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When I stand up in front of a group of community members gathered to discuss their potential to build a resilient future around outdoor recreation, I can feel the excitement building in the room. It’s awesome to see communities realize that they can play an important role in building a thriving outdoor recreation economy.

As a partner of Santa Fe-based Once a Day Marketing LLC, I often witness many rural  communities in New Mexico struggling to find viable economic development solutions to create new jobs and keep young people gainfully employed in town. When they realize that building a vibrant outdoor recreation sector is possible, the community unites with a common goal.

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I don’t usually agree with the governor. Over her tenure, I have objected to most of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s policies including her disastrous COVID lockdown and school closures (from which we’re still struggling to recover), her electric vehicle mandates (which will hit the poor the hardest), and her tyrannical use of emergency powers to disarm law-abiding citizens.

But right now, I find myself siding with her: Our state senators and representatives have failed us.  Both Democrats and Republicans refused to work together on crime legislation in the special session. Across the state, repeat offenders are destroying our communities, but the legislators wouldn’t even try...

ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A bit of Arian contrariness could be keeping you from getting all of the facts. Turn it off and tune in to what you need to hear. It could make all the difference this week.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Getting an answer to a vital question involving financial matters might take longer than you’d expected. A new factor might have to be dealt with before anything can move forward. Be patient.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Use your good sense to see what really might be driving a colleague’s workplace agenda. What you learn could lead to a new way of handling some old problems.

CANCER: (June 21 to July 22) A change of mind might once again turn out to be a...

When the summer heat has you avoiding the oven, the Philly Cheesesteak steps up as the perfect quick dinner solution. This iconic sandwich cooks up fast in a skillet, keeping your kitchen cool while delivering a hot, satisfying meal.

Now, let’s dive into the delicious world of the Philly Cheesesteak. Picture this: thinly sliced rib-eye steak cooked to perfection on a hot griddle, paired with caramelized peppers and onions, and smothered in your gooey melted cheese of choice, all happily nestled within a soft, pillowy roll. It’s a sandwich so beloved, it’s practically synonymous with the city of Philadelphia itself — it’s the Philly Cheesesteak.

Let’s go back in time to the...