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Fire on the freeway: Pueblo of Pojoaque Police closed traffic Friday while a Santa Fe County firefighter puts out the vehicle fire of an SUV fully engulfed in flames on U.S. 84/285 in Pojoaque. Luis Sánchez Saturno/The New Mexican santafenewmexican.com bit.ly/3YvNpHn

The ACLU of AZ says it is suing the city of Phoenix to block resumed sweeps of a huge homeless encampment downtown they say has displaced people, destroyed ID docs., prescription medications & other belongings. santafenewmexican.com https://apnews.

Environmentalists want the U.S. to list coyotes as endangered in parts of AZ & NM where a rare gray wolf is found. Groups argue that small-statured Mexican gray wolves are mistaken for coyotes. Protecting them to reduce wolf deaths. santafenewmexican.com bit.ly/3FHMxIn

State Game Commission made a $3M land sale SF for 23 acres, removing a hurdle to building the contentious Richards Avenue. SF to install a connector across Arroyo de los Chamisos & link the north & south sections of Richards Ave. santafenewmexican.com bit.ly/3VQKZl0

Whole Foods recently said it will stop selling lobster from the Gulf of Maine at 100’s of its US stores. They cited decisions by a pair of sustainability organizations to take away endorsements of the lobster fishing industry. santafenewmexican.com bit.ly/3ib8GoV

Jaramillo is one of 16 new legislators who will take their oaths of office on the first day of the session — Jan. 17. Most got their first taste of what life in the Roundhouse will look like late last week during a two-day basic training course… bit.ly/3UzX2BJ

Holiday wonder lights up Santa Fe Plaza. A crowd on the Plaza erupted with delight Friday evening as organizers turned on 30,000 LED lights strung in trees to kick off Santa Fe’s holiday season. santafenewmexican.com bit.ly/2VljM9T

The ACLU of AZ says it is suing the city of Phoenix to block resumed sweeps of a huge homeless encampment downtown they say has displaced people, destroyed ID docs., prescription medications & other belongings. santafenewmexican.com https://apnews.

Ideas on aiding Santa Fe's homeless. The Safe Outdoor Space Community Forum will bring together city & county leaders, private foundations & those already working to combat homelessness in Santa Fe, said Matt Lynn. Details: santafenewmexican.com bit.ly/3F0WPln