Good morning, Santa Fe.

Century Bank in Santa Fe is merging with Oklahoma-based Bank7 Corp. — the latter will acquire all of Century's outstanding common stock.

The chile industry faces a 20% to 50% shortage as hot weather and insects harm crops, causing local stores in Hatch to require pre-orders.

Growers warn that shortages may impact early next year’s supply.

A local charter school opens its new Coyote Community Room donation center for kids and families today.

The room (one of around 150 statewide) marks Turquoise Trail’s community school designation and aims to boost local support.

Officials continue reviewing permits for a controversial uranium mine near Mount Taylor; if approved, the project will be New Mexico’s first in decades.

Santa Fe National Forest analysis shows rain eased soil damage from the Frijoles Fire while making it tougher for firefighters to work + data reveals most of the burned area had only slight soil impact.