states. They also have a special section for Fire News for New Mexico and Arizona, with up-to-date information on fire restrictions and closings for federal and state public lands and how they will affect you. The Center also has a mobile site for when you're already on the road to the backcountry.

So in addition to an extra pair of socks and some ready-to-eat treats, be sure to check out this site before you head for some outdoors fun.

CADDy Program

Yes, we all know it's the festive season. However, it's never a good season for drinking and driving. Keep the following information handy, and program the number into your phone:

The CADDy (Chauffer and Designated Driver) Program

The CADDy provides safe transportation via Capital City Cab to adults from your residence to any location or from any location to your residence within the Santa Fe City limits for a flat fee.

The service runs Friday and Saturday nights from 5:30 pm to 2:30 am. The cost is $5 for 1-2 people or $10 for 3 people or more.

CADDy will be operating on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24; Christmas, Dec. 25; and New Year's Eve, Dec. 31. The hours and rates will be the same on these holidays.

The cabs operate outside the city limits. However, the rider is responsible for the cost from the city limit to the rider’s destination.

For more information on this service, please call 995-9528.