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Friday, January 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Afghan sisters Ghazala and Zara, who fled Taliban rule for the US, reflect on their journey and aspirations while embracing the freedom and opportunities in their new home. Santa Fe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jordan Wax's new solo album 'Taytsh (The Heart Deciphers)' merges Yiddish language reclamation with modern music influences, exploring deep themes of cultural continuity, heritage, and contemporary social issues. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A New Mexico bill proposing $10 million to encourage schools to limit students' phone use advances through the Senate Education Committee. KOB 4
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe may spend up to $600 million on a new, state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant, offering significant but hard-to-quantify benefits. Santa Fe New Mexican
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Santa Fe City Council allocated $2 million to purchase additional pallet homes and improve infrastructure for expanding the city's pallet home community. KOB 4
- ➤ Santa Fe will implement a new ordinance prohibiting sitting, standing, or lying on medians narrower than three feet, with a $25 fine for violations, to improve safety. KOB 4
- ➤ Mark Scott's appointment as city manager was confirmed by an 8-1 vote; he starts on Feb. 10. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe's public utilities director was dismissed after being accused of stealing Christmas gifts from the airport. KOB 4
SPORTS NEWS
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Live Music at Totemoff's Grill
Enjoy live music at Totemoff's Bar & Grill located at Ski Santa Fe every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM.
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Pint Night at Eldorado - $2 Off Pints Every Tuesday
Enjoy $2 off pints all day every Tuesday at the Eldorado Taproom, a popular local venue.
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Essential Estate Planning: Trusts, Wills, and More
This event provides an introduction to the essentials of estate planning, including the necessary documents to protect loved ones in the event of death or serious injury, presented by an experienced attorney and judge.
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Wine and Chocolate: Art Walk in Santa Fe
This event features local artists Star Liana York and Peggy Immel showcasing their work alongside wine and chocolate tastings, providing a unique shopping experience ahead of Valentine's Day.
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Tracy Morgan Live in Santa Fe
Comedian Tracy Morgan performs live at Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino as part of his comeback tour after recovering from a serious traffic accident.
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Mucho Soccer Day at the Roundhouse
We need more soccer fields in Santa Fe! Come to the Roundhouse on Feb. 11, 3:30-5:30 PM and help make a real impact for our kids! We'll be meeting with lawmakers about the urgent need for more soccer fields. Bring your kids! Fun giveaways & activities! This is your chance to be part of real change for youth soccer in our community.
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Candlelight Concert: Classical Romance
Experience a magical evening of classical music performed by the Listeso String Quartet under candlelight at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
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Reggae Night Celebration with Boomroots at Santa Fe Brewing
This event features a Valentine's celebration showcasing the award-winning reggae rock hip-hop band Boomroots and their unique fusion of musical styles, accompanied by food and local vendors.
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Shemekia Copeland with The Blind Boys of Alabama
Shemekia Copeland will perform alongside The Blind Boys of Alabama at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe Stargazers General Meeting - February 19, 2025
The Santa Fe Stargazers will hold their General Meeting featuring a monthly sky report and a presentation by Jim Baker.
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