Today
in Santa Fe
Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Good morning, Santa Fe. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents on Agua Fría Street protested a proposed Pallet shelter site today—some said the city-owned location is not a good fit for a future microcommunity while others expressed support for the project. Santa Fe New Mexican
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Española police arrested the parents of a child aged 1 year and 6 months who was treated for a fentanyl overdose Tuesday at Española Presbyterian Hospital—doctors used Narcan and child protective services stepped in after the child was exposed to fentanyl at home, and both parents now face child abuse charges. KOB 4
- ➤ The Archdiocese of Santa Fe kept a list of 83 accused priests even though 59 more clergy with settled sexual abuse claims from bankruptcy on Dec. 3, 2018 were not added—critics say this undercount may hide a larger abuse problem, and Archbishop John Wester said he will not have the board review these cases. Santa Fe Reporter
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Santa Fe actress Melissa Chambers has worked in film for over ten years and recently played her first supporting role in the thriller Opus, where she portrays paparazzo Bianca Tyson. She said that losing an eye when she was younger helped her find work where real looks matter—changing the way Hollywood casts actors. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ Today at 6:00 p.m., Marie Wilkinson and Cyril Christo present their new book Wonder and the World: A Childhood Among the Species at Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeeshop—this free event begins a week of local cultural activities. Later this week, a pop culture event is held on Friday, a comedy show with dinner is scheduled on Saturday, and film screenings plus a bingo fundraiser are planned on Tuesday and Wednesday—offers that bring diverse local entertainment to Santa Fe. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ A trailer for Alec Baldwin’s film Rust was released today and shows it will open in select theaters on May 2 — the film moved production to Montana after an on‐set shooting near Santa Fe that left cinematographer Halyna Hutchins dead and director Joel Souza injured. Profits from Rust will reportedly go to Hutchins’s family as part of a wrongful death settlement. KOB 4
- ➤ Filmmaker Mark Anthony Green’s debut film, Opus, was shot in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Pojoaque and reportedly employed 700 New Mexicans to support local film jobs. The new series Duster will release on May 15 and a Young Guns 3 project with Emilio Estevez is moving forward—offering even more work for New Mexico film folk. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ The University of New Mexico will open a digital archive this spring that houses documents from lawsuits on clergy sexual abuse by priests in Santa Fe — the collection includes victims’ proofs of claim and personnel files from both the Archdiocese and law firms. Archivists and legal representatives remain in dispute over additional file inclusions as the project moves forward. Santa Fe Reporter
- ➤ During spring cleaning, a longtime acequia mayordomo in Santa Fe passed his leadership to his grandson as part of a generational tradition in cleaning ancestral canals. Santa Fe New Mexican
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Yagody
7:30-8:30 p.m. | New Mexico Museum of Art | Free entry | Experience an engaging evening of art at this local museum event.
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Intro to Silversmithing Jewelry Class
1-5 p.m. | Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return | Cost not specified | Explore your creative side and learn the craft of silversmithing in this hands-on workshop.
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Emo Night Karaoke with Ikana
7-11:55 p.m. — Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery — Check for ticket prices — Sing your heart out with a live band at this Emo-themed karaoke night.
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Acoustic Rock Evening with Mark Winters
1-5 p.m. — Iconik Coffee Roasters, Red — Free entry — Enjoy a warm atmosphere filled with positive vibes and acoustic rock tunes.
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Yoga
4-5 a.m. — Eldorado Community Improvement — Free entry — Start your day with rejuvenating yoga in a serene community space.
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Santa Fe Symphony - Eroica
4-5:30 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — Admission info not provided — Experience the Santa Fe Symphony featuring Jennifer Higdon's acclaimed Violin Concerto and Beethoven's 'Eroica'.
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Neon Trees Concert
8-11 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — Last-minute ticket availability — Enjoy a night with Neon Trees in a unique artistic venue.
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Mikado Madness: A Cultural Exploration
10 a.m. — Center for Contemporary Arts Santa Fe — Free venue parking — Dive into the cultural phenomenon of The Mikado with video excerpts and rich imagery.
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Do Portugal Circus
7:30 p.m. — Santa Fe Place Mall — Online pre-sale discounts available — Experience breathtaking stunts and acrobatics in a family-friendly, animal-free circus show under the big top.
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Bible Study
6-8 AM — Eldorado Community Improvement — Free entry — Engage in a rich exploration of biblical teachings with a dedicated international community.
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