Wednesday, February 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Longtime St. Elizabeth Shelter director Ed Archuleta retires, succeeded by Martin Ruybalid from the Santa Fe Recovery Center. Santa Fe New Mexican
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A court has sealed a settlement in a lawsuit accusing the Santa Fe Police Department of deprioritizing crimes against women and girls, involving a lost 4-year-old's rape kit. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Santa Fe hospitals were locked down due to bomb threats, with officials describing the situation as active and ongoing. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Kiara McCulley pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for killing Grace Jennings with a sword in Santa Fe, agreeing to testify against her boyfriend who allegedly coerced her into the crime. KOB 4
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A theater professional's career and personal perspectives were profoundly transformed by the introduction and practice of intimacy direction, highlighting its significance in establishing safer, healthier boundaries and power dynamics in the performance arts. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Sun Mountain Community School in New Mexico receives a $2 million grant to introduce Waldorf education to Santa Fe, amid concerns over future federal funding for charter schools. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Hilario 'Larry' Chavez distributed custom-designed middle school T-shirts to elementary students transitioning to middle school. Santa Fe New Mexican
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A public hearing in Santa Fe addressed concerns over proposed expansion of pit production at LANL, offering a platform for community feedback. Santa Fe New Mexican
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Kristina Murray Concert at El Rey Court
Kristina Murray will perform live at El Rey Court in Santa Fe, offering an evening of music from 7 PM to 11 PM.
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Concert by Aloe Blacc
Aloe Blacc will perform live at the Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder, showcasing his music in an engaging concert setting.
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Pint Night at Eldorado Taphouse
$2 off pints are available all day on Tuesdays at the Santa Fe Brewing Company's Eldorado Taphouse.
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ALMA: Latin Music Performance
ALMA, a four-piece Latin music band based in Santa Fe, offers an upbeat performance blending cumbias, boleros, and bachatas.
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Live Music with DJ Saint John at Totemoff’s Grill
Experience live music with DJ Saint John at Totemoff's Bar & Grill every weekend, featuring a vibrant atmosphere at Ski Santa Fe.
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Donavon Frankenreiter Concert at Tumbleroot Brewery
Donavon Frankenreiter will perform live at Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery in Santa Fe.
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