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The Bonfires on Bent Street celebration is back for its 38th year. Celebrate a beloved Taos holiday tradition that lights up the heart of the Historic District! Arrive early on Saturday, December 13, and stay for the reception from 4 – 7 p.m., when Bent Street and John Dunn Shops come alive with farolitos, music, bonfires, and holiday cheer. The locally-owned shops and galleries stay open late, offering warm drinks, treats, and one-of-a-kind gifts.

New Mexico Lottery Holiday Scratchers are now on sale and they feature a chance to win Merry Money and a second chance promotion with one-thousand-dollar prizes! Plus, they make great gifts for anyone ages 18 and up. Want to win some Lottery Bucks to buy your own? Tune in weekdays (from 12/1 - 12/12) to The Morning Show w/ Paddy Mac on KTAOS 101.9 for your chance to win. It’s holiday fun with KTAOS and the New Mexico Lottery! You must be at least age 18 or older to participate and please remember to play and GIFT responsibly.

Christmas tree permits for Carson National Forest are now available to purchase online at Recreation.gov, where details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may be cut are also available. It is important to carefully read the overview and need-to-know information prior to purchasing the permit. Visitors will also need to set up or log in to a Recreation.gov account to complete the transaction.

Grants approved by the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine to fund low-cost spay/neuter services have been distributed to New Mexico shelters and nonprofit spay/neuter organizations throughout the state. The funds will make spay/neuter services both affordable and accessible to income-qualified New Mexicans.

Moving untreated firewood across state lines or long distances can introduce destructive invasive pests that threaten New Mexico's forests, landscapes and ecosystems. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) is calling on residents, retailers and landowners to help prevent the spread of these hidden threats by buying firewood where they burn it.