Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Café Castro, a popular New Mexican restaurant, extends its traditional January closure to transition into a new employee-owned model, Café Collectivo, aiming for an April reopening. Santa Fe Reporter
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found deceased in their Santa Fe home, but authorities do not suspect foul play. Santa Fe New Mexican
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Eleazar Flores-Torres will face a jury trial for a 2021 road rage incident where he is accused of fatally running over a man after a plea deal failed. Santa Fe New Mexican
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ This article highlights diverse events in Santa Fe from Feb. 26-Mar. 5, including an art exhibit by Polina Smutko, a piano night with Elizabeth Anglin, a trivia night focused on National Parks, and a screening and discussion on prison-made Chicano art. Santa Fe Reporter
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The May Center for Learning is addressing New Mexico's literacy crisis by expanding its operations to a new campus and enhancing its teacher training program focused on structured literacy. Santa Fe Reporter
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City Council allocated $100,000 to explore options for either rebuilding or relocating the Plaza obelisk, following an October resolution and subsequent judicial ruling. Santa Fe New Mexican
- ➤ Six candidates have announced their campaigns for Santa Fe's 2025 mayoral election, with current Mayor Alan Webber yet to declare a re-election bid, as they share their visions on issues like housing and public safety. Santa Fe Reporter
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Picnic NM in Santa Fe elevates the classic grilled cheese sandwich with high-quality ingredients and craftsmanship, creating a gourmet experience that connects customers to cherished memories and satisfies their cravings. Santa Fe Reporter
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Live Music at Totemoff’s Grill
Enjoy a live music experience at Totemoff's Bar & Grill on the mountain with performances every weekend.
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Vincent Neil Emerson Live at The Bridge
Vincent Neil Emerson, a celebrated country and folk artist known for his poignant storytelling and recent album 'The Golden Crystal Kingdom', will perform a live show in Santa Fe, NM.
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Diamond Rio Concert
Experience an evening of live music with Diamond Rio at the Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino in Santa Fe.
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Benefit Dinner for Roots Animal Sanctuary
A special evening featuring a 5-course vegan menu curated by 12-time James Beard nominee Martin Rios, with all proceeds benefiting Roots Animal Sanctuary.
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Pint Night at Eldorado Taphouse
Enjoy $2 off pints all day every Tuesday at the Santa Fe Brewing Company Eldorado Taphouse.
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Robert Earl Keen Concert
Enjoy an evening of live music with Robert Earl Keen at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.
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Live Music Featuring DJ Saint John at Totemoff's Grill
Experience live music by DJ Saint John at Totemoff's Bar & Grill every Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM in Ski Santa Fe.
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Shakey Graves Live at Lensic Performing Arts Center
Shakey Graves will perform live with Tyler Ballgame at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in Santa Fe.
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